JP7007946B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each.
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and generating a prize according to the display result.

A slot machine, which is a type of gaming machine, generally has a variable display unit having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer peripheral portion, and each reel is provided with a variable display unit. When the player operates the start lever, the rotation is started, and when the player operates the stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing is set. Stop the rotation inside. Then, a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

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

As such a slot machine, there is a machine that notifies the occurrence of a prize by a winning flash effect that blinks a reel back lamp irradiating from the back surface of the reel (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-136274

In the slot machine of Patent Document 1, the occurrence of a prize can be notified by a prize effect such as a prize flash effect, but the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure during the execution of such a prize effect. In this case, no consideration was given to whether or not to execute the winning effect that had been executed, and there was a possibility that the occurrence of the winning could not be appropriately notified.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of suitably notifying the occurrence of a prize even when a process relating to the progress of a game is interrupted. Is.

(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A preparatory control means for performing preparatory control when power supply to the slot machine is started, and
It is provided with a winning effect means (for example, a process in which the sub control unit 91 executes the winning effect) capable of executing a winning effect for notifying the occurrence of a winning.
The prize-winning production means
When a specific prize (for example, cherry prize) occurs after the preparation control is completed , the first prize effect (for example, the prize effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55) and the second prize effect (for example, the liquid crystal display) (Winning effect using the display 51) is executed,
When a specific prize is generated during the preparation control, the first prize effect and the second prize effect are not executed (FIG. 5).
During the execution of the first prize-winning effect and the second prize-winning effect, when the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted and then the process is restarted, the second prize-winning effect is executed while the first prize-winning effect is not executed (for example). As shown in FIG. 8, the power is cut off during the execution of the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 for notifying the occurrence of the cherry winning, and the winning effect using the liquid crystal display 51 (FIG. 8 (b1)). When the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence, and then the process related to the progress of the game is resumed after recovering from the power failure, the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 is not executed, while the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. The winning effect used is executed (FIG. 8 (b3))).

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
The first prize-winning effect is an effect according to the light emitting mode of the light emitting means (for example, the frame lamp 62, the reel LED 55) (for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the lighting of the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED).
A prize-winning effect is executed by blinking 55),
The second prize-winning effect is an effect according to the display mode of the display means (liquid crystal display 51) (for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the prize-winning effect in which the character image "chance" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Will be executed).

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
Further equipped with an operating means operated by the player (for example, MAXBET switch 6),
The first prize-winning effect ends when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed, whereas it ends.
The second winning effect continues until the operating means is operated (for example, as shown in FIG. 3A2, the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 ends when 2 seconds have elapsed. , As shown in FIGS. 8 (b3) and 8 (b4), the winning effect using the liquid crystal display 51 continues until the BET is operated by the MAXBET switch 6).

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
The prize-winning production means
When the specific prize is generated, both the first prize effect and the second prize effect are executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8 (b1), when the cherry prize is generated, the frame lamp 62.
And the winning effect using the reel LED 55 and the winning effect using the liquid crystal display 51),
When a predetermined winning (for example, a bell winning) occurs, either the first winning effect or the second winning effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8A1, the bell winning occurs. At that time, only the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 is executed).

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
While the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted, the winning effect is not executed by the winning effect means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8A2 and 8B2), the progress of the game is related to the occurrence of a power failure. While the process is interrupted, the winning effect is not executed).

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
Even if a prize is generated in the ready state after the power supply to the slot machine is restored,
The winning effect is not executed by the winning effect means (for example, FIGS. 5 (a3), (a4), FIG. 5 (a3), (a4),
As shown in (b3) and (b4), even if a prize is generated in the preparation state after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restored, the prize effect is not executed).

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the comparative example when the winning effect is executed during the execution of a battle effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the production when the winning production is executed during the execution of the battle production in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect when the electric power failure occurs during the execution of the prize-winning effect in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production when a prize occurs in the preparation state in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect when a power failure and an error occur during execution of a prize effect in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production when the winning effect is executed during the execution of the battle effect in the modified example. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect when the electric power failure occurs during the execution of the prize-winning effect in the modified example.

The embodiment for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 for displaying an image, a frame lamp 61, and a frame lamp 62 (frame lamp 62a and frame lamp 62b).

A perspective window 3 is formed below the liquid crystal display 51. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged side by side inside the slot machine 1 through the see-through window 3. On each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, are arranged in a predetermined order. Below the see-through window 3, a MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range of the stored gaming value (credit), and a game ( The start switch 7 operated when starting the game), the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated to stop the rotation of each reel and derive the display result, and the production switch used for the production. 56 is provided. On the back surface of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R with light from the back surface is provided. The reel LED55 is a reel 2L, 2C, 2R.
It consists of 12 LEDs corresponding to 3 consecutive symbols, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

As shown in FIG. 1, the frame lamp 61 is arranged close to the frame lamp 62. The frame lamp 61 and the frame lamp 62 are located right next to each other, and are arranged so close to each other that they can be seen at the same time when the player visually recognizes them. Therefore, if the frame lamp 61 and the frame lamp 62 perform different effects at the same time, the player is in a positional relationship that confuses the player. In addition, reel 2L,
The reel LED 55 that irradiates 2C and 2R from behind is arranged at a position farther from the frame lamp 61 than the frame lamp 62. Specifically, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (reel LED5)
5) is arranged below the frame lamp 61 with a liquid crystal display 51 sandwiched between them. Reel 2
The L, 2C, and 2R (reel LED 55) are arranged at positions that are so far apart that it is difficult for the player to see the frame lamp 61 and the frame lamp 62 at the same time.

As shown in FIG. 1B, a main control unit 41 is provided inside the slot machine 1 to control the progress of the game and output various commands according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 is MAXBET
Operations on the switch 6, the start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are detected, and control related to the progress of the game is performed according to the detected operations.

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect in response to a command from the main control unit 41 is provided. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the effect, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the effect. The sub control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41 and an operation of the effect switch 56.
Image display on the liquid crystal display 51, frame lamp 61, frame lamp 62 and reel LED
The lighting mode of 55 is controlled. Image display of liquid crystal display 51, frame lamp 61, frame lamp 62
The effect data used for the lighting output of the reel LED 55 and the reel LED 55 is stored in the RAM 91c.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into a medal insertion unit (not shown) or operates the MAXBET switch 6 to set a predetermined number of bets. As a result, the winning line becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. The winning line is the reel 2L, 2 displayed on the see-through window.
This is a line for determining whether or not the combination of symbols in C and 2R matches the combination of winning symbols.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the main control unit 41 changes to the main control unit 41.
Determine the display result that allows derivation. Further, when the start switch 7 is operated, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to display the symbol in a variable manner. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the main control unit 41 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel. When the rotation of the reel is stopped, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the perspective window. The main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R based on the display result that allows the derivation, the timing at which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, and the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. Performs reel control to stop.

When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line and a winning occurs, the main control unit 41
Executes processing according to the winning. The process according to the winning includes, for example, the process of granting a privilege. Here, in the slot machine 1, since it is necessary to set a predetermined bet number in order to execute one game, a medal which is a game value is consumed every time one game is played. Benefits include the addition of game value and the right to play the game without consuming the game value (replay).

Among the winning roles, the special role includes two types of bonuses, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). The bonus is won when a predetermined bonus symbol combination (for example, "7-7-7") is aligned on the winning line. BB
If you win a prize, you will be transferred to a big bonus. Then, the big bonus ends when a predetermined end condition (for example, 316 or more medals have been paid out) is satisfied. Also, R
If you win B, you will be transferred to a regular bonus. Then, the regular bonus ends when a predetermined end condition (for example, one of the winning combinations wins 6 times or 12 games are exhausted) is satisfied.

