JP7015142B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after variable display of the variable display unit, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. , The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

A slot machine generally has a variable display unit having a reel on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer peripheral portion, and a start switch is operated in a state where a predetermined bet number is set. When the reel starts to rotate and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is displayed as a combination of display results, or A prize is generated by deriving a role).

There are various types of roles such as small roles, special roles, and replay roles. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small winning combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of small winning combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special role is derived on the winning line, the game state can be controlled to a special game state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In addition, it is possible to control a state such as AT (Assist Time) in which navigation is performed by notifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player. When the display result corresponding to the replay combination is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

As such a slot machine, it is provided with a main control unit that controls the progress of the game and a sub control unit that controls the effect, and the main control and the sub control unit can specify the operation mode of the reel stop operation. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5770922

In the slot machine of Patent Document 1, no consideration was given to the fact that the power failure occurred when suggesting the operation information that can specify the operation mode, and there was room for improvement in the suggestion of the operation information.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine having an improved suggestion of operation information in the event of a power failure.

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.
Derivation operation means operated to derive the display result,
In a game in which a predetermined display result can be derived, a first operation effect means capable of suggesting first operation information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means for deriving the predetermined display result, and a first operation effect means.
In a game in which a specific display result can be derived, a second operation effect means capable of suggesting second operation information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means for deriving the specific display result, and a second operation effect means.
A privilege suggestion effect means for executing a privilege suggestion effect that suggests information regarding the grant of a privilege,
A specific effect means capable of executing a specific effect suggesting that the specific display result is controlled to a specific state when the specific display result is derived.
In the next game of the game from which the specific display result is derived, a special effect means capable of executing a special effect suggesting that the specific display result has been controlled is provided.
When a power failure occurs when the first operation information is suggested and the privilege suggestion effect is being executed and the power is restored from the power failure, the suggestion of the first operation information is resumed while the privilege is resumed. Suggestion production is not resumed,
The specific production means is
In a game in which the specific display result can be derived, when the specific display result is derived without power interruption during variable display of the variable display unit and when the second operation information is suggested. Perform the specific effect,
In a game in which the specific display result can be derived, a power failure occurs during variable display of the variable display unit and when the second operation information is suggested, and the specific display result is displayed after recovering from the power failure. When derived, the specific effect is not executed,
In the game in which the specific display result can be derived, the second operation effect means causes a power failure during the variable display of the variable display unit and suggests the second operation information, and the power failure causes the power failure. When returning, the suggestion of the second operation information is not restarted,
The special effect means of the game, regardless of whether or not a power failure occurs during the variable display of the variable display unit in the game in which the second operation information is suggested and the specific display result is derived. The special effect is executed in the next game.
The slot machine may have the following configuration.
(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.
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result, and
Operation information suggestion effect means (for example, navigation effect) for executing operation information suggestion effect (for example, navigation effect) that suggests operation information (for example, navigation information) that can specify the operation mode (for example, push order, operation timing) of the derivation operation means. For example, the process in which the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation effect) and
It is provided with a privilege suggestion effect means (for example, a process in which the sub control unit 91 executes a battle effect) for executing a privilege suggestion effect (for example, a battle effect) that suggests information regarding the granting of a privilege (for example, an addition of an AT game). ,
If a power failure occurs while the operation information suggestion effect is executed and the privilege suggestion effect is executed and the power is restored from the power failure, the operation information suggestion effect is restarted while the privilege suggestion effect is performed. Not restarted (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a1) and 8 (b1), when a power failure occurs while the navigation effect is being executed and the battle effect is being executed, and the power is restored from the power failure, the navigation effect is performed. Will be resumed, but the battle production will not be resumed).

