JP6963541B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

As a gaming machine of this type, one that displays game value information regarding the game value owned by the player in a predetermined area of the display means has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2017-80172

There is room for improvement in the display method of the UI (user interface) for displaying information about the game in the display means, such as the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably producing a device provided with a UI (user interface).

The gaming machine of claim 1 is
Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image and
A display control means (sub-control unit 91) that controls the display means to display an image, and
With
The display area of the display means includes a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area.
The first display area includes a region located above the variable display unit, and the second display area includes a region located below the variable display unit.
The display control means
The main effect image is displayed in the first display area, and the first specific image and the first specific image showing the game value information stored in the area located below the variable display unit in the second display area are given. It is possible to control the display of the second specific image showing the value information for the game.
While the variable display unit is fluctuating, a special image composed of a plurality of images is displayed in front of the main effect image, the first specific image, and the second specific image while moving, and the main effect image, the first specific image is displayed. Of the image and the second specific image, the portion where the special image overlaps is not displayed by the special image, and it is suggested that there is a possibility that it is an advantageous situation by controlling the display of the portion where the special image does not overlap. It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in a situation where the main effect image is displayed in the first display area and the first specific image and the second specific image are displayed in the second display area, the main effect image, the first specific image and the first (2) By displaying the special image in front of the specific image, it is possible to preferably perform the effect by the special image while showing the main effect image, the first specific image, and the second specific image, and it is possible to improve the interest.

The present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was 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 block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the control state by a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution mode of a normal effect in a game-in-game state (during betting number setting). It is a figure for demonstrating the execution mode of the normal effect in the game in-game state (reel rotation). It is a figure for demonstrating the execution mode of the normal effect in the non-gaming state 1. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution mode of the demonstration effect in the non-gaming state 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution mode of the setting change state notification in a setting change state. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution mode of the setting confirmation state notification in the setting confirmation state. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution mode of the error state notification in an error state. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution mode of the door open notification in the open state of a front door. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect setting menu display in the effect setting state. It is a timing chart for explaining the start and end timing of a demonstration production. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode of the UI image at the time of transition from a demo effect to a normal effect. It is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the open state of the front door and the start timing of the demonstration production. This is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the error state and the start timing of the demo effect. This is a timing chart for explaining the start and end timings of the setting confirmation status notification during the execution of the demo effect. This is a timing chart for explaining the end timing of the setting confirmation status notification. It is a timing chart for explaining the start and end timing of the error state notification during the execution of the demonstration effect. This is a timing chart for explaining the start and end timings of the effect setting state during the execution of the demo effect. It is a timing chart for explaining the start and end timing of the setting change state notification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display area of a liquid crystal display. It is a figure for demonstrating the image data which constitutes the display in a liquid crystal display. It is a figure for demonstrating the image data corresponding to each stage controlled by a sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching control of an effect mode performed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect mode of the continuous effect and the bonus confirmation notification effect performed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect mode of the continuous effect performed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the AT state result notification performed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation promotion effect performed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the privilege grant suggestion effect 1 performed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the privilege grant suggestion effect 2 performed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the chance suggestion effect performed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of an effect performed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of an effect performed by a sub-control unit.

A mode for carrying out a slot machine, which is a gaming machine according to the present invention, will be described below based on examples.

[form]
The gaming machine of Form 1 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game
Benefit granting means (main control unit 41) for granting benefits,
A display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image and
A display control means (sub-control unit 91) that controls the display means to display an image, and
With
The display area of the display means includes a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area.
The display control means
In the first situation, the main effect image is displayed in the first display area, and the game value information regarding the game value is displayed at the first position (lower edge portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51) in the second display area. A first specific image (credit image, payout number image) indicating the above is displayed, and a second position (a portion above the reel in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51) in the second display area is different from the first specific image. 2 Control to display a specific image (mode suggestion image),
In the second situation, the first specific image (credit image, payout number image) is displayed at the first position in the second display area, and the second position in the first display area and the second display area is used. Controls the display of privilege-related images related to benefits,
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to suggest the granting of benefits by switching from the first situation to the second situation.
According to this feature, in the second situation, in addition to the first display area, the second position in the second display area, that is, the area in which the second specific image is displayed in the first situation, is used for the privilege-related image. By displaying the image, it is possible to appropriately produce an effect using a wider display area, and it is possible to improve the interest. Further, in both the first situation and the second situation, since the first specific image is displayed on the display means, the player can confirm the value information for the game even when the privilege-related image is being performed. You can prevent dissatisfaction.

The gaming machine of the second embodiment is the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.
The privilege granting means (main control unit 41) can grant a plurality of types of benefits (bonus, AT state 1, AT state 2).
The privilege-related image is an image (bonus confirmation notification image) suggesting that the privilege is confirmed to be granted.
In the second situation, the display control means (sub-control unit 91) displays a privilege type suggestion image (type suggestion image) suggesting the type of privilege given by the privilege granting means in the second display area. It is characterized by controlling the display at two positions.
According to this feature, the type of privilege can be suggested by effectively using the second display area of the display means.

The gaming machine of the third embodiment is the gaming machine according to the second embodiment.
The display control means can change the display of the privilege-related image step by step as the game progresses.
In the first stage, control is performed to display the privilege-related image including the character information suggesting that the privilege is decided without suggesting the type of the privilege to be granted.
In the second stage after the first stage, the privilege type suggestion image (type suggestion image) is displayed at the second position in the second display area, and the character information is displayed in the second display area. It is characterized in that control is performed to change the display of the privilege-related image so that the image is displayed at a position different from the two positions.
According to this feature, in the first stage, it is possible to emphasize the text information suggesting that the grant of the privilege has been decided, while in the second stage thereafter, the text information, the privilege type suggestion image, and the privilege can be emphasized. Other parts that make up the related image can be displayed in a well-balanced manner.

The gaming machine of the fourth embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third forms.
The privilege-related image is an image (bonus confirmation notification image) suggesting that the privilege is confirmed to be granted.
The display control means can control to display a predetermined suggestion image (continuous effect image) suggesting the possibility that the privilege is given before displaying the privilege-related image (bonus confirmation notification image). can be,
When the predetermined suggestion image is displayed, the first specific image and the second specific image are displayed in the second display area, and the predetermined suggestion image is displayed in the first display area. When displaying the related image, the second specific image is not displayed in the second display area, the first specific image is displayed, and the second position in the first display area and the second display area is displayed. It is characterized in that it is used to control the display of the privilege-related image.
According to this feature, in the second situation where the privilege-related image is displayed, the second specific image is not displayed. Therefore, in the first situation, the privilege-related image is displayed using the area where the second specific image is displayed. In the configuration of making the image, the visibility of the privilege-related image can be enhanced and the effect can be suitably performed. On the other hand, since the first specific image is displayed in both the first situation and the second situation, the player can confirm the game value information even in the situation where the privilege-related image is displayed.

The gaming machine of the fifth embodiment is the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.
The privilege-related image (operation promotion image B) is an image suggesting the possibility that a privilege is given.
The display control means is less likely to be given the privilege than the privilege-related image (operation promotion image B), but is a predetermined suggestion image (operation promotion image A) suggesting that the privilege may be given. ) Can be controlled to be displayed,
When the predetermined suggestion image (operation promotion image A) is displayed, the first specific image and the second specific image are displayed in the second display area, and the predetermined suggestion image is displayed in the first display area. When the privilege-related image (operation promotion image B) is displayed by performing control, the second specific image is not displayed in the second display area, the first specific image is displayed, and the first display area is displayed. It is characterized in that the privilege-related image is displayed by using the second position in the second display area.
According to this feature, in the first situation where the predetermined suggestion image is displayed, the first specific image and the second specific image are displayed, while in the second situation where the privilege-related image is displayed, the second specific image is displayed. Since the first specific image is displayed without doing so, in the first situation, in the configuration in which the privilege-related image is displayed using the area where the second specific image is displayed, the privilege can be given more than the predetermined suggestion image. It is possible to preferably perform the effect by increasing the visibility of the privilege-related image suggesting that the property is high as compared with the time when the predetermined suggestive image is displayed. On the other hand, since the first specific image is displayed in both the first situation and the second situation, the player can confirm the game value information even in the situation where the privilege-related image is displayed.

The gaming machine of the sixth embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects.
The first specific image displays a first type specific image (credit image, payout number image) displaying elements classified into the first type, and an element classified into a second type different from the first type. Including the second type specific image (AT game number image, net increase number image),
The first type specific image and the second type specific image are characterized in that they are composed of separate image data.
According to this feature, by displaying the image data of the first type specific image on the display means, the elements classified into the first type can be displayed, and the image data of the second type specific image can be displayed as the display means. By displaying the elements classified into the second type, the elements classified into the second type can be displayed, and the image data of the first type specific image and the image data of the second type specific image are superimposed and displayed on the display means. All the elements classified into the first type and the second type can be displayed, and the necessary elements among the plurality of elements constituting the first specific image can be easily displayed depending on the situation.

The gaming machine of Form 7 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game
Benefit granting means (main control unit 41) for granting benefits,
A display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image and
A display control means (sub-control unit 91) that controls the display means to display an image, and
With
The display area of the display means includes a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area.
The display control means
In the first situation, the main effect image is displayed in the first display area, and a plurality of types of specific images (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, etc.) are displayed in the second display area. Control to make
In the second situation, the first display area and the second display area are used to control the display of the privilege-related image (color image D) related to the privilege.
The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to suggest the granting of benefits by switching from the first situation to the second situation.
According to this feature, in the second situation, in addition to the first display area, the second display area in which the specific image is displayed in the first situation is used to display the privilege-related image, thereby displaying a wider display. It is possible to appropriately produce the effect using the area, and it is possible to improve the interest.

The gaming machine of the eighth embodiment is the gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment.
The privilege-related image is characterized in that it is an image (color image D) suggesting that the privilege is confirmed to be granted.
According to this feature, it is possible to suggest that the grant of the privilege has been confirmed by using a wider display area.

The gaming machine of Form 9 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game
Benefit granting means (main control unit 41) for granting benefits,
A display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image and
A display control means (sub-control unit 91) that controls the display means to display an image, and
Operation means operated by the player (directing switch 56) and
With
The display area of the display means includes a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area.
The display control means can control the display means to display operation promotion images (operation promotion images A to C) that promote the operation of the operation means.
The operation-promoting image is a second operation-promoting image (operation-promoting image) suggesting that the first operation-promoting image (operation-promoting images A and B) and the first operation-promoting image are more likely to be given benefits. Including C)
The display control means
Control to display a specific image (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, etc.) in the second display area in the first situation where the operation promotion image (operation promotion images A to C) is not displayed. And
In the second situation in which the first operation promotion image (operation promotion images A and B) is displayed among the operation promotion images, the specific image is displayed in the second display area, and the first display area is used. Control to display the first operation promotion image (operation promotion images A and B) is performed.
In the third situation in which the second operation promotion image (operation promotion image C) is displayed among the operation promotion images, the specific image is not displayed in the second display area, and the first display area and the second display are displayed. Control is performed to display the second operation promotion image (operation promotion image C) using the area.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first display area and the second display area are displayed in the third situation in which the second operation promotion image, which is more likely to be given a privilege than the first operation promotion image, is displayed. By displaying the second operation promotion image using the above, it is possible to preferably perform an effect using a wider display area than when the first operation promotion image is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest.

The gaming machine of the tenth embodiment is the gaming machine according to the ninth embodiment.
The operation promotion image is more likely to be given a privilege than the first operation promotion image (operation promotion image A), and is given a privilege more than the second operation promotion image (operation promotion image C). Including the third operation promotion image (operation promotion image B) suggesting that the possibility is low,
The display control means
In the fourth situation in which the third operation promotion image (operation promotion image B) is displayed among the operation promotion images, the first display area and the second display while displaying the specific image in the second display area. It is characterized in that the region is used to control the display of the third operation promotion image (operation promotion image B).
According to this feature, even if the operation promotion image uses both the first display area and the second display area, the possibility that the privilege is given can be changed depending on the presence or absence of the specific image.

The gaming machine of form 11 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game
A display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image and
A display control means (sub-control unit 91) that controls the display means to display an image, and
With
The display area of the display means includes a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area.
The display control means
It is possible to control the display of the main effect image in the first display area and the display of a specific image (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, etc.) in the second display area. can be,
It is characterized in that it is possible to control the display of a special image (special effect image) in front of the main effect image and the specific effect image.
According to this feature, in a situation where the main effect image is displayed in the first display area and the specific image is displayed in the second display area, the special image is displayed in front of the main effect image and the specific image. It is possible to preferably perform the production by the special image while showing the main production image and the specific image, and it is possible to improve the interest.

The gaming machine of the 12th embodiment is the gaming machine according to the 11th embodiment.
The display control means
It is characterized in that the first effect performed by using only the first display area without using the second display area is controlled to be performed more frequently than the second effect of displaying the special image.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the rarity of performing the second effect, that is, displaying a special image.

The gaming machine of form 13 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game
A display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image and
A display control means (sub-control unit 91) that controls the display means to display an image, and
With
The display area of the display means includes a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area.
The display control means
It is possible to control the display of the main effect image in the first display area and the display of a specific image (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, etc.) in the second display area. can be,
Control is performed to reduce the visibility (brightness) of the main effect image displayed in the first display area while maintaining the visibility (brightness) of the specific image displayed in the second display area. It is characterized by being possible.
According to this feature, the visibility of the main effect image is reduced while maintaining the visibility of the specific image, so that the player can confirm the specific image while maintaining the visibility of the main effect image. It is possible to preferably perform an effect of lowering the image, and improve the interest.

The gaming machine of the 14th embodiment is the gaming machine according to the 13th embodiment.
The main production image and the specific image (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, etc.) are each composed of separate image data.
The display control means
Control is performed so that the image data of the specific image is superimposed in front of the image data of the main effect image and displayed on the display means, and the image data of the main effect image and the image data of the specific image are rearward. It is characterized by controlling the overlaying of special image data that reduces the visibility of the image.
According to this feature, the visibility of the specific image displayed in the second display area is improved by displaying the image data of the special image superimposed between the image data of the main effect image and the image data of the specific image. While maintaining this, it is possible to perform control that reduces the visibility of the main effect image displayed in the first display area.

The gaming machine of the 15th form is the gaming machine according to the 13th or 14th form.
The display control means
Control is performed to gradually reduce the visibility (brightness) of the main effect image displayed in the first display area from the peripheral edge of the first display area toward the center of the first display area. It is a feature.
According to this feature, the visibility is gradually lowered from the peripheral portion of the first display region, that is, the position close to the specific image in which the visibility is maintained, so that the situation where the visibility is lowered can be emphasized.

The gaming machine of form 16 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game
Variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
Predetermining means (internal lottery) to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Benefit granting means (main control unit 41) for granting benefits,
A display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image and
A display control means (sub-control unit 91) that controls the display means to display an image, and
With
The display area of the display means includes a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area.
The display control means controls to display a specific image in the second display area.
The specific image includes a first specific image (mode suggestion image A) and a second specific image (mode suggestion image B).
The gaming machine
In the first situation where the main effect image is displayed in the first display area and the first specific image (mode suggestion image A) is displayed in the second display area, the determination result of the prior determination means is specified. When it is the result (AT lottery target combination), it is possible to suggest the privilege by displaying the first specific image and the related image (chance suggestion image A) related to the first specific image.
In the second situation where the main effect image is displayed in the first display area and the second specific image (mode suggestion image B) is displayed in the second display area, the determination result of the prior determination means is specified. When it is the result (AT lottery target combination), it is possible to suggest the privilege by displaying the second specific image and the related image (chance suggestion image B) related to the second specific image.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific result in the first situation where the first specific image is displayed, the effect of suggesting the privilege is performed by using the related image related to the first specific image. , When the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific result in the second situation where the second specific image is displayed, the second is to perform an effect suggesting a privilege by using the related image related to the second specific image. Benefits can be suggested according to the specific image displayed in the display area, and the interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of the form 17 is the gaming machine according to the form 16.
Equipped with an operating means (directing switch 56) operated by the player,
It is possible to select whether to perform an effect using the first specific image (mode suggestion image A) or an effect using the second specific image (mode suggestion image B) according to the operation of the operation means. It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can select whether to perform the effect using the first specific image or the effect using the second specific image, and the interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of form 18 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game
State control means (main control unit 41) that can control multiple states,
A display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image and
A display control means (sub-control unit 91) that controls the display means to display an image, and
With
The display area of the display means includes a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area.
The plurality of states include a first state (AT state) and a second state (normal state).
The display control means
In the first state, the main effect image corresponding to the first state is displayed in the first display area, and the first specific image (AT game number image, net increase number image) related to the first state is displayed in the second display area. ) Can be controlled, and in the second state, the main effect image corresponding to the second state is displayed in the first display area, and the second display area relates to the second state. It is possible to control the display of the second specific image (mode suggestion images A and B).
In relation to the timing of being controlled from the first state to the second state by the state control means, the first specific image and the second specific image are not displayed, and the state shifts to the second state. It is characterized by controlling the display of the suggestion transition suggestion image (AT state result image).
According to this feature, when transitioning from the first state to the second state, the transition suggestion image is displayed without displaying the first specific image and the second specific image, so that the first state to the second state can be displayed. With the transition to the state, the main effect image and the specific image can be switched without any discomfort.

The gaming machine of the 19th embodiment is the gaming machine according to the 18th aspect.
The display control means
Before displaying the transition suggestion image, it is characterized in that the white image is displayed in all the display areas of the display means.
According to this feature, by displaying the white image before displaying the transition suggestion image, the transition is made after the main effect image, the first specific image, and the second specific image are not displayed. The suggestion image can be displayed, and the main effect image and the specific image in the first state can be switched to the transition suggestion image without discomfort.

The gaming machine of form 20 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) that plays a game
State control means (main control unit 41) that can control multiple states,
A display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image and
A display control means (sub-control unit 91) that controls the display means to display an image, and
With
The display area of the display means includes a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area.
The plurality of states include a first state (normal state) and a second state (AT state).
The display control means can control to display a specific image (credit number image, payout number image) related to the current state in the second display area.
In relation to the timing of being controlled from the second state to the first state by the state control means, the display control means
A control is performed to display a game result notification image (AT state result notification image) for notifying the result of the game in the second state in the first display area so that the player can see it.
After that, a transition suggestion image (stage switching image) suggesting the transition to the first state is displayed in the first display area, and the specific image is displayed in the second display area so as to be visible to the player. Control to make
After that, the control is performed so that the main effect image is displayed in the first display area and the specific image is displayed in the second display area so that the player can see them.
According to this feature, when transitioning from the second state to the first state, a specific image relating to the first state is displayed before the control for displaying the transition suggestion image ends, so that the specific state relating to the transition destination is specified. The image can be displayed quickly.

The gaming machine of the 21st embodiment is the gaming machine according to the 20th embodiment.
The specific state (AT state) is a state having a higher advantage for the player than the predetermined state (normal state).
The display control means
After displaying the game result suggestion image, when the display of the game result suggestion image is terminated, the display of the main effect image constituting the game result suggestion image is continued in the first display area, and the display is described. It is characterized in that after displaying a specific image related to the predetermined state in the second display area, control is performed to display the transition suggestion image.
According to this feature, when the transition from the specific state to the predetermined state is performed, the display of the main effect image constituting the game result suggestion image continues even in the situation where the specific image is displayed before the transition suggestion image is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to leave a lingering sound of a specific state that is more advantageous than a predetermined state for a while.

An embodiment of the slot machine 1 which is a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment 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. There is. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are arranged in the same number in a predetermined order are arranged in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged side by side in the see-through window 3 provided in the substantially center of the front surface of the slot machine 1. Each is displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages and is arranged so that it can be seen from the player side. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, each reel has a plurality of types of symbols (“red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry a” that can be identified by each reel. , "Cherry b", "Bell", "Replay", "Plum") are arranged in a predetermined order.

In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. .. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display unit for variably displaying the symbols by the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is configured, but the variable display unit may be other than the reel, for example, a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface. The design may be changed and displayed by moving the belt on which the reels are arranged. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display unit is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display unit may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned gaming value). ) Is used to set the maximum bet number among the specified number of bets (3 in this embodiment) determined according to the gaming state within that range, and the MAXBET switch 6 is operated as a credit. Settlement switch 10, which is operated when the medals used for setting the stored medals and the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and which is operated when the game is started. The stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, which are operated when the rotations of the start switch 7, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, are provided so as to be operable by the player.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents when an error occurs are shown. Game auxiliary display 12, betting number that displays an error code, operation information (navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, an advantageous section display indicating that the control is performed in an advantageous section, etc. 1BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that 1 is set, 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is 2 set, 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is 3 set, and the insertion of medals Turn-on request LED 17 that notifies the possible state by lighting, start effective LED 18 that notifies that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, wait (because a certain period has not passed since the previous game start) The game display unit 13 is provided with a weighting LED 19 that notifies by lighting that the reel is in the process of waiting for the start of rotation) and a replay LED 20 that notifies that the replay game is in progress by lighting. It is provided. A liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image or the like is provided on the front surface of the slot machine 1.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED21 (see FIG. 4) is provided to notify by lighting that the betting number setting operation by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is effective, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, there are left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) that notify by lighting that the operation of stopping the reel by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. It is provided.

Inside the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, there is a reset switch 23 (see FIG. 4) that detects a reset operation for canceling an error state from the outside of the slot machine 1 by a predetermined key operation, and the set value is being changed. A set value indicator 24 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) that displays the set value at that time while checking the set value, a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) that detects the open state of the front door 1b, and a medal. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching the flow path of medals inserted from the insertion unit 4 to either the hopper tank side or the medal payout outlet 9 side, which will be described later, provided inside the slot machine 1. A medal selector 29 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) having a medal insertion sensor 31 for detecting medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank side is provided.

Further, inside the slot machine 1, control from the reel unit 34 and the main control unit 41 for rotating and stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R described above in response to a control signal from the main control unit 41. A hopper unit 35 for paying out medals from the medal payout outlet 9 according to a signal is provided.

Further, inside the slot machine 1, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state in a normal state, and will be described later in the setting change state. A reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off are provided.

As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and an effect control board 90. The game control board 40 controls the game, and the effect control board 90 responds to the game state. The production is controlled.

The game control board 40 includes the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the insertion medal sensor 31, the reel sensor (not shown) of the reel unit 34, and the hopper. The payout sensor and full tank sensor (not shown) of the unit 35, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 are connected, and detection signals of these connected switches and the like are input.

Further, on the game control board 40, the above-mentioned credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, 1-3 BETLED 14 to 16, input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, wait LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch effective LED 21, left. , Middle, right stop effective LED 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel unit 34, hopper unit 35 are connected, and these electric parts are mounted on the game control board 40. It is driven based on the control of the main control unit 41.

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

The effect control board 90 includes the above-mentioned liquid crystal display 51, a speaker capable of outputting sound, a reel LED 55 capable of irradiating predetermined positions of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the rear side, and the effect is produced without being involved in the progress of the game. Whether to control the effect switch 56 used, the effect decorative LED 57 (57L, 57R) used for the effect, and the execution mode of the demonstration effect (demonstration effect) described later to the normal mode or the eco mode (power saving state). The effect devices such as the effect mode setting switch 58 used for the setting and the effect direction switch 59 used for the effect are connected, and the output state of these effect devices is determined by the sub control unit mounted on the effect control board 90. It can be controlled by 91. The sub control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 and performs various controls for performing the effect. The effect mode setting switch 58 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and can be operated by a store clerk or the like in which the slot machine 1 is installed, but cannot be operated by a player.

The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel that is transparent when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and is on the front side (player side) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the front door 1b. The display area is provided so as to be arranged in. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back side of the liquid crystal display 51 are visible from the player side through the transmission region corresponding to the perspective window 3 and the perspective window 3 in the display region of the liquid crystal display 51.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the lottery that affects the advantage to the player such as the internal lottery. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power switch 39 of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Move to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated by 1 (when the setting value 6 is further operated, the setting value is changed to 1). return). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

The setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are provided inside the slot machine 1 and cannot be operated unless the front door 1b, which can be opened by a predetermined key operation, is opened. Of the clerk of the game store to be installed, only the clerk who has a predetermined key can operate it. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation, only the clerk who has the key for operating the setting key switch 37 can operate the setting key switch 37 among the clerk of the game store. Further, the reset switch 23 does not need to open the front door 1b, but requires a key operation using a predetermined key, so that only a clerk who possesses the predetermined key can operate the reset switch 23. Further, the reset / setting switch 38 also functions as a reset switch for canceling the error state in the normal state.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or a MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set a bet number using credits. When a predetermined number of bets is set according to the game state, the predetermined winning lines LN (see FIG. 1, in this embodiment, are arranged horizontally in the middle of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R). (Set across symbols) is valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit. Further, in this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously changed. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated while the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are being rotated, stop control is performed for the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the rotation of the reel is rotated. It is stopped, and the design of the reel is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3 as a display result.

In the stop control, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation is stopped within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms (milliseconds) in this embodiment) from the time when the operation is performed for each stop switch. Is done. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 (rotation) x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel, for example, 21 frames) = 1680 frames of symbols are varied, so a predetermined maximum. Until the stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, a maximum of four frames of symbols can be drawn in. That is, in the stop control, one symbol from the symbol displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated and the symbol up to 4 frames ahead, for a total of 5 frames (retraction range). Can be selected and led to the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

As a result, in the stop control, when the rotation is stopped by operating the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the winning combination won in the internal lottery described later is selected. If the constituent symbol is within the pull-in range from the symbol when the stop switch is operated to 4 frames ahead, the symbol is pulled onto the winning line LN to rotate the reel on which the stop switch is operated. On the other hand, if the symbols that make up the winning combination that has been won in the internal lottery are not within the draw-in range, the symbols that make up the winning combination that has not been won in the internal lottery will be the winning line LN. It is possible to pull a symbol that does not constitute any winning combination onto the winning line LN so as not to stop upward, and control the stop switch to stop the rotation of the operated reel.

Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and the combination of the symbols of the winning combination determined in advance on the winning line LN is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In that case, a prize is generated, and a number of medals determined according to the prize are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50 in this embodiment) is reached, medals are directly paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state stops on the winning line LN as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the combination of symbols is shifted to the gaming state according to the combination of symbols. ..

In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. In addition, one unit of control for executing the game (game control) starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the type of winning combination (hereinafter referred to as winning combination) is determined according to the game state, and it is not necessary to set a small winning combination with medal payout and a bet number. There are a re-gaming role in which a re-game that enables the start of the next game is given, and a special role that accompanies a transition to a gaming state (special state) that is advantageous to the player. In the following, the small role and the replaying role will be collectively referred to as the general role. In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination. In the internal lottery, before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived, whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each of the above-mentioned winning combinations (specifically, the specified number). When the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the bet number is set), it is determined by using a random number.

Of the winning flags for each combination, the winning flags for the small combination and the replay combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special combination is the relevant. It is valid until the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete. That is, once the winning flag of the special combination is won, even if the combination of combinations allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It has become.

Further, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, stop operation order, operation timing), it is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. A role and a replaying role (hereinafter, may be referred to as a navigation target role) can be won. The navigation target combination includes, for example, a combination that is more advantageous than the stop mode in which the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode and the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. Includes a combination in which, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode, the rate of stopping the advantageous stop mode is higher than that in the case where the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. Further, the advantageous stop mode includes not only a stop mode accompanied by the awarding of medals, but also a stop mode accompanied by a transition to an advantageous gaming state, a stop mode in which a transition to an unfavorable gaming state is avoided, and the like.

The main control unit 41 executes a navigation notification that notifies the navigation information that can specify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result, by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (AT), which is a possible notification period. The main control unit 41 starts controlling the AT and controls the AT by granting the player the right to be controlled by the AT. Then, when the AT is controlled, by winning the navigation target combination, the navigation notification is executed, and the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are advantageous for the player (for example, the push order, The operation timing, etc.) is notified using the game auxiliary display 12, and a command that can specify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, so that the operation mode is transmitted to the liquid crystal display. The navigation effect of notifying using 51 or the like is executed. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the navigation target winning combination won in the internal lottery can be reliably won.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a game auxiliary display 12 capable of displaying the number of medals paid out, an error code, and navigation information, and the game auxiliary display 12 is used in controlling the navigation notification. Although the configuration is such that the navigation information is notified, a dedicated display capable of displaying only the navigation information may be provided, and the navigation information may be notified using the dedicated display in the control of the navigation notification.

[About the game section]
The main control unit 41 of this embodiment can control the game section to either a normal section or an advantageous section.

The normal section is a game section in which navigation notification is not performed, and after the advantageous section is completed, it is started when the next game is started, and it is decided to shift to the advantageous section by the advantageous section transition lottery. It ends when it is done. In the normal section, the section display indicating that the advantageous section is controlled by lighting the advantageous section notification LED 12a is not performed, and the advantageous section notification LED 12a is controlled to be turned off.

Further, in the normal section, by winning the advantageous section transition lottery target combination in the internal lottery, the advantageous section transition lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the advantageous section. Further, in the normal section, even if the AT lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the AT lottery is not performed, so that the AT does not decide to control the AT, and the AT is not controlled. .. In the AT lottery during the normal section, the probability of winning the control to the AT is set to 0, so that the determination to control the AT may not be made.

The advantageous section is a game section in which the navigation notification may be performed, and is an advantageous game section as compared with the normal section because the navigation notification can be executed. The advantageous section starts when the next game is started after it is decided by the advantageous section transition lottery in the normal section to shift to the advantageous section, and ends when the predetermined advantageous section end condition is satisfied. .. In the advantageous section, the section display is started at the start of the game in which the medal payout rate (payout number / bet number) can exceed 100% by first performing the navigation notification after the start of the advantageous section. By controlling the notification LED 12a to be in the lit state, it is notified that the notification LED 12a is controlled in the advantageous section. Further, in the advantageous section, the navigation notification is performed when a predetermined navigation condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, the AT state described later is controlled and the navigation target combination is won by the internal lottery). , The operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R which is advantageous for the player is notified.

Further, in the advantageous section, the AT lottery is performed by winning the AT lottery target combination in the internal lottery. By winning the AT lottery, the system shifts to the AT state in which the AT is controlled. Then, when the navigation target combination is won in the internal lottery, the navigation notification is performed, and the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player, is notified, and the advantageous section is , It is a game section that is more advantageous for the player than the normal section.

The end condition of the advantageous section is the end condition 1 which is established when the number of games in the advantageous section (the number of games in the advantageous section) reaches the upper limit number of games (1500 games in this embodiment), and the net increase in the number of medals in the advantageous section. Is the specified number (in this embodiment, 2388 (the maximum number (15) of the number of payouts in the slot machine 1 is subtracted from the maximum number of 2400, and the maximum number (3) used for setting the bet number is added. End condition 2 that is satisfied by exceeding), which is an end condition that can be satisfied without being based on the number of advantageous section games and the net increase in the number of medals, and is a predetermined arbitrary condition (for example, a predetermined game after the end of AT). The end condition 3 that is satisfied when the number elapses, etc.) is included, and the advantageous section is terminated when at least one of the end conditions 1 to 3 is satisfied.

In this embodiment, when the game section is controlled to the normal section, the advantageous section transition lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, so that the advantageous section transition lottery is performed and the advantageous section transition lottery is performed. By winning, the game section is shifted to the advantageous section, but when the game section is controlled to the normal section, a predetermined advantageous section transition combination is won, so that the game section is shifted to the advantageous section. It may be configured to shift to.

[Control status related to AT]
The main control unit 41 of this embodiment can control a plurality of types of AT-related control states, including a normal state, an AT state, and an additional state. The normal state is a state in which AT is not controlled. The AT state is a state in which AT is controlled, and includes AT state 1 and AT state 2. In the AT state 2, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out during the period controlled in the state is set higher than that in the AT state 1, and the AT state 2 is more advantageous to the player than the AT state 1. The degree is high. The addition state is a state in which the AT is controlled and the fact that the number of games to be controlled (the number of AT games) is added to the AT is determined at a higher rate than in the AT state.

When the control state related to AT is controlled to the normal state, the main control unit 41 controls the AT state (AT state 1, AT state 2) by winning a predetermined AT lottery target combination in the internal lottery. An AT lottery will be held to decide whether or not to do so. Then, when the player wins the AT lottery and decides to control the AT state, then a predetermined transition condition (in this embodiment, after winning the AT lottery, a predetermined number of games (for example, 10) The number of AT games according to the type of AT state determined by the AT lottery (in this embodiment, 100 games in AT state 1 and 50 games in AT state 2) is established. (Game) is given, and the game shifts to the corresponding AT state (AT state 1, AT state 2). In the AT state 1, a larger number of AT games are given at the start of the AT state 1 as compared with the start of the AT state 2, and the AT state 1 is a player as compared with the AT state 2. It is in a favorable condition for.

In the AT state, the number of AT games is subtracted by 1 each time a game is played, and the AT state is terminated at the end of the game when the remaining number of AT games is 0 to shift to the normal state. Further, even if the above-mentioned end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, the AT state is terminated and the normal state is entered. Further, in the AT state, every time the above-mentioned navigation target combination is won in the internal lottery, the navigation notification is controlled to notify the operation mode that is advantageous to the player.

Further, in the AT state, a predetermined additional lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery to perform an additional lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games, and the additional lottery is won to win the prize. Add the number of games to the number of remaining AT games.

Further, in the AT state, by winning a predetermined additional state lottery target combination in the internal lottery, an additional state lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the additional state, and by winning the additional state lottery, the additional state lottery is won. After that, the game is shifted to the additional state over a predetermined number of games (10 games in this embodiment).

In the additional state, the additional lottery is performed at a higher winning rate than the additional lottery in the AT state in each game, and the number of games won in the additional lottery is added to the remaining number of AT games. Then, after the transition to the additional state elapses, the AT state before the transition to the additional state is entered. Further, in the added state, the control of subtracting the number of AT games by 1 each time the game is played is not performed, but the operation mode that is advantageous to the player is notified every time the above-mentioned navigation target combination is won in the internal lottery. Control to perform navigation notification. In the additional state, the additional lottery is performed at a higher winning rate than the additional lottery in the AT state in each game, and the additional state is a state advantageous for the player as compared with the AT state.

[Control status by the main control unit]
A control state controlled by the main control unit 41 in relation to the game will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the main control unit 41 is in a state in which a game (game) is being played, is in a game in which the game is progressing in stages, and is in a state in which the game is not being played. Non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2) that waits until an operation for advancing is performed, a setting change state that is transferred by performing a predetermined setting change operation, and a predetermined setting confirmation. It is possible to control the control state including the setting confirmation state that is transferred when the operation is performed and the error state that is transferred when an error is detected in relation to the control of the game.

The in-game state is a state in which a game (game) is being played, from the time when the number of bets is set by the medal insertion from the medal insertion unit 4 or the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 to the time when the game ends. It is in the state of. The in-game state also includes a state in which rotation control and stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are performed, and a state in which medal payout control is performed when a small winning combination is won. In the in-game state, the main control unit 41 controls the game to progress stepwise according to the operation status of various switches and the input status of various sensors. If the re-game combination is awarded at the end of the game and the re-game is granted, the in-game state is continued and the game is controlled by the next game, and then the small combination wins the game or At the end of the lost game in which neither role wins, the in-game state ends.

The non-gaming state is a state in which the game is not played, and includes a non-gaming state 1 that is first transitioned after the end of the playing state, and a non-gaming state 2 that can be transitioned after the non-gaming state 1. (Hereinafter, the non-gaming state 1 and the non-gaming state 2 may be collectively referred to as the non-gaming state). The non-gaming state 1 is the number of bets or the number of bets after the end of the in-game state, that is, after the end of the game, until a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the bet number. It is the state until when is set. In the non-gaming state 2, the bet number is set after a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the bet number after the end of the in-game state, that is, after the end of the game. It is in the state until the time.

In the non-gambling state 1, the main control unit 41 controls so as to maintain the display mode of various indicators and the like on the game display unit 13 at the end of the game for a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment). ) Elapses, or by the medal insertion from the medal insertion unit 4 or the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, control is performed so as to wait until the bet number is set. Then, when a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the number of bets, the game shifts to the non-gaming state 2, while the number of bets is set, so that the playing state is set. Move to.

In the non-game state 2, the main control unit 41 controls 1-3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 of the various indicators on the game display unit 13 to the non-lighting state, and ends the display of the number of payouts on the game auxiliary display 12. Control to hide. On the other hand, while controlling the display mode of the credit display 11 and the advantageous section notification LED 12a to continue, the player waits until the number of bets is set by inserting medals from the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. Control to do. Then, by setting the bet number, the player shifts to the in-game state.

The setting change state is a state in which the setting value of the slot machine 1 can be changed, and the main control unit 41 is in a state in which the setting key switch 37 is in the ON state and the power switch 39 is in the ON state as described above. Then, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the setting change state is controlled at the time of startup. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the setting change state is terminated and the state shifts to the non-gaming state 1. In the setting change state, the display value corresponding to the setting value that is a candidate for a new setting value is displayed on the setting value display 24, and the display value is updated by 1 by operating the reset / setting switch 38 to start. When the switch 7 is operated, the setting value corresponding to the display value displayed at that time is controlled to be set as a new setting value.

The setting confirmation state is a state in which the set value of the slot machine 1 can be confirmed, and the main control unit 41 turns on the setting key switch 37 in the non-game state (non-game state 1, non-game state 2). By being in the state, it is controlled to the setting confirmation state. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the setting confirmation state is terminated, and the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-game in progress) that was controlled before shifting to the setting confirmation state is performed. Transition to state 2). In the setting confirmation state, the setting value display 24 is controlled to display a value indicating the currently set setting value.

The error state is a state in which the progress of the game is disabled, and the main control unit 41 performs various errors (for example, a selector error (medal)) based on the input status of various sensors in the in-game state and the non-game state. The occurrence of hopper error (abnormality related to medal payout or medal clogging detected in the hopper unit 35), etc.) is detected. Then, control to the error state. Then, by operating the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch, the state controlled before ending the error state and shifting to the error state (in-game state, non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state). Move to state 2). In the error state, the main control unit 41 does not effectively accept the input by various switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R) related to the progress of the game, and controls so that the game does not progress. While doing so, it is controlled to wait until the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch is operated.

[About the production by the sub control unit]
An execution mode of the effect performed by the sub control unit 91 in response to the control state by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 14.

The main control unit 41 can transmit various commands that can specify the progress status of the game, the above-mentioned control state, and the like to the sub control unit 91 according to the progress status of the game, changes in the control state, and the like. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 has various effect devices (for example, a liquid crystal display 51, a reel LED 55, and an effect decoration) in an effect mode according to a control state specified based on a command received from the main control unit 41. It is possible to execute various effects by controlling the LED 57, etc.), and when it is specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 is the above-mentioned in-game state or non-gaming state 1, the normal effect is performed. When it is controlled to the effect mode and it is specified that it is in the non-game state 2, it is controlled to the effect mode of the demo effect (normal mode or eco mode), and when it is specified that it is in the setting change state, the setting is changed. It is controlled to the effect mode of the state notification, and when it is specified that it is in the setting confirmation state, it is controlled to the effect mode of the setting confirmation state notification, and when it is specified that it is an error state, it is set to the effect mode of the error state notification. During the period in which the front door 1b is specified to be in the open state, the control is performed in the effect mode of the door opening notification.

As shown in FIG. 6A, the main control unit 41 operates the start switch 7 after the bet number is set during the period when the control state is in the gaming state, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are operated. In the first period until the rotation control is started, the bet number setting operation by inserting a medal or the bet number setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is performed, so that the bet number is changed to the in-game state. The 1st to 3rd BETLEDs 14 to 16 corresponding to the number of bets set by the setting operation are sequentially controlled to be lit. Further, the display of the number of medals paid out on the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be erased. Further, the credit value is controlled to be continuously displayed on the credit display 11.

After that, if the number of bets has not reached the specified value (3 in this embodiment), or if the credit value has not reached the upper limit value (50 in this embodiment), the input request LED 17 is turned on. The lighting state is controlled to encourage the medal insertion unit 4 to insert medals. If the number of bets has not reached the specified number, the number of bets by inserting medals or using the MAXBET switch 6 is performed by controlling the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 corresponding to the insufficient number of bets to the non-lighting state. Prompt to set the number of bets by setting operation. Then, a medal is inserted or a bet number setting operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6, and the bet number is set, so that the corresponding 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are sequentially controlled to be lit.

Further, when the bet number reaches the specified value (3 in this embodiment), the start valid LED 18 is controlled to be lit, and the start switch 7 is urged to operate while waiting until the start switch 7 is operated. .. If the credit value does not reach the upper limit after the number of bets reaches the specified value (3 in this embodiment), the insertion request LED 17 is controlled to be lit and the medal insertion unit 4 starts. Encourage the insertion of medals. Then, when the medals are inserted, the display of the credit display 11 is controlled to be sequentially updated one by one according to the number of inserted medals. After that, when the credit value reaches the upper limit value, that is, when the specified number of bets is set and the credit value reaches the upper limit value, the input request LED 17 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state.

Further, although not shown, when the replaying combination wins a prize in the previous game and the replaying is given, the specified number of bets is set and the game shifts to the in-game state, the betting number is set. Accordingly, the 1st to 3rd BETLEDs 14 to 16 are sequentially controlled to be in the lit state. Then, after controlling all the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 to the lit state, the start effective LED 18 is controlled to the lit state, and the process waits until the start switch 7 is operated. It should be noted that the LED 20 during replay is controlled to be in a lit state by winning a prize in the replaying combination and being given a replay, and in the control of the playing state, the lighting state of the LED 20 during replay is continued. Control to let.

Further, when the advantageous section notification LED 12a is controlled to the advantageous section and the advantageous section notification LED 12a is controlled to the lighting state and the state is shifted to the in-game state, the lighting state of the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continued throughout the gaming state. To notify that the section is in an advantageous section. If the advantageous section ends at the end of the in-game state, the main control unit 41 controls the advantageous section notification LED 12a to the non-lighting state.

Then, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R by operating the start switch 7 while the specified number of bets is set and the start effective LED 18 is controlled to be lit. Start rotation control.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 is in a period in which the control state of the main control unit 41 is specified to be in the gaming state, that is, from the time when the bet number is set to the time when the control of the game is finished. During the period of normal production, the start switch 7 is operated after the number of bets is set during the period of the game, and the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. Even during the period until it is done, the normal production is controlled.

In the control of the normal effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a normal effect image (in this embodiment, an image in which a predetermined character is walking in the forest or the sea) to be displayed when the control state is in the game state. Therefore, it is suggested that the control state is the in-game state.

Further, in the control of the normal effect, a credit image showing the value of the credit specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41 (in this embodiment, 25 numerical images and a frame image surrounding the numerical image), a medal. A payout number image showing the number of payouts (in this embodiment, a number image of 0 and a frame image surrounding the number image), and a bet number image showing the set number of bets (three circle images in this embodiment). The included UI image (user interface image) is displayed in the display area on the lower side of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, in the control of the normal effect, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (low brightness) so as to irradiate the reels 2L, 2C and 2R from the rear with a predetermined first brightness, and the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are controlled. Increase visibility from the player side. In the control for turning on the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 is controlled at a predetermined duty ratio (the ratio of the period during which the reel LED 55 is continuously controlled in the ON state in a unit period) to obtain the first brightness. A configuration may be used in which the lighting state is controlled to a predetermined second brightness, which will be described later, or the first brightness and the second brightness can be controlled by controlling the number of LED elements constituting the reel LED 55 to be controlled to be in the ON state. The first brightness and the second brightness may be controlled by controlling the voltage applied to the control circuit of the reel LED 55 or controlling the current flowing through the reel LED 55. It may be configured to control the lighting state.

Further, in the control of the normal effect, it is suggested that the effect decorative LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state to perform the normal effect. Further, during the game in-game state, at least the area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 that overlaps with the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is controlled so as not to display an image. The visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the player side during the game is not hindered.

As shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, when the number of bets is set on the main control unit 41 side by the medal insertion from the medal insertion unit 4 or the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, the sub control unit 91 is set. The bet number image in the UI image is sequentially updated according to the bet number specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41.

As shown in FIG. 6B, when the bet number is set by inserting medals, the bet number image is updated so as to correspond to the set bet number each time the bet number is set. For example, when the set bet number is 0, all the round images included in the bet number image are displayed in a non-BET display mode (for example, a gray display mode) indicating that the bet number is not set. In a state suggesting that the set bet number is 0 (initial value) (initial value display state), the first medal is inserted to set the bet number 1. At that time, a predetermined one of the round images included in the bet number image is displayed in the BET display mode (for example, the red display mode) indicating that the bet number is set, and the round image is displayed. The other two are updated to be displayed in the non-BET display mode, suggesting that the set bet number is 1. Then, in this state, when the second medal is inserted to set the bet number 2, a predetermined two of the round images included in the bet number image are displayed in the BET display mode, and the circle is displayed. The other two of the images are updated to be displayed in a non-BET display mode, suggesting that the set bet number is 2. Then, in this state, when a third medal is inserted to further set the bet number 3, all the round images included in the bet number image are updated and set so as to be displayed in the BET display mode. It suggests that the number of bets being placed is three. In this way, when the first to third medals are inserted in order to set the bet numbers 1 to 3, the update of the bet number can be visually recognized every time the medals are inserted. Update the bet number image. When the first to third medals are inserted in order to set the number of bets 1 to 3, the value of the credit and the value of the number of medals to be paid out do not change. The credit image and the payout number image are controlled to be maintained without being updated.

As shown in FIG. 6C, when the number of bets is set by the MAXBET switch 6, it is set every time the number of bets is set, as in the case where the number of bets is set by inserting medals. The bet number image is updated so as to correspond to the bet number, and the credit image is also sequentially updated so that the credit value is subtracted by 1. For example, the set bet number is 0, and all the round images included in the bet number image are displayed in a non-BET display mode (for example, a gray display mode) (initial value display state). When the number of bets is set by the MAXBET switch 6 when the number of bets is set from 0 to the specified number (3) when the number of credits is equal to or more than the specified number of bets, the circle image included in the number of bets image By sequentially updating the number of items displayed in the BET display mode at predetermined time intervals (for example, 0.3 seconds) so as to increase the number of items displayed one by one, the update of the number of bets becomes visible. Update the bet number image. In addition, each time the bet number image is updated, the number image included in the credit image is also sequentially updated so that the credit value is subtracted by 1, so that the credit image can be visually recognized. Update. At this time, since the value of the number of medals paid out does not change, the numerical image of the number of medals paid out is controlled to be maintained without being updated.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the main control unit 41, the reels 2L and 2C are operated by operating the start switch 7 in a state where a predetermined number of bets are set during the period when the control state is in the gaming state. In the period from when the rotation control of 2R is started to when the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated, all reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped and one game is finished, first , The on-request LED 17 and the start effective LED 18 are controlled to be in the non-lighting state, and the non-lighting state is controlled to continue for the period. Further, during the period, the display mode of the credit display 11 and the lighting states of the 1st to 3rd BETLEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to be continued without being changed. In addition, the display mode of the medal payout number portion on the game auxiliary display 12 is maintained in a non-display state, and the insertion request LED 17, the start effective LED 18, and the weighted LED 19 are controlled to be maintained in a non-display state. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED during replay remains the same as the mode at the start of the in-game state (lighted state when replay was granted in the previous game, non-lit state when replay was not granted). Control to maintain. Then, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated while the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotationally controlled, the main control unit 41 stops the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. I do.

On the other hand, in the sub control unit 91, the period in which the control state of the main control unit 41 is specified to be the in-game state, that is, from the time when the bet number is set to the time when the control of the game is ended. During the period of normal production, the start switch 7 is operated while the specified number of bets are set during the period of the game, so that the reels 2L, 2C, Also in the second period from the start of the 2R rotation control to the end of the game control, the control of the normal effect is performed as in the first period of the game in-game state described above.

In the control of the normal effect, the normal effect image (in this embodiment, an image in which the predetermined character is walking in the forest and an image in which the predetermined character is walking in the sea) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It suggests that the state is in the game state. Further, the UI image (user interface image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a lit state (low brightness) to improve the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the player side. Further, it is suggested that the effect decorative LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state to perform a normal effect.

The main control unit 41 starts the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R during the game, and then when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, the symbol combination of the small winning combination is put on the reel. When stopped, payout control is performed to pay out the number of medals according to the symbol combination of the stopped small winning combination, and the display mode of the number of medals paid out on the game auxiliary display 12 is changed so as to correspond to the number of medals paid out. It is sequentially updated and controlled so that the final display mode (9 in this embodiment) is continued. In addition, if the credit value does not reach the upper limit when the medals are paid out due to the payout control, the number of medals to be paid out is the credit within the range where the credit value does not exceed the upper limit. The value is sequentially added, the display mode of the credit display 11 is sequentially updated so as to indicate the value corresponding to the credit value, and the final display mode (34 in this embodiment) is controlled to be continued.

Then, when the payout control is completed, the control of the game is terminated and the game shifts to the non-gaming state 1. Further, when the rotations of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and when the symbol combination of any combination is not stopped, the control of the game is terminated without performing the payout control, and the non-game state is in progress. Move to 1. On the other hand, when the rotations of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and when the symbol combination of the re-game combination is stopped on the reels, the re-game is given and the specified number of bets is set. After performing the grant control, the control of the game is continued to continue the control of the in-game state.

On the other hand, in the sub control unit 91, when the payout control is performed on the main control unit 41 side and it is specified that the medals are paid out, the sub control unit 91 is shown in the UI image according to the number of medals to be paid out. The number of payout images is controlled to be updated sequentially. On the other hand, when the medal payout control is not performed on the main control unit 41 side, the payout number image is controlled to be maintained without being updated.

Further, the sub control unit 91 keeps the reel LED 55 in the lit state (low brightness) until it is specified that the main control unit 41 ends the control of the game and shifts to the non-gaming state 1. It is controlled so that the decorative LED 57 for effect is maintained in a predetermined lighting state.

As shown in FIG. 8, the main control unit 41 does not set the bet number for a predetermined time (this embodiment) after the period in which the control state is the non-gaming state 1, that is, after the control of the game is completed. Then, in the period until 30 seconds) elapses, the display mode of the credit display 11 at the end of the game (34 in this embodiment) and the display mode of the number of medals paid out on the game auxiliary display 12 (this implementation). In the example, control is performed so that the lighting states of 9) and 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are continued. It also suggests that the number of bets can be set by controlling the input request LED 17 to a lighting state.

After that, the player waits until a medal is inserted or a bet number setting operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6 or a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. Further, when the control is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continuously controlled in the lit state throughout the gaming state to notify that the advantageous section is in progress.

In this state, a medal is inserted or a bet number setting operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6, and the bet number is set, so that the main control unit 41 ends the non-gaming state 1 and shifts to the in-game state. .. On the other hand, when the predetermined time elapses without setting the bet number, the non-gaming state 1 is controlled to end and the non-gaming state 2 is changed.

On the other hand, in the sub control unit 91, the bet number is set from the period in which the control state of the main control unit 41 is specified to be the non-gaming state 1, that is, when the game is ended. The first period of the above-mentioned in-game state is the period from the end of the game to the time when the number of bets is set before the predetermined time elapses. And, as in the second period, the normal production is controlled.

In the control of the normal effect in the non-game state 1, the normal effect image displayed when the in-game state ends (in this embodiment, the image in which the predetermined character is walking in the forest or in the sea). Control to continue the display. This suggests that the control state is the in-game state and the non-gaming state 1.