The main control unit 41 can control any of a plurality of RT states in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability. The RT state includes an advantageous RT and an unfavorable RT. The winning probability of the replay is set to be higher when it is controlled to the advantageous RT than when it is controlled to the disadvantage RT. The transition between RTs is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Predetermined conditions include winning a prize in a predetermined combination (deriving a combination of RT transition symbols) and deriving a specific spilled eye when a bell winning is missed.

[Game control processing]
In the present embodiment, the game starts when the start switch 7 is operated while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game.
In the game control process, various processes related to the progress of the game are executed.

In the game control process, first, the BET process is performed. In the BET process, a monitoring process for monitoring the detection state such as inserting a medal into the medal insertion unit, operating the MAXBET switch 6, and operating the start switch 7 is executed. Then, the bet number is set based on the detection result by the monitoring process. After setting the bet number, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected.

Next, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize (internal lottery) is performed. When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, reels 2L, 2C, on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of reel rotation in the previous game.
After starting the rotation of 2R, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are activated, and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation. The game ends when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R stop and the reel rotation process ends. Then, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the combination of symbols on the winning line. When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winning. In the game end process, a process of setting the game state is executed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next game is started.

[Interruption of processing related to the progress of the game]
In the above-mentioned game control process, when the interruption condition is satisfied, the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted. The interruption condition is satisfied regardless of the player's intention or intention. What is established regardless of the intention or intention of the player is, for example, established regardless of whether or not the player has operated the operating means. Here, the operating means is, for example, a start switch 7, a stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, an effect switch 56, and a MAXBET switch 6.

The interruption condition is, for example, the occurrence of a power failure or the occurrence of an error. When an error occurs, the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted, and the error state is controlled. After that, when the error state is cleared, the process related to the progress of the game is restarted. For example, it is assumed that the sub-control unit 91 is executing the prize-winning effect described later due to the occurrence of a prize. At this time, in the game control process, the main control unit 41 has executed a monitoring process (one of the processes related to the progress of the game) for monitoring the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 in order to start the next game. do. At this time, if an error occurs, the monitoring process is interrupted and the error status is controlled. After that, when the error state is cleared, the monitoring process will be restarted.

The errors are, for example, an insertion error related to the insertion of medals from the medal insertion unit, a payout error related to the payout of medals from the hopper, and a RAM stored in the main control unit 41.
There is a RAM error error detected when an error occurs in the data of 41c.

Further, when a power failure occurs, the game control process ends and the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted. After that, when the game recovers from the power failure, the game control process is started and the process related to the progress of the game is restarted.

The power failure means a state in which power is not supplied to the slot machine 1. for example,
There is a power failure that occurs when power is not supplied to the slot machine 1 due to some trouble such as a failure. In addition to that, there is a power failure (instantaneous power failure) caused by a power outage or the like. These are power failures that can occur regardless of whether or not the game is in progress, and are unintended by a store clerk or the like. In addition, there is a power failure that occurs when the power of a game store clerk or the like is turned off after the game store is closed.

[Overview of various productions]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, various effects executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. The sub control unit 91 executes various effects based on commands from the main control unit 41.

(Battle production)
The sub-control unit 91 executes a suggestion effect suggesting whether or not it is advantageous for the player.
In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes a battle effect suggesting a bonus winning as a suggestion effect. The sub control unit 91 includes a liquid crystal display 51, a frame lamp 61, and a frame lamp 62.
Perform a battle effect using. For example, the battle effect is executed over a plurality of games, and the effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character develop a battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Then, as a result of the battle effect, a result notification effect for notifying whether or not the bonus is won is executed. When the ally character finally wins the enemy character, the character image "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a result notification effect, and the player is notified that the bonus has been won. On the other hand, when the ally character is finally defeated by the enemy character, the character image "LOSE" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a result notification effect, and the player is notified that the bonus has not been won.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the result notification effect by changing the light emitting mode of the frame lamp 61. The sub control unit 91 changes the frame lamp 61 from off to rainbow on at the timing when the character image "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 after winning the battle effect. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the frame lamp 61 at the timing when the character image "LOSE" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 after being defeated by the battle effect. Even during the battle production, the frame lamp 61 is in a lit state or a blinking state (for example, white lighting or white blinking).
May be.

Further, the sub control unit 91 also executes a result notification effect for notifying the result of the battle effect by changing the light emitting mode of the frame lamp 62. The sub control unit 91 changes the frame lamp 62 from off to rainbow on at the timing when the character image "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 after winning the battle effect. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 turns off the frame lamp 62 at the timing when the character image "LOSE" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 after being defeated by the battle effect.

As described above, in the result notification effect, if the battle effect is won, the sub control unit 9
1 displays the character image “WIN” on the liquid crystal display 51, and changes the frame lamp 61 and the frame lamp 62 from off to rainbow on. On the other hand, if the battle effect is defeated, the sub-control unit 91 displays the character image "LOSE" on the liquid crystal display 51 and at the same time.
Turn off the frame lamp 61 and the frame lamp 62. The result notification effect continues until a predetermined number of bets are set (hereinafter, also referred to as "BET operation") by operating the MAXBET switch 6.

(Prize production)
When a prize is generated, the sub control unit 91 executes a prize effect for notifying that the prize has been generated. The sub control unit 91 executes a winning effect by using the frame lamp 62, the reel LED 55, and the liquid crystal display 51.

For example, winnings include cherry winnings, bell winnings, replay winnings and watermelon winnings. The sub-control unit 91 executes the winning effect in different modes depending on the type of winning. For example, when the cherry, which is a specific role, wins a prize, the frame lamp 62, the reel LED 55, and the liquid crystal display 51 are used to perform a prize-winning effect, whereas when the bell, replay, and watermelon, which are predetermined roles, win a prize, the liquid crystal display is used. The winning effect using the display 51 is not executed, and the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 is executed.

The specific role is, for example, a role that can be won at the same time as the bonus. The predetermined role is a role different from the specific role. When the cherry is won, it may be won at the same time as the bonus. For this reason, the player expects that when the cherry wins, he also wins the bonus. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a character image "chance" suggesting that the bonus may have been won when the cherry prize is generated. In this way, after the winning of the cherry, which is a specific role, there is a possibility that the subsequent game will be in the bonus winning state, so it is in a more advantageous state than after the winning of the bell, which is the predetermined role, etc. I can say.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 emits light from the frame lamp 62 to execute a winning effect of notifying the occurrence of a winning. The sub-control unit 91 executes a winning effect by causing the frame lamp 62 to emit light in a different light emitting mode depending on the type of winning. For example, the sub-control unit 91 lights the frame lamp 62 in yellow when a bell winning occurs, while the frame lamp 62 lights in red when a cherry winning occurs. The frame lamp 62 may emit light in the same light emitting mode regardless of the type of winning to execute the winning effect. For example, the frame lamp 62 may be turned on or blinked in white regardless of whether the bell winning or the cherry winning occurs.

Further, the sub control unit 91 blinks the reel LED 55 to execute a winning effect of notifying the occurrence of a winning. For example, when the bell symbols are aligned on the winning line and the bell is won, the sub control unit 91 blinks the reel LED 55 located behind the symbols in order to make the bell symbols aligned on the winning line stand out.

In the winning effect using the frame lamp 62, if a predetermined role (bell, etc.) wins, the winning effect ends in a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), but if a specific role (cherry) wins, BET. Continue the winning production until the operation is performed. Further, in the winning effect using the reel LED 55, the winning effect is continued until the BET operation is performed, regardless of the type of winning. Even if a specific combination wins a prize, the winning effect may be completed in a predetermined time. Further, in the winning effect using the reel LED 55, the winning effect may be completed at a predetermined time.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned battle effect is being executed, the winning effect may be executed at the same time. The winning effect of a predetermined role such as a bell is completed in 2 seconds, and after the winning effect is completed, a result notification effect (for example, the frame lamp 61 is changed from off to rainbow on) is executed to notify the result of the battle effect. However, even after the frame lamp 61 changes from turning off to rainbow lighting in order to notify the result of the battle effect, the winning effect in which the reel LED 55 blinks continues.

