JP6788411B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after the variable display unit is variable-displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to display a display result. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can be derived and a prize can be generated according to the display result.

Slot machines generally have a variable display with multiple (usually three) reels on which multiple types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer circumference, and each reel has a start lever on which the player presses the start lever. The rotation is started by operating. When the player operates the stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. Then, a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

There are various types of winning roles, such as small roles, special roles, and replay roles. Here, in the small winning combination, the player can obtain the profit that a fixed number of medals are paid out for each type of small winning combination. By winning a special role, the player can obtain the benefit of shifting from the next game to a game state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. Winning a replay role can benefit from the ability to play the next game without consuming new medals to set the number of bets.

As such a slot machine, there is a slot machine in which the volume can be set by a player (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-215805

In the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, no consideration is given to initializing the effect setting such as the volume set by the player. For this reason, it has not been possible to suitably initialize the effect settings made by the player.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of suitably initializing an effect setting made by a player.

(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variablely displayed and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game value storage means (for example, RAM 41c of the main control unit 41) that stores a game value (for example, credit) owned by the player,
An effect setting means (for example, a player side setting switch 70) for performing an effect setting (for example, setting a second volume stage and a second light amount stage) based on a setting operation by the player,
A settlement means (for example, a settlement switch 10) for settlement of the game value stored in the game value storage means based on the settlement operation by the player,
And initializing means for initializing the performed said rendering setup (e.g., the initialization process of returning the volume and amount by the sub-control section 91 to the default value) by the rendering setup means,
Executable game standby demonstration execution means a game standby effect to one period of the specific time period (e.g., the main controller 41 and the sub-control section 91) and comprises,
The game standby effect executing means can execute the game standby effect based on the settlement operation.
Wherein the initialization means, when replay winning of the variable display unit without using the value for a game is possible variable display (e.g., replay winning) is generated (e.g., during replay winning) is pre Symbol Initial When the settlement operation is performed by the player when the replay winning is not generated (for example, when the non-replay winning is performed), the settlement operation is performed based on the above. Until the game standby effect is executed for at least one cycle, the game standby effect is executed for at least one cycle without performing the initialization (for example, for three demo laps of timings t3 to t6 at the time of non-replay winning shown in FIG. period) are later was to perform the initialization,
When the settlement operation is performed by the player when the re-game winning is occurring (for example, at the time of replay winning ), the game standby effect executing means is based on the fact that the settlement operation is performed. while not run game standby effect, when said replay winning has not occurred (for example, non-replay winning time) when the settlement operation has been performed by the player in, especially the settlement operation has been performed Based on this, the game standby effect is executed (see, for example, FIG. 19).

According to such a configuration, when a re-game prize in which the variable display unit can be variablely displayed without using the game value is generated, the game standby state is not controlled after the settlement operation is performed by the player. , The effect setting is not initialized even after the settlement operation is performed and the predetermined period elapses. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the players will not be replaced after the settlement operation, such as when a re-game winning is occurring, the effect setting can be maintained. On the other hand, when the re-game winning is not generated, the player controls the game standby state after the settlement operation is performed, and the settlement operation is further performed and the initialization is performed after the elapse of a predetermined period. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the players will be replaced after the settlement operation, such as when the re-game winning has not occurred, the initialization can be performed. In this way, the effect settings made by the player can be suitably initialized.

(2) In the slot machine described in (1) above,
The initialization means does not perform the initialization even after the settlement operation is performed by the player and the predetermined period has elapsed when the re-game winning has occurred (for example, shown in FIG. 19). As such, at the time of winning the replay, the volume and the amount of light do not return to the default values even after the timing t6).

According to such a configuration, when there is a possibility that the players will not be replaced after the settlement operation, such as when a re-game winning is occurring, the settlement operation is performed by the player and a predetermined period has elapsed. Since the effect setting is maintained even after that, the player can continue the game without setting the effect again.

(3) In the slot machine described in (1) or (2) above,
Further provided with a store-side effect setting means (for example, a store-side setting switch 60) for performing store-side effect settings (for example, setting of a first volume stage and a first light intensity stage) based on a setting operation by a game store clerk.
By performing the initialization, the initialization means changes the effect setting performed by the effect setting means to the store-side effect setting (for example, setting a second volume stage and a second light intensity stage). , Return to the default values in the settings of the first volume stage and the first light intensity stage, respectively).

According to such a configuration, when the initialization is performed, the effect setting set by the player is changed to the store side effect setting set by the clerk of the game store. Therefore, when the initialization is performed, the setting related to the production can be made as desired by the clerk of the game store.

(4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
Further provided with a store-side effect setting means (for example, a store-side setting switch 60) for performing store-side effect settings (for example, setting a first volume stage and a first light intensity stage) based on a setting operation by a game store clerk.
When the store-side effect setting is performed by the store-side effect setting means, the initialization means performs the initialization to change the effect setting performed by the effect setting means to the store-side effect. Change to the setting (for example, when the setting of the first volume stage and the first light amount stage is changed by operating the store side setting switch 60, the setting of the second volume stage and the second light amount stage is changed to the first volume, respectively. (Return to the default value in the setting of the stage and the first light intensity stage).

According to such a configuration, when the store-side effect setting is performed, the effect setting set by the player is changed to the store-side effect setting set by the clerk of the game store. Therefore, when the store-side production setting is made, the setting related to the production can be made as desired by the clerk of the game store.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
A setting period for performing the effect setting based on the setting operation by the player (for example, a setting period in which the effect setting screen shown in FIG. 17 is displayed) is provided.
During the setting period, the predetermined period does not elapse (for example, as shown in FIG. 21, the demo state is controlled after the timing t1 when the effect setting screen ends).

According to such a configuration, the initialization is not performed when a predetermined period elapses during the set period, so that the player is not dissatisfied.

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
A notification unit (for example, a payout number display unit 12) that notifies information about a game, and
A notification state control means (for example, main control unit 41, FIG. 15B) that controls the notification state of the notification unit, and
Setting change control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the advantage to a setting change state in which the advantage can be changed by changing to one of a plurality of types of setting values (for example, numerical values 1 to 6). ) And
The notification state control means
As a result of the game, the notification state of the notification unit can be controlled to a specific state (for example, a state in which the number of payouts is displayed on the payout number display unit 12).
When the power of the slot machine is turned on, the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to the notification state when a power failure occurs (for example, the same display state as the display state of the payout number display unit 12 when a power failure occurs).
After the setting change state is completed, the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a state in which "0" is displayed on the payout number display unit 12).
When the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to the specific state (for example, the state in which the number of payouts is displayed on the payout number display unit 12), the notification of the notification unit occurs when a specific time elapses (for example, 30 seconds have elapsed). The state is controlled to the predetermined state (for example, a state in which "0" is displayed on the payout number display unit 12) (for example, FIGS. 15 (b) and 15 (e)).

According to such a configuration, by controlling the notification state of the notification unit to a predetermined state when a specific time elapses in the specific state, it is possible to prevent the preparation while reducing the work load of the clerk.

(7) In the slot machine described in (6) above,
The notification unit notifies information regarding the value for games (for example, information regarding the number of medals to be paid out).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to take measures against the preparation for the notification unit which the player can easily execute the preparation.

(8) In the slot machine of (6) or (7) above,
When the notification state control means controls the notification state of the notification unit to the specific state (for example, a state in which the number of payouts is displayed on the payout number display unit 12) when the power is turned on, the specific time elapses (for example, the state). After 30 seconds have passed), the notification state of the notification unit is controlled to the predetermined state (for example, a state in which "0" is displayed on the payout number display unit 12).

According to such a configuration, even if the notification unit is not in the predetermined state when the power is turned on, the notification state of the notification unit can be controlled to the predetermined state by the lapse of a specific time. The notification state of the notification unit can be controlled to a predetermined state by the power-on operation at the time of opening the store without waiting.

(9) In any of the slot machines (6) to (8) above,
When the specific time elapses without starting a new game after the end of the previous game, a game standby state (for example, a demo state in which a demo effect is executed 30 seconds after the end of the previous game) Become.

According to such a configuration, the timer for controlling the notification state of the notification unit to a predetermined state and the timer for controlling the customer waiting state can be shared.

(10) In any of the slot machines (6) to (9) above,
A power saving mode that suppresses the power consumption of the slot machine by elapse of the specific time without starting a new game after the end of the previous game (for example, the power saving mode is set after 30 seconds have passed since the end of the previous game. ).

According to such a configuration, the timer for controlling the notification state of the notification unit to a predetermined state and the timer for switching to the power saving mode can be shared.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the store side setting switch. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a bonus, the symbol combination of a bonus, and the technical matter related to a bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a roll, the pattern combination of a roll, and the technical matter related to a roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the notification mode of various notification units. It is a figure for demonstrating the display pattern of the payout number display part. It is a figure which shows the effect setting screen for adjusting a volume and a light amount. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the state of the store side setting switch, the volume and the amount of light. It is a timing chart for explaining the initialization based on the settlement operation. It is a timing chart for explaining the initialization based on the non-gaming state. It is a timing chart for explaining the initialization based on the end of the effect setting screen. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the initialization process which concerns on a modification.

A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below. In the following embodiments, an example will be described when the present invention is applied to a slot machine.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the perspective window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L, 2C arranged side by side inside the housing 1a via the see-through window 3 by transmitting the transmission area 51b out of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as left reel, middle reel, right reel) becomes visible.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified from each other are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display unit shows an example of being configured by a physical reel, it may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

A medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided in the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, and a medal payout outlet 9 and speakers 53 and 54 for paying out medals are provided in the lower part of the front door 1b.

Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state within the range of credits stored as the game value (number of medals) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6 operated when the game is played, settlement switch 10 operated when the credit and the set number of bets are settled and returned, start switch 7 operated when the game is started, reels 2L, 2C, Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when the rotation of 2R is stopped, and an effect switch 56 for use in the effect are provided. In the following, the operation of the settlement switch 10 by the player when the credit and the set number of bets are settled is also referred to as a settlement operation. When a replay prize is awarded, the bet number is automatically set, but in this case, the bet number is not settled even if the settlement operation is performed. That is, when the settlement operation is performed when the bet number is automatically set, only the credit is settled. Regardless of whether or not there is a replay prize, only the credit may be settled when the settlement operation is performed, or both the credit and the number of bets may be settled.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information about the game as an example of the notification means. The game display unit 13 has a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs (hereinafter, the number of medals to be paid out). (Also referred to as a unit), 1BETLED14 for notifying the set number of bets, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, an insertion request LED17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, and a start switch 7 can be used to start the game. After the operation of the start enable LED 18 and the start switch 7 to notify that, the weight (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress. A weighting LED 19 for notifying is provided, and a replaying LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress after the replay winning is provided.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the number of bets already set, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line for determining 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, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is formed so as to rise diagonally upward from the lower left to the upper right. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided so that it is easy to recognize that the combinations of the symbols constituting the prize are aligned on the prize line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not lines for which a winning judgment is made, and when a specific winning symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, bell-) is applied to any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. By aligning the bells), it is easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to display the symbol in a variable manner, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reel rotation is performed. By stopping, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the perspective window 3. The symbols (display results) that can be derived and displayed are the symbols displayed on the winning line LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and up to 4 frames ahead of them. It is a design for a total of 5 frames. When the specified number of bets (for example, 3) is set, each winning line is activated and the game can be started. When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning, and credits are added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). If this is the case, medals will be paid out from the medal payment exit 9.

As shown in FIG. 3, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so as to be visible from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

On each of the outer circumferences of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, for example, "black 7", "net 7", "white 7", "BAR", "replay", "watermelon", "white cherry", and "bell". , 21 of which are mutually distinguishable, are drawn in a predetermined order. The patterns drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the perspective window 3, respectively.

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

Inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, there are reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R that detect the reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the back. Is provided. The reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

A display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The player can visually recognize each reel 2L, 2C, 2R through the transmission region 51b corresponding to the perspective window 3 of the display region 51a and the perspective window 3.

On 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 a player-owned game value that can be used to set the number of bets) One BET switch 5 operated when setting the number of bets for one medal using, and the maximum number of bets set according to the gaming state within the range using credits. The MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the number of bets (2 when the game state is RB (BB) in the present embodiment, 3 in the normal game state), medals and bets stored as credits. The settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals used for setting the above are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and the number of bets are returned), the start switch 7 that is operated when starting the game, and Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In the present embodiment, the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are provided on the front surface of the operation panel constituting the front door 1b, that is, on the same surface.

The front door 1b is provided with a player-side setting switch 70 for setting the effect mode during the game. Since the player side setting switch 70 is provided on the front side of the front door 1b (that is, outside the front door 1b), the player side setting switch 70 is located on the front side of the slot machine 1 when the front door 1b is closed. .. Therefore, it can be operated from the outside, such as being operated by a player who plays in the slot machine 1. When the player side setting switch 70 is operated by the player, the effect setting screen shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The player can set the volume and the amount of light in the effect during the game while the effect setting screen is displayed. The effect setting screen will be described later with reference to FIG.

On the front door 1b, an error occurs such as a credit display 11 displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired in the BB, and foreign matter other than regular medals being inserted into the medal insertion unit 4. A game auxiliary display 12 is provided, which sometimes displays an error code indicating the content.

On the front door 1b, 1BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the number of bets is set by 2 by lighting, and 3 that the number of bets is set are set. A 3BET LED 16 that notifies by lighting, an insertion request LED 17 that notifies by lighting that a medal can be inserted, a start effective LED 18 that notifies that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, and a weight. (The state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game started) The weighting LED19 that notifies by lighting that the game is in progress and the lighting that notifies that the replay game is in progress. An LED 20 is provided during replay. A replay game is a game started after the number of bets is automatically set.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED 21 is provided to notify by lighting that the setting of the number of bets by operating the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, there are left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R that notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. It is provided.

Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 that detects a reset operation for canceling an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a predetermined key operation. A setting value display 24 is provided so that the setting value at that time is displayed while the setting value is being changed or the setting value is being confirmed.

Inside the front door 1b, the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is placed on either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 3) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side provided inside the housing 1a. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selective switching and a insertion medal sensor (located closer to the hopper tank 34a than the flow path switching solenoid 30) for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side are provided. A medal selector (not shown) is provided.

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

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

The steps for the volume and the amount of light set by the store clerk based on the operation of the store side setting switch 60 are referred to as the first volume step and the first light amount stage, whereas the player side setting switch 70 is operated. The steps for the volume and the amount of light that can be set by the player are also referred to as a second volume step and a second light amount step.

In the following, the operation of the player-side setting switch 70 by the player and the operation of the store-side setting switch 60 by the clerk are also collectively referred to as a setting operation. That is, the setting operation is an operation performed by the player or the clerk, and is an operation for setting the effect such as the volume setting and the light amount setting.

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

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a made of a pair of conductive members separated to the left and right provided at a height at which a predetermined amount of stored medals can be detected is provided. In the full tank sensor 35a, when the conductive member comes into contact with the conductive member via the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 and conducts, the amount of medals stored inside becomes equal to or more than a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank is full. Detects that it is in a tongue state.

A power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a. On the front of the power box 100, enable / disable the stop function that controls the stop state (the state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) at the end of BB or the end of AT (Assist Time). A stop switch 36a for selection is provided. The AT is a period in which a navigation effect is executed in which the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in order to generate a predetermined prize. It is controlled by AT on condition that it has Navistock, which is the right to control AT. The AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (50 games per set in the present embodiment) based on the number of navigator stocks held. Therefore, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and the more the number of navigation stocks is held, the longer the number of navigation stocks is controlled by the AT.

Further, on the front of the power box 100, enable / disable of the automatic settlement function that controls the automatic settlement process (the process of settling (returning) the medal stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of BB. An automatic settlement switch 36b for selection, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state and a setting confirmation state when the power is turned on (at startup), and a setting key switch 37 for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. The reset / setting switch 38, which functions as a reset switch and functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (payout rate) of the internal lottery in the setting change state, and is operated when the power is turned on / off. A power switch 39 is provided.

The power box 100 includes a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39 that are operated when changing a set value.

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

A door opening detection switch 25 for detecting the opening / closing of the front door 1b is provided at a position above the side surface facing the side surface where the power supply box 100 is provided. The door open detection switch 25 is turned on when the front door 1b closes the open front side of the housing 1a, while the front door 1b opens the open front side of the housing 1a. When it is, it turns off.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, one BET switch 5 or MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When the specified number of bets (for example, 3) determined according to the game state is set, the winning lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game. Is ready to start. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the game state, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether or not the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of specific symbols. In addition, in this embodiment, these combinations are also referred to as "winning combination" or "winning combination", and a winning combination occurs when the combination of symbols constituting any of the winning combination stops on the winning line. Also called to do. For example, when a symbol combination constituting the re-game combination is derived on the winning line, a replay game is activated in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals. It is also said that a replay prize (replay prize) occurs when the symbol combination constituting the replay combination is derived on the winning line.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the winning lines L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and the symbols arranged in the upper row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R Winning line L2 set straddling, winning line L3 set straddling the lower row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, upper row of reel 2L, middle row of reel 2C, lower row of reel 2R, that is, downward to the right Five types of winning lines L4 set across the symbols lined up in, the lower row of reel 2L, the middle row of reel 2C, the upper row of reel 2R, that is, the winning line L5 set across the symbols lined up to the right It is defined as a line.

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

When all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, if the combination of symbols that generate a small winning combination is not stopped in any of the activated winning lines L1 to L5, one game ends at the time of the stop. To do. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols that generate a small winning combination is stopped on any of the activated winning lines L1 to L5, the number of medals determined according to the winning of the small winning combination is given to the player. Granting (addition of credits, when the maximum number of credits (50 in the present embodiment) is reached, medals are discharged from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1)), and one game ends.

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

The power supply board 101 includes a hopper motor 34b, a payout sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39. Is connected.

The game control board 40 includes one BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, a stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, a checkout switch 10, a reset switch 23, a door open detection switch 25, and the like. The reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the setting key switch 37, and the reset are connected via the power supply board 101. / The setting switch 38 is connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are input.

The game control board 40 includes a credit display 11, a game auxiliary display 12, a game display unit 13, 1-3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, an input request LED 17, a start effective LED 18, a weighting LED 19, and a replay. The middle LED 20, the BET switch effective LED 21, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected. At the same time, the hopper motor 34b is connected via the power supply board 101, and these electric components are driven under the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

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

The game control board 40 includes a random number circuit 42 that generates random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and a game control board 40. The switch detection circuit 44 that detects the detection signal input from the switches connected directly to or via the power supply board 101, the motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and the flow path switching. The solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid 30, the LED drive circuit 47 that controls the drive of various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40, and the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored. A power failure detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected, a reset circuit 49 that gives a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when the power is turned on, and various other devices. And the circuit are installed.

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

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

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

The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 3), an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The effect device is driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

For example, when the channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is switched to "0", the sub-control unit 91 sets the speaker 53, so as to output sound at the minimum volume in accordance with the first volume step of "0". In addition to controlling 54, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, and the like are controlled so as to output light with the minimum amount of light in accordance with the first light amount step of "0".

The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect, a display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, and drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. The LED drive circuit 93 for performing the above, the audio output circuit 94 for controlling the audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, the reset circuit 95 for giving a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on, and the effect control board 90 connected to the effect control board 90. The switch circuit 96 that detects the detection signal input from the switch 56 and the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that effect is sent to the sub CPU 91a. It is equipped with a power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs power.

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

Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. , Executes command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. The sub control unit 91 executes a timer interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt every time the number of input of the system clock reaches a certain number, that is, at regular intervals.

Unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the command when an interrupt occurs based on the reception of the command, even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed. The reception interrupt process is executed, and even if the interrupt that triggers the timer interrupt process (sub) occurs at the same time, the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority.

[Winner]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the types of bonuses, bonus symbol combinations, and technical matters related to bonuses. The name column of the winning combination indicates the name of the bonus that is a winning combination that accompanies the transition to an advantageous state, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a winning combination. It is shown that BB operates in the payout number operation column. In addition, the remarks column shows the end conditions of the bonus transferred by winning. Each bonus ends when more than a predetermined number of medals are paid out. For example, the bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 441 or more.

7 and 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matters related to the re-game combination. In the name column of the winning combination in FIGS. 7 and 8, the names of the re-game combination, rip 1 and rip 16, are shown as the names of the winning combination. In addition, the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols for which the winning combination (replaying combination) is a winning combination. In the payout number operation column, it is shown that a replay game in which the bet number of the next game is automatically set without using medals (the next game can be played without using medals) is given. ing. Further, in the remarks column, other names of each replay 1 to 16 are shown. For example, Lip 1 is called a middle-stage replay because the replays are aligned in the middle stage of the reel when the symbol is stopped. Further, in the remarks column, the game states (RT1 to RT3) of the transfer destination are shown for the replay that triggers the transition of the game state. In the following, the replay may be simply referred to as a "rip".