In the control of the normal effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a normal effect image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character walking in the forest), thereby suggesting that the control state is the game in progress state. .. Further, the UI image (user interface image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a lit state (low brightness) to improve the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the player side. Further, it is suggested that the effect decorative LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state to perform a normal effect.

As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the main control unit 41 is in a period in which the control state is the non-gaming state 2, that is, the control of the game is terminated, the bet number is not set, and the predetermined time ( In the period from the elapse of 30 seconds) to the setting of the bet number, the non-gaming state 1 ends in the display mode of the credit display 11 and the lighting mode of the advantageous section notification LED 12a. It is controlled to continue in the same mode as when it is done. As a result, the credit display 11 displays the credit value displayed when the non-gaming state 1 ends over the period of the non-gaming state 2. Further, when the advantageous section notification LED 12a is controlled to the advantageous section at the end of the in-game state before the transition to the non-gaming state 1, the advantageous section notification LED 12a continues to be lit for the period of the non-gaming state 2. If it is controlled and is not controlled in the advantageous section at the end of the in-game state, it will be continuously controlled in the non-lighting state for the period of the non-gaming state 2.

Further, during the non-gaming state 2, the main control unit 41 controls the display of the number of medals to be paid out on the game auxiliary display 12 in a non-display mode, and 1-3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, start effective LED18, and weighting LED19. , The LED 20 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state during replay. On the other hand, the insertion request LED 17 is continuously controlled in the lit state, suggesting that the bet number can be set, and waits until the medal insertion or the bet number setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is performed.

In this state, a medal is inserted or a bet number setting operation is performed by the MAXBET switch 6, and the bet number is set, so that the main control unit 41 ends the non-gaming state 2 and shifts to the in-game state. ..

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 does not set the bet number from the period in which the control state of the main control unit 41 is specified to be the non-gaming state 2, that is, from the time when the game ends. , The demonstration effect (demonstration effect) is controlled from the time when the predetermined time elapses until the number of bets is set.

In the control of the demo effect, the demo effect is performed in either the normal mode (see FIG. 9 (a)) or the eco mode (see FIG. 9 (b)), which has a higher power saving effect than the normal mode. It is possible to control. As described above, the sub-control unit 91 includes the effect mode setting switch 58 as described above, and the demo effect can be set to either the normal mode or the eco mode depending on the setting state of the effect mode setting switch 58. It is designed to be controlled by the switch.

As shown in FIG. 9A, in the control of the demonstration effect (normal mode), the sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 to be in a non-lighting state, and also controls a predetermined demo image (this implementation). In the example, the image of the predetermined character flying) is controlled to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the demo video, the appearance of a predetermined character corresponding to the content of the slot machine 1 suggests the content of the slot machine 1 and demonstrates the production. Further, in the demonstration video, an image (in this embodiment, a character image) may be displayed in an area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 that overlaps with the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It has become. During the demonstration effect (normal mode), the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state. Therefore, in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 that overlaps with the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the backlight by the reel LED 55 is used. Since the effect of the above is not obtained, the visibility of the displayed image may be lowered as compared with other areas.

As shown in FIG. 9B, in the demo effect (eco mode), the sub control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 and the decorative LED 57 for effect to be in a non-lighting state, and saves power suggesting that the eco mode is in effect. The liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display a demo image (an image of a predetermined character and a character image of "in eco mode") including a display image (in this embodiment, a character image of "in eco mode"). In the demo production (eco mode), the liquid crystal display 51 displays the demo image instead of the demo image, so that the load for reproducing the image on the liquid crystal display 51 is reduced, and the demo production is performed. Compared to (normal mode), the power is saved. It is suggested that the power saving state is controlled by the demonstration production (eco mode).

Further, in the control of the demo effect, the UI image is controlled not to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 regardless of whether the demo effect (normal mode) or the demo effect (eco mode) is controlled. The UI image that was hidden when the demo effect was started will be displayed again when the number of bets is set and the non-gaming state 2 is terminated and the above-mentioned in-game state is reached. Is controlled by. When the UI image is displayed again, the bet number image will show the initial value "0" of the bet number by updating all the round images included in the bet number image to the non-BET display mode. After being updated, it will be updated sequentially to indicate the set number of bets.

In this way, when the game is terminated, the main control unit 41 controls the non-gambling state 1 among the non-gambling states in which the game is not played, and the predetermined condition (game) is set in the non-gambling state 1. When a predetermined time elapses without setting the number of bets after the end of the game), the non-game state 2 is controlled among the non-game states in which the game is not played. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 can execute a demonstration effect suggesting that the main control unit 41 is in the non-game state 2 when it is controlled in the non-game state 2. When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-gaming state 1, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state. As a result, the reel LED 55 is not lit when the demonstration effect is being executed, so that the irradiation light to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R by the reel LED 55 does not interfere with the demonstration effect.

The sub-control unit 91 includes an effect mode setting switch 58 used for setting whether to control the execution mode of the demonstration effect (demonstration effect) to the normal mode or the eco mode (power saving state), and is used for the effect. When the mode setting switch 58 is set to control the demo effect to the eco mode, the demo effect suggesting that the demo effect is controlled to the eco mode as the demo effect performed in the non-gaming state 2 (eco). Mode) is possible, and when the number of bets is set in the eco mode, the demo effect (eco mode) is ended, and the suggestion that the eco mode is controlled is ended. As a result, when the eco mode (power saving state) is controlled in the non-gaming state 2 among the non-gaming states, the eco mode is terminated by setting the number of bets, and the eco mode is controlled. Notification can also be terminated.

The sub-control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display 51 so that the UI image is not displayed when the demo effect is controlled in the non-game state 2, so that the bet number image is not displayed. It is possible to set the bet number by performing the bet number setting operation by the player's MAXBET switch 6 in the hidden state, and when the bet number reaches the specified number, the update of the bet number is visually recognized. Control is performed to display and update the bet number image in the UI image on the liquid crystal display 51 so as to be possible (see FIGS. 6 (b) and 6 (c)). As a result, the UI image can be hidden in the non-gaming state 2, and the specified number of bets can be set by the player's MAXBET switch 6 in the non-display state. When the bet number is set, the update of the bet number can be visually recognized by the bet number image in the UI image, so that it is possible to clearly recognize that the specified number of bet numbers have been set.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the setting key switch 37 is ON and the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the main control unit 41 controls the setting change state, the credit display 11 and the game assistance. The display mode of the display 12 is controlled to a setting changing display (“—” in this embodiment) suggesting that the setting is being changed. Further, 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, turn-on request LED17, start effective LED18, wait LED19, and replay LED20 are controlled to be in a non-lighting state. Then, a new set value is set by the above-mentioned setting operation of the set value, the setting wait until the setting key switch 37 is turned off, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off to end the setting change state. It is controlled so as to shift to the non-gaming state 1. Further, at the time of transition to the setting change state, a predetermined area including a storage area in which information about an advantageous section is stored in the storage area of the RAM 41c is initialized, and is initialized during the setting change state. The advantageous section notification LED 12a is controlled to be in a non-lighting state based on the information regarding the advantageous section, that is, the information indicating that the advantageous section is not controlled.

Then, as described above, by performing the predetermined operation of setting the set value, after updating the set value, the player shifts to the non-gaming state 1 and waits until the bet number is set and the game is started. ..

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 is controlled to the setting change state by using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like for a period in which the control state of the main control unit 41 is specified to be the setting change state. Control to notify the setting change status notification to be notified.

In the setting change status notification, a setting change status notification image (in this embodiment, an image (background image) of a predetermined character and a character image of "setting is being changed") for notifying that the setting is changed is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Displayed on the vessel 51. Further, when the setting change state notification is being performed, the reel LED 55 is radiated with high brightness so as to irradiate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the rear with a predetermined second brightness brighter than the above-mentioned first brightness. The visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the player side is further enhanced. Further, in the setting change status notification, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a blinking state (high brightness) that blinks visibly by a player or the like without being controlled when the state is other than the setting change state, and the setting change state is set. Notify that it is controlled.

Further, in the setting change status notification, the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, in the setting change state notification, the effect decorative LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state.

Further, in the setting change state notification image, a predetermined image is displayed in a display area other than the area corresponding to the perspective window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, while the perspective window 3 is displayed. No image is displayed in the corresponding area. Since the image is not displayed in the area corresponding to the see-through window 3, the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R through the see-through window 3 is not deteriorated.

Further, the setting change status notification image is a common background image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character) using image data common to the setting change status notification image, the error status notification image, the door open status notification image, etc., which will be described later. ) Is displayed, and the character image indicating the notification content (in this embodiment, the character image of "setting is being changed" or the like) is displayed using the image data registered for each image. By using a common background image, a setting change status notification image, a setting change status notification image, an error status notification image, and a door open status notification image are displayed, that is, they are normally controlled in a normal gaming state. It is easy to recognize that the control mode is different from the production mode in the production. Further, by using common image data, the storage data capacity of the RAM of the sub control unit 91 can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 11, the main control unit 41 controls the setting confirmation state when the setting key switch 37 is turned ON in the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2). When it is, the display mode of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled so as to continue in the display mode before the control of the setting confirmation state is started. Further, the lighting modes of 1 to 3BET LEDs 14 to 16 are also controlled so as to continue in the lighting mode before starting the control of the setting confirmation state, and the on-request LED 17, the start effective LED 18, the weighting LED 19, and the replaying LED 20 are not lit. Control to state. Then, the current set value is displayed on the set value display 24, and the progress of the game is disabled and the game waits until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. Further, when the control is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continuously controlled in the lit state throughout the gaming state to notify that the advantageous section is in progress.

In this state, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the main control unit 41 ends the setting confirmation state and is in the non-gaming state (non-gaming state) that was controlled before shifting to the setting confirmation state. Transition to the in-game state 1 and the non-gaming state 2).

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 is controlled to the setting confirmation state by using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like for a period in which the control state of the main control unit 41 is specified to be the setting confirmation state. Setting confirmation to notify Control to notify the status.

In the setting confirmation status notification, a setting confirmation status notification image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character and a character image of "setting confirmation") is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the setting confirmation status is controlled. Let me. Further, when the setting confirmation status notification is being performed, the reel LED 55 is lit so as to irradiate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the rear with a predetermined second brightness brighter than the first brightness described above. By controlling to (high brightness), the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the player side is further enhanced.

Further, in the setting confirmation status notification, the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, in the setting confirmation state notification, the effect decorative LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state.

Further, in the setting confirmation status notification image, a predetermined image is displayed in a display area other than the area corresponding to the perspective window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, while the perspective window 3 is displayed. No image is displayed in the corresponding area. Since the image is not displayed in the area corresponding to the see-through window 3, the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R through the see-through window 3 is not deteriorated.

Further, as the setting change state notification image, a common background image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character) is displayed using the same image data as the setting change state notification image and the like described above.

As shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 41 makes an error (for example, a selector) based on inputs from various sensors in the in-game state or the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2). An error (abnormality related to passage of medals or jamming of medals detected in the medal selector 29), hopper error (abnormality related to payout of medals detected in the hopper unit 35, abnormality related to jamming of medals, etc.) has been detected. Therefore, when controlling to an error state that disables the progress of the game, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display an error code (in this embodiment, "E5" indicating a selector error). .. Further, the on-request LED 17 and the start effective LED 18 are controlled to be in a non-lighting state. Further, the display mode of the credit display 11, the lighting mode of the 1st to 3rd BET LEDs 14 to 16 and the lighting mode of the LED 20 during replay are controlled so as to continue in the display mode and the lighting mode before controlling the error state. Then, until the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 is operated, the error state that disables the progress of the game is continued and waits. Further, when the control is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continuously controlled in the lit state throughout the gaming state to notify that the advantageous section is in progress.

By operating the reset / setting switch 38 or the reset switch 23 in this state, the main control unit 41 terminates the error state and controls the in-game state or non-game state before shifting to the error state. It shifts to the in-game state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2).

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 notifies that the control state of the main control unit 41 is controlled to the error state by using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like for a period in which the control state of the main control unit 41 is specified to be the error state. Control to notify the error status.

In the error status notification, an error status notification image that notifies the fact that the error status is controlled and the type of error that has occurred (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character and a character image of "selector error (E5)"). Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, when the error state notification is being performed, the reel LED 55 is lit so as to irradiate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the rear with a predetermined second brightness brighter than the first brightness described above (the reel LED 55 is lit. High brightness) is controlled to further enhance the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the player side.

Further, in the error status notification, the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, in the error state notification, the effect decorative LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state.

Further, in the error status notification image, a predetermined image is displayed in a display area other than the area corresponding to the perspective window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, while the predetermined image is displayed in the display area corresponding to the perspective window 3. The image is not displayed in the area where the image is displayed. Since the image is not displayed in the area corresponding to the see-through window 3, the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R through the see-through window 3 is not deteriorated.

Further, as the error state notification image, a common background image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character) is displayed by using the same image data as the above-mentioned setting change state notification image and the like.

As shown in FIG. 13, the main control unit 41 has a front door 1b based on an input from the door open detection switch 25 in the in-game state or the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2). When is in the open state, a command that can identify that the front door 1b is in the open state is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. After that, when the front door 1b is closed based on the input from the door open detection switch 25 or the like, a command capable of identifying that the front door 1b is closed is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. do.

Further, the main control unit 41 controls the front door 1b before the open state or the closed state, regardless of whether the front door 1b is opened or closed. The control of the medium state is continued, the display modes of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 are continued, and the lighting modes of 1-3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, the input request LED 17, the start effective LED 18, the replaying LED 20, etc. are also continued. To control. Further, when the control is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continuously controlled in the lit state throughout the gaming state to notify that the advantageous section is in progress.

On the other hand, in the sub control unit 91, the front door 1b is in the open state based on the period in which the front door 1b is specified to be in the open state, that is, the command received from the main control unit 41. Door open state notification for notifying that the front door 1b is in the open state by using a liquid crystal display 51 or the like for a period from the time when the front door 1b is specified until the front door 1b is specified to be in the closed state. Control to do.

In the door open state notification, a door open state notification image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character and a character image of "door is open") for notifying that the front door 1b is in the open state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. To display. Further, during the period in which the front door 1b is specified to be in the open state, the reel LED 55 is irradiated with the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the rear at a predetermined second brightness brighter than the above-mentioned first brightness. As described above, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a lit state (high brightness) to further enhance the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the player side.

Further, in the door open state notification, the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, in the door open state notification, the effect decorative LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state.

Further, in the door open state notification image, a predetermined image is displayed in a display area other than the area corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, while the see-through window 3 is displayed. No image is displayed in the corresponding area. Since the image is not displayed in the area corresponding to the see-through window 3, the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R through the see-through window 3 is not deteriorated.

Further, as the door open state notification image, a common background image (in this embodiment, an image of a predetermined character) is displayed by using the same image data as the above-mentioned setting change state notification image and the like.

As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, when the control state on the main control unit 41 side is the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2), the sub control unit 91 By operating the effect switch 56 in a predetermined operation mode (hold down in this embodiment), it is possible to check the settings related to the effect and change the settings by the operation of the player or the like. It is possible to control the effect setting state.

By controlling the effect setting state by the sub control unit 91, the control state of the main control unit 41 does not change, and the display modes of the various indicators and the LED lighting modes of the game display unit 13 are described above. It is controlled by the display mode and the lighting mode in the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2).

In the control to the effect setting state, the effect setting menu image including the option image (in this embodiment, "volume setting", "brightness setting", "end") that can be selected and determined by operating the effect switch 56, and the effect. It is composed of an operation guide image (in this embodiment, an image of the effect switch 56 and a character image suggesting an operation mode) suggesting that it can be selected and determined by operating the switch 56, and indicates that the effect is set. The suggested effect setting screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Then, on the effect setting screen, while the effect setting menu image is displayed, the effect switch 56 is short-pressed (an operation in which the pressing is continued for less than a predetermined time), so that the operation is performed. Each time it is performed, the option images are sequentially highlighted to suggest the selected option image. Further, while any of the option images is highlighted, the effect switch 56 is pressed for a long time (operation for which the pressing is continued for a predetermined time or longer), so that the options are highlighted. Move to the setting screen corresponding to the image. For example, by pressing and holding the effect switch 56 while the option image of "volume setting" is highlighted, the volume of the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 can be set on the effect setting screen. Move to the volume setting screen, and while the option image of "brightness setting" is highlighted, press and hold the effect switch 56 to go to the brightness setting screen where the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 can be set. When the effect switch 56 is pressed and held while the "end" option image is highlighted, the control of the effect setting state is terminated and the effect is set before the transition to the effect setting state. Shift to normal production or demo production.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 sets the volume of the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 and the brightness of the liquid crystal display 51 by displaying the effect setting screen on the liquid crystal display 51 in the effect setting state. Although it is a configuration that can be set, in addition to the volume setting and brightness setting, the type of production (character, stage, etc. that plays the leading role), the setting of the predetermined production frequency, etc. can be set on the production setting screen. Even in a configuration that can be performed, it is possible to display the explanation of the game playability of the slot machine 1, the payout, the symbol arrangement of the reels, and the game history in the slot machine 1 by the effect setting screen. good.

Further, in the control to the effect setting state, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 and the lighting mode of the effect decorative LED 57 are continued in the controlled lighting state before the start of the effect setting state. If the demo effect is controlled before the start of the set state, the reel LED 55 and the effect decorative LED 57 are controlled to be in the non-lighting state during the effect setting state. Further, if the normal effect is controlled before the start of the effect setting state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (low brightness) during the effect setting state, and the effect decoration LED 57 is set to the lighting state. Be controlled.

Further, in the control to the effect setting state, the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, in the effect setting menu image, a predetermined image is displayed in a display area other than the area corresponding to the perspective window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, while corresponding to the perspective window 3. The image is not displayed in the area where the image is displayed. Since the image is not displayed in the area corresponding to the see-through window 3, the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R through the see-through window 3 is not deteriorated.

[About the correspondence between the control state by the main control unit and the effect by the sub control unit]
The correspondence between the control state by the main control unit and the effect by the sub control unit will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 23.

As shown in FIG. 15, the main control unit 41 shifts to the non-gaming state 1 when the game is terminated in the in-game state, and thereafter, the bet number is not set for a predetermined time (this implementation). In the example, 30 seconds) elapses to shift to the non-gambling state 2. After that, by setting the number of bets, the game shifts to the in-game state.

During the period of control to the in-game state and the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2), the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display state) and the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 (If the medals are paid out at the end of the game, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed, and if the medals are not paid out, the state is hidden) is maintained. Further, when the control is performed in the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification LED 12a is continuously controlled in the lit state.

Further, in the period in which the in-game state and the non-gaming state 1 are controlled, the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to be lit according to the progress of the game, while the non-gaming state 2 is controlled. Then, the 1st to 3rd BETLEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to be in a non-lighting state.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 controls the normal effect during the period in which the main control unit 41 is controlled to the in-game state and the non-gaming state 1, and the reel LED 55 is lit (low brightness). ) Continue to control. Then, when the transition from the non-gaming state 1 to the non-gaming state 2 is performed, the control of the normal effect is terminated to start the control of the demo effect, the reel LED 55 is turned off, and the non-lighting state is controlled. It is continuously controlled in the non-lighting state for a period of time. After that, when the transition from the non-gaming state 2 to the in-game state is performed, the control of the demo effect is ended, the control of the normal effect is started, the reel LED 55 is turned on, and the lighting state (low brightness) is controlled. The lighting state (low brightness) is continuously controlled for a period until the transition to the non-gaming state 2.

Further, during the period in which the main control unit 41 is controlled to the in-game state and the non-gaming state 1, the normal effect is controlled, and the effect decorative LED 57 is continuously controlled in the lit state. Then, when the transition from the non-gaming state 1 to the non-gaming state 2 is performed, the control of the normal effect is terminated and the control of the demo effect is started, and the effect decorative LED 57 is turned off to control the non-lighting state. , Continuously control the non-lighting state for the relevant period. After that, when the state is changed from the non-gaming state 2 to the in-game state, the control of the demo effect is terminated and the control of the normal effect is started, and the decorative LED 57 for the effect is turned on to control the lighting state, and the non-game state is controlled. The lighting state is continuously controlled for a period until the transition to the medium state 2 is performed.

Further, during the period in which the main control unit 41 is controlled to the in-game state and the non-gaming state 1, the normal effect is controlled, and the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display the normal effect image. Then, when the transition from the non-gaming state 1 to the non-gaming state 2 is performed, the control of the normal effect is terminated and the control of the demo effect is started, so that the reel LED 55 and the decorative LED 57 for effect are not lit. After controlling to, the normal effect image of the liquid crystal display 51 is switched to the demo effect image, and the demo effect image of the mode (normal mode or eco mode) according to the setting status of the effect mode setting switch 58 is displayed over the period. Control to display continuously.

After that, when the transition from the non-gaming state 2 to the in-game state is performed, the control of the demo effect is terminated and the control of the normal effect is started, so that the reel LED 55 and the decorative LED 57 for effect are controlled to the lighting mode. , The demo effect image of the liquid crystal display 51 is switched to the normal effect image, and the normal effect image is continuously displayed for a period until the transition to the non-gaming state 2 is performed.

Further, in the liquid crystal display 51, the UI image is controlled to the display state by controlling the normal effect, and the UI image is controlled to the non-display state by controlling the demo effect. .. That is, the UI image is controlled to the non-display state at the timing when the normal effect image is switched to the demo effect image, and is controlled to the display state at the timing when the demo effect image is switched to the normal effect image.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the sub-control unit 91 controls the demo effect (in this embodiment, the demo effect (normal mode)), and the reel LED 55 and the decorative LED 57 for effect are not lit. While controlling the state and controlling the liquid crystal display 51 to display the demo effect image (see FIG. 16A), the medal insertion unit 4 is based on the command received from the main control unit 41. By specifying that the number of bets has been set by inserting a medal from or operating the MAXBET switch 6, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (low brightness), and the decorative LED 57 for production is controlled to a predetermined lighting state. After that, the display image of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the demo effect image to the normal effect image. By displaying the normal effect image on the liquid crystal display 51, the UI image is displayed, and the credit value stored in the slot machine 1 and the set bet number are suggested (FIG. 16 (b). ) (C).

As shown in FIG. 16B, when the bet number (1) is set by inserting medals, the main control unit 41 controls the 1BETLED 14 to be lit and can specify that the bet number (1) is set. Command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. After that, every time the number of bets (2, 3) is set by inserting medals, a command capable of specifying that the number of bets has been set is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 switches the display image of the liquid crystal display 51 from the demo effect image to the normal effect image by setting the bet number (1) by inserting a medal, the sub control unit 91 is among the UI images. Regarding the bet number image showing the bet number, first, all the round images included in the bet number image are displayed in a non-BET display mode to suggest that the bet number is 0 (initial value), and then a predetermined time (display). When a visible time (for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses, it is updated so that a predetermined one of the round images included in the bet number image is displayed in the BET display mode. This suggests that the bet number 1 has been set. After that, every time it is specified that a medal is further inserted and the bet number (2, 3) is set, the corresponding predetermined round image among the round images included in the bet number image is displayed in the BET display mode. Update to suggest the number of bets set. The sub-control unit 91 suggests the number of bets 2 from the state of suggesting the number of bets 1 (the state in which only a predetermined one of the round images included in the number of bets images is displayed in the BET display mode) (the state of suggesting the number of bets 2). Even when updating the bet number image to a state in which only a predetermined two of the round images included in the bet number image are displayed in the BET display mode), the bet number 3 is suggested from the state suggesting the bet number 2. Even when the bet number image is updated to the state (the state in which all the round images included in the bet number image are displayed in the BET display mode), at least a predetermined time (a time during which the display can be visually recognized, for example, 0) . Control to display the bet number image of each state for 3 seconds, etc.).

Further, as shown in FIG. 16C, when the main control unit 41 sets the bet number by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the bet number up to the specified number within the credit range (3 in this embodiment). To set. At this time, the number of bets is set one by one, and each time the number of bets is set, the credit value is controlled to be subtracted by one, and the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 according to the set number of bets are turned on. It is sequentially controlled, and the display mode of the credit display 11 is sequentially updated so as to correspond to the credit value after subtraction. Further, every time the bet number is set, a command capable of specifying that the bet number has been set is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. Then, when the specified number of bets is set, the start effective LED 18 is controlled to be in the lit state, suggesting that the start operation is effective. Then, it waits until the start switch 7 is operated.

On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 switches the display image of the liquid crystal display 51 from the demo effect image to the normal effect image because the bet number (1 to 3) is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. Similar to the case where the bet number (1) is set by inserting a medal, for the bet number image indicating the bet number among the UI images, first, all the round images included in the bet number image are displayed in the non-BET display mode. After suggesting that the number of bets is 0 (initial value), a predetermined time (a time during which the display can be visually recognized, for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses, so that the bet number image is displayed. A predetermined one of the included round images is updated to be displayed in the BET display mode, suggesting that the bet number 1 has been set. After that, every time it is specified that the bet number has been set, the bet set is updated so that the corresponding predetermined round image among the round images included in the bet number image is displayed in the BET display mode. Suggest a number. At this time, even when the bet number image is updated from the state suggesting the bet number 1 to the state suggesting the bet number 2, the bet number image is updated from the state suggesting the bet number 2 to the state suggesting the bet number 3. Also, as in the case of updating the bet number image according to the insertion of the medal, each state is performed for at least a predetermined time (a time during which the displayed display can be visually recognized, for example, 0.3 seconds). Control to display the bet number image of.

Further, when switching the display image of the liquid crystal display 51 from the demo effect image to the normal effect image, first, for the credit image indicating the credit value in the UI image, the credit value before being subtracted in order to set the bet number is set. After displaying the indicated image (“28” in this embodiment), a predetermined time (a time in which the displayed image can be visually recognized, for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses, and the number of bets is set. It is controlled to display a credit image showing the credit value after 1 subtraction. After that, the image showing the credit value is sequentially updated one by one so as to display the credit value after subtraction specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41. When updating the credit image, control is performed so that each image is displayed for at least a predetermined time (a time in which the displayed image can be visually recognized, for example, 0.3 seconds).