[Execution example of various productions]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, after explaining an effect execution example (hereinafter referred to as "comparative example") that confuses the player by executing the winning effect in duplicate with other effects. ,
Examples of execution of various effects in the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6.

(Comparative example)
First, a comparative example will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a comparative example in a scene where a winning effect is executed during a battle effect.

In this example, in the final game of the battle effect suggesting the winning of the bonus, a scene where the bell prize is generated and the result notification effect is executed will be described. FIGS. 2 (a1), (
A2), (a31), and (a41) describe a scene in which a result notification effect in which a ally character wins in a battle in a battle effect is executed. FIGS. 2 (a1) and 2 (a2)
), (A32), and (a42) describe a scene in which a result notification effect in which a ally character is defeated in a battle in a battle effect is executed.

In this example, it is assumed that the battle production over multiple games is executed with the cherry winning as an opportunity. Then, it is assumed that the final game of the battle effect is started by operating the start switch 7. At this time, it is assumed that the bell is won by an internal lottery. As shown in FIG. 2 (a1), a bell symbol is derived from the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C.

Further, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a battle effect image in which a friendly character (character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) engage in a battle. At this time, the frame lamp 61 and the frame lamp 62 are in the off state, and the reel LED 55 is in the on state.

As shown in FIG. 2A2, the bell symbol is derived from the right reel 2R by the right third stop operation (the right reel 2R is stopped third), and a bell prize is generated (in the present embodiment, the bell design is generated). The design combination "Bell-Bell-Bell" is lined up on the winning line). When the bell prize is generated, the sub control unit 91 executes a prize effect of lighting the frame lamp 62 in yellow and blinks the reel LED 55 located behind the prize line. At this time, the frame lamp 61 is off. Further, a battle effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

When the bonus is won, as shown in FIG. 2 (a31), an image in which the ally character defeats the enemy character and wins is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2A41, the result notification effect in the battle effect is executed. The background color of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes a rainbow color, and the character image "WIN" is displayed in the center of the screen. At the same time, the frame lamp 61 changes from off to rainbow on. As a result, it is definitely notified that the bonus has been won. At this time, the frame lamp 62 is still lit in yellow, and the winning effect of the bell winning is continuing. In addition, the reel LED 55 is also continuing to win prizes.

As described above, in the comparative example, when notifying that the ally character has won by the result of the battle effect, the frame lamp 62 keeps the winning effect continuously lit in yellow, and the frame lamp 62. 61 executes a result notification effect and lights up with a rainbow. in this way,
In the comparative example, when the prize-winning effect of the frame lamp 62 is executed, the effect of the frame lamp 61 is executed at the same time, so that it is difficult to understand what kind of effect is currently being executed, which is confusing. In addition, the color rendering of the battle effect is impaired by the mixture of the effect of rainbow lighting and the effect of yellow lighting. In particular, since the frame lamp 61 and the frame lamp 62 are installed close to each other and the effect is executed by light emission, it is very confusing if such effects are mixed. Further, as in this example, even in the liquid crystal display 51 close to the frame lamp 61, if the background color is the same rainbow color as the frame lamp 61, the player can switch to the frame lamp 62 that is lit in yellow. I feel uncomfortable.

On the other hand, if the bonus is not won, the state of FIG. 2 (a2) is changed to the state of FIG. 2 (a32). As shown in FIG. 2 (a32), an image in which a friendly character is defeated by an enemy character and is defeated is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2A42, the result notification effect in the battle effect is executed. The background color of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes black, and the character image "LOS" is in the center of the screen.
"E" is displayed. At the same time, the frame lamp 61 is turned off. This will definitely notify you that you have not won the bonus. At this time, the frame lamp 62 is still lit in yellow, and the winning effect of the bell winning is continuing. In addition, the reel LED 55 is also continuing to win prizes.

As described above, in the comparative example, when notifying that the ally character has been defeated by the result of the battle effect, the frame lamp 62 keeps the winning effect continuously lit in yellow, and the frame lamp 62. 61 executes a result notification effect and turns off the light. As described above, in the comparative example, the frame lamp 62 adjacent to the frame lamp 61 lights up in yellow even though the frame lamp 61 is in the off state to notify the defeat of the battle. , It makes the player feel as if he had won, and the result of the battle production becomes difficult to understand. In addition, the effect of lighting yellow will impair the effect of the battle effect. Further, as in this example, when the background color of the liquid crystal display 51 close to the frame lamp 61 is black, the player feels uncomfortable that only the frame lamp 62 is lit. ..

(Example of effect execution when winning effect is executed during battle effect)
Next, an execution example of the effect in the present embodiment will be described while comparing with the above-mentioned comparative example. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a winning effect is executed during the execution of the battle effect in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, as in the comparative example, in the final game of the battle effect suggesting the winning of the bonus, a scene where a bell prize is generated and a result notification effect is executed will be described. FIGS. 3 (a1), (a2), (a31), and (a41) describe a scene in which a result notification effect in which a ally character wins in a battle in a battle effect is executed. FIGS. 3 (a1), (a2), (a32), and (a42) describe a scene in which a result notification effect in which a ally character is defeated in a battle in a battle effect is executed.

In this example, it is assumed that the battle production over multiple games is executed with the cherry winning as an opportunity. Then, it is assumed that the final game of the battle effect is started by operating the start switch 7. At this time, it is assumed that the bell is won by an internal lottery. As shown in FIG. 3A1, a bell symbol is derived from the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. In addition, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a battle effect image in which a ally character and an enemy character engage in a battle.

As shown in FIG. 3A2, the bell symbol is derived from the right reel 2R by the right third stop operation, and the bell winning is generated. When the bell prize is generated, the sub control unit 91 executes a prize effect of lighting the frame lamp 62 in yellow. Here, the sub-control unit 91 executes the winning effect by causing the frame lamp 62 to emit light in different light emitting modes depending on the type of winning. For example, the sub-control unit 91 lights the frame lamp 62 in red when a cherry prize is generated, lights the frame lamp 62 in yellow when a bell prize is generated, and lights the frame lamp 62 in blue when a replay prize is generated. When a watermelon prize is generated, the frame lamp 62 is turned on in green.

Further, the sub control unit 91 blinks the reel LED 55 located behind the winning line. At this time, the frame lamp 61 is off. Further, a battle effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Unlike the comparative example, the frame lamp 62 finishes the winning effect in a predetermined time (2 seconds). The end timing of the winning effect is before the start of the result notification effect described with reference to FIGS. 3 (41) and 3 (42) described later. The winning effect may be ended at the start timing of the result notification effect.

When the bonus is won, as shown in FIG. 3 (a31), an image in which the ally character defeats the enemy character and wins is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The frame lamp 62 is turned off after a lapse of a predetermined time.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 3A41, the result notification effect in the battle effect is executed. The background color of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes a rainbow color, and the character image "WIN" is displayed in the center of the screen. At the same time, the frame lamp 61 changes from off to rainbow on. As a result, it is definitely notified that the bonus has been won.

Further, at this time, unlike the comparative example, the result notification effect is also executed on the frame lamp 62. The frame lamp 62 changes from off to rainbow on. The reel LED 55 continues the winning effect even after the frame lamp 61 changes from turning off to rainbow lighting.