9 and 10 are diagrams for explaining the types of small combinations, the symbol combinations of small combinations, and the technical matters related to the small combinations. In the name column of the winning combination in FIGS. 9 and 10, the type of small combination is indicated as the name of the winning combination. In addition, the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a prize. The number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning is shown in the payout number operation column.

[Missed eyes]
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the types of rolls, the combination of roll symbols, and technical matters related to rolls. The result of FIG. 11 is when any of the 9 bells left 1 to 8, the 9 bells 1 to 8 and the 9 bells right 1 to 8 described later is won, and the winning 9 This is a specific missed roll that is derived only when the winning winning combination is missed without operating according to the type of bell. No medals are paid out for such specific rolls. Further, in the remarks column of FIG. 9, index symbols and the like corresponding to other names of the winning combination are shown. The index symbol refers to a symbol that is aligned with or may be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the combination of symbols that causes a prize is stopped on the winning line LN. For example, the index symbol of bell 1, bell 2, AT1 to AT32 is "bell", and the index symbol of watermelon is "watermelon". In the present embodiment, a notification effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a winning suggestion effect) for notifying the corresponding index symbol when the lottery target combination described later is won is executed.

In addition, among the winning prizes, watermelon has the same "bell" as the index symbol of the downward-sloping bell, middle bell, and upper bell, although it is not a symbol that aligns with or may align with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. It is defined as a specific winning symbol. The specific winning symbol is a combination of winning symbols of the right-down watermelon, which corresponds to the right reel 2R, and is a symbol that can be stopped on the winning line LN when the right-down watermelon is won or won. When the watermelon is won, it is possible to perform an effect using an index symbol and an effect using a specific winning symbol. In the notification effect, the character image of the index symbol and the symbol corresponding to the specific winning symbol is displayed.

[Transition of game state]
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a plurality of types of gaming states including RT0 to RT4 in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability, and a bonus in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is higher than that in RT0 to RT4. Of these, it is controlled to one of the corresponding gaming states from the time when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 12). Specifically, usually (most of the games) is controlled by RT1. Then, when the preparatory lip (rip 4) is won in RT1, the game shifts to RT2, which has a higher probability of winning the replaying role than RT1. Further, when the rush lip (rip 5) is won in RT2, the game shifts to RT3, which has a higher probability of winning the replaying role than RT2. In addition, in RT2, when a fall lip (rip 2, lip 3) is won or a bell is spilled (right spill, middle spill, left spill), the process shifts to RT1. In addition, in RT3, when a fall lip (rip 2, lip 3) is won or a bell is spilled (right spill, middle spill, left spill), the process shifts to RT1. RT2 and RT3 are in a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is higher than that of RT1 and is advantageous for the player.

When any of BB1 to BB5 is won, it is controlled by RT4. The winning flag set when any one of BB1 to BB5 is won is carried over until the winning BB wins. In addition, RT4 is also continuously controlled from BB winning to BB winning. When a BB prize occurs during RT4, it is controlled by a bonus, and when the number of medals or more described in FIG. 6 is paid out, the bonus ends and the bonus is controlled to RT0. The type of replay to be drawn internally is determined for each type of RT (see FIG. 13). During the bonus, bell winning can be generated with an extremely high probability regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. Therefore, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

[Lottery target role]
13 and 14 are diagrams showing a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations (hereinafter, the winning lottery target combination is also referred to as a winning combination) for each game state. The name is shown in the lottery target combination column, the combination of winning combination included in the lottery target combination is shown in the winning combination combination column, and the lottery is circled for each RT type in the game status column. Indicates that the target combination is a lottery target. For example, the reach lip shown in FIG. 13 is subject to lottery in any of the states RT0 to RT3, but is not drawn in RT4. Further, in RT4, it is set so that replays other than missed, through lip, middle cherry lip, strong cherry lip, and weak cherry lip are not won. Instead, the winning probabilities of the middle cherry lip, the strong cherry lip, and the weak cherry lip are set higher in the RT4 state than in the other RT states.

Further, to explain the replay more specifically with reference to FIG. 13, for example, in the game state of RT1, the operation procedure for winning the lip 4 (hereinafter, also referred to as the correct answer procedure) is defined to be different for each lottery target combination. There is. For example, regarding the preparation lip 1, it is set so that the lip 4 is won when the left reel 2L is first stopped, and the lip (lip 1) other than the lip 4 is won when the left reel 2L is first stopped. Has been done. In the game state of RT1, if any of the preparation rips 1 to 6 is won and the operation procedure is answered correctly, the rip 4 wins and the game state shifts to RT2 which is more advantageous than RT1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, in a gaming state other than RT4, the bonus may be won at the same time as another winning combination. For example, in BB1, when only BB1 wins alone, BB1 and reach eye lip, BB1 and middle cherry lip, BB1 and strong cherry lip, BB1 and weak cherry lip, BB1 and chance 1, BB1 and chance 2, and You may win with any combination of BB1 and watermelon. In addition, during the bonus, for example, a common bell is set as a lottery target combination, and it is set to win with an extremely high probability. The common bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, during the bonus, the common bell winning can be generated with an extremely high probability regardless of the operation timing and the operation procedure, and the number of medals can be efficiently increased. Therefore, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

In addition, the ratio of winning roles that are won at the same time as the bonus is reach> middle cherry lip> strong cherry lip> weak cherry lip> watermelon> chance 1> chance 2. The rate of winning the bonus alone is set lower than the rate of winning the bonus at the same time. Therefore, the player can expect a bonus winning when the notification effect (winning suggestion effect) described later, which is suggested to be won in some lottery target combination, is executed.

In addition, 1 to 8 out of 9 bells left 1 to 8 and 9 bells right 1 to 8 are operation procedures for winning a prize for bell 1 or bell 2 that is not missed for each winning combination (correct answer procedure). Is set to be different. For example, in 1 out of 9 bells, reel control is performed so that the bell 2 is surely won when the middle reel 2C is first stopped, and when the middle reel 2C is first stopped, it can be retracted. The reel control is performed so that the winning push order bells (upper bell, AT1, AT12, AT23, AT30) are won only in the case, and when the pull-in is not possible, the result of the missing middle is derived.

Further, for the lottery target combinations shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the number of determination values related to the winning probability of winning the lottery target combination in the internal lottery is determined. For example, for the common bell, for example, "360" is set as the number of determination values in any of the states of RT0 to RT4, and the common bell is won at 360/65536. Among the lottery target combinations, the number of judgment values for each lottery target combination corresponding to a bonus or a small combination is set so that the winning probability is the same regardless of the RT. On the other hand, among the lottery target combinations, the number of determination values of each lottery target combination corresponding to the re-game combination is determined so that the winning probability differs depending on the type of RT.

Here, the "game" in the slot machine 1 means, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, but before the operation of the start switch 7 when playing a game. Since the number of bets is set, medals are paid out and the game state is changed after the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the "game" in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs game control processing to control one game. In the game control process, first, the bet number setting and the BET process for credit settlement and bet number settlement are performed.

When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not to allow the generation of a prize based on the extracted random number value. Internal lottery process (see FIGS. 13, 14, etc.) is performed. The random number circuit updates the numerical value in the predetermined numerical range (0 to 65535) according to the predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a numerical value updated by the random number circuit as a random number value when the start switch 7 is operated. When the lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. For example, when BB1 is won, the BB1 winning flag is set, and when the watermelon is won, the watermelon winning flag is set. The winning flags of BB1 to BB5 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to the winning combinations other than BB1 to BB5 are when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning is generated. Will be erased.

When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, after starting the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the stop switches 8L, 8C , 8R is enabled and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation. In the reel rotation process, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delays the activation of each stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). After executing the freeze effect processing for executing the above, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be enabled to shift to the normal game.

When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, the winning determination process (see FIGS. 7 to 11) for determining whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line is performed. Will be done. In addition, the state shown in FIG. 12 is controlled according to the combination of symbols on the winning line.

When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winning, various processes not related to winning (for example, processing related to counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus and controlling the end of the bonus, and winning without carry-over). Flags (winning flags for small wins, replays, etc.) are erased). Further, when it is determined that any of BB1 to BB5 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the game end process, a process of setting the game state (see FIG. 12 and the like) is executed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next game is started.

In the present embodiment, the game may be controlled to a non-gaming state after the previous game is completed. More specifically, the period from the end of one game due to the end of the winning determination process until the number of bets is set is referred to as a non-gaming state. If a replay prize occurs in the previous game, the bet number is automatically set, so in this case, it will not be in the non-game state, or it will be in the non-game state in a very short period until the bet number is automatically set. become. The non-gaming state is released when the player performs any of the operation of the single BET switch 5, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, and the insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4 and the bet number is set again. ..

[Demo state]
In the slot machine 1, it may be controlled to a demo state (demonstration state). The demo state is a state in which the slot machine 1 waits for a predetermined operation to be performed by the player, and is also called a so-called game waiting state or a customer waiting state. When controlled to the demo state, the sub-control unit 91 executes a demo effect (demonstration effect). In the demonstration effect, for example, the characters and story contents appearing in the effect of the slot machine 1 and the video explaining the effect to be executed flow in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51. There is a cycle in the demo state, and as the demo production, a production that matches the period of one cycle of the demo state is prepared. The demo state in this embodiment is about 1 minute in one cycle. Therefore, the break of the demonstration production is about 1 minute.

In the present embodiment, when the settlement operation is performed by the player, the demo state is controlled. Further, when the elapsed period in the non-gaming state from the end of the previous game to the start of the next game reaches a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds), the demo state is controlled. Furthermore, when the effect setting screen ends, it is controlled to the demo state.

The demo state is released when any of the operation of the single BET switch 5, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, and the insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4 is performed by the player and the bet number is set again.

[Processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can control AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2 and RT3. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery as to whether or not to control the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery, and can specify the operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. Execute the process for executing the navigation effect.

During non-AT, the main control unit 41 has a specific lottery target combination (in this embodiment, middle-stage cherry lip, strong cherry lip, weak cherry lip, watermelon, BB1 to BB5, which are common to those shown in FIGS. 13 and 14. When the bell) is won, the AT lottery process for determining whether or not to control the AT is performed. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not to control the AT, and when it is determined to be controlled by the AT, the number of AT games is determined from the number of multiple types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). .. The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. In addition, the main control unit 41 draws a lottery for the timing to start the AT. The main control unit 41 determines, for example, to start AT 0 to 32 games after the AT winning game by drawing a random number.

The reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlling AT (the average number of games to be acquired), which are advantages for the player, are specific lottery targets. It is determined to be different depending on the type of role. For example, the order is middle cherry lip, strong cherry lip, weak cherry lip, watermelon, and common bell, and the AT lottery is performed so that the common bell is the lowest. Further, the reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by AT are determined even when the same specific lottery target combination is won. , When the specific lottery target combination is not simultaneously won with BB1 to BB5 (for example, when the strong cherry lip is won), but when it is simultaneously won with BB1 to BB5 (for example, when BB1 + strong cherry lip is won). The AT lottery is held so that the price is higher.

When the AT lottery is performed by winning the simultaneous winning combination in the internal lottery, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing the BB winning and the winning suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the AT has been won at a predetermined timing. .. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 is provided. The effect of displaying a predetermined image includes, for example, a character A effect, a character B effect, a button effect, a continuous hit effect, and the like. The effect of displaying such a predetermined image is performed together with the control of outputting a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54 and the control of lighting the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. It should be noted that either control may be performed independently, or may be performed in combination of two or more (for example, a predetermined image and sound are executed, and the LED is not lit). ..

The character A effect is an effect of displaying the character A. The character B effect is an effect of displaying the character B. The button effect is an effect of displaying a button image to encourage the operation of the effect switch 56, and displaying a predetermined image suggesting the reliability of BB winning or AT winning according to the operation of the effect switch 56. .. The continuous striking effect is to encourage the continuous striking operation to the effect switch 56, increase a predetermined meter image according to the continuous striking operation to the effect switch 56 within a predetermined operation period, and reach MAX to win the BB. Alternatively, it is a production that suggests that the AT has been won.

The sub-control unit 91 has a winning suggestion effect at a different ratio depending on whether the BB winning and the AT winning, only one of the BB winning or the AT winning, or the BB winning and the AT winning are not won. Is executed, and the winning suggestion effect lottery process for determining which type of the winning suggestion effect to be executed is executed.

In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is always executed at least when the BB is won or the AT is won, and the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined ratio even when neither the BB nor the AT is won. decide. The predetermined ratio is set to a higher ratio, for example, when the BB winning is a small winning combination with a high reliability. As a result, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only when the BB is won or the AT is won, but also when neither the BB nor the AT is won.

Further, in the winning suggestion effect lottery process, when it is decided to execute the winning suggestion effect, the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined at a different ratio depending on whether the winning suggestion effect is at least BB winning or AT winning or not. Specifically, it is an advantage for the player, and the reliability of winning the BB or AT when executed is in the order of the continuous hitting effect, the button effect, and the character B effect, and the character A effect is the lowest. Therefore, the ratio is set so that the type of winning suggestion effect is determined. It should be noted that the effect to be executed is not limited to the one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined.

The sub-control unit 91 identifies the internal winning of the rush lip, the winning or non-winning of the AT, the number of AT games, and the AT start timing by the internal winning command and the AT lottery command described later. The predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is a game before the AT start timing determined by the lottery for the timing to start the AT (the lottery for starting the AT 0 to 32 games after the AT winning game). For example, if the AT start timing is determined to be after 0 games, the winning suggestion effect is executed in the game (the AT winning is notified in the AT winning game). If it is determined that the AT start timing is after 32 games have elapsed, a precursor effect (an effect that incites AT winning) is executed during 31 games, a winning suggestion effect is executed in the 32nd game, and the AT winning is notified.

Here, the sub-control unit 91 also executes a winning suggestion effect (an effect of notifying that the AT is not elected) as an effect of Gase even when it is specified by the AT lottery command that the AT has not been elected. For example, the sub control unit 91 can specify that the cherry lip is won by the internal winning command and the AT is not won by the AT lottery command, but the timing to start the AT is determined by the main control unit 41. Not decided. In such a case, the sub-control unit 91 draws a lottery for the number of games that execute the winning suggestion effect of Gase from 0 to 32 games, and determines the number of games of the winning suggestion effect of Gase.

The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag and controls the AT when the AT start timing comes when the AT is won without winning the BB. On the other hand, when the AT is won together with the BB winning, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag when the BB winning and the bonus ends, and controls the AT from the next game after the bonus ends. Here, for example, when the AT start timing is determined to be 10 games, the control to the AT may be controlled at the timing when the 10 games become 0 games, or the AT starts at 0 games. It may be controlled at the timing of the next game.

The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches 0. The main control unit 41 identifies whether or not AT is in progress based on the AT flag. During AT, as a result of executing the navigation effect as described later, the RT3 can be controlled. The subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts from, for example, the next game in which the rush lip is won (the opportunity to start subtraction is established) in RT2. The same applies to the AT started after the end of BB. As a result, the main control unit 41 can control AT + RT3 over the determined number of AT games.

During AT, the main control unit 41 has won a special lottery target role (in this embodiment, a BAR-matched lip, a middle-tier cherry lip, a strong cherry lip, a weak cherry lip, chance 1, chance 2, and watermelon). In this case, an additional lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games. The additional lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

In the additional lottery, it is decided whether or not to add the number of AT games, and when it is decided to add, the number of AT games is added to the number of AT games from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). Determine the number of games. The determined number of additional games is added to the number of AT games stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. As a result, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled to the AT.

When the additional lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing the additional suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the additional lottery has been won at a predetermined timing. The additional suggestion effect may be any effect such as displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51.

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a notification effect (winning suggestion effect) for notifying the corresponding index symbol when any of the lottery target combinations is won and when any of the winning combinations is won. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the index symbols of the lower right bell, the middle bell, and the upper bell are bells. As for watermelon, although it is not a symbol that is aligned with the invalid line LM4 or a symbol that may be aligned, the same "bell" as the index symbol of the bell is defined as a specific winning symbol. The specific winning symbol is a combination of winning symbols of the lower right watermelon included in the watermelon, which corresponds to the right reel 2R, and is a symbol that can be stopped on the winning line LN when winning the lower right watermelon. .. When the watermelon is won, it is possible to perform an effect using an index symbol and an effect using a specific winning symbol. In the notification effect, the character image of the index symbol and the symbol corresponding to the specific winning symbol is displayed. In addition, when the cherry lip is won, a notification effect (winning suggestion effect) indicating that the cherry has been won is executed. For example, when the cherry lip is won (when any of the strong cherry lip, the weak cherry lip, and the middle cherry lip is won), the character image corresponding to the cherry pattern is displayed.

[About various commands]
The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 a command capable of specifying the progress status and the processing result of the game according to the execution of the processing illustrated above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on the command from the main control unit 41.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 gives the sub control unit 91 a BET command, an internal winning command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a game state command, a settlement command, a demo command, an AT lottery command, and an AT. Sends multiple types of commands, including medium commands and AT game count commands.

The BET command is a command that can identify that the number of bets has been set, and the player can operate one BET switch 5, operate the MAXBET switch 6, or insert a medal into the medal insertion unit 4. Sent when done. When the sub control unit 91 receives the BET command from the main control unit 41 in the demo state, the sub control unit 91 ends the demo effect being executed.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag, the type of the established internal winning flag, and whether or not the special role is carried over, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. To. Based on the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can notify information (information different from the navigation effect) that can identify the winning combination when a predetermined winning combination is won. For example, when an internal winning flag indicating a simultaneous winning combination or a specific lottery target combination is received, it is possible to notify which of the simultaneous winning combination and the specific lottery target combination has been won. As a result, it is possible to notify the player which of the simultaneous winning combination and the specific lottery target combination has been won, and it is possible to improve the player's expectation.

The operation commands of the stop switch and the start switch are commands indicating that the stop switch and the start switch have been operated, and are transmitted at each operation.

The game state command is transmitted when the game state changes. Specifically, it is transmitted when RT shifts or is controlled by a bonus.

The settlement command is a command that can identify that the settlement has been made, and is transmitted when the settlement switch 10 is operated by the player. When the sub control unit 91 receives the settlement command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 controls the demo state and executes the demo effect.

The demo command is a command that can identify that the demo state has been controlled. When the sub control unit 91 receives the demo command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 controls the demo state and executes the demo effect if the bet number is not set.

The AT lottery command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, whether or not the AT lottery is won, how many AT games are won, and what game the AT start timing is (AT winning). It is a command that can identify the number of games).

The AT command is a command that is transmitted when the game starts and can identify whether or not the game is a game during AT. For example, even if the number of AT games is given, if the AT flag is not set and AT is not started, a command that can identify the non-AT is sent, the number of AT games is given, and the AT flag is set. When it is set and the AT is started, a command that can identify the AT is transmitted.

The AT game number command is a command that can specify the number of AT games managed by the main control unit 41, and is transmitted when the game starts. For example, when the number of AT games is 0, a command capable of specifying 0 is transmitted, and when the number of AT games is 100, a command capable of specifying 100 is transmitted.

As a result of the BB lottery and the AT lottery, when both are not won, a message such as "Sorry!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the BB is won, a message such as "BB confirmed!" Is executed. Is executed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the AT is won, a message such as "AT confirmed!" And a message such as "100 games won!" That can specify the number of acquired AT games are displayed on the liquid crystal display. The effect to be displayed on 51 is executed, and when BB is won and AT is won, the number of acquired AT games can be specified such as "AT for 100 games after the end of BB!" With a message such as "BB / AT confirmed!" An effect of displaying a message on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. When a BB prize is won in a BB winning game, the sub control unit 91 does not execute a winning suggestion effect for notifying the BB winning.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the vehicle is in the AT based on the command during the AT, causes the liquid crystal display 51 to perform an effect using a background image according to the state, and wins an internal position when the AT is in progress. Execute navigation effect based on the command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates not only the number of AT games but also the number of differences from the number of AT games at the time of the previous reception based on the number of AT games command, so that the number of AT games acquired by the AT winning or the additional winning is calculated. Identify and notify the number of additional games.

In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect using a background image according to a state, a navigation effect, a winning suggestion effect, an additional suggestion effect, and the like by controlling a predetermined notification means. However, instead of or in addition to the control of the sub control unit 91, the notification connected to the main control unit 41 is used for the effect of the background image, the navigation effect, the winning suggestion effect, the additional suggestion effect, and the like according to the state. The means may be executed by being controlled by the main control unit 41. For example, the effect of the background image according to the state may be executed by displaying the information corresponding to the state by using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. Further, the navigation effect may be executed by using the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R shown in FIG. 5 and turning on only the LED corresponding to the stop switch to be stopped. The left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R are provided inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective in normal times. It is an LED that notifies the effect by lighting. Further, regarding the winning suggestion effect and the additional suggestion effect, the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. 5 is used to display information according to the lottery result, and the AT game acquired when the AT is won or the additional winning is performed. The number may be displayed.