In this way, when the main control unit 41 controls the advantageous section, the predetermined condition (after the end of one game, the bet number is not set and the predetermined time (30 in this embodiment) in the non-game state. Second) is established, and when the non-game state 2 is controlled, the display of the number of medals to be paid out by the game auxiliary display 12 is terminated, but the advantageous section notification LED 12a is controlled to the advantageous section. Continue to notify that it is. As a result, when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-game state, the display of the number of medals to be paid out by the game auxiliary display 12 ends, so that the consumption of extra power can be suppressed, while the advantageous section notification LED is used. Since the notification that the control is performed in the advantageous section continues, the player can be motivated to play the next game.

The sub-control unit 91 can control the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 to a lighting state (low brightness, high brightness) in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated, and is in a non-game state (game is not performed). After the end, the number of bets is not set, and in the state after a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed (non-gaming state 2)), the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 is set to reel 2L. It is possible to control the non-lighting state in which 2C and 2R are not irradiated.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 bets when the player's insertion of a medal is detected on the main control unit 41 side during the period in which the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state (non-gaming state 2). Even when the number is set and the number of bets is less than the specified number (3 in this embodiment) that can start the game, the main control unit 41 side during the period of controlling the non-lighting state. The bet number is set by the player's MAXBET switch 6 to set the bet number, and even when the bet number reaches the specified number (3 in this embodiment), the bet number is low, which is a common mode. The reel LED 55 is controlled to be lit. As a result, when the sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to the non-lighting state in the non-gaming state 2, the bet number is set by detecting the insertion of the medal by the player, and the game is started. Even when the number of bets is less than the specified number of bets, the number of bets is set by the player's MAXBET switch 6 during the period of control to the non-lighting state, and the game can be started. Since the reel LED 55 is controlled to be lit with a common low brightness even when the specified number of bets is reached, the control load by the sub control unit 91 can be reduced.

In this embodiment, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a lit state to irradiate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the rear toward the front side (player side). , 2R may be irradiated from the front side (player side), the irradiation means for irradiating the reels 2L, 2C and 2R from the rear toward the front side (player side), and the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. A configuration may be provided in which both irradiation means for irradiating from the rear to the front side (player side) are provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the end of one game, the bet number is not set in the state where the bet number is not set, and the non-game state is set. However, after the end of one game, the bet number is set. Is set, but the state in which the number of bets is less than the specified number that can start the game may be set as the non-game state, or after the end of one game, the specified number of bets is set and the start switch is used. By operating 7, the state until the next game is started may be a non-gambling state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is a non-game in the non-game state in which the game is not played, and after a predetermined time elapses in a state where the bet number is not set after the end of one game. In the non-gaming state 2 which is the middle state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state. However, as the non-game state, for example, after one game is completed, the number of bets is less than the specified number, After the end of one game, a specified number of bets are set, and by operating the start switch 7, the sub-control unit 91 applies any of these states until the next game is started. In this state, the reel LED 55 may be controlled to be in a non-lighting state. Further, the sub-control unit 91 has a configuration in which the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the non-game state in which the game is not played, for example, the sub-control unit 91 stores the reel LED 55 in the credit as the predetermined condition. The reel LED 55 may be controlled to the non-lighting state when the predetermined condition is satisfied after the non-gaming state is performed on the condition that the settlement process for settling the medals is performed.

The sub-control unit 91 can control the non-lighting state in which the effect decorative LED 57 is turned off in the non-game state 2, and the light-off condition (after the game ends, the bet number is not set and is predetermined) in the non-game state 1. The reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (low brightness) until the time (30 seconds in this embodiment) is established, and the reel LED 55 is controlled to a non-lighting state when the extinguishing condition is satisfied. Then, in the non-game state 1, the effect decorative LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state until the extinguishing condition (a predetermined time elapses without setting the bet number after the end of the game) is satisfied. When the extinguishing condition is satisfied, the effect decorative LED 57 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state. Further, the sub-control unit 91 displays the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 until the extinguishing condition (a predetermined time elapses without setting the number of bets after the end of the game) is satisfied in the non-game state 1. The second display mode is controlled to the normal effect, and when the extinguishing condition is satisfied, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to the demo effect as the first display mode. Further, the sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to the lit state (low brightness) in the non-gambling state 1, controls the decorative LED for production to the lit state, and sets the liquid crystal display 51 to the second display state. When the extinguishing condition (after the end of the game, a predetermined time elapses without setting the bet number) is satisfied when the normal effect is controlled, the reel LED 55 is turned off and is used for the effect. After the decorative LED 57 is turned off, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled as the first display mode for the demonstration effect. As a result, in the non-gaming state 1, the reel LED 55 is in the lighting state (low brightness), the effect decorative LED 57 is in the predetermined lighting state, and the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is in the second display state (normal effect). ), When the extinguishing condition (the predetermined time elapses without setting the number of bets after the end of the game) is satisfied, the reel LED 55 is first turned off and the decorative LED 57 for production is not turned on. Since the liquid crystal display 51 switches from the second display state (normal effect) to the first display state (demo effect) after the lighting state is set, preparations for the non-lighting state of the reel LED 55 and the non-lighting state of the decorative LED 57 for production are prepared. The display of the liquid crystal display 51 can be switched to the first display state in the completed state.

The sub-control unit 91 can control the non-lighting state in which the effect decorative LED 57 is turned off in the non-gaming state 2, and bets by detecting the insertion of a medal by the player in the non-lighting state of the effect decorative LED 57. Even when the number is set and the bet number is less than the specified number, the bet number is set by the player's MAXBET switch 6 in the non-lighting state of the decorative LED 57 for production, and the bet number is set. Even when the number of bets is reached, the lighting state is controlled so that the decorative LED 57 for production is turned on. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can control the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 as the first display mode in the non-gambling state 2 for the demo effect, and in the state where the liquid crystal display 51 is performing the demo effect, The number of bets is set by detecting the insertion of medals by the player, and even when the number of bets is less than the specified number, the player's MAXBET switch 6 can be used to set the number of bets while the demo is being produced. By doing so, the number of bets is set, and even when the number of bets reaches a predetermined number, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 can be controlled to the normal effect as the second display mode. Further, the sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to the non-lighting state in the non-gambling state 2, controls the decorative LED for production to the non-lighting state, and demos the liquid crystal display 51 as the first display state. When the number of bets is set when the effect is controlled, the reel LED 55 is lit (low brightness), the decorative LED 57 for effect is lit, and then the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is changed. As the second display mode, it is controlled to a normal effect. As a result, when the reel LED 55 is not lit in the non-gaming state 2, the decorative LED 57 for effect is not lit, and the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is the first display state, the bet number is increased. When set, the reel LED 55 is first lit (low brightness), and after the decorative LED 57 for effect is lit, the liquid crystal display 51 is in the first display state (demo effect) to the second display state (normal). Since it is switched to the effect), the display of the liquid crystal display 51 can be switched to the second display state when the reel LED 55 is ready and the effect decorative LED 57 is ready.

The sub-control unit 91 can display a UI image including a bet number image indicating the bet number by controlling the normal effect, and in the control of the demo effect performed in the non-game state 2, the UI is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. By controlling not to display the image, the bet number image is controlled to be hidden. When the UI image is controlled to be hidden, the bet number is set by detecting the insertion of a medal by the player, and even when the bet number is less than the specified number of bets that can start the game. In the non-display state, the bet number is set by the player's MAXBET switch 6 to set the bet number, and even when the specified number of bets is reached, the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display the UI image. conduct. As a result, the UI image cannot be displayed in the non-game state, and the UI image including the bet number image indicating the bet number can be displayed again on the liquid crystal display 51 by setting the bet number. be able to.

As shown in FIG. 17, the main control unit 41 shifts to the non-game in-game state 1 when the game is ended in the in-game state. After that, when the front door 1b is opened before the predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the bet number, the fact that the front door 1b is opened is indicated. A identifiable command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Even if the front door 1b is opened, the controlled control state (for example, non-gaming state 1 etc.) is maintained unchanged, and the display mode (credit display state) of the credit display 11 and game assistance are maintained. Display mode of the display 12 (a state in which the number of medals to be paid out is displayed when the medals are paid out at the end of the game, a state in which the number of medals to be paid out is not displayed when the medals are not paid out), advantageous section notification LEDs 12a and 1 The lighting mode of the ~ 3BETLEDs 14 to 16 is also maintained in the state before the front door 1b is opened without changing the lighting mode.

Then, after the transition to the non-gaming state 1 is performed, the non-gaming state 1 is terminated and the transition to the non-gaming state 2 is performed when a predetermined time elapses without setting the bet number. At this time, the display mode of the credit display 11 and the lighting mode of the advantageous section notification LED 12a are maintained in the mode when the non-game in-game state 1 is terminated, while the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 (display of the number of medals paid out). ) Is controlled to the non-display state, and 1-3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to the non-lighting state.

On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 is controlled to the in-game state and the non-gaming state 1 on the main control unit 41 side, the sub control unit 91 controls the normal effect and lights the reel LED 55 (low). In addition to controlling the brightness), the decorative LED 57 for effect is controlled to a predetermined lighting state. In addition, it is controlled so that the normal effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In this state, when it is specified that the front door 1b is in the open state based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 starts the control of the door open state notification and the reel LED55. Is controlled to a lighting state (high brightness), and after controlling the effect decorative LED 57 to a predetermined lighting state, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the normal effect image to the door open state notification image. In the liquid crystal display 51, the UI image is hidden by switching the display image from the normal effect image to the door open state notification image.

Further, when the main control unit 41 shifts to the non-gaming state 2 during the period in which the door open state notification is being controlled, that is, the front door 1b is open, the non-game state is in progress. If a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the number of bets after the shift to 1, after the predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. However, the control of the door open state notification is continued until the front door 1b is closed. Then, when it is specified that the front door 1b is in the closed state based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the control of the door open state notification is terminated and the control is shifted to the demo effect control.

The sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 and the decorative LED 57 for effect to be in a non-lighting state by starting the control of the demo effect, and then the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is demo-produced from the door open state notification image. Control to switch to the image (normal mode or eco mode). In the liquid crystal display 51, the display image is switched from the normal effect image to the door open state notification image, so that the state in which the UI image is not displayed is maintained.

For example, the main control unit 41 ends the non-gaming state 2 and shifts to the in-game state by setting the bet number during the period of controlling the non-gaming state 2. When the front door 1b is closed during the period of control to the non-gaming state 2, a command capable of identifying that the front door 1b is closed is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Even if the front door 1b is closed, the controlled control state (for example, non-gaming state 1 etc.) is maintained unchanged, and the display mode of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is advantageous. The lighting modes of the section notification LEDs 12a and 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are also maintained in the state before the front door 1b is closed without changing.

Then, during the period in which the non-gaming state 2 is controlled, the bet number is set to end the non-gaming state 2 and shift to the in-game state. At this time, the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display state), the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 (non-display state), and the lighting mode of the advantageous section notification LED 12a are modes when the non-gambling state 2 is terminated. On the other hand, the corresponding 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are sequentially controlled to be lit according to the set number of bets.

On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 shifts from the non-gaming state 2 to the in-game state on the main control unit 41 side, the sub control unit 91 starts the control of the normal effect and turns the reel LED 55 from the non-lighting state. In addition to controlling the lighting state (low brightness), the effect decorative LED 57 is controlled from the non-lighting state to a predetermined lighting state. After that, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the demo effect image to the normal effect image. In the liquid crystal display 51, the display image is switched from the demo effect image to the normal effect image, so that the UI image is displayed again.

In this way, the sub-control unit 91 can control the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the non-lighting state in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are not irradiated by the reel LED 55 in the non-game state 2 among the non-game states in which the game is not performed. When the front door 1b is opened when the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the lighting state (high brightness). As a result, even when the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state, when the front door 1b is opened, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting mode (high brightness), so that the reels 2L, 2C, 2R It is possible to improve the visibility of the symbol combination that is stopped at the reels to make it easier to check, and it is easier for the surroundings to recognize that the front door 1b has been opened, and further, the inside of the slot machine 1 (for example, the front door 1b). The medal selector 29, the set value display 24, etc.) provided inside the door can also be easily confirmed by being illuminated by the light emitted from the reel LED 55.

Further, when the front door 1b is opened, the sub control unit 91 is brighter than the lighting state (low brightness) controlled when the front door 1b is not opened (high brightness). Controls the reel LED 55. As a result, when the front door 1b is opened, it becomes easier to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and it becomes easier for the surroundings to recognize that the front door 1b has been opened. The inside of the slot machine 1 (for example, the medal selector 29 and the set value display 24 provided inside the front door 1b) can be easily checked.

As shown in FIG. 18, the main control unit 41 shifts to the non-gaming state 1 when the game is terminated in the in-game state. After that, if it is specified that an error has occurred based on the output status of various sensors before the predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the number of bets, an error occurs. A command that controls the state to disable the progress of the game and that can specify the error state and the type of the error that has occurred is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. When controlling to the error state, the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display state), the lighting mode of the advantageous section notification LED 12a, and the lighting mode of the 1st to 3rd BET LEDs 14 to 16 are changed to the error state without changing. Maintain the state before it was done. On the other hand, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to an error code display state that displays an error code indicating the type of error that is occurring. After that, the error state is continuously waited until the error state is cleared by performing the above-mentioned predetermined operation.

On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 is controlled to the in-game state and the non-gaming state 1 on the main control unit 41 side, the sub control unit 91 controls the normal effect and lights the reel LED 55 (low). In addition to controlling the brightness), the decorative LED 57 for effect is controlled to a predetermined lighting state. In addition, it is controlled so that the normal effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In this state, when the sub control unit 91 is identified as having an error state based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 starts the control of the error state notification and lights the reel LED 55 (high). After controlling the brightness) and controlling the effect decorative LED 57 to a predetermined lighting state, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the normal effect image to the error state notification image. In the liquid crystal display 51, the UI image is hidden by switching the display image from the normal effect image to the error state notification image.

As described above, the main control unit 41 is in non-gaming because a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the number of bets after shifting to the non-gaming state 1. It is possible to control to shift to the state 2, and when shifting to the error state in the non-gaming state 1, the counting of the predetermined time is continued even during the error state, and the predetermined time has elapsed. If it is specified, it shifts to the non-gaming state 2 after the end of the error state.

When shifting from the error state to the non-gaming state 2, the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display state) and the lighting mode of the advantageous section notification LED 12a are not changed, and the transition to the non-game state 2 is performed. Maintain the state before the error. On the other hand, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled from the error code display state to the non-display state, and the 1-3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to the non-lighting state.

On the other hand, when it is specified that the error state is terminated and the transition to the non-gaming state 2 is performed based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 controls the error state notification. After finishing and starting the control of the demo effect and controlling the reel LED 55 and the decorative LED 57 for the effect to be in the non-lighting state, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is changed from the error state notification image to the demo effect image (normal mode or eco). Control to switch to mode). In the liquid crystal display 51, the display image is switched from the error state notification image to the demo effect image, so that the state in which the UI image is not displayed is maintained.

In this way, the main control unit 41 can control the error state that makes the progress of the game impossible, and controls the error state by detecting an error based on the input status from various sensors.

The sub control unit 91 continues to control the lighting state of the reel LED 55 when the main control unit 41 controls the lighting state when the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state in the non-gaming state 1. do. As a result, when the error state is controlled, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state, so that it is possible to improve the visibility of the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when an error occurs and make it easier to confirm. At the same time, it is possible to make it easier for the surroundings to recognize that an error has occurred.

Further, the sub control unit 91 is controlled to an error state on the main control unit 41 side, so that when the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state, the lighting state (low brightness) is controlled when the reel LED 55 is not controlled to the error state. ), The reel LED 55 is controlled to a brighter lighting state (high brightness). As a result, it is possible to make it easier to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when an error occurs, and it is possible to make it easier for the surroundings to recognize that an error has occurred.

Further, the sub control unit 91 has a predetermined time (30 in this embodiment) in a state where the bet number is not set after the game is finished during the period in which the main control unit 41 is controlled to the error state. When it is specified that the seconds) have elapsed, the demo effect is controlled after the control of the error state on the main control unit 41 side is completed. As a result, the main control unit 41 is controlled to the error state, and when the error state is also notified to the sub control unit 91 side, the demonstration effect is avoided and the error state is controlled. It is possible to continue the notification to that effect in the error state.

As shown in FIG. 19, the main control unit 41 can specify that the front door 1b is in the open state when the front door 1b is in the open state during the period of control to the non-gaming state 2. Command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Even if the front door 1b is opened, the control state (in this embodiment, the non-gaming state 2) that is being controlled is maintained unchanged, and the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display state). The display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 (non-display state) and the lighting mode of the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a and 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are also maintained in the state before the front door 1b is opened. .. Further, in the non-gaming state 2, the closing request LED 17 is maintained in the lit state.

Then, when it is specified that the setting key switch 37 is turned on, it is controlled to shift from the non-gaming state 2 to the setting confirmation state. In the setting confirmation state, the set value currently set in the slot machine 1 is specified with reference to the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the set value display 24 is controlled to display the set value. Further, the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display state), the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 (non-display state), and the lighting modes of the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a and 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are maintained without being changed. On the other hand, the on-request LED 17 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state.

Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of specifying that the setting confirmation state is to be started to the sub control unit 91 at the start of the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation state is completed at the end of the setting confirmation state. A command that can identify the end of is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

On the other hand, when it is specified that the front door 1b is in the open state based on the command received from the main control unit 41 during the period when the sub control unit 91 is controlling the demo effect, the sub control unit 91 is in an open state. After starting the control of the door open state notification, controlling the reel LED 55 to the lighting state (high brightness), controlling the effect decorative LED 57 to the predetermined lighting state, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is demonstrated. Controls to switch to the door open status notification image.

After that, when it is specified that the setting confirmation state has been shifted based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the control of the setting confirmation state notification is started, and the reel LED 55 is turned on (high brightness), and the effect is produced. After controlling the decorative LED 57 to be maintained in a predetermined lighting state, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the door open state notification image to the setting confirmation state notification image.

In the control of the setting confirmation status notification, the reel LED 55 is controlled again to the lighting state (high brightness) regardless of the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 and the effect decoration LED 57 at the start of the control, and the effect decoration LED 57 is controlled. After controlling the lighting state again to a predetermined state, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 may be controlled to be switched from the door open state notification image to the setting confirmation state notification image. Even with such a configuration, the reel LED 55 can be controlled to a lighting state (high brightness) and the effect decorative LED 57 can be controlled to a predetermined lighting state during the setting confirmation state notification.

Further, when the control of the setting confirmation status notification is started while the door opening status notification is being controlled, the control of the door opening status notification and the control of the setting confirmation status notification are performed in parallel. By controlling the door open state notification, for example, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (high brightness), the effect decorative LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state, and the door opening state notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display. By controlling the setting confirmation status notification in parallel while controlling the display to be displayed on the display 51, the setting confirmation status notification image is superimposed on the front side of the door open status notification image on the liquid crystal display 51. It may be configured to control the display. Since the setting confirmation state is controlled when the front door 1b is in the open state, even in such a configuration, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (high brightness) during the setting confirmation state notification, and is used for directing. The decorative LED 57 can be controlled to a predetermined lighting state.

The main control unit 41 controls to shift from the setting confirmation state to the non-gaming state 2 by specifying that the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state while controlling to the setting confirmation state. do. At this time, the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display state), the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 (non-display state), and the lighting modes of the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a and 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are not changed. While controlling to maintain, the on-request LED 17 is controlled to be lit.

Then, when the front door 1b is closed during the period of control to the non-gaming state 2, a command capable of identifying that the front door 1b is closed is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. do. Even if the front door 1b is closed, the control state being controlled (in this embodiment, the non-gaming state 2) is maintained unchanged, and the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display state). And the display mode (non-display state) of the game auxiliary display 12, the lighting mode of the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a, 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, and the closing request LED 17 are not changed, and the front door 1b is before the closed state. Maintain the state.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 ends the setting confirmation state based on the command received from the main control unit 41 during the period in which the setting confirmation state is controlled, and shifts to the non-gaming state 2. When it is specified that the setting confirmation state is controlled, the control of the door open state notification, which was performed before starting the control, is performed to control the reel LED 55 to the lighting state (high brightness). At the same time, the decorative LED 57 for effect is controlled to a predetermined lighting state. After that, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the setting confirmation state notification image to the door open state notification image.

After that, when it is specified that the front door 1b is in the closed state based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the control of the door open state notification is terminated and the demonstration performed before the control is performed. After controlling the effect to control the reel LED 55 and the effect decorative LED 57 to the non-lighting state, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the door open state notification image to the demo effect image.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20, when the main control unit 41 is controlling to the setting confirmation state and the front door 1b is closed without turning off the setting key switch 37, the main control unit 41 is in the closed state. While continuing the control of the setting confirmation state, a command capable of identifying that the front door 1b has been closed is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. At this time, in the control of the setting confirmation state, the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display state), the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 (non-display state), the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a, 1 to 3BETLEDs 14 to 16, and the input request. The lighting mode of the LED 17 is maintained without being changed.

On the other hand, in the sub control unit 91, the front door 1b is closed based on the command received from the main control unit 41 during the period in which the sub control unit 91 is controlling the setting confirmation state. When it is specified, by continuing the control of the setting confirmation state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (high brightness) even after the front door 1b is closed, and the decorative LED 57 for production is set to a predetermined state. In addition to controlling the lighting state, the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled so that the setting confirmation status notification image is continuously displayed.

If the front door 1b is closed while the main control unit 41 controls the setting confirmation status and the sub control unit 91 controls the setting confirmation status notification, the main control unit 41 is in the closed state. Since the control unit 41 continues to control the setting confirmation state and the sub control unit 91 continues to control the setting confirmation status notification, the front door 1b is opened again and the setting key switch 37 is turned off. By doing so, it is possible to shift the control of the main control unit 41 to the non-gaming state 1 and shift the control of the sub control unit 91 to the door open state notification.

In this way, the main control unit 41 selects and sets one of a plurality of types of setting values (setting values 1 to 6 in this embodiment) having different advantages for the player. It is possible to control. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the setting value set in the slot machine 1 to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the slot machine 1 can be confirmed by turning on the setting key switch 37 while the game is not being played. ..

The sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to the lit state (high brightness) when the setting confirmation state is controlled when the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lit state in the non-gaming state 2. As a result, when the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state and is controlled to the setting confirmation state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (high brightness), so that when the reel LED 55 is controlled to the setting confirmation state. It is possible to improve the visibility of the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to make it easier to confirm, and to make it easier for the surroundings to recognize that the setting confirmation state has been controlled.

Further, the sub control unit 91 is controlled to the setting confirmation state on the main control unit 41 side, so that when the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state, the lighting state (which is controlled when the setting confirmation state is not controlled) ( The reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (high brightness) that is brighter than (low brightness). As a result, it is possible to make it easier to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the setting confirmation state is controlled, and to make the surroundings further recognize that the setting confirmation state is controlled. Can be made easier.

As shown in FIG. 21, the main control unit 41 makes various errors based on the input status of various sensors and the like during the period of control to the non-gaming state 2 (in this embodiment, the input of the input medal sensor 31). By detecting the occurrence of a selector error (selector error specified based on the situation), the sub-control unit 91 controls the error state, and a command that can identify the state of transition to the error state and the type of the error that is occurring. Send to. Further, when controlling to the error state, before controlling to the error state without changing the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display state), the display mode of the advantageous section notification LED 12a, and the lighting mode of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16. Maintain the state of. On the other hand, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled so as to display an error code indicating the type of error occurring (in this embodiment, "E5" indicating a selector error). In addition, the on-request LED 17 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state.

On the other hand, it is specified that the sub control unit 91 is controlled to an error state on the main control unit 41 side based on the command received from the main control unit 41 during the period during which the demo effect is controlled. When this is done, the error state notification control is started, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (high brightness), the effect decorative LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state, and then the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. Control to switch from the demo production image to the error status notification image.

After that, when it is specified that the setting confirmation state has been shifted based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the control of the setting confirmation state notification is started, and the reel LED 55 is turned on (high brightness), and the effect is produced. After controlling the decorative LED 57 to be maintained in a predetermined lighting state, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the door open state notification image to the setting confirmation state notification image.

When the main control unit 41 is controlling the error state, the main control unit 41 continuously waits for the control in the error state until the reset operation by the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch is detected. Further, when the sub control unit 91 is controlling the error status notification, the sub control unit 91 controls the error status notification until it is specified that the error status is released based on the command received from the main control unit 41. Continue to wait.

Then, when the main control unit 41 is controlling to the error state, the operation of the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch is detected, so that the main control unit 41 controls before ending the error state and shifting to the error state. It shifts to the non-gaming state 2 that was being played. Further, when terminating the error state, a command capable of specifying the end of the error state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Further, when the error state is terminated, the state in the error state without changing the display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display state), the display mode of the advantageous section notification LED 12a, and the lighting mode of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16. To maintain. On the other hand, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled so as to end the display of the error code and put it in the non-display state. In addition, the on-request LED 17 is controlled to be lit.

On the other hand, during the period in which the sub-control unit 91 is controlling the error state notification, the error state is terminated based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and the sub-control unit 91 shifts to the non-gaming state 2. When it is specified, the control of the error state notification is terminated, the demonstration effect control that was performed before the control is started is performed, and the reel LED 55 and the effect decorative LED 57 are controlled to be in a non-lighting state. .. After that, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the error state notification image to the demo effect image.

In this way, the main control unit 41 can control the error state that makes the progress of the game impossible, and controls the error state by detecting an error based on the input status from various sensors.