As described above, in the comparative example, in the state where the frame lamp 61 executes the result notification effect and is lit in the rainbow, the frame lamp 62 continues the winning effect and is lit in yellow, so that the result notification is performed. It was confusing because the production and the winning production were mixed. However, in the present embodiment, in order to notify the result of the battle effect, the frame lamp 62 is turned off and the winning effect is completed before the frame lamp 61 changes from turning off to rainbow lighting. By doing so, the winning effect by the frame lamp 62 and the result notification of the battle effect by the frame lamp 61 do not coexist, and the effect contents of the frame lamp 62 and the frame lamp 61 arranged in the vicinity are not confused. Further, in the present embodiment, not only the frame lamp 62 but also the frame lamp 61 is lit by the rainbow, so that a unified effect is executed and the effect of the battle effect is further enhanced.

On the other hand, if the bonus is not won, the state of FIG. 3 (a2) is changed to the state of FIG. 3 (a32). As shown in FIG. 3 (a32), an image in which a friendly character is defeated by an enemy character and is defeated is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The frame lamp 62 is turned off after a lapse of a predetermined time.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2A32, the result notification effect in the battle effect is executed. The background color of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes black, and the character image "LOS" is in the center of the screen.
"E" is displayed. At the same time, the frame lamp 61 is turned off. This will definitely notify you that you have not won the bonus. Further, at this time, unlike the comparative example, the frame lamp 62 is in the extinguished state. In addition, the reel LED 55 continues to produce prizes.

As described above, in the comparative example, the frame lamp 61 is turned off by executing the result notification effect, whereas the frame lamp 62 is continuously lit in yellow for the winning effect, so that the battle The result of the production was difficult to understand. However, in the present embodiment, the frame lamp 62 is turned off and the winning effect is completed before the result of the battle effect is notified. Since both the frame lamp 61 and the frame lamp 62 are turned off in this way, the effect contents of the frame lamp 62 and the frame lamp 61 arranged in the vicinity are not confused.

[Interruption of winning production]
Next, a case where the interruption condition is satisfied during the execution of the winning effect will be described. When the above-mentioned interruption condition is satisfied, the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted. After that, when returning from the suspended state,
Processing related to the progress of the game is resumed.

When the interruption condition is satisfied during the execution of the winning effect and then the interruption state is released, the winning effect may or may not be executed.

Whether or not the prize effect is executed when the interruption condition is satisfied during the execution of the prize effect and then the interruption state is released depends on the type of prize that has occurred. For example, during the execution of a winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 for notifying the occurrence of a predetermined winning (for example, a bell winning), the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure, and then the process recovers from the power failure. When the process related to the progress of the game is resumed, the winning effect is not executed. On the other hand, the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure during the execution of the winning effect using the frame lamp 62, the reel LED 55, and the liquid crystal display 51 for notifying the occurrence of a specific winning (for example, cherry winning). Then, when the process of recovering from the power failure and the process related to the progress of the game is resumed, the winning effect is executed.

Further, whether or not the prize-winning effect is executed when the interruption condition is satisfied during the execution of the prize-winning effect and then the interruption state is released depends on the interruption condition. For example, the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure during the execution of the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 for notifying the occurrence of the bell winning, and then the process related to the progress of the game is resumed from the power failure. When it resumes, the winning effect will not be executed. On the other hand, the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error during the execution of the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 for notifying the occurrence of the bell winning, and then the error is canceled and the process related to the progress of the game is canceled. When is resumed, the winning effect will be executed.

Further, whether or not the winning effect is executed during the interruption depends on the interruption condition. for example,
While the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure, the winning effect is not executed. On the other hand, while the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error, the winning effect is executed.

(Example of production execution when power failure occurs during prize production)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a power failure occurs during execution of a winning effect in the present embodiment. FIGS. 4 (a1) to 4 (a4) explain a scene in which a power failure occurs during execution of a winning effect by winning a bell. FIGS. 4 (b1) to 4 (b4) explain a scene in which a power failure occurs during execution of a winning effect by winning a cherry.

First, the case where a bell prize is generated will be described. As shown in FIG. 4 (a1), when a bell winning occurs, a winning effect is executed. At this time, as in the case of FIG. 3A2, the sub control unit 91 executes a winning effect of lighting the frame lamp 62 in yellow and blinking the reel LED 55. When the bell prize is generated, the prize-winning effect using the liquid crystal display 51 is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 4A2, if a power failure occurs during the winning effect, the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. As a result, the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 are turned off, and the winning effect is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 4A3, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the process recovers from the power failure and the process related to the progress of the game is restarted. A power failure occurred during the execution of the winning production by the bell winning,
If the power is restored from the power failure, the winning effect will not be executed. That is, the frame lamp 62 is turned off and the reel LED 55 is turned on. As shown in FIG. 4A4, the states of the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 do not change even if the BET operation is performed in order to start the next game.

Next, a case where a cherry prize is generated will be described. In this example, it is assumed that the bonus is won at the same time as the cherry is won. As shown in FIG. 4 (b1), when a cherry prize is generated (in the present embodiment, the symbol combination "cherry-replay-replay" is aligned with the prize line).
Winning production is executed.

At this time, the sub control unit 91 lights the frame lamp 62 in red and the reel LED.
A prize-winning effect that blinks 55 is executed. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning effect of displaying a character image "chance" suggesting a bonus winning on the liquid crystal display 51. that time,
The character image chance is displayed by scrolling from the left edge of the screen and stopping at the center of the screen.

As shown in FIG. 4 (b2), if a power failure occurs during the winning effect, the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. As a result, the liquid crystal display 51, the frame lamp 62, and the reel LED 55 are turned off, and the winning effect is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 4 (b3), when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the process recovers from the power failure and the process related to the progress of the game is restarted. If a power failure occurs during the execution of the prize-winning effect due to the cherry prize, and the power failure is restored, the prize-winning effect is executed. The sub-control unit 91 again turns on the frame lamp 62 in red and executes a winning effect of blinking the reel LED 55. In addition, a winning effect is executed in which a character image "chance" suggesting a bonus winning is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

When executing the winning effect after recovering from the power failure, the winning effect is executed from the beginning. For example, the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning effect of moving the character image "chance" from the left edge of the screen to the center of the screen and displaying it on the liquid crystal display 51, but after recovering from the power failure, the character image "chance" is displayed again. The winning effect starts from the place where "Chance" is moved from the left edge of the screen.

As shown in FIG. 4 (b4), when the BET operation is performed, the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 5 are performed.
The winning production by 5 is finished. In addition, if a predetermined prize such as a bell prize occurs, BET
Even if no operation is performed, the winning effect will be completed in 2 seconds.

As explained above, when the cherry prize occurs, the frame lamp 62 and the reel LE
Both the winning effect using the D55 and the winning effect using the liquid crystal display 51 are executed. On the other hand, when a bell prize is generated, only the prize effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 is executed.

Further, during the execution of the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 for notifying the occurrence of the bell winning, the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of the power failure, and then the processing related to the progress of the game is performed after returning from the power failure. When restarted, the winning effect is not executed. On the contrary,
During the execution of the winning effect using the frame lamp 62, the reel LED 55, and the liquid crystal display 51 for notifying the occurrence of the cherry winning, the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of the power failure, and then the game progresses after returning from the power failure. When the processing related to is resumed, the winning effect is executed.

[Ready]
In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 executes a start-up process (sub) when the power of 1 of the slot machine is turned on. The activation process (sub) is a process in which the sub control unit 91 executes an initialization process or the like.

Initialization processing includes a liquid crystal display 51, a frame lamp 61, a frame lamp 62, and a reel LED 55.
Includes initialization processing to control. While the initialization process is being performed, the sub-control unit 91 cannot display an image on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the frame lamp 61 and the frame lamp 6
Even in 2 and the reel LED 55, lighting for the effect cannot be performed.