[Game flow]
Here, with reference to FIG. 12 again, the flow of the game will be collectively described. First, the flow of the game in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and the bonus will be described. In RTs 0 to 3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of the game during non-AT will be described.

It is controlled to RT0 after the setting change state is completed. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, it is not controlled by AT at RT0, and the navigation effect is not executed. In this way, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, a bell spill, which is a result of shifting to RT1, is derived depending on the operation procedure (operation order, operation timing) at the time of winning the bell at RT0. (See FIG. 11). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such that the transition result is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed forever.

In RT1, it shifts to RT2 by winning the preparation lip. In order to win the preparatory lip, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, it is necessary to win one of the preparatory rips 1 to 6 and stop the operation in the operation procedure for winning the preparatory lip.

Further, even when controlled by RT2, it is set so that it becomes difficult to maintain control over the RT2. That is, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, in RT2, there is a possibility of winning the maintenance rips 1 to 3, and when any of the maintenance rips 1 to 3 is won, the winning maintenance rip is won. Predetermined push order determined according to the type of (predetermined operation procedure. For example, left first stop when maintenance lip 1 is won, middle first stop when maintenance lip 2 is won, right first when maintenance lip 3 is won. When the stop operation is performed with (1 stop), Lip 1 wins and RT2 can be maintained, while when the stop operation is performed in a push order other than the predetermined push order, the fall replay (Rip 2, Lip 3) wins and falls to RT1. Resulting in.

Furthermore, when any of 9 bells left 1-8, 9 bells 1-8, and 9 bells right 1-8 is won in RT2, the bell is a result of shifting to RT1 depending on the operation procedure. The spill is derived and falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, in RT2, there is a possibility of winning the rush rip, and at this time, if the stop operation is performed in a predetermined push order, the rush rip (rip 5) wins and becomes RT3. May be controlled. However, even if it is controlled by RT3, a bell spill, which is a result of shifting to RT1, is derived and falls to RT1 depending on the pushing order and operation timing at the time of winning the bell. As a result, most of the game during non-AT will be digested at RT1.

Next, the flow of the game during AT will be described. In RT1, when any of the preparation rips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the preparation rip can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning the preparation lip. In RT2, when any of maintenance rips 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay (communication rip) can be executed. Therefore, RT2 can be maintained by the normal replay winning by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect. Further, in RT2, when the bell (9 bells) is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the lower right bell (bell 1) or the middle bell (bell 2) is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain RT2. Further, in RT2, when any of the rush rips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the rush rip (rip 5) can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT3 by winning the rush lip (rip 5).

In RT3, when the bell is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the lower right bell (bell 1) or the middle bell (bell 2) is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain the RT3. When the bell of RT3 is won, if the bell is stopped due to an error in the operation procedure, the bell falls to RT1.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so as to be controlled by the RT3 and the RT3 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT3. The AT ends when the number of AT games reaches 0. The number of AT games can be controlled by RT3 + AT (in the present embodiment, the state in which the AT is controlled by the AT in RT3, which is advantageous to the player, is particularly referred to as an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). The count starts from the next game of the game that has become possible, that is, the next game of the game in which one of the rush rips 1 to 6 is won at RT3 and the rush rip (rip 5) can be won. As a result, AT ends when the number of AT games is consumed by ART. Then, the ART ends when the AT ends.

After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to the RT3 is maintained until the transition result is derived. However, since the player is not in AT during RT3 after the ART is completed, a shift result is derived depending on the timing when the bell is won, and the player falls to RT1. As a result, during RT3 after the end of ART, the transition to RT1 is performed by stopping the transition roll at an extremely early stage after the end of ART.

Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 to BB5 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 to BB5 are won, it is controlled to RT4 as shown in FIG. In addition, in the next game after the end of the BB winning game, the winning suggestion effect is executed to notify that the BB has been won, and the player can grasp that the BB1 to the BB5 have been won. When a BB prize is generated, the bonus is transferred to the corresponding bonus, and when the predetermined number of finished cards is paid out, the bonus is shifted to RT0.

[About the notification mode of various notification units]
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a plurality of notification units for notifying various information related to the game. The various notification units change the notification mode when a small winning combination is won. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a notification mode of various notification units. As the notification unit of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 15A, there are 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 (hereinafter, referred to as BET display unit) for notifying the set bet number. Further, as the notification unit of the slot machine 1, there is a payout number display unit (game auxiliary display) 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out, as shown in FIG. 15B. Further, as the notification unit of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 15C, the reel LED 55 is turned on when the small winning combination wins, and the transmission corresponding to the see-through window 3 for notifying that the small winning combination has won is transmitted. There is a region 51b (hereinafter, referred to as a winning display unit).

15 (a) to 15 (c) show the notification states of various notification units when a middle bell is awarded as a small winning combination as a result of playing a game. Further, FIGS. 15 (d) to 15 (f) show the notification states of the various notification units when the initial state is reached due to the establishment of various conditions. For example, when the middle bell is won, nine medals are paid out as shown in FIG. When the middle bell wins a prize, the BET display unit is maintained in the lit state as shown in FIG. 15 (a). Further, when a prize is won in the middle bell, as shown in FIG. 15B, the payout number display unit 12 is displayed with a value indicating nine pieces. The payout number display unit 12 is displayed by segment display. Further, when a prize is generated in the middle bell, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), it is indicated by lighting the reel LED 55 that the middle bell has won a prize. It can be confirmed from the winning display unit that the portion corresponding to the bell symbol (index symbol shown in FIG. 9) shown in the middle of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R emits light.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C, when 30 seconds have elapsed as a predetermined time without BET operation after the small winning combination of the middle bell is generated, the various notification units are displayed in FIG. 15D. )-(F), the display mode changes to the initial state. For example, when 30 seconds have passed from the state of FIG. 15A, the display mode of the BET display unit changes to the LED off state shown in FIG. 15D. Further, the payout number display unit 12 changes from the display of "09" shown in FIG. 15 (b) to the state of "00" shown in FIG. 15 (e). Further, the winning display unit changes from the lighting state of the reel LED 55 shown in FIG. 15C to the lighting state of the reel LED 55 shown in FIG. 15F.

Here, the elapsed time of 30 seconds may be timed by a timer (not shown) that starts counting after the display by paying out the small winning combination provided on the game control board 40 side is executed. Further, regarding the lighting time of the reel LED 55, the control of turning off the reel LED 55 may be executed based on the information regarding the timing of the timer transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. The time when the small winning combination is won may be started from the time when the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, or from the time when the payout of medals is completed.

Here, 30 seconds shown as a predetermined time is the same time as the transition time to the demo state. In the demo state, the power saving mode may be entered after 30 seconds have passed as a predetermined time. The power saving mode is a mode in which the amount of light and the volume are reduced as compared with those during the game in order to suppress the power consumption in the slot machine 1 when the player is not playing the game. For example, in the power saving mode, the amount of light in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is reduced and the volume is set to none. Further, in the display area 51a, the characters of "power saving mode" indicating that the power saving mode is currently set are displayed. To cancel the power saving mode as a demo state, you only need to insert a medal or perform a BET operation.

In this way, the demo effect is executed 30 seconds after the end of the previous game. Therefore, it is possible to standardize the timer for timing 30 seconds from the small winning combination and the timer for timing the demo effect to be executed 30 seconds after the end of the previous game. Further, the power saving mode may be set after 30 seconds have passed since the end of the previous game. In this way, it is possible to standardize the timer for timing 30 seconds from the small winning combination and the timer for timing the power saving mode after 30 seconds have passed from the end of the previous game.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the setting is changed, the display states of the various notification units are changed from the display states shown in FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (c) to FIGS. 15 (d) to 15 (f). It changes to the display state of the initial state indicated by. The setting change state is a state in which the set value can be changed by the reset / setting switch 38. A power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a. The power box 100 is provided with a keyhole into which a clerk inserts a setting key in order to switch to a setting change state when the power is turned on (at startup). When the setting key owned by the clerk is inserted into the keyhole and the key is turned to the right, the setting key switch 37 is turned on. The state in which the setting key switch 37 is turned on is the setting change state. On the other hand, when the setting key is inserted into the keyhole and the key is turned counterclockwise, the setting key switch 37 is turned off.

Since the setting key switch 37 cannot be operated unless the front door 1b is unlocked and opened, a person other than the clerk who owns the door key cannot operate the setting key switch 37 from the outside. Further, since the setting key switch 37 cannot be operated unless the setting key is inserted into the keyhole, a person other than the clerk who owns the setting key cannot operate the setting key switch 37.

Further, the power supply box 100 has a setting switch 38 for changing the set value of the winning probability (payout rate) of the internal lottery in the setting change state, and a power switch 39 operated when the power is turned on / off. It is provided. Here, the set value is a value that specifies the winning probability in the internal lottery. The set value consists of 6 levels from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest degree of advantage for the player (higher medal payout rate), and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the degree of advantage. (The medal payout rate will be lower). 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. Here, a state in which the set value can be confirmed by displaying the set value read from the RAM on the set value display 24 on the set value display 24 is referred to as a setting confirmation state.

The display state of the various notification units shown in FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (c) at the time of winning a small winning combination changes to the display state of FIGS. 15 (d) to (f) as the initial state by changing the setting. Change.

Further, when there is a settlement operation in which the credit and the set number of bets are settled and returned by pressing the settlement switch 10, the display states of the various notification units shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C are shown in FIG. It changes to the display state of the initial state of 15 (d) to (f). Further, by the BET operation of setting the bet number by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or the like, the BET display unit changes from the lighting state of FIG. 15A to the extinguishing state of FIG. 15D, and immediately after that, FIG. ) Will be lit. Further, the payout number display unit 12 and the winning display unit are changed from the display state as shown in FIGS. 15 (b) and 15 (c) to the initial state as shown in FIGS. 15 (e) and 15 (f) by the BET operation.