When the sub control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to the non-lighting state in the non-gaming state 2, the reel LED 55 is lit (high brightness) when the main control unit 41 controls the reel LED 55 to an error state. ). As a result, even if the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state, it is controlled to be in the lighting state when it is controlled to the error state. It is possible to improve the visibility of the reel and make it easier to confirm, and it is also possible to make it easier for the surroundings to recognize that an error has occurred.

Further, the sub control unit 91 is controlled to an error state on the main control unit 41 side, so that when the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state, the lighting state (low brightness) is controlled when the reel LED 55 is not controlled to the error state. ), The reel LED 55 is controlled to a brighter lighting state (high brightness). As a result, it is possible to make it easier to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when an error occurs, and it is possible to make it easier for the surroundings to recognize that an error has occurred.

As shown in FIG. 22, the sub-control unit 91 starts controlling the effect setting state by operating the effect switch 56 during the period during which the demo effect is controlled, and starts controlling the reel LED 55 and the effect. The lighting mode of the decorative LED 57 is changed from the demo effect image to the effect setting image while maintaining the state before starting the control of the effect setting state, that is, the non-display state during the demo effect. Control to switch.

Then, in the state where the effect setting screen is displayed, the sub control unit 91 switches the effect setting screen to the volume setting screen or the brightness setting screen according to the operation of the effect switch 56, or sets the effect, as described above. It is possible to control to end the state, and when the effect setting screen is displayed, the effect switch 56 is pressed and held while the "end" option image is highlighted. By doing so, the control of the effect setting state is terminated, and the process shifts to the demo effect before the transition to the effect setting state.

The sub control unit 91 is controlled to the non-gaming state 1 on the main control unit 41 side, and even during the period when the normal effect is controlled, the effect switch 56 is operated to produce the effect. It is possible to control the setting state.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 does not detect the operation by the effect switch 56, and even when the sub control unit 91 shifts to the effect setting state in the non-gaming state 1 or the non-game state 2. , The display mode of the credit display 11 (credit display state) and the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 (non-display state), the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a, 1 to 3BET LEDs 14 to 16, while maintaining the control state without changing. The lighting mode of the turn-on request LED 17 is also maintained without being changed.

In this way, when the sub control unit 91 is controlled to the non-gaming state (non-gaming state 1, non-gaming state 2) on the main control unit 41 side, the effect switch 56 is operated. As a result, it is possible to display the effect setting screen on the liquid crystal display 51, which can control the effect setting state and make settings related to the effect by the operation of the player or the like. On the effect setting screen, it is possible to make settings related to the effect by operating the effect switch 56 according to the menu displayed on the screen. As a result, it is possible to prevent the reel LED 55 from irradiating the effect setting screen while displaying the effect setting screen, which interferes with the operation when setting the effect.

Further, the sub control unit 91 is in a non-gaming state, and after the end of the game, a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the bet number, and the main control unit 41 side. When the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state and the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-game state 2, by operating the effect switch 56, it is possible to make settings related to the effect by the operation of the player or the like. When displaying the effect setting screen on the liquid crystal display 51, the reel LED 55 is not controlled in the lit state but is controlled in the non-lit state. As a result, when the main control unit 41 is controlled to the non-gaming state 2 and the sub control unit 91 is controlling the demonstration effect, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state. In the above, since the non-lighting state of the reel LED 55 is maintained even if the effect switch 56 that is not involved in the progress of the game is operated, the power consumption can be suppressed and the effect setting screen is displayed by the irradiation by the reel LED 55. It is possible to prevent it from becoming difficult to see.

As shown in FIG. 23, the main control unit 41 first controls the setting change state by starting the power supply to the slot machine 1 in the state where the setting key switch 37 is turned on. , A command that can identify the transition to the setting change state is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Further, when controlling to the setting change state, the setting changing display indicating that the display mode of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is in the setting change state (in this embodiment, "-" is displayed on each display. (See FIG. 10)), and the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a, 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, and the turn-on request LED 17 are controlled to be in a non-lighting state.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 controls the setting change state on the main control unit 41 side based on the command received from the main control unit 41 after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started and started. When it is specified that the setting has been changed, the control of the setting change state notification is started, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the blinking state (high brightness) which is controlled only during the setting change state notification, and the decorative LED 57 for effect is set to a predetermined value. After controlling the lighting state, the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display the setting change state notification image.

When the main control unit 41 is controlling the setting change state, the setting key switch 37 is turned off after a new setting value is set by performing the above-mentioned setting change operation. When it is specified, the control of the setting change state is terminated and the control is shifted to the control of the non-gaming state 1. When shifting to the non-game state 1, the display mode of the credit display 11 is controlled to be switched from the setting changing display to the initial value (“0”) of the credit display state, and the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed. The mode is controlled to switch from the display during setting change to the non-display state. Further, while controlling the on-request LED 17 to be in the lit state, the advantageous section notification LEDs 12a and 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to be maintained in the non-lit state.

After that, based on the input signal from the door open detection switch 25, when the front door 1b is closed, a command capable of identifying that the front door 1b is closed is given to the sub-control unit 91. And send.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 ends the setting change state based on the command received from the main control unit 41 during the period in which the setting change state notification is controlled, and shifts to the non-gaming state 1. When it is specified that the setting has been changed, the control of the setting change state notification is terminated, the door open state notification is controlled, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (high brightness), and the decorative LED 57 for production is set to a predetermined value. Control to the lighting state. After that, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the setting change state notification image to the door open state notification image.

After that, when it is specified that the front door 1b is in the closed state based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the control of the door open state notification is terminated and the control of the normal effect is started. , The reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (low brightness), and the effect decorative LED 57 is controlled to a predetermined lighting state. After that, the display image on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to be switched from the door open state notification image to the normal effect image.

In addition, the UI image is controlled to the display state by controlling the normal effect. That is, the UI image is controlled to the display state at the timing when the door open state notification image is switched to the normal effect image.

In this way, the main control unit 41 is set so that the set value of the slot machine 1 can be set by starting the power supply to the slot machine 1 while the setting key switch 37 is turned on. It is possible to control the changed state.

The sub control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to a blinking state, which is a mode different from the lighting mode controlled during the game, during the period in which the main control unit 41 is controlling the setting change state. As a result, it is possible to make the surroundings recognize that the set value is controlled to the settable setting confirmation state.

[About UI images]
The UI image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 27.

The sub control unit 91 can control the effect mode according to the control state related to the AT controlled by the main control unit 41, and controls to perform the effect in the effect mode according to the controlled effect mode. do. The effect mode includes a normal effect mode that suggests that the control state related to AT is controlled to the normal state, an AT state effect mode that suggests that the control state related to AT is controlled to the AT state, and a control state related to AT. Includes an additional state effect mode that suggests that is controlled to the additional state. Further, the normal effect mode includes a normal effect mode (forest stage) and a normal effect mode (underwater stage) in which the effect modes are different from each other.

As shown in FIG. 24A, the slot machine 1 has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image or the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is a first display in which a main effect image is displayed. It includes a display area and a second display area near the periphery of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. As will be described later, the shapes and sizes of the first display area and the second display area may change depending on the controlled effect mode and the like. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 of the present embodiment is provided with a see-through window 3 in the display area, and the display area has a substantially square shape and has an outer peripheral edge and an inner peripheral edge, and is a liquid crystal display. The second display area of 51 corresponds to a display area near the outer peripheral edge and a display area near the inner peripheral edge of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. In a configuration in which a reel see-through window or the like is not provided in the display area of the liquid crystal display and the display area does not have an inner peripheral edge, the second display area of the liquid crystal display is the display area of the liquid crystal display. Of these, only the display area near the outer periphery is applicable.

As shown in FIG. 24B, the sub-control unit 91 has a main effect image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (a main effect according to a control state related to AT controlled by the main control unit 41 side). It is possible to display (images and videos of). Further, it is possible to display a UI image (user interface image) for displaying information about the game in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

The UI image includes a credit image showing the number of currently registered credits (in this embodiment, a numerical image showing the current number of credits and a frame image surrounding the numerical image), and a bet showing the currently set bet number. A number image (in this embodiment, three circle images displayed in a predetermined display mode), a payout number image showing the number of medals paid out in the game (in this embodiment, a number image showing the number of medals paid out and the number). (Frame image surrounding the image), AT game number image indicating the current number of remaining AT games (in this embodiment, a numerical image indicating the remaining number of AT games and a frame image surrounding the numerical image), payout in the AT state A net increase number image showing the net increase number of medals (in this embodiment, a numerical image showing the net increase number and a frame image surrounding the number image), and an additional state game number image showing the current number of remaining additional state games (this implementation). In the example, a numerical image showing the remaining number of additional games and a frame image surrounding the numerical image), and an additional game number image showing the number of AT games added in the additional state (in this embodiment, the number of additional games is shown). A numerical image to be shown and a frame image surrounding the numerical image), a mode suggestion image relating to the currently controlled effect mode (in this embodiment, a frame image and a reel to be displayed on the left and right portions and the lower portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51). The message frame image to be displayed in the upper part) is included.

Of the UI images, the sub control unit 91 is controlled in any of the normal state, the AT state, and the additional state on the main control unit 41 side, that is, when it is controlled in any of the effect modes. It is possible to display a credit image, a bet number image, a payout number image, and a mode suggestion image, and when the main control unit 41 is controlled to the AT state, the credit image, the bet number image, and the payout number image are displayed. , And, in addition to the mode suggestion image, it is possible to display the AT game number image and the net increase number image. Further, when the main control unit 41 is controlled to the additional state, the additional state game number image and the additional game number image are displayed in addition to the credit image, the bet number image, the payout number image, and the mode suggestion image. Is possible. Further, when the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when performing the bonus confirmation notification effect described later, when performing the AT state result notification effect, when performing the operation promotion effect, etc.), the sub-control unit 91 determines the UI image. It is possible to control a part or all of the above to a hidden state that cannot be seen from the player side.

Among the UI images, the mode suggestion image includes a plurality of types of mode suggestion images A to D having different display modes depending on the effect mode, and the sub control unit 91 selects the mode suggestion image according to the effect mode to be controlled. It is possible to display the image on the liquid crystal display 51. The shape and width of the first display area and the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 described above change depending on the type of mode suggestion image selected and displayed by the sub-control unit 91.

Further, when the control state related to AT is controlled to the normal state on the main control unit 41 side, the sub control unit 91 has an AT game number image, a net increase number image, an additional state game number image, and an additional game among the UI images. While the number image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, when the control state related to AT is controlled to the AT state or the addition state, the AT game number image, the net increase number image, or the addition state game number image is controlled according to the control state. , The number of additional games The image may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The first display area and the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 depending on whether the AT game number image, the net increase number image, the added state game number image, or the added game number image is not displayed or these images are displayed. The shape and size of the image change.

Next, image data for the sub-control unit 91 to display a predetermined image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51 will be described.

The ROM 91b included in the sub control unit 91 stores a plurality of types of image data for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the sub control unit 91 is based on one image data stored in the ROM 91b. It is possible to display a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51, and a plurality of image data are arranged to create display data for displaying on the liquid crystal display 51, and the liquid crystal display 51 is based on the display data. It is possible to display a predetermined effect screen by displaying an image on the screen. When the predetermined image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, another image data is arranged on the front side of the image data of the predetermined image with a transmission rate of 0% depending on the situation, so that the image of the predetermined image is displayed. A predetermined image is displayed on the effect screen by controlling the image based on the data so as not to be displayed on the effect screen and by creating display data in which the image data of the predetermined image is not arranged and displaying the image on the liquid crystal display 51. It may be controlled so as not to let it.

As shown in FIG. 25, for example, the AT state effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the sub control unit 91 is controlling the AT state effect mode displays a plurality of image data including image data 1 to 6. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display data created by arranging it.

As shown in FIG. 25 (a), the image data 1 includes a frame image of the number of AT games image (in this embodiment, an image including a hexagonal frame image and a character image of "the number of remaining games") and a net increase in the number of images. This is data for displaying a frame image of an image (in this embodiment, an image including a hexagonal frame image and a character image of "net increased number of sheets").

As shown in FIG. 25B, the image data 2 includes a frame image of a credit image (in this embodiment, an image including a substantially rectangular frame image and a character image of “storage”) and a frame of a bet number image. To display an image (in this embodiment, an image including three round images) and a frame image of the number of payout images (in this embodiment, an image including a substantially rectangular frame image and a character image of "payout"). It is the data of.

As shown in FIG. 25 (c), the image data 3 is the frame image C of the mode suggestion image C suggesting that the AT state is controlled (in this embodiment, the left and right portions of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51). And the frame image displayed in the lower part).

As shown in FIG. 25 (d), the image data 4 is a message frame image C of a mode suggestion image C suggesting that the AT state is controlled (in this embodiment, a substantially rectangular frame image and a predetermined item). This is data for displaying an image including an image).

As shown in FIG. 25 (f), image data 1 to 5 are arranged in the order to create display data, and an image based on the display data is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the image data 1. Displayed image (frame image of AT game number image and frame image of net increase number image), image displayed based on image data 2 (frame image of credit image, frame image of bet number image and frame image of payout number image) ), An image displayed based on the image data 3 (frame image C of the mode suggestion image C), an image displayed based on the image data 4 (message frame image C of the mode suggestion image C), and displayed based on the image data 5. The UI image related to the AT state can be displayed by displaying the images (main effect images) arranged in the order on the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 25 (e), the image data 5 is data for displaying an image of information related to each game at a predetermined position in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. When the control state related to the AT controlled by the main control unit 41 is the AT state, the number of remaining AT games controlled by the AT, the net increase in the number of medals paid out in the AT state, the current credit value, and the number of payouts. A number image indicating, a circle image indicating the currently set bet number (in this embodiment, a circle image in a black aspect), and a message image displayed in the message frame of the mode suggestion image are displayed. .. Further, when the control state related to the AT controlled by the main control unit 41 is the additional state, the number of remaining additional games controlled in the additional state, the number of additional games added in the additional state, the current credit value, and the payout. A numerical image showing the number of sheets, a circle image showing the currently set bet number (in this embodiment, a circle image in a black mode), and a message image displayed in the message frame of the mode suggestion image are displayed. There is. Further, when the control state related to the AT controlled by the main control unit 41 is the normal state, the current credit value, the numerical image showing the number of payouts, and the round image showing the currently set bet number (in this embodiment). , Black mode circle image), the message image displayed in the message frame of the mode suggestion image is displayed. The number of remaining AT games, net increase number of games, number of additional games, number of additional games, credit value, numerical image showing the number of payouts, round image showing the number of bets, and message image are displayed based on a plurality of image data. It may be configured.

As shown in FIG. 25 (g), the image data 6 is for displaying a main effect image (in this embodiment, a predetermined character image and a background image (outer space)) performed when the AT state is controlled. It is data. The predetermined character image and the background image of the main effect image may be displayed based on a plurality of image data.

As shown in FIG. 25 (h), image data 5 for displaying an image of information related to the game is arranged on the front side (player side) of the image data 1 to 4 for displaying the UI screen related to the AT state. By creating the displayed data and displaying an image based on the display data, it is possible to display information related to each game on the liquid crystal display 51 at a corresponding position on the UI screen. Further, the image data 5 of the information about the game is arranged on the front side (player side) of the image data 1 to 4 for displaying the UI screen, and the main effect image is displayed on the back side of the image data 1 to 4. By arranging the image data 6 to create display data and displaying an image based on the display data, the effect screen related to the AT state can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

As a result, in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the player has an AT game number image, a net increase number image, a credit image, a bet number image, and a payout number image among the UI images at a predetermined position on the outer peripheral edge portion of the display area. A display area that is visibly displayed from the side, a mode suggestion image of the UI image is visibly displayed from the player side at a predetermined position on the inner peripheral edge portion of the display area, and the UI image is not displayed, that is, the first display. The main production image is displayed in the area from the player side.

The ROM 91b of the sub-control unit 91 displays image data for displaying the frame image of the mode suggestion image A, image data for displaying the message frame image of the mode suggestion image A, and the frame image of the mode suggestion image B. Image data for displaying the message frame image of the mode suggestion image B, image data for displaying the frame image of the mode suggestion image D, and an image for displaying the message frame image of the mode suggestion image D. The data, the frame image of the number of additional games, and the image data for displaying the frame image of the number of additional games are stored.

As shown in FIG. 26A, the sub-control unit 91 displays the above-mentioned image data 2, image data for displaying the frame image of the mode suggestion image A, and the message frame image of the mode suggestion image A. By displaying the image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display data created by arranging the image data, it is possible to display the UI image related to the normal state (forest stage) in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. be. Image data of a main production image (in this embodiment, a predetermined character image and a background image (forest), see FIG. 27 (a), etc.) corresponding to a normal state (forest stage) is arranged on the back side of the UI image. By displaying an image based on the display data created in the above, it is possible to display the effect screen suggesting that the image is controlled to the normal state (forest stage) on the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 26B, the sub-control unit 91 displays the above-mentioned image data 2, image data for displaying the frame image of the mode suggestion image B, and the message frame image of the mode suggestion image B. By displaying the image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display data created by arranging the image data, it is possible to display the UI image related to the normal state (underwater stage) in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. be. On the back side of the UI image, image data of a main effect image (in this embodiment, a predetermined character image and a background image (underwater), see FIG. 27 (b), etc.) corresponding to a normal state (underwater stage) is arranged. By displaying an image based on the display data created in the above, it is possible to display the effect screen suggesting that the image is controlled in the normal state (underwater stage) on the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 26 (c), the sub-control unit 91 has image data for displaying the frame image of the number of additional games and the frame image of the number of additional games, the above-mentioned image data 2, and the mode suggestion image D. By displaying the image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display data created by arranging the image data for displaying the frame image of the above and the image data for displaying the message frame image of the mode suggestion image D. It is possible to display a UI image related to the added state in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. By arranging the image data of the main effect image (not shown) corresponding to the added state on the back side of the UI image and displaying the image based on the display data created, the fact that the added state is controlled is determined. It is possible to display the suggested effect screen on the liquid crystal display 51.

Next, the effect mode switching control by the operation of the effect switch 56 performed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. 27.

The sub control unit 91 controls the main control unit 41 to perform the effect in the normal effect mode when the control state related to the AT is controlled to the normal state. The normal effect mode includes a normal effect mode (forest stage) and a normal effect mode (underwater stage) in which the effect modes are different from each other. Yes, there is no production that may span multiple games (such as continuous production and bonus confirmation notification production described later), but normal production that suggests that it is controlled to the normal state is performed, and the game is played. During non-game (a state in which the number of bets is not set after the game is completed), the production mode is set to the normal production mode (forest stage) or the normal production mode according to the operation of the production direction switch 59. Controls to switch to the production mode (underwater stage).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27A, the sub-control unit 91 is set in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, for example, when performing a normal effect in the normal effect mode (forest stage). The effect image of the normal effect A is displayed, and the UI image related to the normal state (forest stage) is displayed in the second display area. That is, the above-mentioned image data 5, image data 2, image data for displaying the frame image of the mode suggestion image A, image data for displaying the message frame image of the mode suggestion image A, and starring in the normal state (forest stage). An image based on the image data created by arranging the image data of the output image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Then, in the state where the normal production is performed, when it is specified that the production that may span a plurality of games is not performed and the bet number is not set, it is effective to accept the operation by the production direction switch 59. To become. On the other hand, when a bet number of 1 or more is set by inserting a medal, operating the MAXBET switch 6, or granting a replay, the acceptance of the operation by the effect direction switch 59 is invalidated.

The effect mode in which the effect mode is currently controlled by detecting the operation of the left and right switches included in the effect direction switch 59 while the acceptance of the operation by the effect direction switch 59 is enabled (this implementation). In the example, switching control is performed to switch from the normal state (forest stage)) to another production mode (in this embodiment, the normal state (underwater stage)).

As shown in FIG. 27 (b), the normal effect is performed in the normal effect mode (forest stage), and the left and right of the effect direction switch 59 are enabled in the state where the acceptance of the operation by the effect direction switch 59 is enabled. When the operation of the switch is detected, the sub-control unit 91 displays the UI image related to the normal effect mode (forest stage) and the main effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the UI image related to the normal effect mode (underwater stage). And switch to the main production image.

At this time, the sub-control unit 91 has image data for displaying the frame image of the mode suggestion image B stored in the ROM 91b, image data for displaying the message frame image of the mode suggestion image B, and a normal state ( Read out the image data for displaying the main production image of the underwater stage). Then, the frame image and the message frame image of the mode suggestion image A displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the main effect image of the normal effect mode (forest stage) are replaced with the frame image and the message frame of the mode suggestion image B. Start displaying the image and normal production mode (underwater stage). By maintaining the display of the image based on the above-mentioned image data 5 and image data 2 before and after the switching control, the number of images to be switched can be reduced and the processing load related to the switching can be reduced.

The sub-control unit 91 enables the reception of the operation by the effect direction switch 59 even when performing an effect (for example, continuous effect) that may span a plurality of games, and the effect direction switch 59. A configuration may be used in which control for switching the effect mode is performed by detecting the operation by. In such a configuration, when an operation by the effect direction switch 59 is detected in a situation where an effect that may span a plurality of games is performed, the effect mode is switched when the operation is detected. The display of each related image may be changed, or the display of each related image may be changed by switching the effect mode when the effect that may span a plurality of games is completed. By switching the production mode to change the display of each related image when the production that may span multiple games is completed, for example, the production itself may be in the middle of the production that may span multiple games. It is possible to prevent inconsistencies from occurring due to changes in the production mode, UI image, and the like.

[Continuous production and bonus confirmation notification production]
The continuous effect and the bonus confirmation notification effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29.

The main control unit 41 includes special roles 1 to 4 as internal lottery target combinations, and when a special combination (special roles 1 to 4 in this embodiment) is won in the internal lottery, the special winning combination is subsequently won. Specific symbol combinations according to the type of role (for example, "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7", "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7", "Red 7-Red 7-Blue 7", "Blue 7-" (Blue 7-Red 7 "etc.) is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and when the special combination wins, it is controlled to shift to a special state according to the type of the winning special combination. The special state 1 transferred with the winning of the special roles 1 and 2 has a higher advantage for the player than the special state 2 transferred with the winning of the special roles 3 and 4, and the special state 1 Is terminated when the predetermined end condition 1 is satisfied (in this embodiment, the number of medals paid out exceeds 280), and the special state 2 is when the predetermined end condition 2 is satisfied (in this embodiment). Then, the number of medals to be paid out exceeds 100). Further, when the special combination is won in the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 a command capable of specifying the fact that the special combination has been won and the type of the winning special combination.

On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the special combination has been won based on the command received from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 performs a continuous effect suggesting the possibility that the special combination has been won. , The game is performed from the next game of the game in which the special role is won to a predetermined number of games (3 games in this embodiment). After that, a bonus confirmation notification effect is performed to notify that it is confirmed that the special role is controlled by winning the special role. The bonus confirmation notification effect is composed of the first stage and the second stage, and notifies that it is confirmed that the special state is controlled in the first stage, and it is confirmed that the bonus is controlled in the second stage. It has come to suggest a type of special condition.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28A, it is said that the special role was won based on the command received from the main control unit 41 during the production in the normal production mode (forest stage). When specified, control is performed so that continuous production is performed over a predetermined number of games (3 games in this embodiment) from the next game of the game.

As shown in FIGS. 28 (b) and 28 (c), when the sub-control unit 91 performs the continuous effect, the sub-control unit 91 performs the continuous effect in the effect mode related to the effect mode controlled when the continuous effect is started. When continuous production is performed while the production is performed in the normal production mode (forest stage), the production mode (for example, the character of the main production image) related to the normal production mode (forest stage) is used. A continuous effect (in this embodiment, an effect in which two characters confront each other) is performed in an effect mode (an effect mode in which the display mode and the background display mode are common). The image or the like of the continuous effect is displayed in the first display area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 as the main effect image.

The sub-control unit 91 controls to display a UI image related to the effect mode being controlled when the continuous effect is being performed, and is performing the effect in the normal effect mode (forest stage). Sometimes, when continuous production is performed, a credit image, a bet number image, a payout number image, and a mode suggestion image A are displayed as UI images in the second display area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 28 (c), in the final game of continuous production (third game in this embodiment), the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the last reel is stopped. When the pressing operation of the stop switch related to the stop operation is completed, the result notification image of the continuous effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the main effect image to notify whether or not the special combination has been won. In the result notification image of the continuous production performed when the special role is won, the image of the ally character winning in the confrontation and the character image of "WIN" are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the special role has been won. .. Further, when displaying the result notification image, the credit image, the bet number image, the payout number image, and the mode suggestion image A are continuously displayed as UI images in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 28 (d), an operation of starting the next game after displaying the result notification image of the continuous effect on the liquid crystal display 51 (start switch 7 in a state where a predetermined number of bets are set). When the operation of

In the bonus confirmation notification effect, as the first step, a bonus confirmation notification image for notifying that the special state is determined to be controlled as a privilege is displayed from the first display area to the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The bonus confirmed character image includes a predetermined character image and a background image, and a character image indicating that the control to a special state is confirmed (in this embodiment, a character image of "bonus confirmed", hereinafter, a bonus confirmed character image. In the first stage, the bonus confirmed character image is composed of a predetermined area of the first display area and the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (in this embodiment, of the second display area). It is displayed in the area where the frame image of the mode suggestion image is displayed).

Further, the sub-control unit 91 continuously displays the credit image, the bet number image, and the payout number image among the UI images in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 when performing the bonus confirmation notification effect. Control so that the mode suggestion image (frame image and message frame image) of the UI image is not displayed. By not displaying the mode suggestion image (frame image and message frame image), the visibility of the bonus confirmed character image is not deteriorated by the mode suggestion image.