When these initialization processes are completed, the image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. However, when the sub-control unit 91 is preparing for image display control, the liquid crystal display 51
Can display a preparing image (for example, an image as shown in FIG. 5 (a3)) and display it for effect. The preparation for image display control is, for example, a process for transferring image data from a storage area stored in advance to a storage area for work. Further, also in the frame lamp 61, the frame lamp 62, and the reel LED 55, if data transfer for performing lighting control is required, the effect cannot be executed during the data transfer.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub-control unit 91 is the liquid crystal display 51 and the frame lamp 6.
1. The state in which the effect cannot be executed in each of the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 is referred to as a “preparation state”.

(Example of production execution when a prize occurs in the ready state)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a prize is generated in the prepared state in the present embodiment. FIGS. 5 (a1) to 5 (a4) describe a scene in which a bell prize is awarded in the ready state. FIGS. 5 (b1) to 5 (b4) describe a scene in which a cherry prize is awarded in the prepared state.

First, a case where a bell prize is generated will be described. When the bell is won and the left first stop and the middle second stop are performed, the bell symbol is derived to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C as shown in FIG. 5 (a1).

If a power failure occurs in this state, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. FIG. 5 (a2)
), The frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 are turned off, and the liquid crystal display 5
Nothing is displayed in 1. In addition, the rotating right reel 2R also stops.

When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, it recovers from the power failure. At this time, FIG. 4 (a3)
As shown in the above, the preparation state is reached, and the devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the frame lamp 62, and the reel LED 55 cannot execute the effect. Further, the right reel 2R starts rotating as before the power failure, and after that, the acceptance of the operation by the stop switch is enabled.

When the third stop operation is performed in this state, a bell prize is generated as shown in FIG. 5 (a4). However, since the liquid crystal display 51, the frame lamp 62, and the reel LED 55 are in the ready state, the winning effect is not executed.

Next, a case where a cherry prize is generated will be described. When the cherry is won and the left first stop and the middle second stop are performed, the cherry symbol is derived to the left reel 2L and the replay symbol is derived to the middle reel 2C as shown in FIG. 5 (a1).

Similar to the description of FIGS. 5 (a2) to 5 (a4), a power failure occurs as shown in FIG. 5 (b2), and a ready state is set when the power failure is restored as shown in FIG. 5 (b3). When the third stop operation is performed in this state, a cherry prize is generated as shown in FIG. 5 (b4). However, the liquid crystal display 5
1. Since the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 are in the ready state, the winning effect is not executed.

As described above, even if a prize is generated in the preparation state after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restored, the prize effect is not executed.

In the present embodiment, even if the preparation state is completed, the winning effect is not executed. For example, it is assumed that the winning effect is executed for 2 seconds and the preparation period is 5 seconds. Then, it is assumed that a prize is generated one second after the start of the preparation period. If the winning effect is executed after the preparation state is completed, the winning effect will be executed 4 seconds after the winning effect occurs, and the player feels uncomfortable. Further, at this time, in the situation described with reference to FIG. 3, there is a possibility that the notification effect for notifying the result of the battle effect may be executed in duplicate, which is confusing. Therefore, even if the preparation state is completed, the winning effect is not executed. If the situation does not overlap with other notification effects, the winning effect may be executed after the preparation state is completed. Further, after the preparation period ends, the winning effect may be executed from the time when the winning occurs until 2 seconds have elapsed. For example, if a prize is generated after 4 seconds have passed from the start of the preparation period, the winning effect may not be executed for 1 second until the end of the preparation period, but the winning effect may be executed for 1 second after the end of the preparation period. ..

(Example of effect execution when power failure or error occurs during execution of prize effect)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a power failure or an error occurs during execution of the winning effect in the present embodiment. 6 (a1) to 6 (a4) explain a scene in which a power failure occurs during execution of a winning effect by winning a bell. FIGS. 6 (b1) to 6 (b4) describe a scene in which an error occurs during execution of a winning effect by winning a bell.

The case where the power failure occurs during the execution of the winning effect by the bell winning in FIGS. 6 (a1) to 6 (a4) is the same as in FIGS. 4 (a1) to 4 (a4). Similar to FIGS. 4 (a1) to 4 (a4), when a bell prize is awarded, a prize effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 is executed, and a power failure occurs during the execution of the prize effect, and the power failure occurs. When returning from, the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 is not executed.

The power failure in this case is, for example, a power failure due to the closing of business of a game store. Due to the closing of business
The slot machine is powered off. In addition, the slot machine will be turned on again to recover from the power failure in order to start business on the next business day. In this way, when the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of the power interruption due to the end of business, and the processing related to the progress of the game is resumed due to the restoration of the power interruption on the next business day, the player is replaced before and after the power interruption. There is a high possibility that it is.

As shown in FIG. 6 (b1), when the bell winning occurs, the sub control unit 91 sets the frame lamp 62.
Is lit in yellow and the reel LED 55 is blinked to perform a winning effect.

As shown in FIG. 6 (b2), if an error occurs during the winning effect, the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted and the error state is controlled. At this time, the character image "error is occurring" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in order to notify that an error has occurred. However, even if the error state is controlled, the winning effect continues in the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55.

As shown in FIG. 6 (b3), when the error state is cleared, the process related to the progress of the game is restarted. Even in this case, the winning effect continues in the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55. If an error occurs unintentionally during the game, the player generally waits until the error is cleared. Therefore, when the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error and then the process related to the progress of the game is restarted due to the cancellation of the error, it is unlikely that the player has been replaced. As shown in FIG. 6 (b4), when the BET operation is performed, the winning effect ends.

As described above, during the execution of the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 for notifying the occurrence of the bell winning, the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of the power failure, and then the game recovers from the power failure. When the process related to the progress is resumed, the winning effect is not executed.
On the other hand, the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error during the execution of the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 for notifying the occurrence of the bell winning, and then the error is canceled and the process related to the progress of the game is canceled. When is resumed, the winning effect will be executed. note that,
When the process related to the progress of the game is resumed after recovering from the power failure, the winning effect is executed, and when the error is cleared and the process related to the progress of the game is resumed, the winning effect is not executed. There may be.

In addition, the winning effect is not executed while the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure, but the winning effect is executed while the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error. Will be done.

In addition, when the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure due to the end of business, and the process related to the progress of the game is resumed due to the restoration of the power failure on the next business day, the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error. However, it is more likely that the player has been replaced than when the process related to the progress of the game is resumed by canceling the error.

Further, although not shown, if an error occurs when winning a cherry, the result is as follows. Processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to an error during execution of the winning effect using the frame lamp 62, the reel LED 55, and the liquid crystal display 51 for notifying the occurrence of the cherry winning, and then the error is canceled and the processing related to the progress of the game is canceled. When is restarted, frame lamp 62, reel LE
A winning effect using the D55 and the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. While the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error, the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 is executed, but the liquid crystal display 51 is notified of the error, so that the winning is won. No production is performed.

[Main effect]
Next, the main effects obtained by the present embodiment will be described.

(1-1) The frame lamp 62 executes a winning effect that lights up in yellow when the bell is won. Further, the frame lamp 61 notifies that the battle effect has been won (the bonus has been won) as a result of the battle effect by changing from the extinguishing to the rainbow lighting. The frame lamp 61 is
It is arranged close to the frame lamp 62. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, before the frame lamp 61 changes from turning off to rainbow lighting in order to notify the result of the battle effect (FIG. 3 (a41)), the frame lamp 62 turns off and the winning effect ends. (FIG. 3 (a31)). In this way, when the frame lamp 61 changes from turning off to rainbow lighting in order to notify the result of the battle effect, the winning effect by the frame lamp 62 has ended, so that the winning effect and the battle effect by the frame lamp 62 are completed. The notification content is not confused when the frame lamp 61 changes from off to rainbow on without coexisting with the result notification. As a result, it is possible to avoid confusing the player due to the winning effect as much as possible.