Further, the slot machine 1 has a backup power supply. Therefore, even if a sudden power failure (for example, a power failure) occurs, the backup power is supplied to the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, so that the information stored in the backup area for a predetermined period of time is stored. Can be retained. When the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 recover from the power failure, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 display various notification units in FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (c) before the power failure based on the information and flags saved in the backup area. After recovering from the power failure by turning on the power again, the state is controlled to the state shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C again. Then, the various notification units are shown in FIGS. 15 (d) to 15 (f) after a lapse of 30 seconds from the end of the power failure recovery process for recovering from the power failure and the start of the game process for starting the game. It will be displayed. Further, if a power failure occurs during the rotation of the reel, the reel is returned to the initial position after returning, and the various notification units complete the power failure recovery process for recovering from the power failure and start the game. After a lapse of 30 seconds from the start of the process, the display states of FIGS. 15 (d) to 15 (f) are displayed.

Here, the preparation that has been conventionally executed in order to know whether or not the set value has been changed from the closing of the hall (amusement park) on the previous day at the start of business on the next day will be described. The preparation is an act of winning a winning combination when the store is closed the day before and ending the game in a state where a number of "1" or more is displayed on the payout number display unit 12 (state of FIG. 15B). .. As a result of such an act, if the value is maintained at the start of business the next day (state in FIG. 15B), the setting has not been changed and the displayed content is "0" ( It turns out that the setting (state of FIG. 15E) has been changed. Further, if the BET display unit and the winning display unit are maintained in the lit state at the start of business the next day, it is easily understood that the settings have not been changed.

As a countermeasure against such preparation, the clerk in the hall had to execute the game a plurality of times after the store was closed in order to set the display of the payout number display unit 12 to "0". Further, even if the display of the payout number display unit 12 can be set to "0" by the settlement operation or the BET operation, the settlement operation or the BET operation must be executed after the store is closed, which is troublesome. ..

In the present embodiment, in order to reduce the work load of the clerk in such a hall and prevent the preparation, a small winning combination is generated, and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the payout number display unit 12. As the seconds elapse, the control of changing the display of the payout number display unit 12 to "0", which is the initial state, is executed. Similarly, the BET operation unit and the winning display unit are also controlled so as to change from the lighting state to the initial state of turning off when 30 seconds have passed from the small winning combination winning.

In this way, 30 seconds have passed since the small winning combination was generated and the number of medals to be paid out was displayed on the payout number display unit 12, so that the display of the payout number display unit 12 was "0" in the initial state. The control that changes to is being executed. Similarly, the BET display unit and the winning display unit are controlled so that the lighting state is changed to the initial state of turning off when 30 seconds have passed from the small winning combination winning. In this way, it is possible to prevent the preparation while reducing the work load of the clerk in the hall.

As shown in FIGS. 15B and 15E, the payout number display unit 12 notifies the information regarding the number of medals to be paid out. In this way, it is possible to take measures against the preparation for the payout number display unit 12 on which the player can easily execute the preparation.

When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off and then turned on again while the number of payouts is displayed on the payout number display unit 12, 30 seconds have elapsed, and the display mode of the payout number display unit 12 Is controlled to display "0". In this way, it is possible to control the notification state of the payout number display unit 12 to a state in which "0" is displayed by the power-on operation at the time of opening the store without waiting for the passage of time when the store is closed.

In addition, the demo effect is executed 30 seconds after the end of the previous game. Therefore, it is possible to standardize the timer for timing 30 seconds from the small winning combination and the timer for timing the demo effect to be executed 30 seconds after the end of the previous game.

The power saving mode may be set after 30 seconds have passed since the end of the previous game. In this way, it is possible to standardize the timer for timing 30 seconds from the small winning combination and the timer for timing the power saving mode after 30 seconds have passed from the end of the previous game.

When 30 seconds have passed with the number of payouts displayed on the payout number display unit 12, control is performed so that "0" is displayed on the payout number display unit 12. In this way, by waiting for 30 seconds to elapse, the display state of the payout number display unit 12 can be changed to the same display mode after the end of the setting change state without the operation of the clerk.

[About the display pattern of the payout number display section]
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a display pattern of the payout number display unit (game auxiliary display) 12. As a display pattern of the payout number display unit 12, it can be displayed by a pattern as shown in FIG. In the table of FIG. 16, the column at the time of winning the replay on the left side shows the state in the slot machine 1. Further, in the patterns A to C which are the display patterns of the payout number display unit 12, "initial" indicates the initial state of the display of the payout number display unit 12 (for example, FIG. 15E), and is "maintained". Indicates a state in which the display of the payout number display unit 12 is maintained (for example, FIG. 15B). The payout number display unit 12 is controlled to the "initial" or "maintenance" state indicated by "◯" in the table in the state of the slot machine 1. "X" in the table indicates an uncontrolled state. Further, "-" in the table is the initial state at the time of lever operation because the payout number display unit 12 changed to the initial state at the time of BET operation in the operation of starting a series of games from the BET operation to the lever operation. It is shown that. Although the case where "0" is displayed on the payout number display unit 12 as the initial state is shown, the initial state may be indicated by a symbol other than 0, or a combination of 0 and the symbol (for example, "" 0. ") may be used, or the display may be turned off.

As shown in FIG. 16, in any of the patterns A to C, the payout number display unit 12 is in the initial state at the time of winning the replay as a replay combination. Further, at the time of the settlement operation, the payout number display unit 12 is in the initial state in the A pattern and the B pattern, but the display of the payout number display unit 12 is maintained in the C pattern. Further, in a series of operations from the BET operation to the lever operation, in the A pattern, the display of the payout number display unit 12 is maintained during the BET operation, but the payout number display unit 12 is in the initial state during the lever operation. Further, in the B pattern and the C pattern, the payout number display unit 12 is in the initial state when the BET operation is performed, and remains in the initial state when the lever is operated.

Further, when 30 seconds have passed since the game was stopped, the payout number display unit 12 is in the initial state in the A pattern, and the display of the payout number display unit 12 is maintained in the B pattern and the C pattern. Further, after the setting change state (after default), the payout number display unit 12 becomes the initial state (default state) in any of the patterns A to C. Further, after the power failure is restored, the display of the payout number display unit 12 is maintained in the state before the power failure in any of the patterns A to C. The display state of the payout number display unit 12 is not limited to the patterns A to C, and may be a combination of any of the initial state and the state in which the display is maintained in each state.

[Volume and light intensity production setting screen]
The effect setting screen of the volume and the amount of light will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, in the present embodiment, when the player operates the player side setting switch 70, an effect setting screen for adjusting the volume and the amount of light is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Will be done.

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

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

The switching between the second volume stage and the second volume stage can be performed by operating the stop switch 8C.

Further, on the effect setting screen, in the character effect area 52c, a screen of a battle effect between a ally character and an enemy character, which is a part of the effect screen actually used during the game, is displayed. In the present embodiment, the player can set the volume and the amount of light by using this battle effect as a sample. Specifically, if the player raises the second volume step, the volume of the voice of the ally character (in the example of FIG. 18, the voice of "Did you come !!") is raised, and the player can lower the second volume step. For example, the volume of the voice of the ally character is lowered. Further, if the player raises the second light intensity stage, the light intensity of the battle effect screen increases and becomes brighter, and if the player lowers the second light intensity step, the light intensity of the battle effect screen decreases and becomes darker.

In this way, since the volume and the amount of light during the production can be set by taking the actual production during the game as an example, it is easy for the player to make the settings.

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

The channel of the store side setting switch 60 is divided into 16 stages of "0" to "F". That is, the volume and light amount stages (corresponding to the first volume stage and the first light amount stage) set by the clerk are divided into 16 stages. Further, a default value (initial value) is set for each channel of the store-side setting switch 60. This default value is first highlighted (also referred to as initial display) when the effect setting screen is displayed. The values of the second volume stage and the second light amount stage set based on the operation of the player side setting switch 70 of the player are also referred to as custom values.

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

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

The actual volume range is associated with the channel of the store-side setting switch 60. The numbers in parentheses in the column of the actual volume range in FIG. 18 are volume displays corresponding to the second volume step set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the number in the volume setting area 52a of FIG. The larger the value of the actual volume range, the louder the volume.

For example, when the channel of the store setting switch 60 is set in the range of "0" to "4", the actual volume is set in the range of "2" to "14", and the volume at that time is further set. The display is "2" to "14". When the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "5" to "9", the actual volume is set within the range of "10" to "22", and the volume display at that time is It becomes "2" to "14". Therefore, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "0" to "4", the second volume stage is set to "2", "3", "4" by the operation of the player.・ ・ As the volume increases to “14”, the actual volume also increases to “2”, “3”, “4” ... “14”. Further, when the channel of the store side setting switch 60 is set within the range of "5" to "9", the second volume stage is set to "2", "3", "4" by the operation of the player. When it goes up to "14", the actual volume also goes up to "10", "11", "12" ... "22" accordingly.

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

Further, the actual light amount range is associated with the channel of the store-side setting switch 60. The actual light amount range coincides with the light amount display range corresponding to the second light amount step set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the number in the light amount setting area 52b of FIG. The larger the value of the actual light amount range, the larger the light amount.

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

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

[Initialize production settings]
In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the initialization process for initializing the volume setting and the light amount setting performed by the player. In the initialization process, the values of the second volume step and the second light intensity step set based on the operation of the player side setting switch 70 by the player are set based on the operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the clerk. This is a process of returning to the default value of the 1 volume stage and the 1st light intensity stage.

For example, when the channel is set to "2" by the operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the store clerk (in this case, the default value of the first volume stage is "4"), when the volume setting is initialized, the game Regardless of which of "2" to "14" the second volume stage is set by the person, the setting of the second volume stage is changed to the default value "4". Further, for example, when the channel is set to "2" by the operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the store clerk (in this case, the default value of the first light amount stage is "65%"), the light amount setting is initialized. Occasionally, the second light level setting is the default value of "65%" regardless of whether the second light level is set to "30%", "65%", or "100%" by the player. Is changed to.

Here, as the timing at which the effect setting is initialized, for example, immediately after the settlement operation is performed by the player can be considered. This is because it is usually expected that the players will be replaced when the settlement operation is performed. However, in reality, the players may not be replaced even after the settlement operation, and in this case, the player must set the effect again. As a result, the player may be dissatisfied. For this reason, it is desirable to suitably initialize the effect settings made by the player.