As shown in FIG. 28E, the sub-control unit 91 displays the bonus confirmation notification image in the first stage in the bonus confirmation notification effect, and then the predetermined second stage transition condition is satisfied (this implementation). In the example, it is a game in which none of the general roles are won in the internal lottery, that is, a game in which the symbol combination of the winning special role can be stopped on the reel), and the bonus confirmation notification effect is second. Control to move to the stage.

In the second stage of the bonus confirmation notification effect, the size of the bonus confirmation character image of the bonus confirmation notification image is reduced and the first predetermined position of the second display area (in this embodiment, the display area of the liquid crystal display 51). Move to the position of the upper left part) and display at the predetermined position. In addition, the type of the winning special combination is specified based on the command received from the main control unit 41, and the type of the special state that is determined to be controlled according to the type of the specified special combination is suggested. The type suggestion image (in this embodiment, the image of the symbol combination of the winning special role (“Red 7-Red 7-Red 7”)) is placed at the second predetermined position in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (in this embodiment). Then, it is the display area above the reel, and is displayed in the position of the portion of the second display area where the frame image of the mode suggestion image is displayed).

Further, the sub-control unit 91 continues the credit image, the bet number image, and the payout number image of the UI images to the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 even when shifting to the second stage of the bonus confirmation notification effect. On the other hand, it is controlled so that the mode suggestion image (frame image and message frame image) of the UI image is not displayed. By not displaying the mode suggestion image (frame image and message frame image), the visibility of the bonus confirmed character image and the type suggestion image is not deteriorated by the mode suggestion image.

After starting the bonus confirmation notification effect and shifting to the second stage, the sub-control unit 91 continues the bonus confirmation notification effect in the second stage until the winning special combination wins a prize. Then, when the special role wins a prize, the start effect suggesting that the special state has been started is performed, and then the effect related to the special state (bonus effect) is controlled (not shown).

Next, an effect mode of the continuous effect when the special combination is not won will be described with reference to FIG. 29.

In the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41 of this embodiment, a specific combination may be won at the same time as the special combination, and when the main control unit 41 performs the internal lottery, the internal lottery is performed. A command that can identify whether or not a specific combination has been won as a lottery result is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Further, as described above, when a special combination is won in the internal lottery, a command that can specify the winning of the special combination and the type of the winning special combination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 does not specify that the special combination has been won based on the command received from the main control unit 41, but if it is specified that the specific combination has been won, the specific combination is specified. Control is performed so that continuous production is performed from the next game of the game in which the winning combination is won to a predetermined number of games (3 games in this embodiment). Then, at the end of the continuous production, a result notification suggesting that the special role has not been won is given.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), the fact that the special role was won based on the command received from the main control unit 41 during the production in the normal production mode (forest stage). Although it is not specified, when it is specified that a specific combination has been won, it is controlled to continuously produce a predetermined number of games (3 games in this embodiment) from the next game of the game.

As shown in FIGS. 29 (b) and 29 (c), even when the sub-control unit 91 performs a continuous effect triggered by the winning of a specific combination, the sub-control unit 91 performs a continuous effect triggered by the winning of a special combination. The continuous production is performed in the production mode related to the production mode that is controlled when the continuous production is started. Then, when the continuous production is performed, the UI image related to the controlled production mode is controlled to be displayed, and the continuous production is performed when the production is performed in the normal production mode (forest stage). When performing the effect, the credit image, the bet number image, the payout number image, and the mode suggestion image A are displayed as UI images in the second display area of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 29 (c), in the final game of continuous production (third game in this embodiment), the rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the last reel is stopped. When the pressing operation of the stop switch related to the stop operation is completed, the result notification image of the continuous effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the main effect image to notify whether or not the special combination has been won. In the result notification image of the continuous effect performed with the winning of the specific role as an opportunity, the image of the ally character losing in the confrontation is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the special role has not been won.

As shown in FIGS. 29 (d), (e), and (f), a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed after displaying the result notification image notifying that the special combination has not been won. By doing so, the visibility reduction control is performed to reduce the brightness of the main effect image and reduce the visibility. In the visibility reduction control, the transparency of the rear side image gradually decreases from the peripheral edge of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 toward the center of the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 with the passage of time. By arranging and displaying the data between the image data of the mode suggestion image (frame image and message frame image) and the image data of the main effect image, the main effect displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. The visibility (brightness) of the image is controlled so as to gradually decrease from the peripheral edge of the first display area toward the center of the first display area. In the final stage of the visibility reduction control, by displaying the special image, the transparency of the main effect image displayed in the first display area to the player side is a predetermined value lower than that when the special image is not displayed. (10% in this embodiment), and the brightness of the main effect image is lower than the brightness of the UI image.

By arranging and displaying a special image between the image data of the mode suggestion image (frame image and message frame image) and the image data of the main production image by the visibility reduction control, the front side (player side) of the special image is displayed. The front side image (for example, mode suggestion image, credit image, bet number image, payout number image) arranged in) does not change in transparency, brightness, etc., and the visibility of the front side is While the state before the visibility reduction control is performed is maintained, the back side image (for example, the main effect image) arranged on the back side of the special image is displayed via the special image. The brightness is reduced, and the visibility of the back side image is lower than that of the state before the visibility reduction control is performed or the front side image. In this embodiment, a special image is arranged and displayed on the front side of the predetermined image to reduce the visibility of the predetermined image. However, the slot machine 1 determines the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. In a configuration including a shielding device having a shielding member capable of shielding an area, a predetermined area is shielded by using the shielding member of the shielding device in a state where a predetermined image is displayed in the predetermined area of the liquid crystal display 51. The configuration may be such that the visibility of the predetermined image from the player side is reduced.

After starting the display of the result notification image of the continuous effect, the sub-control unit 91 starts the next game (the operation of the start switch 7 when the specified number of bets is set). Then, the display of the result notification image is terminated, and the production of the next game is controlled to start.

It should be noted that the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment controls the effect by satisfying the execution condition of the continuous effect even when the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the effect mode other than the above-mentioned normal effect mode (forest stage). It is possible to perform continuous production in a production mode according to the mode, and even if continuous production is performed when controlling to any production mode, continuous production is performed in the normal production mode (forest stage) as described above. Similar to the case, the UI image relating to the controlled effect mode is displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the continuous effect is performed using the first display area.

[About AT status production and AT status result notification production]
The AT state effect and the AT state result notification effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

In a game in which the control state related to AT is controlled to a normal state, the main control unit 41 performs an AT lottery by winning an AT lottery target combination in an internal lottery, and when the AT lottery is won, then , When the condition for shifting to the predetermined AT state is satisfied (in this embodiment, after winning the AT lottery, the specific symbol combination corresponding to the winning AT state stops on the reel), the control state related to AT is changed. Shift to AT state. Then, when the end condition of the AT state is satisfied (in this embodiment, the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, or the number of AT games becomes 0 before the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied). , Controls to end the AT state and shift to the normal state. Further, a command capable of specifying the number of remaining AT games in each game is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Further, in a game in which the end condition of the AT state is satisfied, a command capable of specifying that the end condition is satisfied is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 is in the AT state on the main control unit 41 side when it is specified that the number of remaining AT games is 1 or more based on the command received from the main control unit 41. When controlled to, the effect is performed in the AT state effect mode. Then, at the end of the game in which it is specified that the end condition of the AT state is satisfied, the AT state result notification effect for notifying the result of the game in the AT state is controlled.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30A, in the effect in the AT state effect mode, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image based on the display data created by arranging the image data 1 to 5 as described above. A UI image including a credit image, a bet number image, a payout number image, an AT game number image, a net increase number image, and a mode suggestion image C (frame image and message frame image) is displayed in the second display area. At the same time, an image based on the image data 6 is displayed in the first display area. Further, when the navigation target combination is won by the internal lottery and the navigation notification is performed on the main control unit 41 side, the navigation image suggesting the operation mode notified by the navigation notification (in this embodiment, the operation mode is used. The suggested "312" image) is displayed on the front side (player side) of the UI image, while the image based on the image data 4 is controlled to be hidden, and the operation mode notified by the navigation notification is displayed on the liquid crystal display. The navigation effect suggested by using the vessel 51 is performed.

As shown in FIG. 30B, at the end of the game in which it is specified that the end condition of the AT state is satisfied based on the command received from the main control unit 41, all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated. When the pressing operation of the stop switch related to the third stop operation for stopping the last reel is completed, a white image (white aspect) is displayed on the frontmost side (player side) of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. An image having zero transmittance) is displayed over the first display area and the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the player is temporarily not displayed in the display area UI image or the main effect image of the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 30 (c), at the end of the game in which the end condition of the AT state is satisfied, a predetermined time (0.5 seconds in this embodiment) has passed since the white image was displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the lapse of time has passed, the AT state result notification effect is controlled to be started.

In the AT state result notification effect, the UI image related to the AT state is controlled so as not to be displayed, and the AT state result notification image for notifying the result of the game in the AT state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The AT state result notification image is a game result character image (in this embodiment, "TOTAL 1536 sheets 521 games") showing the result of the game in the AT state (the net increase in the number of medals in the AT state, the number of games controlled in the AT state). (Character image of The number has reached the upper limit (1500 games). "The right to notify navigation has been initialized." Character image and frame image surrounding the character image), immersive prevention image (in this example, "Pachislot is a play that you can enjoy moderately." It is composed of the character image of "Be careful not to get stuck" and the frame image that surrounds the character image).

The game result character image, the predetermined character image, the background image, the end condition establishment suggestion image, and the entanglement prevention image are each displayed based on one image data, and the sub control unit 91 is displayed on each image data. By arranging each of the based images in the order of the end condition establishment suggestion image, the immersive prevention image, the game result character image, the predetermined character image, and the background image, with the end condition establishment suggestion image as the frontmost side (player side). The AT state result notification image is controlled to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, when the sub-control unit 91 displays the AT state result notification image, if the end condition of the advantageous section is not satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 does not display the end condition establishment suggestion image, which is advantageous as the end condition of the advantageous section. When it is established that the number of section games reaches the upper limit, the end condition establishment suggestion image 1 suggesting the establishment of the end condition is displayed, and the net increase in the number of medals exceeds the specified number as the end condition of the advantageous section. When that is satisfied, control is performed so that the end condition establishment suggestion image 2 suggesting the establishment of the end condition is displayed.

Further, when the sub-control unit 91 displays the AT state result notification image, the entanglement prevention image is displayed until at least a specific time (3 seconds in this embodiment) elapses after the display of the entanglement prevention image is started. Is controlled so as to continue the display of the image, and even if the display of the AT status result notification image is terminated before the specific time elapses, the display of the immersive prevention image is displayed after the specific time elapses. Continue until you do.

As shown in FIG. 30D, an operation for starting the next game after a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the AT state result notification effect (start switch in a state where a specified number of bets are set). When the operation (7) is performed, the display of the predetermined character image and the background image of the AT state result notification image is continued, while the display of the game result character image, the end condition establishment suggestion image, and the immersive prevention image is finished. Control to let. In addition, the effect mode is shifted from the AT state effect mode to the normal effect mode (forest stage), and the credit image, the bet number image, and the payout number image among the UI images related to the normal effect mode (forest stage) are notified of the AT state result. It is controlled so that it is displayed on the front side (player side) of the image.

Then, as shown in FIG. 30E, after displaying the credit image, the bet number image, and the payout number image among the UI images related to the normal production mode (forest stage) on the liquid crystal display 51, a predetermined time (this implementation). In the example, when 0.5 seconds have passed, the mode suggestion image A (frame image and message frame image) of the UI images is displayed as the AT state result notification image and the UI image (credit image, bet number) displayed first. It is displayed between the image and the number of images to be paid out), and with the passage of time, the black color has a transparency of 0% stepwise from the peripheral edge of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 toward the center of the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The image data of the stage switching image in which the image is displayed and the transparency of the back side image changes to 0% is arranged and displayed between the image data of the mode suggestion image A and the image data of the AT state result notification image. Control. As a result, all the UI images related to the normal effect mode (forest stage) are displayed, and the stage switching image is displayed with the predetermined character image and background image of the AT state result notification image displayed on the back side of the UI image. Then, with the passage of time, the visibility of the AT state result notification image is gradually reduced from the peripheral edge of the first display area toward the center of the first display area, and finally the entire first display area is displayed. A black image having a transparency of 0% is displayed in the area, and the AT state result notification image is hidden from the player's side. By gradually reducing the visibility of the AT state result notification image, it is suggested that the AT state is terminated while leaving the afterglow of the AT state, and the mode shifts from the AT state effect mode to the normal effect mode.

As shown in FIG. 30 (f), a predetermined time has elapsed after displaying the stage switching image on the front side (player side) of the AT state result notification image, and the transparency is 0 in the entire area of the first display area. After the black image of% is displayed and all of the AT status result notification images cannot be seen from the player side, the display of the AT status result notification image is terminated, and the normal production related to the normal production mode (forest stage) is performed. Controls the image to be displayed on the back side of the UI image. As a result, the AT state result notification effect is completely terminated, all the images constituting the effect screen related to the normal effect mode (forest stage) are displayed, and the effect related to the normal effect mode (forest stage) is started. Become.

[About privilege grant suggestion production 1]
The privilege grant suggestion effect 1 performed by the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment at the end of the game will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.

The main control unit 41 can be controlled to a special state as a privilege by winning a special combination in an internal lottery and winning the special combination. In addition, when the control state related to AT is controlled to the normal state, the AT lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery to perform the AT lottery, and by winning the AT lottery, the AT state is controlled as a privilege. It is possible. In addition, when the control state related to AT is controlled to the AT state, the additional state transition lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, so that the additional state transition lottery is performed and the additional state transition lottery is won. It is possible to control the additional state. Further, when the internal lottery is performed, the main control unit 41 subsubscribes a command capable of identifying whether or not a special combination, an AT lottery target combination, or an additional state transition target combination is won as a lottery result of the internal lottery. It is transmitted to the control unit 91. Further, when the AT lottery or the additional state transition lottery is performed, a command capable of specifying the lottery result of the lottery is transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 can perform the privilege grant suggestion effect 1 suggesting the possibility that the privilege is given on the main control unit 41 side, and the privilege grant suggestion effect 1 is performed in each game. A privilege grant suggestion effect lottery that determines whether or not to perform the effect and the type of effect when the effect is performed is performed, and the privilege grant suggestion effect 1 of the type determined by winning the lottery is performed at the end of the game. To control.

The privilege grant suggestion effect is composed of the first stage and the second stage. In the first stage, an operation promotion effect that promotes the operation of the effect switch 56 is performed, and in the second stage, the privilege is given by the color of the effect image. Perform a color effect that suggests the possibility of being given.

The operation promotion effect includes operation promotion effects A to C in which the production modes are different from each other, and the operation promotion effect A and the operation promotion effect B are not confirmed to be granted even when the privilege is confirmed. Although it may be executed at times, the operation promotion effect B is won in the additional state transition lottery when the grant of the privilege is confirmed, that is, when the special role is won, when the AT lottery is won, and when the AT lottery is won. When this is done, the operation promotion effect A is executed at a higher rate than that of the operation promotion effect A. On the other hand, the operation promotion effect A is executed at a higher rate than the operation promotion effect B when the grant of the privilege is not confirmed. Further, the operation promotion effect C may be executed only when the grant of the privilege is confirmed, but the ratio of the operation promotion effect C to be executed is lower than that of the operation promotion effect A and the operation promotion effect B. That is, the degree of expectation that the privilege suggested by the execution of the operation promotion effect B is given is higher than the degree of expectation suggested by the execution of the operation promotion effect A. It has become. Further, it is suggested that the privilege is given by executing the operation promotion effect C.

The color effects include color effects A to D in which the effect modes (particularly colors) are different from each other, and the color effects A to C include when the privilege grant is confirmed but when the privilege grant is not confirmed. However, when the grant of benefits is confirmed, that is, when a special role is won, when the AT lottery is won, or when the additional state transition lottery is won, the color effect B is executed. , It is designed to be executed at a higher rate than the color effect A. Further, the color effect C is executed at a higher rate than the color effect B when the grant of the privilege is confirmed. The color effect D may be executed only when the grant of the privilege is confirmed, but the ratio of the color effect D to be executed is lower than that of the color effects A to C.

As shown in FIG. 31 (a), for example, the sub control unit 91 controls to perform the effect in the AT state effect mode when the main control unit 41 is controlled to the AT state. At this time, the UI image (credit image, bet number image, payout number image, mode suggestion image, AT game number image, net increase number image) is displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the main effect image related to the AT state is displayed. Is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Then, a privilege grant suggestion effect lottery is performed in each game, and control is performed so that the privilege grant suggestion effect of the type determined by winning the lottery is performed at the end of the game.

As shown in FIG. 31 (b), when it is decided to perform the operation promotion effect A in the privilege grant suggestion effect lottery, the rotations of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped in the game, and the last When the pressing operation of the stop switch related to the third stop operation for stopping the reel of No. 3 is completed, the operation promotion effect A is controlled to be performed. In the operation promotion effect A, the operation promotion image A is displayed on the frontmost side (player side) of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 while maintaining the display of the UI image and the main effect image related to the AT state effect mode. Control. The operation promotion image A is composed of a switch image A showing the effect switch 56 which is an object for promoting the operation and a character image B for promoting the operation of the switch (in this embodiment, a character image of "press!"). By displaying the operation promotion image A, the player is encouraged to operate the effect switch 56.

As shown in FIG. 31 (c), when it is decided to perform the operation promotion effect B in the privilege grant suggestion effect lottery, the rotations of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped in the game, and the last When the pressing operation of the stop switch related to the third stop operation for stopping the reel of No. 3 is completed, the operation promotion effect B is controlled to be performed. In the operation promotion effect B, the operation promotion image B is superimposed and displayed between the credit image, the bet number image, the payout number image, the AT game number image, the net increase number image, and the mode suggestion image among the UI images related to the AT state effect mode. While maintaining the display of the credit image, the bet number image, the payout number image, the AT game number image, and the net increase number image among the UI images, the mode suggestion image and the main effect image among the UI images are displayed. Do not let it. The operation promotion image B is a switch image B showing the effect switch 56 which is an object for promoting the operation, a character image B for promoting the operation of the switch (in this embodiment, a character image of “press!”), And a background. It is composed of the image B, and by displaying the operation promotion image B, the player is encouraged to operate the effect switch 56.

As shown in FIG. 31 (d), when it is decided to perform the operation promotion effect C in the privilege grant suggestion effect lottery, the rotations of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped in the game, and the last When the pressing operation of the stop switch related to the third stop operation for stopping the reel of No. 3 is completed, the operation promotion effect C is controlled to be performed. In the operation promotion effect C, the operation promotion image C is controlled to be superimposed on the front side (player side) of the UI image and the main effect image related to the AT state effect mode, and the UI image and the main effect image are displayed. Instead, the effect is performed using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The operation promotion image C is a switch image C showing the effect switch 56 which is an object for promoting the operation, a character image C for promoting the operation of the switch (in this embodiment, a character image of “press!”), And a background. It is composed of the image C, and by displaying the operation promotion image C, the player is encouraged to operate the effect switch 56.

After displaying the operation promotion images A to C on the liquid crystal display 51, the sub control unit 91 activates the acceptance of the operation by the effect switch 56 and stands by. Then, when it is determined in the privilege grant suggestion effect lottery that any of the color effects A to D is to be performed by detecting the operation by the effect switch 56, after the operation promotion effect is terminated, the operation is promoted. Perform the determined color effects A to D. On the other hand, if it is not decided in the privilege grant suggestion effect lottery that any of the color effects A to D will be performed, the effect in the effect mode before the start of the operation promotion effect is continued after the operation promotion effect is ended. Control to let.

As shown in FIG. 32 (a), when it is decided to perform the color effect A in the privilege grant suggestion effect lottery, after the operation request effect is completed by detecting the operation by the effect switch 56. , Control to perform color effect A. In the color effect A, the color image A is controlled to be displayed between the mode suggestion image and the main effect image of the UI image, and the color image A is displayed while maintaining the display of the UI image related to the AT state effect mode. .. The color effect A is composed of a predetermined character image and a background image (an image having a yellow aspect including only yellowish colors), and when the color image A is displayed, a privilege (controlled to an additional state) is given. It is suggested that it is unlikely that it has been done.

As shown in FIG. 32 (b), when it is decided to perform the color effect B in the privilege grant suggestion effect lottery, after the operation request effect is completed by detecting the operation by the effect switch 56. , Control to perform color effect B. In the color effect B, as in the color effect A, the color image B is controlled to be displayed between the mode suggestion image and the main effect image of the UI image, and the display of the UI image related to the AT state effect mode is maintained. , The color image B is displayed. The color effect B is composed of a predetermined character image and a background image (an image having a green aspect including only greenish colors), and by displaying the color image B, a comparison is made when the color image A is displayed. It is suggested that there is a high possibility that a privilege (being controlled in an additional state) is given.

As shown in FIG. 32 (c), when it is decided to perform the color effect C in the privilege grant suggestion effect lottery, after the operation request effect is completed by detecting the operation by the effect switch 56. , Control to perform color effect C. In the color effect C, as in the color effect A, the color image C is controlled to be displayed between the mode suggestion image and the main effect image of the UI image, and the display of the UI image related to the AT state effect mode is maintained. , The color image C is displayed. The color effect C is composed of a predetermined character image and a background image (an image in a red aspect containing only red-based colors), and by displaying the color image C, a comparison is made when the color image B is displayed. It is suggested that there is a high possibility that a privilege (being controlled in an additional state) is given.

As shown in FIG. 32 (d), when it is decided to perform the color effect D in the privilege grant suggestion effect lottery, after the operation request effect is completed by detecting the operation by the effect switch 56. , Control to perform color effect D. In the color effect D, unlike the color effects A to C, the UI image and the UI image related to the AT state effect mode are controlled so that the color image D is displayed on the front side (player side) of the UI image and the main effect image. The color image D is displayed using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 without displaying the main effect image. The color effect D is composed of a predetermined character image and a background image (an image in a rainbow mode including a plurality of colors), and when the color image D is displayed, a privilege (controlled to an additional state) is given. It is suggested that it has been confirmed.

[About privilege grant suggestion production 2]
The privilege grant suggestion effect 2 performed by the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment at the end of the game will be described with reference to FIG. 33.

The sub control unit 91 can perform the privilege grant suggestion effect 2 suggesting the possibility that the privilege is given on the main control unit 41 side, and determines whether or not to perform the privilege grant suggestion effect 2 in each game. A bonus grant suggestion effect lottery to be determined is performed, and by winning the lottery, the privilege grant suggestion effect 2 is controlled to be performed at the start of the game. In the privilege grant suggestion effect lottery, when the privilege grant is confirmed, it is decided to perform the privilege grant suggestion effect 2 at a higher rate than when the privilege grant is not confirmed. There is. Further, in the privilege grant suggestion effect lottery, the frequency at which the privilege grant suggestion effect 2 is executed is lower than the frequency at which the chance suggestion effect described later is executed, and the time when the privilege suggestion effect 2 is executed will be described later. The decision to perform the privilege giving suggestion effect 2 is made so that the possibility that the privilege is given is higher than when the chance suggestion effect is executed.

In the privilege grant suggestion effect 2, the privilege grant suggestion image 2 using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed on the frontmost side (player side) of the display area, so that the privilege may be granted. Suggests. The privilege-giving suggestion image 2 includes an image of a display mode different depending on the controlled effect mode, and an image of the display mode corresponding to the controlled effect mode is selected and used.

As shown in FIG. 33 (a), for example, in a game controlled in the normal effect mode (underwater stage), when it is decided to perform the privilege grant suggestion effect 2, it is shown in FIG. 33 (b). As described above, at the start of the game, that is, immediately after the operation of the start switch 7 for starting the game is performed and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the privilege grant suggestion effect 2 is started. In the privilege grant suggestion effect 2 relating to the normal effect mode (underwater stage), as shown in FIGS. 33 (b) and 33 (c), a school of fish is displayed as a privilege grant suggestion image 2 using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. By displaying an image that moves across the area on the frontmost side (player side) of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, it is suggested that the privilege may be given.

In the privilege grant suggestion effect 2, the privilege grant suggestion image 2 is displayed on the frontmost side (player side) of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 to display the UI image and the main effect image related to the controlled effect mode. Since the privilege grant suggestion image 2 is displayed while maintaining the above, the UI image and the main effect image may overlap with at least a part of the privilege grant suggestion image 2.

In this embodiment, in the privilege grant suggestion effect 2, the privilege grant suggestion image 2 is displayed on the frontmost side (player side) of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, but the privilege grant suggestion image 2 is displayed. Display between the image of information about the game (credit image, bet number image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, additional state game number image, additional game number image) and mode suggestion image among the UI images. It may be configured. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the image of the information related to the game from being lowered due to the display of the privilege grant suggestion image 2.

[About chance suggestion production]
The chance suggestion effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 34.

The sub-control unit 91 can perform a chance suggestion effect suggesting that the situation may be advantageous for the player, and performs a chance suggestion effect lottery to determine whether or not to perform the chance suggestion effect in each game. , Control to produce a chance suggestion by winning the lottery. In the chance suggestion production lottery, when the player is in an advantageous state, for example, when a specific role that may be won at the same time as a special role is won in the internal lottery, or when the AT lottery target role is won in the internal lottery. , When the winning combination in the additional state transition lottery is won in the internal lottery, and when the predetermined combination in which more medals than the specified number of bets are paid out in the internal lottery is won, the privilege (controlled to a special state) , Being controlled in the AT state, being controlled in the additional state), etc., it is said that the chance suggestion effect will be performed at a higher rate than when it is not in an advantageous state for the player. It is supposed to be decided.

In the chance suggestion effect, the effect is performed in an effect mode corresponding to the effect mode controlled when the chance suggestion effect is performed, and at least one of the mode suggestion images of the UI image related to the controlled effect mode. It is designed to use the club.