(1-2) The reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R with light from the back surface is arranged at a position farther from the frame lamp 61 than the frame lamp 62. The reel LED 55 is
When the bell is won, the reel LED 55 blinks to execute the winning effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, even after the frame lamp 61 changes from turning off to rainbow lighting in order to notify the result of the battle effect, the winning effect in which the reel LED 55 blinks continues (FIG. 3 (a41)). As described above, even if the frame lamp 62 is turned off and the winning effect is completed, the winning effect by the reel LED 55 is continued, so that the player can easily recognize that the winning effect has occurred.

(1-3) As shown in FIGS. 3 (a41) and 3 (a51), the bonus winning (winning) is notified by changing the frame lamp 62 from turning off to turning on the rainbow. In this way, by lighting the rainbow not only in the frame lamp 62 but also in the frame lamp 61, a unified effect is executed, and the effect of the battle effect is further enhanced.

(1-4) As shown in FIG. 3, the frame lamp 62 lights up in yellow when the bell is won, while it lights up in red when the cherry is won. Further, the frame lamp 61 is turned on by a rainbow when the bonus winning is notified, while it is turned off when the bonus non-winning is notified. As described above, the frame lamp 62 and the frame lamp 61 are lit in a plurality of lighting modes, but the lighting timings of the frame lamps 62 are different from each other, so that the notification content is not confused when the winning effect is executed.

(1-5) As shown in FIG. 4, the frame lamp 62 and the reel L for notifying the occurrence of the bell winning.
When a power failure occurs during the execution of the winning effect using the ED55 (FIG. 4 (a1)), and then the power is restored, the winning effect is not executed (FIG. 4 (a3)), and the cherry winning effect is notified. A prize-winning effect using a frame lamp 62, a reel LED 55, and a liquid crystal display 51 (FIG. 4 (b1)).
) Is generated during the execution of the power failure, and then when the power failure is restored, the winning effect is executed ().
FIG. 4 (b3). In this way, when a power failure occurs during the execution of the winning effect and then recovers from the power failure, the winning effect that notifies the occurrence of the bell prize is not executed, whereas the winning effect that notifies the occurrence of the cherry prize is Since it is not executed, the processing load for executing the winning effect is reduced, and the player can easily recognize that the cherry winning has occurred.

(2-1) As shown in FIG. 4, the frame lamp 62 and the reel L for notifying the occurrence of the bell winning.
When the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure during the execution of the winning effect using the ED55 (FIG. 4 (a1)), and then the process related to the progress of the game is resumed after returning from the power failure, the winning effect is performed. Is not executed (FIG. 4 (a3)). On the other hand, a prize-winning effect using a frame lamp 62, a reel LED 55, and a liquid crystal display 51 for notifying the occurrence of a cherry prize (FIG. 4 (b1)).
) Is generated, the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted, and then the process related to the progress of the game is resumed after returning from the power failure, the winning effect is executed (FIG. 4 (b3)).
.. In this way, the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure during the execution of the winning effect.
After that, when the player recovers from the power failure and the process related to the progress of the game is resumed, the winning effect for notifying the occurrence of the bell winning is not executed, whereas the winning effect for notifying the occurrence of the cherry winning is executed. Is easy to recognize that a cherry prize has occurred. In this way, even when the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted, it is possible to preferably notify the occurrence of the winning.

(2-2) As shown in Fig. 4, when the cherry is won, the bonus is also won at the same time, so the bonus winning state after the cherry winning is higher than the bonus non-winning state after the bell winning. Since it is in an advantageous state, the player can pay more attention to the occurrence of the cherry prize.

(2-3) As shown in FIG. 3 (a2), the winning effect for notifying the occurrence of the bell winning ends when 2 seconds have passed, whereas as shown in FIGS. 4 (b3) and 4 (b4). Since the winning effect of notifying the occurrence of the cherry winning is continued until the BET operation is performed, it is possible to appeal the occurrence of the cherry winning to the player.

(2-4) As shown in FIG. 3, the winning effect for notifying the occurrence of the bell winning is executed by lighting the frame lamp 62 in yellow, while the winning effect for notifying the occurrence of the cherry winning is the frame lamp 62. Is executed by lighting in red, so that the player can easily recognize which winning is generated by the winning effect.

(2-5) As shown in FIGS. 4 (a2) and 4 (b2), while the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure, the winning effect is not executed, so the process related to the progress of the game While the game is interrupted, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the winning effect is being executed.

(2-6) As shown in FIGS. 5 (a3), (a4), (b3), and (b4), even if a prize is generated in the ready state after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restored, the prize is won. The production is not executed. In this way, since the winning effect is not executed when the frame lamp 62, the reel LED 55, and the liquid crystal display 51 are being prepared (when the effect cannot be executed normally), the wrong winning effect is executed in an abnormal state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding the occurrence of the winning prize.

(3-1) As shown in FIG. 6, the frame lamp 62 and the reel L for notifying the occurrence of a bell winning.
When the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure during the execution of the winning effect using the ED55 (FIG. 6 (a1)), and then the process related to the progress of the game is resumed after returning from the power failure, the winning effect is performed. Is not executed (FIG. 6 (a3)). On the other hand, during the execution of the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 for notifying the occurrence of the bell winning (FIG. 6 (b1)), the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of the error, and then the error is cleared. When the processing related to the progress of the game is resumed, the winning effect is executed (FIG. 6 (b3)). In this way, when the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error during the execution of the winning effect at the time of winning the bell, and then the process related to the progress of the game is resumed after recovering from the power failure, the winning effect is executed. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the bell winning has occurred when the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error. In this way, even when the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted, it is possible to preferably notify the occurrence of the winning.

(3-2) As shown in Fig. 6, when the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure due to the end of business, and the processing related to the progress of the game is resumed due to the restoration of the power failure on the next business day (Fig. 6). In (a3)), there is a high possibility that the player has been replaced, the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error, and then the process related to the progress of the game is restarted by canceling the error (FIG. 6 (b3)). )) Is waiting for the error to be cleared during the game, so it is unlikely that the player has been replaced. In this way, when the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error during the execution of the winning effect at the time of winning the bell, and then the process related to the progress of the game is resumed after recovering from the power failure, the player is replaced. There is a high possibility that the winning effect has not been performed, and in this case, the winning effect is executed, so that it is possible to make the same player recognize that the winning has occurred before and after the error occurs, and the winning is generated. Do not misunderstand.

(3-3) As shown in FIGS. 6 (a2) and 6 (b2), the power failure or the error occurs regardless of the operation of the start switch 7 or the like operated by the player during the execution of the winning effect. Thus, the interruption of the game can occur in situations where the player is not aware of the occurrence of winnings.

(3-4) As shown in FIG. 6 (a2), the winning effect is not executed while the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of the power failure, and as shown in FIG. 6 (b2). , While the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error, the winning effect is executed. Since the liquid crystal display 51 is used for error notification while the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error, the liquid crystal display 51 can be used to execute the winning effect after the interruption. ..

(3-5) As shown in FIGS. 5 (a3), (a4), (b3), and (b4), even if a prize is generated in the ready state after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restored, the prize is won. The production is not executed. In this way, since the winning effect is not executed when the frame lamp 62, the reel LED 55, and the liquid crystal display 51 are being prepared (when the effect cannot be executed normally), the wrong winning effect is executed in an abnormal state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding the occurrence of the winning prize.

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

[About winning production after resuming the game]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 (b2), the winning effect is executed while the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error, but the present invention is not limited to this. The winning effect may not be executed. Further, in this case, when the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error during the execution of the winning effect, and then the occurrence of the error is canceled and the process related to the progress of the game is restarted, as in the case of FIG. 4 (b3). The winning effect may be executed from the beginning. Even when the process related to the progress of the game is not interrupted due to the occurrence of an error, the example shown in FIG. 6 may be applied as in the case where the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error.

In this way, even when the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of an error during the execution of the winning effect, and then the error occurrence is canceled and the process related to the progress of the game is restarted, the winning effect is executed from the beginning. Therefore, the player can easily recognize the winning effect even after the game is restarted.