Therefore, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment initializes the effect setting at a timing at which the effect setting performed by the player can be suitably initialized without giving dissatisfaction to the player. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

[Initialization based on settlement operation]
FIG. 19 is a timing chart for explaining initialization based on the settlement operation. The timing chart shown in FIG. 19 shows a line showing the timing when the settlement operation is performed by the player, a line showing the timing when the settlement command is output by the main control unit 41, the timing controlled in the demo state, and the period thereof. A line indicating whether the effect setting is custom or default is included. Furthermore, the line indicating the timing controlled to the demo state and its period, and the line indicating whether the effect setting is custom or default are for non-replay winning, that is, no BET (no bet number setting). And the state at the time of replay winning, that is, the state with BET (with bet number setting).

As shown in FIG. 19, when the settlement operation is performed at the timing t1, there is a possibility that the players have not yet been replaced, so that the effect setting is not initialized regardless of whether or not there is a replay prize. After that, at the timing t2, the settlement command is output from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91.

Since there is no BET at the time of non-replay winning, when the settlement command is output from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 controls the demo state at the timing t3. The demo state remains controlled until the bet count is set again. Then, at the timing t6 when the demo production makes three laps, the production setting is initialized.

On the other hand, since there is a BET at the time of winning the replay, even if the settlement command is output from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 does not control the demo state at the timing t3. Furthermore, even after that, as long as there is BET, it is not controlled to the demo state and initialization is not performed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, at the timing t1 when the settlement operation is performed by the player, the effect setting including the volume setting is not initialized, and the demo state is three laps after the settlement command is output. Initialization is performed at the timing t6 after the lapse (about 3 minutes). Therefore, even if the players are not replaced after the settlement operation, the effect setting can be maintained until the demo state elapses for 3 laps (about 3 minutes) after the settlement command is output, and the settlement operation can be performed. There is no dissatisfaction with the player who performed the command.

When the replay prize is generated, the demo state is not controlled even if the settlement operation is performed by the player. As a result, the effect setting including the volume setting is not initialized even at the timing t6. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the players will not be replaced after the settlement operation, such as when a replay prize is generated, the effect setting can be maintained. On the other hand, when the replay winning is not generated, the player performs the settlement operation and the initialization is performed at the timing t6 when the demo state has elapsed for 3 laps (about 3 minutes). Therefore, when there is a possibility that the players will be replaced after the settlement operation, such as when the replay winning is not generated, the initialization can be performed. In this way, the effect settings made by the player can be suitably initialized.

If there is a possibility that the players will not be replaced after the settlement operation, such as when a replay winning is occurring, the production setting will be set even after the settlement operation is performed by the player and the timing is t5. Since it is maintained, the player can continue the game without making the effect setting again.

When the initialization is performed, the effect setting set by the player is changed to the effect setting set by the clerk of the game store. More specifically, the values of the second volume step and the second light amount step set based on the operation of the player side setting switch 70 by the player by the initialization are based on the operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the clerk. It is returned to the default value of the set first volume stage and the first light amount stage. Therefore, when the initialization is performed, the setting related to the production can be made as desired by the clerk.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect setting is performed by the operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the store clerk, the effect setting performed by the player is changed to the effect setting performed by the store clerk of the game store. To. More specifically, when the effect setting is performed by the operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the store clerk, the second volume stage and the second light amount stage set based on the operation of the player side setting switch 70 by the player. The value is returned to the default value of the first volume stage and the first light amount stage set based on the operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the store clerk. Therefore, when the effect setting is performed by the store clerk operating the store side setting switch 60, the clerk can make the setting related to the effect as desired.

[Initialization based on non-game state]
FIG. 20 is a timing chart for explaining initialization based on the non-gaming state. The timing chart shown in FIG. 20 includes a line indicating the timing at which the unit game (1 game) has ended, a line indicating the timing at which the demo command is output, a line indicating the timing controlled to the demo state, and a line indicating the period thereof. Includes a line that indicates whether the production settings are custom or default. Further, the line indicating the timing controlled to the demo state and the period thereof, and the line indicating whether the effect setting is custom or default are divided into the case without BET and the case with BET, respectively. In addition, when there is BET, there are cases where the bet number is set by the bet number setting operation by the player, and there are cases where the bet number is automatically set based on the replay winning in the previous game. .. The example shown in FIG. 20 applies to both the case where the bet number is set by the player and the case where the bet number is automatically set by the occurrence of the replay winning.

As shown in FIG. 20, after one game is completed at the timing t1, the time is timed by the main control unit 41. This timekeeping is performed by an RTC (real time clock) (not shown) provided in the main control unit 41.

If there is no BET, a demo command is output from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 at the timing t2 30 seconds after the game ends. When a demo command is output from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 controls the demo command at timing t3. The demo state remains controlled until the bet count is set again. Then, at the timing t6 when the demo production makes three laps, the production setting is initialized.

On the other hand, when there is a BET, the demo command is not output from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 at the timing t2 even after 30 seconds have passed after the game ends. Therefore, the sub control unit 91 does not control the demo state at the timing t3. Furthermore, even after that, as long as there is BET, it is not controlled to the demo state and initialization is not performed.

In this way, when there is a BET, it is not controlled to the demo state even after 30 seconds have passed since the non-gaming state. As a result, the effect setting is not initialized even at the timing t6. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the players will not be replaced as in the case of BET, the effect setting can be maintained. On the other hand, when there is no BET, the demo state is controlled at the timing t3 after 30 seconds have passed since the non-gaming state, and the initialization is performed at the timing t6 when the demo state has passed 3 laps (about 3 minutes). Demonstration. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the players will be replaced as in the case where there is no BET, initialization can be performed. In this way, the effect settings made by the player can be suitably initialized.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the period from the time when the player performs the settlement operation and the settlement command is output to the time when the settlement command is output is the period from the end of the game to the initialization. Is the same as. More specifically, when the settlement operation is performed by the player, the settlement command is output and then controlled to the demo state, and the effect setting is initialized when the demo state elapses for 3 laps (about 3 minutes). Will be done. On the other hand, when the demo state is controlled at the end of the game, the effect setting is initialized when the demo state elapses for 3 laps (about 3 minutes). In this way, when the demo state elapses for 3 laps (about 3 minutes) regardless of whether the player controls the demo state by performing a settlement operation or the demo state is controlled in the non-game state. The production settings are initialized to. Therefore, the player who performed the settlement operation will not be dissatisfied.

[Initialization based on the end of the production setting screen]
FIG. 21 is a timing chart for explaining initialization based on the end of the effect setting screen. The timing chart shown in FIG. 21 includes a line indicating whether or not the effect setting screen is displayed, a line indicating the timing controlled in the demo state and its period, and a line indicating whether the effect setting is custom or default. Is included.

As shown in FIG. 21, during the display of the effect setting screen, the effect is set by the player, so that the demo state is not controlled. When the display of the effect setting screen ends at the timing t1, the demo state is controlled. Then, at the timing t4 when the demo production makes three laps, the production setting is initialized.

In this way, during the period when the effect is set on the effect setting screen, it is not controlled to the demo state, the display of the effect setting screen ends and it is controlled to the demo state, and the demo effect is performed for 3 laps (about 3 minutes). When the elapse has passed, the effect settings are initialized. Therefore, the effect setting is not initialized during the effect setting, and the player is not dissatisfied.

[Modification example]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Initialization process]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the demo state is controlled after the settlement operation, and the effect setting is initialized when the demo effect elapses for 3 laps (about 3 minutes). .. However, the initialization of the effect setting is not limited to the one performed when the demo effect has passed 3 laps (about 3 minutes).

For example, the sub control unit 91 clocks the time after receiving the settlement command from the main control unit 41, and executes the initialization process when the timed time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes). May be good. This timekeeping is performed by an RTC (not shown) included in the sub control unit 91.

In this way, the effect setting is initialized when the time measured after the settlement command is output reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes), so that when the players are replaced after the settlement operation, In both cases where the players are not replaced after the settlement operation, the effect setting can be maintained for an appropriate time in consideration. For example, if the players are generally replaced when 5 minutes have passed after the settlement operation, the predetermined time may be set to 5 minutes.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the demo state after receiving the demo command, and the effect setting is initially set when the demo effect elapses for 3 laps (about 3 minutes). It was something that was transformed. However, the initialization of the effect setting is not limited to the one performed when the demo effect has passed 3 laps (about 3 minutes).

For example, the sub control unit 91 clocks the time after receiving the demo command from the main control unit 41, and executes the initialization process when the timed time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes). May be good.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, in the demo state controlled after the display of the effect setting screen is finished, the effect setting is initialized when the demo effect elapses for 3 laps (about 3 minutes). It was a thing. However, the initialization of the effect setting is not limited to the one performed when the demo effect has passed 3 laps (about 3 minutes).

For example, the sub-control unit 91 may time the time after the display of the effect setting screen is finished, and execute the initialization process when the timed time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes). ..

Further, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the initialization process as shown in FIG. FIG. 22 is a timing chart for explaining the initialization process according to the modified example. In the timing chart shown in FIG. 22, a line indicating whether or not the effect setting screen is displayed, a line indicating the timing at which the effect setting operation is performed, a line indicating the timing of timing and its period, and custom and effect settings are provided. Includes a line indicating which is the default.

In the modified example shown in FIG. 22, the display of the effect setting screen ends when the time measured by the sub control unit 91 elapses for a specific time (for example, 3 minutes). However, if the timed time is set before reaching a specific time (for example, 3 minutes), the sub-control unit 91 again times the time. Further, the effect setting is initialized when a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes) has elapsed after the display of the effect setting screen is finished.

For example, as shown in FIG. 22, the sub-control unit 91 measures the time from the timing t1 when the effect setting screen is displayed. After that, when the setting operation is performed at the timing t2, the sub-control unit 91 initializes the time timing and measures the time again at the timing t3 immediately after that. The display of the effect setting screen ends at the timing t4 when the timed time reaches a specific time (for example, 3 minutes). After that, the effect setting is initialized at the timing t5 when a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes) has elapsed since the display of the effect setting screen is finished.

In this way, the effect setting is initialized when the time measured after the display of the effect setting screen ends reaches a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes), so that the effect setting is initially set while the effect is set. It will not be turned into a game and will not dissatisfy the player.

In the above-described embodiment and modification, the effect setting screen ends when a specific time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed since the effect setting screen is displayed, or after the setting operation is performed. For example, it is not limited to when 3 minutes have passed. For example, the effect setting screen may be terminated when a switch such as the player side setting switch 70 is operated by the player. Also in this case, the initialization process may be executed when the time after the end of the effect setting screen reaches a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes).

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the main control unit 41 measures the time (30 seconds) after the end of the game, and when 30 seconds have elapsed, the demo command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. It was a thing. Then, the sub-control unit 91 was able to control the demo state when the demo command was received. However, the processing mode is not limited to this.