As shown in FIG. 34 (a), in the chance suggestion effect performed when the normal effect mode (forest stage) is controlled, the chance suggestion image A is displayed on the front side of the mode suggestion image A. In the chance suggestion image A, a predetermined character image (small animal in this embodiment) moving on the mode suggestion image is displayed, and a part of the mode suggestion image is used in a situation advantageous for the player. Perform a production that suggests a certain possibility.

As shown in FIG. 34 (b), in the chance suggestion effect performed when the normal effect mode (underwater stage) is controlled, the chance suggestion image B is displayed on the front side of the mode suggestion image B. In the chance suggestion image B, a predetermined character (small animal in this embodiment) that jumps out from a predetermined position of the mode suggestion image is displayed, and a part of the mode suggestion image is used in a situation advantageous for the player. Perform a production that suggests a certain possibility.

[Example of production flow]
An example of the flow of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36.

As described above, the sub control unit 91 has an effect corresponding to the effect mode according to the control state related to the AT controlled by the main control unit 41 (normal effect (forest mode), normal effect (underwater mode), AT state effect, It is possible to perform an additional state effect), an operation promotion effect, a color effect, a privilege giving suggestion effect 2, and a chance suggestion effect.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 35 (a) and 35 (b), the sub-control unit 91 is performing a normal effect (forest stage) (predetermined mode suggestion image, credit image, bet number image, payout image, and starring). When the start switch 7 to start the next game is operated while the output image is displayed) and a specific role that may be won at the same time as a special role is won in the internal lottery in the game, A start-time effect lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform the start-time effect to be performed at the start of the game, and the type of the start-time effect to be performed. In the start production lottery, when it is decided to grant a privilege (in this embodiment, being controlled to a special state, being controlled to an AT state, being controlled to an additional state), the privilege is given. It is decided that the effect at the start will be performed at a higher rate than when the grant has not been decided. Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs a start-time production lottery when a lottery target combination (specific combination in this embodiment) is won in the internal lottery regardless of the effect mode being controlled. , The start effect can be performed regardless of the controlled effect mode.

Then, by winning the start effect, as shown in FIGS. 35 (b) and 35 (c), when the start operation of the game is performed, the start effect (for example, the color image D is used as a cut-in). The effect of displaying) is performed. In the start-up effect, the mode suggestion image of the UI images is not displayed, while the credit image, the bet number image, and the payout number image are displayed, and the predetermined image (color image D in this embodiment) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is controlled to display over the first display area and the second display area of. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the display of the predetermined image is continued until the end of the game, and the operation for starting the next game of the game is performed to end the effect at the start. Control to return to the normal production (forest stage) that was performed before the start production.

In this embodiment, the start effect is such that after the predetermined image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the start of the game, the display of the predetermined image is continued until the end of the game. Is that a predetermined end condition (for example, a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses after the predetermined image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the start of the game, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. The display of the predetermined image may be terminated when the "what is done, etc." is established.

Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), a continuous production suggestion image suggesting that continuous production is performed in a game in which a predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games, etc.) have elapsed from the game in which the production was performed at the start. (In this embodiment, the character image of "development!" Displayed in the message frame image of the UI image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (e), after displaying the continuous effect suggestion image, when the next game is started, the continuous effect is performed over a predetermined number of games. In addition, when starting the continuous effect, an operation promotion effect lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform the operation promotion effect at the end of the continuous effect and, if the operation promotion effect is to be performed, the type thereof. In the operation promotion effect lottery, when it is decided to give a privilege (in this embodiment, being controlled to a special state, being controlled to an AT state, being controlled to an additional state), the privilege is given. It is decided that the operation promotion effect is to be performed at a higher rate than when the grant of is not decided. Further, the sub-control unit 91 is designed to perform an operation promotion effect lottery when performing a continuous effect regardless of the controlled effect mode, and the operation promotion effect can be performed regardless of the controlled effect mode. Can be done.

Then, when the operation promotion effect lottery is won, as shown in FIG. 35 (f), when the operation of the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the last reel in the final game of the continuous effect is completed, Control to perform operation promotion effect. In the operation promotion effect, an operation promotion effect of the type determined by the operation promotion effect lottery (for example, operation promotion effect C) is performed, and an operation promotion image corresponding to the operation promotion effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this state, it waits until the effect switch 56 is operated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), when the operation promotion switch 56 is operated while the operation promotion image is displayed, the operation promotion effect is ended, the continuous effect is returned, and the UI image is displayed. At the same time, a result notification image showing the result of the continuous production is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the main effect image to notify whether or not the privilege is given.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 36 (b) and 36 (c), when a special role has been won as a privilege and it has been decided to control to a special state, a bonus confirmation notification effect is produced when the next game is started. Start and notify that the benefit has been confirmed. Then, when the predetermined second stage transition condition is satisfied, the transition to the second stage is performed and the type suggestion image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, suggesting the type of the special state that is confirmed to be controlled. .. After that, when the winning special role wins a prize, the production related to the special state will be started.

[Action effect 1]
As a conventional slot machine, an irradiation means such as a lamp for irradiating a reel is provided, irradiation by the irradiation means is stopped during the demonstration, and then when a bet number is set, according to the set bet number. There are configurations that have different irradiation modes depending on the irradiation means. In such a configuration, when the number of bets is set in a state where the reel is not irradiated by the irradiation means, the irradiation mode differs according to the set number of bets, which imposes a processing burden.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes reels 2L, 2C, and 2R capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified by each, and stops the variable display of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The symbol combination is derived from the above, and a prize can be generated according to the derived symbol combination. The reel LED55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the sub control unit 91 that controls the reel LED55, and the game. A bet number setting operation is performed in which the bet number is set when the player detects the insertion of a medal from the medal insertion unit 4 based on the output of the insertion medal sensor, or when the player operates the MAXBET switch 6. It is configured to include a main control unit 41 capable of setting the number of bets when it is broken. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can control the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 to a lighting state (low brightness, high brightness) in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated, and is in a non-gambling state (low brightness, high brightness) in which the game is not played. After the game is completed, the number of bets is not set, and in the state after a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed (non-game state 2)), the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 is set to the reel. It is possible to control the non-lighting state in which 2L, 2C and 2R are not irradiated, and during the period in which the reel LED 55 is controlled in the non-lighting state, the player's insertion of a medal is detected on the main control unit 41 side. As a result, the number of bets is set, and even when the number of bets is less than the specified number (3 in this embodiment) that can start the game, the main control unit 41 is in the period of controlling the non-lighting state. The bet number is set by the player's MAXBET switch 6 on the side, and the bet number is set to the specified number (3 in this embodiment), which is a common mode. The structure is such that the reel LED 55 is controlled to be lit by the brightness.

According to this configuration, when the sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to the non-lighting state in the non-gaming state, the bet number is set by detecting the insertion of the medal by the player thereafter. Even when the number of bets that can start the game is less than the specified number of bets, the number of bets is set by the player's MAXBET switch 6 during the period of controlling the non-lighting state, and the game is set. Since the reel LED 55 is controlled to be lit with a common low brightness even when the number of bets is a predetermined number that can be started, the control load by the sub control unit 91 can be reduced.

In this embodiment, the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a lit state to irradiate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the rear toward the front side (player side). 2R may be irradiated from the front side (player side).

Further, in the present embodiment, after the end of one game, the state in which the bet number is not set is set to the non-gaming state, but after the end of one game, the bet number is set but the bet number is set. The game may be set to a non-gaming state when the number of bets is less than the specified number at which the game can be started. The state until the start of the game may be a non-gambling state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is a non-game in the non-game state in which the game is not played, and after a predetermined time elapses in a state where the number of bets is not set after the end of one game. The reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state when the non-gambling state 2 is in the middle state. A configuration in which the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, a non-gambling state is provided on condition that a settlement process for settlement of medals stored in credits is performed as a predetermined condition. After that, the reel LED 55 may be controlled to be in a non-lighting state when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls an advantageous section that is advantageous to the player, an advantageous section notification LED 12a that notifies that the slot machine 1 is controlled in an advantageous section, and a medal given to the player. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of payouts is provided, and when the main control unit 41 controls in an advantageous section, a predetermined condition (after the end of one game, the number of bets is not set) in a non-game state. When a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) is established, the display of the number of medals to be paid out by the game auxiliary display 12 is terminated, but the advantageous section notification LED 12a controls the advantageous section. It is a configuration that continues to notify that there is.

According to this configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-game state, the display of the number of medals to be paid out by the game auxiliary display 12 ends, so that it is possible to suppress the consumption of extra power, but it is an advantageous section. Since the notification to the effect that the control is performed in the advantageous section by the notification LED continues, the player can be motivated to play the next game.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a front door 1b that can be opened and closed with respect to the housing 1a of the slot machine 1, and a lighting state (low brightness, high brightness) in which the reel LEDs 55 are irradiated with the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The sub-control unit 91 is provided with a sub-control unit 91 that can be controlled by the reel LED 55 in the non-game state 2 of the non-game in-game states in which the game is not played. It is possible to control the lighting state, and when the front door 1b is opened when the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (high brightness).

According to this configuration, even when the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state, when the front door 1b is opened, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting mode (high brightness), so that the reel 2L, It is easy to check the combination of symbols stopped at 2C and 2R, it is easy to recognize that the front door 1b has been opened, and it is further provided inside the slot machine 1 (for example, inside the front door 1b). The medal selector 29, the set value display 24, etc.) are also easy to check.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a front door 1b that can be opened and closed with respect to the housing 1a of the slot machine 1, and a lighting state (low brightness, high brightness) in which the reel LEDs 55 are irradiated with the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The sub-control unit 91 is provided with a sub-control unit 91 that can be controlled in the sub-control unit 91, and the sub-control unit 91 is brighter than the lighting state (low brightness) that is controlled when the front door 1b is opened and the front door 1b is not opened. The structure is such that the reel LED 55 is controlled in a lighting state (high brightness).

According to this configuration, it becomes easier to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the front door 1b is opened, and it is more recognized from the surroundings that the front door 1b is opened. Further, the inside of the slot machine 1 (for example, the medal selector 29 and the set value display 24 provided inside the front door 1b) can be easily confirmed.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a main control unit 41 that can control an error state that makes the progress of the game impossible, and a lighting state (low brightness, high brightness) in which the reel LEDs 55 are irradiated with reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The sub-control unit 91 is provided with a sub-control unit 91 that can control the reel LED 55. It is configured to control the lighting state (high brightness).

According to this configuration, even if the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state, it is controlled to be in the lighting state when it is controlled to the error state. Therefore, when an error occurs, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. It is easier to check the combination of symbols and it is easier to recognize that an error has occurred.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a main control unit 41 that can control an error state that disables the progress of the game, and a lighting state (low brightness, high brightness) in which the reel LEDs 55 are irradiated with reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The sub-control unit 91 is provided with a controllable sub-control unit 91, and the sub-control unit 91 is brighter than the lighting state (low brightness) that is controlled when the error state is controlled and is not controlled by the error state (high brightness). The reel LED 55 is controlled to control the brightness).

According to this configuration, it becomes easier to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when an error occurs, and it becomes easier to recognize that an error has occurred from the surroundings.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment is controlled to select and set one of a plurality of types of setting values (setting values 1 to 6 in this embodiment) having different advantages for the player. The main control unit 41 is provided with a main control unit 41 capable of performing the above operation and a sub control unit 91 capable of controlling the reel LED 55 in a lighting state (low brightness, high brightness) where the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated. Can control the set value set in the slot machine 1 to a checkable setting check state, and the sub control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to be in the non-lighting state. The reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (high brightness) when it is controlled to.

According to this configuration, even when the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting state (high brightness) when the setting value is controlled to the setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. Therefore, when the setting confirmation state is controlled, it becomes easy to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and it becomes easy to recognize from the surroundings that the setting confirmation state is controlled.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment is controlled to select and set one of a plurality of types of setting values (setting values 1 to 6 in this embodiment) having different advantages for the player. The main control unit 41 is provided with a main control unit 41 capable of performing the above operation and a sub control unit 91 capable of controlling the reel LED 55 in a lighting state (low brightness, high brightness) in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated. Can control the setting value set in the slot machine 1 to a confirmable setting confirmation state, and the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the setting confirmation state when controlled to the setting confirmation state. The reel LED 55 is controlled in a brighter lighting state (high brightness) than in a lighting state (low brightness) that is controlled when it is not.

According to this configuration, it becomes easier to confirm the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the setting confirmation state is controlled, and it is further recognized from the surroundings that the setting confirmation state is controlled. It will be easier.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment is controlled to select and set one of a plurality of types of setting values (setting values 1 to 6 in this embodiment) having different advantages for the player. The main control unit 41 is provided with a main control unit 41 capable of performing the above operation and a sub control unit 91 capable of controlling the reel LED 55 in a lighting state (low brightness, high brightness) where the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated. Can control the set value of the slot machine 1 to a settable setting change state, and the sub-control unit 91 lights the reel LED 55, which is controlled during the game, when the setting value is controlled to the set change state. It is a configuration that controls the blinking state, which is a lighting mode different from the mode.

According to this configuration, it is possible to make the surroundings recognize that the setting value can be set in the setting confirmation state.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a production switch 56 that is not involved in the progress of the game, a liquid crystal display 51 that can display the production setting screen when the production switch 56 is operated, and a reel LED 55. A sub control unit 91 capable of controlling a lighting state (low brightness, high brightness) in which reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated is provided, and the sub control unit 91 is in a non-gambling state in which a game is not performed. When the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state after a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the bet number after the end of the game, the effect switch 56 is operated. When the effect setting screen is displayed, the reel LED 55 is not controlled to be lit.

According to this configuration, when the reel LED 55 is controlled to be in the non-lighting state, the non-lighting state of the reel LED 55 is maintained even if the effect switch 56, which is not involved in the progress of the game, is operated, so that power consumption is consumed. In addition to being able to suppress this, it is possible to prevent the display of the effect setting screen from becoming difficult to see due to irradiation by the reel LED 55.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a production switch 56 that is not involved in the progress of the game, and a liquid crystal display 51 that can display the production setting screen when the production switch 56 is operated. The configuration includes a sub-control unit 91 that sets the effect by operating the effect switch 56 according to the menu displayed on the setting screen.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the irradiation by the reel LED 55 from interfering with the operation when setting the effect.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment controls a decorative LED 57 for effect, which is a light emitting means different from the reel LED 55, a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image, and the decorative LED 57 for effect and the decorative LED 57 for effect. The sub-control unit 91 is provided with a sub-control unit 91 capable of controlling the sub-control unit 91 so as to turn off the effect decorative LED 57 in a non-gambling state. The number of bets is set by detecting the insertion of medals, and even when the number of bets is less than the specified number, the number of bets is set by the player's MAXBET switch 6 while the decorative LED 57 for production is not lit. As a result, the number of bets is set, and even when the number of bets reaches a specified number, the decorative LED 57 for production is controlled to be lit, and the sub-control unit 91 is a liquid crystal display in a non-gaming state. The display mode of 51 can be controlled as the first display mode for the demo effect, and the number of bets is set by detecting the insertion of a medal by the player in the state where the demo effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 51. , Even when the bet number is less than the specified number, the bet number is set by the player's MAXBET switch 6 in the state of performing the demo production, and the bet number becomes the specified number. At times, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 can be controlled to the normal effect as the second display mode, and the sub control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to the non-lighting state, and the decorative LED for the effect. Is controlled to the non-lighting state, and the demo effect is controlled with the liquid crystal display 51 as the first display state. When the bet number is set, the reel LED 55 is lit (low brightness). Then, after the decorative LED 57 for effect is turned on, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to the normal effect as the second display mode.

According to this configuration, the bet number is set when the reel LED 55 is in the non-lighting state, the effect decorative LED 57 is in the non-lighting state, and the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is the first display state. Occasionally, the reel LED 55 first turns on (low brightness), and after the effect decorative LED 57 turns on, the liquid crystal display 51 changes from the first display state (demo effect) to the second display state (normal effect). Since the switching is performed, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 can be switched to the second display state when the lighting state of the reel LED 55 and the lighting state of the effect decorative LED 57 are ready.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a sub control unit 91 that can be controlled to a power saving state in a non-gambling state in which a game is not played, and suggests that the sub control unit 91 is controlled to a power saving state. It is possible to perform a demo effect (eco mode), and when the number of bets is set in the power saving state, the power saving state is terminated, and the notification that the power saving state is controlled is also terminated.

According to this configuration, when the power saving state is controlled in the non-game state, the power saving state can be terminated by setting the bet number, and the notification that the power saving state is controlled can also be terminated. ..

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying a UI image including a bet number image indicating the number of bets, and a sub control unit 91 for controlling the liquid crystal display 51, and is a sub control unit. The 91 can be controlled to a non-display state in which the bet number image is not displayed because the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the non-game state, and when the non-display state is controlled, the player can control the bet number 91. The bet number is set by detecting the insertion of medals, and even when the bet number is less than the specified number of bets that can start the game, the bet number setting operation is performed by the player's MAXBET switch 6 in the hidden state. As a result, the number of bets is set, and even when the number of bets reaches a predetermined number, the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display the UI image.

According to this configuration, the UI image can be hidden from being displayed in the non-game state, and the UI image including the bet number image indicating the bet number can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by setting the bet number. It can be displayed again.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying a UI image including a bet number image indicating the number of bets, and a sub control unit 91 for controlling the liquid crystal display 51, and is a sub control unit. The 91 can be controlled to a non-display state in which the bet number image is not displayed because the UI image is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the non-game state, and the bet number setting by the player's MAXBET switch 6 in the non-display state. The bet number is set by the operation, and when the specified number of bets is reached, the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display the bet number image in the UI image so that the update of the bet number can be visually recognized. It is a configuration to be performed.

According to this configuration, the UI image can be hidden in the non-game state, and the specified number of bets is set by the player's MAXBET switch 6 in the non-display state. When is set, the update of the bet number can be visually recognized by the bet number image in the UI image, so that it is possible to clearly recognize that the specified number of bet numbers have been set.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment indicates that the slot machine 1 is in the non-gaming state when a predetermined condition (a predetermined time elapses without setting the number of bets after the end of the game) is satisfied in the non-gaming state. A sub-control unit 91 capable of executing the suggested demo effect is provided, and the sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to the non-lighting state when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the non-gambling state.

According to this configuration, since the reel LED 55 is not lit when the demonstration effect is being executed, the irradiation light to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R by the reel LED 55 does not interfere with the demonstration effect.

In this embodiment, the slot machine 1 is in the non-gaming state when a predetermined condition (a predetermined time elapses without setting the number of bets after the end of the game) is satisfied in the non-gaming state. A sub-control unit 91 capable of executing a demo effect suggesting that there is a certain state is provided, and the sub-control unit 91 sets a mode setting switch 58 for effect to set whether or not to control in a power saving state (demo effect (eco mode)). When it is set to control the power saving state by the effect mode setting switch 58, the demonstration effect is performed in a production mode in which the power saving effect is higher than when the control to the power saving state is not set. It is a configuration to be performed. In the demonstration effect (normal mode) performed when it is not set to control the power saving state by the effect mode setting switch 58, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state, and the liquid crystal display 51 is used for a predetermined demonstration. On the other hand, in the demonstration effect (eco mode) performed when it is set to control the power saving state by the effect mode setting switch 58, the reel LED 55 is controlled to the non-lighting state and the image is displayed. The liquid crystal display 51 is configured to display a predetermined demo image including a power saving display image. In the demo production (eco mode), the liquid crystal display 51 displays the demo image instead of the demo image. So, it is a configuration that saves power compared to the demo production (normal mode).

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 has an effect mode setting switch 58 for setting whether or not to control the power saving state, and the effect mode setting switch 58 is set to control the power saving state. In a configuration in which the reel LED 55 in the non-game state can be controlled to the non-lighting state by controlling the demo effect (eco mode), the reel LED 55 is controlled to the lighting mode as the demo effect (normal mode). While applying the effect, as a demo effect (eco mode), an effect of controlling the reel LED 55 to a non-lighting state may be applied. In such a configuration, the demo effect (eco mode) is controlled as a power saving state. The reel LED 55 can be controlled to be in the non-lighting state only when the reel LED 55 is in the non-lighting state.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment controls a decorative LED 57 for effect, which is a light emitting means different from the reel LED 55, a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image, and the decorative LED 57 for effect and the decorative LED 57 for effect. The sub-control unit 91 is provided with a sub-control unit 91 capable of controlling the sub-control unit 91 in a non-lighting state in which the effect decorative LED 57 is turned off in the non-gambling state. , When a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) is established without setting the bet number, the reel LED 55 is controlled to a lighting state (low brightness), and the extinguishing condition is satisfied. The reel LED 55 is controlled to be in a non-lighting state, and the decorative LED 57 for production is kept until the extinguishing condition (a predetermined time elapses without setting the bet number after the end of the game) is satisfied in the non-game state. The configuration is such that the lighting state is controlled and the decorative LED 57 for effect is controlled to the non-lighting state when the turning-off condition is satisfied, and the sub-control unit 91 is in the non-gambling state when the turning-off condition (after the end of the game). Until a predetermined time elapses without setting the number of bets), the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to the normal effect as the second display mode, and when the extinguishing condition is satisfied, the liquid crystal display 51 The sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 to the lighting state (low brightness) and controls the decoration LED for the production to the lighting state. When the normal effect is controlled with the liquid crystal display 51 in the second display state, the extinguishing condition (the predetermined time elapses without setting the bet number after the end of the game) is satisfied. At that time, after the reel LED 55 is not lit and the effect decorative LED 57 is not lit, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled as the first display mode for the demo effect.

According to this configuration, when the reel LED 55 is in the lighting state (low brightness), the effect decorative LED 57 is in the lighting state, and the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is in the second display state, the extinguishing condition (game). When the predetermined time elapses without setting the number of bets after the end of Is switched from the second display state (normal effect) to the first display state (demo effect), so that the display of the liquid crystal display 51 is ready in the non-lighting state of the reel LED 55 and the non-lighting state of the decorative LED 57 for production. Can be switched to the first display state.

[Action effect 2]
As a conventional gaming machine, a device having a configuration in which game value information regarding a gaming value owned by a player is displayed in a predetermined area of a display means has been proposed. In a gaming machine having such a configuration and having a UI (user interface) for displaying information about the game on the display means, there is room for improvement in the display method of the UI.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1 which is the game machine of the present embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image or the like, and the main effect image is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The configuration includes a first display area and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area, and the sub-control unit 91 notifies that it has been determined that the control is performed in a special state as a privilege. In the first situation where the bonus confirmation notification image is not displayed, the game value (medal in this embodiment) is set at the first position (lower edge portion in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51) in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51. This is game value information related to the game, and a credit image showing the value of currently registered credits and a payout number image showing the number of medals paid out in the game are displayed, and a second position (liquid crystal display) in the second display area is displayed. Control is performed to display a mode suggestion image indicating the effect mode currently being controlled on the upper portion of the reel in the display area of the device 51). On the other hand, in the second situation in which the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed, the credit image and the payout number image are displayed in the first position of the second display area, and the bonus is used by using the second position in the first display area and the second display area. It is configured to control the display of the confirmed notification image.

According to this configuration, in the second situation where the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed, in addition to the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the second position in the second display area, that is, the mode suggestion image in the first situation. By displaying the bonus confirmation notification image using the area in which is displayed, it is possible to preferably perform an effect using a wider display area, and it is possible to improve the interest. Further, in both the first situation where the bonus confirmation notification image is not displayed and the second situation where the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed, the credit image and the payout number image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so that the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed. The player can confirm the value information for the game even when it is being performed, and it is possible to prevent dissatisfaction.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can give a plurality of types of benefits including controlling to a special state 1 as a privilege and controlling to a special state 2 having a different advantage from the special state. The sub-control unit 91 has a configuration capable of displaying a bonus confirmation notification image for notifying that the privilege is confirmed to be given on the main control unit 41 side on the liquid crystal display 51. 91 is a control for displaying a type suggestion image suggesting the type of privilege given by the main control unit 41 at a second position in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 in the second situation of displaying the bonus confirmation notification image. It is a configuration to perform.

According to this configuration, it is possible to suggest the type of privilege to be given by effectively utilizing the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

The sub control unit 91 of this embodiment has a configuration capable of displaying a bonus confirmation notification image on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the privilege is confirmed to be granted on the main control unit 41 side. The display of the bonus confirmation notification image can be changed stepwise as the game progresses, and in the first stage, a type suggestion image suggesting the type of privilege given by the main control unit 41 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Bonus confirmation notification image including a bonus confirmation character image (in this embodiment, a character image of "bonus confirmation") suggesting that the grant of the privilege has been decided without suggesting the type of privilege to be granted by not allowing the privilege to be granted. Is controlled to be displayed. Then, after the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed in the first stage, the bonus confirmation notification image is changed to the second stage when the predetermined number of games (3 games in this embodiment) elapses, and the first stage is concerned. In the second stage, the type suggestion image is displayed at the second position in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the bonus confirmed character image is displayed at the third position different from the second position in the second display area (in this embodiment). , The upper left portion of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51) is controlled to be displayed.

According to this configuration, in the first stage of the display control of the bonus confirmation notification image, the bonus confirmation character image suggesting that the grant of the privilege is decided can be emphasized, while in the subsequent second stage, the bonus confirmation character image can be emphasized. , The bonus confirmation character image, the type suggestion image, and other parts constituting the bonus confirmation notification image can be displayed in a well-balanced manner.

The sub control unit 91 of this embodiment has a configuration capable of displaying a bonus confirmation notification image on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the privilege is confirmed to be granted on the main control unit 41 side. Before displaying the bonus confirmation notification image, it is possible to control the liquid crystal display 51 to display the continuous effect image suggesting the possibility that the privilege is given over a plurality of consecutive games, and the continuous effect image can be displayed. At the time of display, the credit image, the payout number image, and the mode suggestion image are displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the continuous effect image is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when displaying the bonus confirmation notification image on the liquid crystal display 51, the mode suggestion image is not displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the credit image and the payout number image are displayed. The liquid crystal display 51 is configured to control the display of the bonus confirmation notification image by using the second position in the first display area and the second display area.