[When the winning effect is executed during the battle effect]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when the winning effect is executed during the execution of the battle effect in the modified example. In the modified example shown in FIG. 7, unlike the situation shown in FIG. 3, the result of the battle effect is derived according to the operation of the player's effect switch 56. Hereinafter, the description of the same parts as in FIG. 3 will be omitted.

In the modified example, as in the present embodiment, in the final game of the battle effect suggesting the winning of the bonus, a scene where a bell prize is generated and a result notification effect is executed will be described. FIGS. 7 (a1) to 7 (a3), (a41), and (a51) describe a scene in which a result notification effect in which a ally character wins in a battle in a battle effect is executed. FIGS. 7 (a1) to 7 (a3), (a42), and (a52) describe a scene in which a result notification effect in which a ally character is defeated in a battle in a battle effect is executed. 7 (a1) and 7 (a2) are the same as those of FIGS. 3 (a1) and 3 (a2), and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

In FIG. 7A2, the frame lamp 62 ends the winning effect when the predetermined time elapses.
After that, as shown in FIG. 7 (a3), the “PUSH” image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.
As a result, the acceptance of the operation of the effect switch 56 is started, and the operation of the effect switch 56 is promoted. That is, in the modified example, "PUSH" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.
Before the image is displayed and the operation of the effect switch 56 is started to be accepted, the frame lamp 62 is turned off and the winning effect is completed.

When the player operates the effect switch 56, the result of the battle effect is derived. That is, in the present embodiment, the third stop operation by the player triggers the start to derive the result of the battle effect, but in the modified example, the operation of the effect switch 56 by the player triggers the start of the battle effect. The result will be derived.

If the bonus is won, as shown in FIG. 7 (a41), an image in which the ally character defeats the enemy character and wins is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. If the bonus is not won, as shown in FIG. 7 (a42), an image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character and is defeated is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After that, FIGS. 7 (a41), (a51), (
Since it is the same as a42) and (a52), the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 7 (a3) to 7 (a51), the result of the battle effect is derived according to the operation of the player's effect switch 56, and as shown in FIGS. 7 (a2) and 7 (a3), the liquid crystal display. Display 51
Before the "PUSH" image is displayed and the operation of the effect switch 56 is accepted, the frame lamp 62 is turned off and the winning effect is completed. In this way, when the frame lamp 61 is changed from off to rainbow on in order to notify the result of the battle effect in response to the operation of the effect switch 56, the winning effect by the frame lamp 62 is completed, so that the frame. The winning effect by the lamp 62 and the result notification of the battle effect are not mixed, and the notification content is not confused when the winning effect is executed.

It should be noted that the "PUSH" image is not limited to the one in which the "PUSH" image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 after the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 is completed. A "PUSH" image may be displayed. Further, the "PUSH" image may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 immediately after the third stop operation.

[When a power failure occurs during the winning production]
In the present embodiment, processing related to the progress of the game due to the occurrence of a power failure during execution of a winning effect using the frame lamp 62, the reel LED 55, and the liquid crystal display 51 for notifying the occurrence of a specific winning (for example, cherry winning). Was interrupted, and then when the process related to the progress of the game was resumed after recovering from the power failure, the winning effect was executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following may be used. For example, a frame lamp 62 and a reel LED that notify the occurrence of a specific prize.
When the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure during the execution of the winning effect using the 55 and the liquid crystal display 51, and then the processing related to the progress of the game is resumed after returning from the power failure, the frame lamp 62 and the frame lamp 62 and While the winning effect using the reel LED 55 is not executed, the winning effect using the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. Hereinafter, it will be described in detail.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a power failure occurs during execution of the winning effect in the modified example. 8 (a1) to 8 (a4) explain a scene in which a power failure occurs during execution of a winning effect by winning a bell. FIGS. 8 (b1) to 8 (b4) explain a scene in which a power failure occurs during execution of a winning effect by winning a cherry.

The case where the power failure occurs during the execution of the winning effect by the bell winning in FIGS. 8 (a1) to 8 (a4) is the same as in FIGS. 4 (a1) to 4 (a4). Similar to FIGS. 4 (a1) to 4 (a4), when a bell prize is awarded, a prize effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 is executed, and a power failure occurs during the execution of the prize effect, and the power failure occurs. When returning from, the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 8 (b1), when a cherry winning is generated, the sub control unit 91 executes a winning effect of lighting the frame lamp 62 in red and blinking the reel LED 55. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes a winning effect of displaying the character image “chance”.

As shown in FIG. 8 (b2), when a power failure occurs and the power failure is restored, FIG. 8 (b3)
), While the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55, the sub-control unit 91 displays the character image “chance” suggesting the bonus winning on the liquid crystal display 51. To execute. As shown in FIG. 8 (b4), the winning effect ends when the BET operation is performed.

As explained above, when the cherry prize occurs, the frame lamp 62 and the reel LE
Both the winning effect using the D55 and the winning effect using the liquid crystal display 51 are executed, but when the bell winning occurs, only the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 is executed. .. In addition, the frame lamp 62 and reel LE that notify the occurrence of cherry winning.
During the execution of the winning effect using the D55 and the winning effect using the liquid crystal display 51, the process related to the progress of the game was interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure, and then the process related to the progress of the game was resumed after returning from the power failure. Occasionally, the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 is not executed, but the winning effect using the liquid crystal display 51 is executed.

The liquid crystal display 51 is used when the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure during the execution of the winning effect for notifying the occurrence of the cherry winning, and then the processing related to the progress of the game is resumed after returning from the power failure. However, the prize-winning effect is not limited to this, and the prize-winning effect may be executed by using any one of the liquid crystal display 51, the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55, or a combination thereof. good.

As described above, in this modification, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 for notifying the occurrence of the cherry winning, and the winning effect using the liquid crystal display 51 are being executed ( In FIG. 8 (b1)), when the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of the power failure, and then the process related to the progress of the game is resumed after returning from the power failure, the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 is Although it is not executed, the winning effect using the liquid crystal display 51 is executed (FIG. 8 (b3)). In this way, when the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure during the execution of the winning effect at the time of winning the cherry, and then the process related to the progress of the game is resumed after returning from the power failure, at least the liquid crystal display is displayed. Since the winning effect using the 51 is executed, the player can easily recognize that the cherry winning has occurred. In this way, even when the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted, it is possible to preferably notify the occurrence of the winning.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a winning effect is executed by lighting the frame lamp 62 and blinking the reel LED 55, and executing a winning effect in which the character image “chance” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As described above, not only the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 is executed, but also the winning effect using the liquid crystal display 51 is executed, so that the effect of the winning effect can be enhanced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3 (a2), the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 ends when 2 seconds have elapsed, whereas as shown in FIGS. 8 (b3) and 8 (b4), the liquid crystal display is displayed. The winning effect using the vessel 51 continues until the BET operation is performed. In this way, the frame lamp 62
Since the winning effect using the liquid crystal display 51 continues even after the winning effect using the above is completed, it is possible to further appeal the occurrence of the winning to the player.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8 (b1), when a cherry prize is generated, both the prize effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 and the prize effect using the liquid crystal display 51 are executed, and FIG. As shown in 8 (a1), when a bell prize is generated, only the prize effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 is executed, so that the player is appropriately noticed that the cherry prize has occurred. be able to.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a2) and 8 (b2), while the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure, the winning effect is not executed, so that the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted. During this time, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the winning effect is being executed.

In the above-described embodiment, the examples of FIGS. 4 (a1) to 4 (a4) are applied at the time of winning the bell, and FIG. 4
The examples of (b1) to (b4) are applied at the time of cherry winning, but other winnings may be applied. For example, the examples of FIGS. 4 (a1) to (a4) are applied at the time of winning a cherry, and FIGS. 4 (b1) to (a4) are applied.
The example of b4) may be applied at the time of winning a bell. Of course, the bell prize and the cherry prize may be replaced with other prizes such as the watermelon prize.