For example, the main control unit 41 once transmits a demo command to the sub control unit 91 when the game is completed, and then clocks the time (30 seconds) after the demo command is transmitted, and when 30 seconds have elapsed. The initialization command may be sent to the sub-control unit 91. Then, the sub-control unit 91 may control the demo state when the initialization command is received.

Alternatively, the main control unit 41 transmits a demo command to the sub control unit 91 when the game is completed, and the sub control unit 91 clocks the time (30 seconds) after receiving the demo command for 30 seconds. You may control it to the demo state when it elapses.

[About production settings]
In the present embodiment, the clerk and the player can set the volume and the amount of light as the effect setting. However, the effects that can be set are not limited to the volume and the amount of light.

For example, as a setting on the main side, even if the store clerk and the player can set the pressure (pressing) and the hardness when operating various operating means such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Alternatively, the lighting and extinguishing control of various lighting means such as the turn-on request LED 17 and the start effective LED and the lighting condition thereof may be set. Further, as a setting on the sub side, the store clerk and the player may be able to set the pressure and hardness when operating various operating means such as the effect switch 56. In addition, the clerk and the player may be able to set the effect mode, or may be able to set the characters and music appearing in the set effect mode. Further, the clerk and the player may be able to set the power saving mode. In any of these effect settings, the content set by the player may be changed to the initial content set by the clerk by being initialized.

In the present embodiment, the store side setting switch 60 is provided as an operation means operated by the store clerk at the time of setting the effect. However, other means may be used as the operation means operated by the clerk at the time of setting the effect.

For example, the administrator mode may be entered by operating a switch provided inside the housing or turning a key, and the liquid crystal display 51 may display a screen for setting an effect during the administrator mode. .. Then, the clerk may be able to set the effect by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the like.

In the present embodiment, the player side setting switch 70 is provided as an operation means operated by the player at the time of setting the effect. However, other means may be used as the operating means operated by the player at the time of setting the effect.

For example, the effect can be set by using the effect switch 56, or the effect can be set by using the operation means operated by the player during the game such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Good. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are used, the effect may be set by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in a special order, for example.

[About the notification unit]
In the above-described embodiment, the BET display unit, the payout number display unit 12, and the winning display unit are shown as the notification unit. However, the notification unit may be indicated by another part in the slot machine 1. For example, the effect LED 52 may be used to notify the small winning combination by its lighting color so that the lighting is extinguished after a lapse of a predetermined time.

Further, the above-described embodiment may be applied to only one of the notification units. For example, the above-described embodiment may be applied only to the payout number display unit 12 as the notification unit.

[About the initial state]
In the above-described embodiment, as the initial state of the notification unit, a display indicating “0” and a display in which the lighting is erased are shown. However, the initial state of the display state of the notification unit does not indicate "0", and may be a display that is not displayed in the normal state. Further, instead of turning off the lights completely, the brightness of the display may be reduced and the display may be dim.

[About power failure]
In the above-described embodiment, when a power failure occurs in the slot machine 1, it is displayed in the display mode of the notification unit after the power failure is restored and before the power failure occurs, and the display mode becomes the initial state after 30 seconds have elapsed. The case is shown. However, the display mode of the notification unit is set to the initial state based on the fact that the time before the power failure occurs and the total value of the counted timer value and the timer value after the power failure is restored is 30 seconds. It may be.

[Demo status]
In the above-described embodiment, the time for shifting to the demo state and the time for the display mode of the notification unit to be in the initial state from the time of winning the small winning combination are the same. However, these two periods do not have to be the same.

[About setting confirmation status]
In the above-described embodiment, the display state of various notification units changes to the initial state when the setting change state is reached in which the set value can be changed by the reset / setting switch 38. However, the display state of the various notification units may be changed to the initial state when the setting confirmation state in which the setting value after the setting change state can be confirmed is reached.

[About off]
In the above-described embodiment, the following control may be executed when the deviation occurs. In the case of a loss, the payout number display unit 12 and the winning display unit in FIG. 15 remain in the initial state, but the BET operation unit may maintain the lighting display state. Then, the display mode of the BET operation unit may be turned off 30 seconds after the disconnection. When the BET operation unit is in the lit state, if a power failure occurs, the lit state may be maintained after recovery, and the light may be turned off after the setting change state, the settlement operation, and the BET operation. ..

[About the replay role]
In the above-described embodiment, the following control may be executed when the re-game combination is won. For example, when a replay prize, which is a replay combination, occurs, the payout number display unit 12 remains in the initial state, but the BET operation unit is controlled to be lit immediately after being turned off once. In addition, the winning display unit is controlled to be lit. In such a state, the winning display unit may be turned off after 30 seconds have passed. It is preferable that the BET operation unit is controlled to be lit even after 30 seconds have passed. Further, in the setting change state, the BET operation unit and the winning display unit may be controlled to the initial state. Further, at the time of winning the replay, the BET operation and the settlement operation may be controlled so as not to be accepted. It should be noted that the BET operation and the settlement operation may be controlled so as to be accepted at the time of winning the replay. Further, if a power failure occurs at the time of winning a replay, the lighting state before the power failure may be maintained. If a power failure occurs at the time of winning the replay, the light may be turned off to return. In such a case, the LEDs of the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 may be controlled to be lit when the player inserts a medal (when one is detected) or when the BET operation is executed. In this way, even if the replay prize is awarded when the store is closed and the game is completed, the lights are controlled to be turned off when the store is opened, so that preparation can be prevented.

[About benefits]
In the above-mentioned example, as a privilege, the value that directly affects the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by AT, is illustrated. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be, for example, a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. Specifically, when a high-probability state of winning an AT with a higher probability than usual is provided in the AT lottery, execution of a probability suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the current state is a high-probability state. , Execution of premier effect with voice on liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect during the next bonus), execution of set value suggestion effect to suggest the set value, By collecting a certain number, points can be given that can be exchanged for services specified at the game store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and a two-dimensional code that allows you to download privilege videos and privilege information on a predetermined website is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It may be displayed on the vessel 51.

Further, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to AT is not limited to this, and for example, the right (navistock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) may be a privilege. Good. In addition, when the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times the navigation effect can be executed, the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is also a privilege. Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the granted game value (the number of medals paid out) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. Further, when the AT is controlled from the time when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied and the continuous lottery for whether or not to continue the AT is performed when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuation is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be a privilege.

[Advantageous state]
In the above-mentioned example, as an advantageous state, a big bonus (BB) or AT in which the winning probability of a small winning combination is higher than that in a predetermined state is exemplified for a slot machine, but it may be an advantageous state for a player. This is not limited to this, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

Advantageous states include, for example, regular bonus (RB) and replay time (RT) in which the probability of winning a predetermined winning combination is high, the concentration state of small winning combination, and the pull-in range of at least one reel is narrower than usual. At the same time, it does not change the challenge time (CT), which allows the generation of all small wins in each game, the winning probability of winning wins, etc., but the operation procedure for winning the winning small wins is performed for a predetermined period. It may be a pseudo-bonus that notifies over (for example, until 50 games are exhausted). In addition, there may be a state in which the probability of being controlled by these advantageous states is high, a state in which the probability of being controlled in the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. An advantageous state different from the above-described embodiment may be set, such as a state in which the game is added and a state in which the number of additional games in the AT is likely to be increased. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as a condition for obtaining benefits on the communication network and a state in which the probability of satisfying the condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. It may be a special privilege or a state of improving the interest of the game. Further, the permissible determination means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to perform an effect or notification is given. For example, the speakers 53, 54 and the back lamp arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel (reel LED 55 of the above embodiment). ), Transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be seen) arranged on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs attached to the front door 1b, vibration of the stop switch, surroundings of the stop switch. The effect may be executed by a means different from the above-described embodiment, such as blowing air from the air or changing the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the above example of the slot machine, an example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes the execution of the AT lottery. The AT lottery may include a determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, a determination of whether or not to stock the number of AT games, a determination of the number of AT games, a lottery for adding the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as a control related to AT, control of a high probability state of AT lottery can be mentioned. To control the high probability state of the AT lottery, control that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high, control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the game. Includes controls that give preferential treatment to numbers. Further, as the control related to the AT, it is possible to control the AT when the specified number of games have been digested. The time when the specified number of games is exhausted includes the time when the number of ceiling games is reached and the time when the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for setting a precursory period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing the production of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of the AT. Further, as a control related to AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. Controls that grant penalties include determining the content of the penalty, determining or setting the penalty period. Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamp or the LED indicating that the AT is in progress.

Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamps and LEDs for executing the navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the processing of the main control unit 41 is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and executed by a control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41. .. For example, the reel stop control may be executed by a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower control unit to control the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity shortage of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c and the processing capacity shortage of the main CPU 41a when performing the control related to the AT.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT described above, but the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

[About setting change status and setting confirmation status]
Regarding the setting change state, the setting may be changed to the setting change state on the condition of "power ON" + "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized setting change when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key switch is turned off after the setting value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may try to do it. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

Further, the setting confirmation state may be shifted to the setting confirmation state on the condition of "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. May be good. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[About a modified example of a slot machine]
As the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out to the player's hand when the prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) may be adopted without any problem. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a game machine. In addition, it is a slot machine that has a game area in which game balls can be fired to play a game, and the number of bets can be set according to the game balls passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 12 payout number display unit, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 90 production control board, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game value storage means for storing the game value owned by the player,
A production setting means that sets the production based on the setting operation by the player,
A settlement means for settlement of the game value stored in the game value storage means based on the settlement operation by the player, and a settlement means.
Initialization means for initializing the effect setting performed by the effect setting means, and
And a game standby demonstration execution unit capable of executing the game standby effect to one cycle of a specified period,
The game standby effect executing means can execute the game standby effect based on the settlement operation.
Wherein the initialization means, can with the variable display unit without using the value for a game is re winning game that enables variable display has occurred, while not performed before Symbol initialization, the replay winning when the settlement operated by a player in the gas when not occurred is performed, until the basis that the settlement operation has been performed game standby effect is performed at least one cycle without performing the initialization After the game standby effect is executed for at least one cycle , the initialization is performed.
The game standby demonstration execution means, wherein when the settlement operated by a player in the gas when the replay winning occurs is performed, does not execute the game standby presentation based on that the payment operation has been performed on the other hand, the when the settlement operation is performed by the player in the gas when the replay winning has not occurred, the executing the game standby presentation based on that the payment operation has been performed, the slot machine.

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