According to this configuration, the mode suggestion image is not displayed in the second situation where the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed. Therefore, in the first situation, the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed using the area where the mode suggestion image is displayed. In the configuration of making the bonus confirmed, the visibility of the bonus confirmation notification image can be enhanced and the effect can be suitably performed. On the other hand, since the credit image and the payout number image are displayed in both the first situation and the second situation, the game value (medal in this embodiment) is related even in the situation where the bonus confirmation notification image is displayed. The player can confirm the value information for the game (credit image and the number of payout images).

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image or the like, and the sub control unit 91 has a plurality of types suggesting that a privilege may be given on the main control unit 41 side. It is possible to display the operation promotion image of The operation promotion image includes the operation promotion image A and the operation promotion image B suggesting that the privilege is more likely to be given than the operation promotion image A. In the first situation where the operation promotion image B is not displayed and the operation promotion image A is displayed, the control unit 91 is used for games related to the game value (medal in this embodiment) in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The first specific image (for example, a credit image and a payout number image, an AT game number image, a net increase number image, an additional state game number image, an additional game number image, etc.) that is value information is displayed, and is displayed in the second display area. A second specific image (for example, a mode suggestion image) suggesting the controlled mode is displayed, and the operation promotion image A is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, in the second situation in which the operation promotion image A is not displayed and the operation promotion image B is displayed, the second specific image is not displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the first display area is displayed. The configuration is such that a specific image is displayed and the operation promotion image B is displayed using the first display area and the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 where the second specific image is displayed.

According to this configuration, in the first situation in which the operation promotion image A is displayed, the credit image, the payout number image, the mode suggestion image, and the like are displayed by displaying the first specific image and the second specific image, while operating. In the second situation in which the promotion image B is displayed, the mode suggestion image is not displayed by not displaying the second specific image, and the credit image, the payout number image, and the like are displayed by displaying the first specific image. In the first situation, in a configuration in which the operation promotion image B is displayed using the area where the second specific image (mode suggestion image, etc.) is displayed, there is a higher possibility that a privilege is given than the operation promotion image A. The visibility of the operation-promoting image B, which suggests the above, can be improved more than when the operation-promoting image A is displayed, and the effect can be preferably performed. On the other hand, in both the first situation and the second situation, since the credit image, the payout number image, and the like are displayed by displaying the first specific image, either the operation promotion image A or the operation promotion image B is displayed. The player can confirm the value information for the game even in such a situation.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image or the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area on which a main effect image is displayed and the first display area. A first specific image (for example, a credit image and a credit image) which includes a second display area closer to the periphery than one display area and is game value information regarding a game value (medal in this embodiment) in the second display area. A second specific image (a second specific image suggesting a mode controlled in the second display area) while displaying an image of the number of payouts, an image of the number of AT games, an image of the net increase in the number of games, an image of the number of additional games, an image of the number of additional games, etc. For example, the mode suggestion image) can be displayed, and the first specific image includes a first type specific image (credit image, a payout number image) displaying elements classified into the first type, and the same. The first includes a second type specific image (AT game number image, net increase number image, additional state game number image, additional game number image) that displays elements classified into the second type different from the first type. The type-specific image and the second-type specific image are configured to be composed of separate image data.

According to this configuration, by displaying the image data of the first type specific image on the liquid crystal display 51, it is possible to display the elements classified into the first type, for example, the credit image and the payout number image. By displaying the image data of the two types of specific images on the liquid crystal display 51, it is possible to display elements classified into the second type, for example, an AT game number image and a net increase number of images, and further, the first type specific image. By superimposing the image data and the image data of the second type specific image and displaying them on the liquid crystal display 51, all the elements classified into the first type and the second type can be displayed, and the first specific image is configured. It is possible to easily display the necessary element among a plurality of elements to be performed according to the situation.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image or the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area on which a main effect image is displayed and the first display area. The sub-control unit 91 has a configuration including a second display area closer to the peripheral edge than the first display area, and the sub-control unit 91 sets the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 in the first situation in which the color image D related to the privilege is not displayed. In the second situation where a plurality of types of specific images (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, etc.) are displayed and the color image D is displayed, the first display area and the second display area are displayed. Is used to control the display of the color image D.

According to this configuration, in the second situation where the color image D is displayed, the color image D is displayed using the second display area where the specific image is displayed in the first situation in addition to the first display area. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately produce an effect using a wider display area, and it is possible to improve the interest.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls to display a color image D suggesting that the sub-control unit 91 uses the first display area and the second display area to control the additional state as a privilege. It is a configuration to be performed.

According to this configuration, it is possible to suggest that the grant of the privilege has been confirmed by using a wider display area.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 and an effect switch 56 operated by a player as a display means for displaying an image or the like, and an operation promotion image (operation) that promotes the operation of the effect switch 56. The accelerated images A to C) can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area on which the main effect image is displayed and a peripheral edge of the first display area. The configuration includes a second display area closer to the operation promotion image, and the operation promotion image includes an operation promotion image A and an operation promotion image C suggesting that a privilege is more likely to be given than the operation promotion image A. In the first situation where the operation promotion images (operation promotion images A to C) are not displayed, the sub control unit 91 displays a specific image (credit number image, payout number image, AT game number image) in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51. , Net increase number of images, etc.) is controlled to be displayed. Further, in the second situation in which the operation promotion image A is displayed among the operation promotion images, a specific image is displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the operation promotion is performed using the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Control to display the image A. On the other hand, in the third situation in which the operation promotion image C is displayed among the operation promotion images, the specific image is not displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the first display area and the second display of the liquid crystal display 51 are displayed. It is a configuration that controls the display of the operation promotion image C using the area.

According to this configuration, in the third situation in which the operation promotion image C, which is more likely to be given a privilege than the operation promotion image A, is displayed among the operation promotion images, the first display area and the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 By displaying the operation promotion image C using the two display areas, it is possible to preferably perform an effect using a wider display area than when the operation promotion image A is displayed, and it is possible to improve the interest.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 and an effect switch 56 operated by a player as a display means for displaying an image or the like, and an operation promotion image (operation) that promotes the operation of the effect switch 56. The accelerated images A to C) can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area on which the main effect image is displayed and a peripheral edge of the first display area. The configuration includes a second display area closer to the operation promotion image, and the operation promotion image is more likely to be given a privilege than the operation promotion image A, and is less likely to be given a privilege than the operation promotion image C. In the fourth situation in which the operation promotion image B is displayed among the operation promotion images (operation promotion images A to C), the sub-control unit 91 includes the operation promotion image B suggesting that, and the sub-control unit 91 displays the second display of the liquid crystal display 51. The configuration is such that the operation promotion image B is displayed using the first display area and the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 while displaying the specific image in the area.

According to this configuration, even if the operation promotion image uses the first display area and the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the possibility that the privilege is given can be changed depending on the presence or absence of the specific image.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image or the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area on which a main effect image is displayed and the first display area. The configuration includes a second display area closer to the periphery than the display area, and the sub-control unit 91 causes the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 to display the main effect image, and the second display of the liquid crystal display 51. Control is performed to display a specific image (credit number image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, etc.) in the area, the main effect image is displayed in the first display area, and the specific image is displayed in the second display area. In the display situation, it is possible to control the display of the special effect image on the front side of the main effect image and the specific effect image.

According to this configuration, in a situation where the main effect image is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and the specific image is displayed in the second display area, the main effect image and the front side special effect image of the specific image are displayed. By displaying the above, it is possible to preferably perform the production by the special production image while showing the main production image and the specific image, and it is possible to improve the interest.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image or the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area on which a main effect image is displayed and the first display area. The configuration includes a second display area closer to the periphery than the display area, and the sub-control unit 91 is a first effect performed by using only the first display area without using the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51. , It is possible to control to perform the second effect of displaying the special effect image, and when a predetermined opportunity is established while the first effect is being performed (in this embodiment, the special effect lottery is won). By controlling the second effect to be performed, the first effect is controlled to be performed more frequently than the second effect.

According to this configuration, it is possible to increase the rarity of performing the second effect, that is, displaying a special image.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image or the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area on which a main effect image is displayed and the first display area. The sub-control unit 91 displays the main effect image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the sub-control unit 91 displays the main effect image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the specific image (credit) is displayed in the second display area. Controls to display a number image, a payout number image, an AT game number image, a net increase number image, etc., the main effect image is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the specific image is displayed in the second display area. In the displayed situation, the specific image displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 while maintaining the visibility (brightness in this embodiment). This is a configuration in which visibility reduction control is performed to reduce the visibility (brightness in this embodiment) of the main effect image.

According to this configuration, by reducing the visibility of the main effect image while maintaining the visibility of the specific image on the liquid crystal display 51, the main effect can be maintained while maintaining the situation in which the player can confirm the specific image. It is possible to preferably perform an effect that reduces the visibility of the image, and it is possible to improve the interest.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image or the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area on which a main effect image is displayed and the first display area. The sub-control unit 91 displays the main effect image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and includes a second display area closer to the periphery than the display area, and a specific image (credit number image, credit number image,) is displayed in the second display area. The liquid crystal display 51 is displayed while maintaining the visibility (brightness in this embodiment) of the specific image displayed in the second display area by displaying the payout number image, the AT game number image, the net increase number image, etc.). It is possible to perform visibility reduction control that reduces the visibility (brightness in this embodiment) of the main effect image displayed in the first display area of the above, and the main effect image and the specific image are separate from each other. The sub-control unit 91 superimposes the image data of the specific image on the front side (player side) of the image data of the main effect image and displays it on the liquid crystal display 51 in the visibility reduction control. In addition, the control is performed so that special image data that reduces the visibility of the rear image is superimposed and displayed between the image data of the main effect image and the image data of the specific image.

According to this configuration, the visibility of the specific image displayed in the second display area is improved by displaying the image data of the special image superimposed between the image data of the main effect image and the image data of the specific image. While maintaining this, it is possible to perform control that reduces the visibility of the main effect image displayed in the first display area.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a liquid crystal display 51 as a display means for displaying an image or the like, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area on which a main effect image is displayed and the first display area. The sub-control unit 91 displays the main effect image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and includes a second display area closer to the periphery than the display area, and a specific image (credit number image, credit number image,) is displayed in the second display area. The liquid crystal display 51 is displayed while maintaining the visibility (brightness in this embodiment) of the specific image displayed in the second display area by displaying the payout number image, the AT game number image, the net increase number image, etc.). The sub-control unit 91 has a configuration capable of performing visibility reduction control for reducing the visibility (brightness in this embodiment) of the main effect image displayed in the first display area of the above. In, the visibility (brightness) of the main effect image displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is gradually lowered from the peripheral edge of the first display area toward the center of the first display area. It is a configuration that controls.

According to this configuration, the visibility is gradually lowered from the peripheral portion of the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, that is, the position close to the specific image in which the visibility is maintained, so that the situation where the visibility is lowered is conspicuous. Can be made.

The slot machine 1, which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment, performs an internal lottery to determine a symbol combination that is allowed to be stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R before the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. A control unit 41 and a sub control unit 91 that controls the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51 are provided, and the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a first display area on which the main effect image is displayed and the first display area. The configuration includes a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area, and the sub-control unit 91 includes a mode suggestion image A and a mode suggestion image A suggesting a mode currently controlled in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51. It is possible to control the display of the mode suggestion image including the mode suggestion image B, display the main effect image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and display the mode suggestion image A in the second display area. In the first situation, when the AT lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41, control is performed to perform an effect using the mode suggestion image A, and the first display of the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. In the second situation where the main effect image is displayed in the area and the mode suggestion image B is displayed in the second display area, when the lottery result of the internal lottery is the AT lottery target combination, the effect using the mode suggestion image B is performed. It is a configuration that controls to be performed.

According to this configuration, in the first situation where the mode suggestion image A is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, when the lottery result of the internal lottery is the AT lottery target combination, the mode suggestion image A is used for the effect and the liquid crystal display is displayed. In the second situation where the mode suggestion image B is displayed on the device 51, when the lottery result of the internal lottery is the AT lottery target combination, the second display of the liquid crystal display 51 is performed by performing an effect using the mode suggestion image B. It is possible to produce an effect according to the mode suggestion image displayed in the area, and it is possible to improve the interest.

Further, the sub control unit 91 is performed by the main control unit 41 in the first situation in which the main effect image is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and the mode suggestion image A is displayed in the second display area. When the AT lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the mode suggestion image A is used to control the effect, the main effect image is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the second display area is displayed. In the second situation in which the mode suggestion image B is displayed on the screen, when the lottery result of the internal lottery is the AT lottery target combination, the sub control unit 91 controls to perform the effect using the mode suggestion image B. In the first situation where the mode suggestion image A is displayed in the second display area, when the lottery result of the internal lottery is the AT lottery target combination, the chance suggestion image A is displayed as a related image related to the mode suggestion image A. In the second situation, the mode suggestion image A and the chance suggestion image A are used to control the mode suggestion image A to perform an effect suggesting that the mode suggestion image A is controlled to the AT state as a privilege, and the mode suggestion image B is displayed in the second display area. , When the lottery result of the internal lottery is the AT lottery target combination, the chance suggestion image B is displayed as a related image related to the mode suggestion image B, and the mode suggestion image B and the chance suggestion image B are used as a privilege. By configuring the effect to suggest that the AT state is controlled, it is possible to suggest a privilege according to the mode suggestion image displayed in the second display area, and it is possible to improve the interest.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment has a configuration capable of controlling the liquid crystal display 51 to display the mode suggestion image A including the mode suggestion image A and the mode suggestion image B suggesting the mode currently being controlled. There is an effect switch 56 operated by the player, and it is possible to select whether to perform an effect using the mode suggestion image A or an effect using the mode suggestion image B according to the operation of the effect switch 56. It is a composition.

According to this configuration, the player can select whether to perform the effect using the mode suggestion image A or the effect using the mode suggestion image B, and the interest can be improved.

The slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 capable of controlling a plurality of states and a sub control unit 91 for controlling the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51, and is a liquid crystal display. The display area 51 has a configuration including a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area, and a plurality of display areas that can be controlled by the main control unit 41. The state of includes a first state in which the control state relating to AT is controlled to the AT state (AT state 1, AT state 2) and a second state in which the control state is controlled to the normal state, and the sub-control unit 91 is in the first state. The main effect image (in this embodiment, the effect image during AT) corresponding to the first state is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the first state is displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Controls to display a specific image (AT game number image, net increase number image) related to. On the other hand, in the second state, the main effect image (normal effect image in this embodiment) corresponding to the second state is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the second display area relates to the second state. Control is performed to display specific images (mode suggestion images A and B). Then, in relation to the timing controlled from the first state (AT state) to the second state (normal state), that is, the third stop operation in the game in which the number of AT games becomes 0 (the final game in the AT state). Is terminated and all reels are stopped, the specific image related to the first state and the specific image related to the second state are not displayed, and the notification that the first state is terminated and the transition to the second state are performed. It is a configuration that controls the display of the AT state result image suggesting that the image is to be displayed.

According to this configuration, when shifting from the first state to the second state, the AT state result image is displayed without displaying the specific image related to the first state and the specific image related to the second state. With the transition from the state to the second state, the main effect image and the specific image can be switched without any discomfort.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 can control the additional state as the first state and the AT state (AT state 1, AT state 2) as the second state, and is a sub. When the control unit 91 shifts from the additional state to the AT state, the control unit 91 has a specific image regarding the additional state (image of the number of additional games, an image of the number of additional games) and a specific image regarding the second state (image of the number of AT games, an image of the net increase in the number of images). ) Is not displayed, and an additional state result notification image suggesting that the additional state is terminated and a transition to the AT state can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the additional state can be displayed in the AT state. By displaying the additional state result image without displaying the specific image related to the additional state and the specific image related to the AT state when shifting to the main effect image and the specific image as the transition from the additional state to the AT state occurs. Can be switched without any discomfort.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is set when the third stop operation in the game in which the number of AT games is 0 (the final game in the AT state) is completed and all the reels are stopped. By controlling the display of the AT state result image, the control for displaying the AT state result image is performed in relation to the timing controlled from the first state (AT state) to the second state (normal state). However, the sub-control unit 91 has a timing other than when the third stop operation in the game in which the number of AT games is 0 (the final game in the AT state) is completed and all the reels are stopped, for example, When the third stop operation in the game in which the number of AT games is 0 (the final game in the AT state) is completed, or in the game in which the number of AT games is 0 (the final game in the AT state), all reels are set. When stopped, when the start operation of the next game (insertion of medals, setting operation of the number of bets by MAXBET switch 6 or operation of the start switch 7 with the specified number of bets set) is performed, etc. , By controlling the display of the AT state result image, the control for displaying the AT state result image is performed in relation to the timing controlled from the first state (AT state) to the second state (normal state). But it's okay.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment indicates that the first state is terminated when the control state related to the AT shifts from the first state controlled to the AT state to the second state controlled to the normal state. It is configured to control the display of the AT state result image that notifies and suggests that the state is shifted to the second state, and before displaying the AT state result image, a white image is displayed in all the display areas of the liquid crystal display 51. Is configured to control the display of.

According to this configuration, by displaying the white image before displaying the AT state result image, none of the images including the main effect image, the specific image related to the first state, and the specific image related to the second state is displayed once. The AT state result image can be displayed after the state is set, and the main effect image and the specific image in the first state can be switched to the AT state result image without discomfort.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 ends the first state when the control state related to the AT is changed from the first state in which the control state is controlled to the additional state to the second state in which the control state is controlled to the AT state. This configuration controls the display of the additional state result image that notifies the fact that the image is to be added and suggests that the image is shifted to the second state. Before displaying the additional state result image, all the display areas of the liquid crystal display 51 are displayed. By displaying the white image before displaying the additional state result image, the main effect image, the specific image related to the first state, and the specific image related to the second state are once displayed. It is possible to display the added state result image after setting none of the images including the image to be displayed, and it is possible to switch from the main effect image and the specific image in the first state to the added state result image without discomfort.

The slot machine 1 which is the game machine of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 capable of controlling a plurality of states and a sub control unit 91 for controlling the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51, and is a liquid crystal display. The display area 51 has a configuration including a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area, and a plurality of display areas that can be controlled by the main control unit 41. The state of includes a predetermined state in which the control state relating to the AT is controlled to the normal state, and a specific state in which the control state is controlled to the AT state (AT state 1, AT state 2) which is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined state. , The sub-control unit 91 rotates the last reel at the end of the game in which the specific state ends (the game in which the number of AT games becomes 0) in relation to the timing of being controlled from the specific state to the predetermined state. When the operation of the stop switch to stop is completed and the rotation of all the reels is stopped, the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to display the AT state notification image that notifies the result of the game in the specific state, and then. , When the operation to start the next game (operation of the start switch 7 when the specified number of bets is set) is performed, the stage switching image suggesting that the game shifts to the predetermined state is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Control is performed to display a specific image (credit image, payout number image, mode suggestion image) related to a predetermined state as a migration destination in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51 in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and then display the specific image (credit image, payout number image, mode suggestion image) in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The main effect image related to the predetermined state is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the specific image (credit image, payout number image, mode suggestion image) related to the predetermined state is displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51. It is a configuration that controls.

According to this configuration, when shifting from the specific state to the predetermined state, the specific image related to the predetermined state is displayed before the control for displaying the AT state result notification image ends, so that the specific image related to the predetermined state of the transition destination is displayed. Can be displayed quickly.

In this embodiment, when the sub-control unit 91 shifts from the specific state (AT state) to the predetermined state (normal state), the sub-control unit 91 displays the AT state result notification image on the liquid crystal display 51 and then determines the predetermined state. The sub-control unit 91 controls to display a stage switching image suggesting a transition to a state, but the sub-control unit 91 is in an additional state when the transition from a specific state (additional state) to a predetermined state (AT state) is performed. After displaying the result notification image on the liquid crystal display 51, control may be performed to display a stage switching image suggesting that the state shifts to a predetermined state. Even in the configuration in which the stage switching image is displayed after the additional state result notification image is displayed, the specific image related to the predetermined state and the specific state is not displayed when the additional state result notification image is displayed, and the additional state is displayed. In a configuration in which control is performed to display a specific image (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, mode suggestion image) related to a predetermined state before the control for displaying the result notification image is completed, the migration destination A specific image related to a predetermined state can be displayed as soon as possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 operates a stop switch that stops the rotation of the last reel at the end of the game in which the specific state (AT state) is ended (the game in which the number of AT games is 0). By displaying the AT status notification image on the liquid crystal display 51 when Although the image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the sub-control unit 91 rotates the last reel at the end of the game (game in which the number of AT games becomes 0) at which the specific state (AT state) ends. Of a game (a game in which the number of AT games becomes 0) at which a specific state (AT state) is terminated, for example, at a timing other than when the operation of the stop switch for stopping is completed and the rotation of all reels is stopped. At the end, when the operation of the stop switch that stops the rotation of the last reel is completed, at the end of the game in which the specific state (AT state) ends (the game in which the number of AT games becomes 0), all When the reel was stopped, the start operation of the next game (insertion of medals, operation of setting the number of bets by the MAXBET switch 6 or operation of the start switch 7 with the specified number of bets set) was performed. By controlling the display of the AT state result image at times, the specific state is controlled to a predetermined state in relation to the timing of being controlled from the first state (AT state) to the second state (normal state). The AT status notification image may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in relation to the timing of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays the AT status notification image on the liquid crystal display 51 and then starts the next game (a start switch in a state where a predetermined number of bets are set). When the operation (7) is performed, the stage switching image and the specific image related to the predetermined state as the transition destination are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so that the timing is controlled from the specific state to the predetermined state. Relatedly, the stage switching image and the specific image are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but the sub control unit 91 starts the next game after displaying the AT status notification image on the liquid crystal display 51. The number of bets is set by inserting a medal or operating the MAXBET switch 6 when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds, etc.) elapses after displaying the AT status notification image at a timing other than the time when When a predetermined time elapses after the start of the next game, when a predetermined stop switch is terminated in the next game, when a game start operation is performed one after another, etc., a stage switching image and a specific image relating to a predetermined state are displayed. By controlling the display on the liquid crystal display 51, the stage switching image and the specific image may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in relation to the timing of being controlled from the specific state to the predetermined state.

The slot machine 1 which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 capable of controlling a plurality of states and a sub control unit 91 for controlling the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51, and is a liquid crystal display. The display area 51 has a configuration including a first display area on which the main effect image is displayed and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area, and a plurality of display areas that can be controlled by the main control unit 41. The state of includes a predetermined state in which the control state relating to the AT is controlled to the normal state, and a specific state in which the control state is controlled to the AT state (AT state 1, AT state 2) which is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined state. When the sub-control unit 91 shifts from the specific state to the predetermined state, the sub-control unit 91 displays the AT state notification image for notifying the result of the game in the specific state on the liquid crystal display 51, and then displays the AT state notification image. When the display is terminated, while continuing to display the main effect image constituting the AT state notification image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, a specific image relating to a predetermined state as a transition destination to the second display area ( After displaying the credit image, the payout number image, and the mode suggestion image), the control is performed to display the stage switching image suggesting that the state shifts to a predetermined state.

According to this configuration, when the transition from the specific state to the predetermined state, the main effect image constituting the AT state result notification image is displayed even in the situation where the specific image related to the predetermined state is displayed before the stage switching image is displayed. Since the display continues, it is possible to leave a lingering sound of a specific state that is more advantageous than the predetermined state for a while.

In this embodiment, when the sub-control unit 91 shifts from the specific state (AT state) to the predetermined state (normal state), the sub-control unit 91 displays the AT state result notification image on the liquid crystal display 51 and then determines the predetermined state. The sub-control unit 91 controls to display a stage switching image suggesting a transition to a state, but the sub-control unit 91 is in an additional state when the transition from a specific state (additional state) to a predetermined state (AT state) is performed. After displaying the result notification image on the liquid crystal display 51, control may be performed to display a stage switching image suggesting that the state shifts to a predetermined state. Even in the configuration in which the stage switching image is displayed after the additional state result notification image is displayed, when the display of the additional state notification image is terminated, the additional state notification is displayed in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51. While continuing to display the main effect image that constitutes the image, a specific image (credit image, payout number image, AT game number image, net increase number image, mode suggestion image) related to the predetermined state that is the transition destination is displayed in the second display area. In a configuration in which control is performed to display a stage switching image suggesting a transition to a predetermined state after the display, it is possible to leave a lingering sound of a specific state that is more advantageous than the predetermined state for a while.

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the present invention, and is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within a range not deviating from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a bet number is set by using medals and credits as a game value has been described, but a slot in which a bet number is set by using a game ball as a game value has been described. It may be applied to machines or fully credited slot machines that set bets using only credits as game value.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the modified example, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a gaming ball is launched into a gaming area. It can also be applied to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines that play games by doing so.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 12 Game auxiliary display 12a Advantageous section notification LED
41 Main control unit 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 gaming machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Display means that can display images and
A display control means that controls the display of an image on the display means, and a display control means.
With
The display area of the display means includes a first display area in which the main effect image is displayed and a second display area closer to the periphery than the first display area.
The first display area includes a region located above the variable display unit, and the second display area includes a region located below the variable display unit.
The display control means
The main effect image is displayed in the first display area, and the first specific image and the first specific image showing the game value information stored in the area located below the variable display unit in the second display area are given. It is possible to control the display of the second specific image showing the value information for the game.
While the variable display unit is fluctuating, a special image composed of a plurality of images is displayed in front of the main effect image, the first specific image, and the second specific image while moving, and the main effect image, the first specific image is displayed. Of the image and the second specific image, the portion where the special image overlaps is not displayed by the special image, and it is suggested that there is a possibility that it is an advantageous situation by controlling the display of the portion where the special image does not overlap. , Game machine.

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