Further, in the above-mentioned modification, the examples of FIGS. 8 (a1) to 8 (a4) are applied at the time of winning the bell.
Although the examples of FIGS. 8 (b1) to 8 (b4) are applied at the time of cherry winning, other winnings may be applied. For example, the example of FIGS. 8 (a1) to 8 (a4) is applied at the time of winning a cherry, and FIG. 8 (b1)
The example of (b4) may be applied at the time of winning a bell. Of course, the bell prize and the cherry prize may be replaced with other prizes such as the watermelon prize.

Further, the winning combination may be different between the examples of FIGS. 4 (b1) to (b4) and the examples of FIGS. 8 (a1) to 8 (a4). For example, when the bell is won, the examples of FIGS. 4 (a1) to (a4) are applied, when the cherry is won, the examples of FIGS. 4 (b1) to (b4) are applied, and when the watermelon is won, FIG. 8 ( The examples of a1) to (a4) may be applied.

[About interruption conditions]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the occurrence of power failure and the occurrence of an error are exemplified as interruption conditions. However, the interruption condition is not limited to this, and may be the transition to the setting confirmation state. The setting confirmation state is a state in which the setting value of the slot machine 1 can be confirmed. The setting confirmation state can be entered by operating the setting key switch provided in the slot machine 1. When the setting confirmation state is entered by operating the setting key switch, the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted. Further, when the setting confirmation state is completed by operating the setting key switch, the processing related to the progress of the game is restarted.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the transition to the setting confirmation state during the execution of the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 for notifying the occurrence of the bell winning, and then the setting is performed. When the confirmation state is completed and the process related to the progress of the game is resumed, the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 may be executed. Further, in the setting confirmation state, the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 may be executed.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 4, during the execution of the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 for notifying the occurrence of the bell winning, the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the transition to the setting confirmation state, and then. When the setting confirmation state ends and the process related to the progress of the game is resumed, the winning effect may not be executed. On the other hand, during the execution of the winning effect using the frame lamp 62, the reel LED 55, and the liquid crystal display 51 for notifying the occurrence of the bonus winning, the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the transition to the setting confirmation state, and then the setting confirmation. When the state ends and the process related to the progress of the game is resumed, the winning effect may be executed. At that time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image notifying that the bonus has been won.

In the present embodiment, in the example shown in FIG. 6, the time when the bell prize is generated is taken as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be applied at the time of the bonus prize. For example, during the execution of the winning effect using the frame lamp 62 and the reel LED 55 for notifying the occurrence of the bonus winning, and the winning effect using the liquid crystal display 51, the processing related to the progress of the game is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure, and then the electric power is generated. When the process related to the progress of the game is resumed after returning from the disconnection, the frame lamp 62 and the reel L
The winning effect using the ED55 may not be executed. On the other hand, the liquid crystal display 5
The winning effect using 1 may be executed.

[Execution of winning production after recovering from power failure]
As shown in FIG. 4 (b3), when the winning effect using the liquid crystal display 51 is executed after recovering from the power failure, the winning effect is executed from the beginning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning effect may be executed from the beginning even when the winning effect of the reel LED 55 or the frame lamp 62 is performed. For example, when the LEDs are composed of a plurality of LEDs and the lighting order of the LEDs is fixed, or when the LEDs are lit or blinked in order in a circular motion, the LEDs may be lit from the beginning in the lighting order.

Further, when the winning effect is executed after recovering from the power failure, the winning effect is not limited to the one that is executed from the beginning, and the winning effect may be executed from the middle. For example, the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning effect of moving the character image "chance" from the left edge of the screen to the center of the screen and displaying it on the liquid crystal display 51, but the character image "chance" is already displayed on the screen before the power failure occurs. When moving to the center, the character image "chance" may be displayed in the center of the screen from the beginning after recovering from the power failure.

Further, in the case where the winning effect of a specific time (for example, 5 seconds) is executed, the above-mentioned "execution of the winning effect from the beginning" is executed from the beginning of the specific time (at the execution time before the power failure). Regardless, it may be executed for 5 seconds after the power failure), and the above-mentioned "execution of the winning effect from the middle" is executed from the continuation of a specific time (if it has been executed for 2 seconds before the power failure). It may be executed for the remaining 3 seconds after the power is cut off.

[About specific prizes]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 8, a bell prize or the like is exemplified as a predetermined prize, and a cherry prize that can be simultaneously won as a bonus is exemplified as a specific prize. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific prize may be a bonus prize. In addition, other roles that can be won at the same time as the bonus, or other roles whose advantage is increased by winning or winning, such as an advantageous section transition combination (described later), may be used.

[About battle production]
In the present embodiment, in the example shown in FIG. 4, a battle effect suggesting a bonus winning is executed as a suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be applied to the example shown in FIG. 4 by executing a battle effect suggesting whether or not an advantageous section is won during the normal section. In addition, it may be suggested whether or not CZ or AT is given in the precursory state during the advantageous section. Further, when the advantageous section and the bonus can be won at the same time when the cherry is won, it may be suggested whether or not the CZ or AT is given or whether or not the bonus is won in the precursory state during the advantageous section.

The main control unit 41 controls a plurality of types of game sections as a concept of a state different from the game state (RT state). The game section includes a normal section, a waiting section, and an advantageous section. The normal section is a section in which navigation information cannot be notified. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information can be notified, and is a section having performance related to an instruction function (navigation) for instructing the player of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. After the setting is changed, it is controlled to the normal section and shifts to the advantageous section based on winning the transition to the advantageous section. The transition to the advantageous section will be won when certain conditions are met. In the normal section, when the bonus is won, the control to the advantageous section is waited until the bonus is won. In the waiting section, when the bonus is won, it is controlled to the advantageous section.

When the main control unit 41 wins the advantageous section transition combination (for example, a rare combination such as cherry) in the normal section, the main control unit 41 shifts to the advantageous section. The advantageous section includes a precursor state, CZ, and AT in the advantageous section. In the present embodiment, when the transition to the advantageous section is won, the type of the advantageous section is determined to be either the precursor state only or the CZ transition after the precursor state by the advantageous section distribution lottery. The precursory state is a state that suggests whether the advantageous section continues as it is controlled by CZ or AT, or shifts to the normal section without being controlled by CZ or AT. The AT is controlled by the main control unit 41, and is in a notification state in which a navigation effect for notifying the player of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is executed.
The CZ is controlled by the main control unit 41, and the degree of advantage regarding control to the AT is higher than that in the normal section. When it is controlled to the advantageous section, it shifts to the normal section based on the condition that the end condition of the advantageous section (for example, the number of AT games or the number of CZ games becomes 0) is satisfied.

The present invention is not limited to the present embodiment and can be applied to the above-mentioned modifications, but the present invention is not limited to this, and only a part of the above-listed modifications may be applied, or a plurality of modifications may be applied. The examples may be combined and applied. In addition, it may be applied in any combination including writing.

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

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 perspective window, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU,
41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 55 reel LED, 61 frame lamp, 62 frame lamp, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A preparatory control means for performing preparatory control when power supply to the slot machine is started, and
It is equipped with a prize-winning production means that can execute a prize-winning effect to notify the occurrence of a prize.
The prize-winning production means
When a specific prize is generated after the preparation control is completed , the first prize effect and the second prize effect are executed.
When a specific prize is generated during the preparation control, the first prize effect and the second prize effect are not executed.
During the execution of the first prize-winning effect and the second prize-winning effect, when the process related to the progress of the game is interrupted and then the process is restarted, the slot in which the second prize-winning effect is executed while the first prize-winning effect is not executed. Machine.

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