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
The slot machine is provided with a plurality of the variable display units, and a prize can be generated according to a display result combination which is a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units.
Further, a start operation means (for example, a start switch 7) operated for variable display of the plurality of variable display units is provided.
In the game in which the privilege suggestion effect is executed, a power failure occurs between the operation of the start operation means and the time when the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display units, and the power is restored from the power failure. In that case, the privilege suggestion effect is not restarted (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 (c1) and 8 (d1), all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R after the start switch 7 is operated in the game in which the battle effect is executed. If a power failure occurs before the power is stopped and the power is restored, the battle effect will not be resumed).

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the operation information is suggested and the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode that can be specified by the operation information when the privilege suggestion effect is executed, the suggestion of the operation information ends. On the other hand, the privilege suggestion effect continues (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 (e1) and (f1), when the navigation information is suggested and the battle effect is being executed, the stop switch 8L, with an incorrect answer procedure, When 8C and 8R are operated, the suggestion of navigation information ends, but the battle production continues).

(4) In the slot machine of (3) above,
When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode in which the operation information is suggested and can be specified by the operation information, a power failure occurs, and the power failure is restored, the suggestion of the operation information is given. Not restarted (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a1), (e1), (f1), navigation information is suggested and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by an incorrect answer procedure, a power failure occurs, and a power failure occurs. When recovering from the power failure, the suggestion of navigation information will not be resumed).

(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 symbol arrangement of each reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matters related to a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the winning combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. It is a figure which shows an example of the production when the various productions are operated by the correct answer procedure. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect when the electric power failure occurs during the execution of the navigation effect for the push order bell winning, and when the electric power failure occurs during the execution of the navigation effect for the 7 rip winning. It is a timing chart for explaining the return situation when a power failure occurs during the execution of the navigation effect for the push order bell winning. It is a timing chart for explaining the return situation when a power failure occurs after the stop operation is performed in the correct answer procedure during the execution of the navigation effect for the push order bell winning. It is a timing chart for explaining the return situation when a power failure occurs after a stop operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure during execution of a navigation effect for a push order bell winning. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a power failure occurs while a stop operation is performed in the correct answer procedure during execution of a navigation effect for winning a rip. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a power failure occurs when a stop operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure during execution of a navigation effect for winning a rip.

An embodiment for implementing a slot machine as a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

[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 speaker 53 for outputting sound, and operation information corresponding to the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. A game auxiliary display 12 to be displayed is provided. The operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R includes an order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (pushing order) and a timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (operation timing). In the present embodiment, as the information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (navigation information described later), the numbers corresponding to the pressing order are displayed in 7 segments by the game auxiliary display 12.

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 start switch 7 operated when starting a game (game) and stop switches 8L, 8C operated to stop the rotation of each reel and derive a display result, 8R 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.

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 detects an operation on the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and controls the progress of the game according to the detected operation.

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 controls the display of an image on the liquid crystal display 51, the output of sound from the speaker 53, and the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 based on the command from the main control unit 41. The effect data used for the image display of the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output of the speaker 53 is stored in the RAM 91c.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern arrangement of reels. On each reel, a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into a medal insertion unit (not shown) or operates a BET switch (not shown) to set a predetermined number of bets. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R displayed on the perspective window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate. At this time, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41. The internal lottery is a process of determining a symbol combination (display result) that allows derivation. The fact that the derivation of the symbol combination is permitted by the internal lottery is also said to have won the role corresponding to the symbol combination. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. Of the operations for the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the rotation of the reels, the operation for stopping the rotation of the first reel is the first stop operation and the operation for stopping the rotation of the second reel. The operation for stopping the rotation of the third reel is also referred to as a second stop operation. When the symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the winning line LN, the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is generated.

[Winner]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and the technical matters related to the winning combinations.

In the name column of FIG. 3, the name of the winning combination is shown, and in the symbol combination column, the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a winning combination is shown. Further, in the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid line, a combination of symbols that stops at the invalid line when the combination of the winning symbols stops at the winning line and is easy for the player to recognize is shown. ing. In the grant column, the value given at the time of winning (medal payout, replay grant, etc.) is shown.

The replay role is a role of granting a replay. Here, the re-game means that the next game can be performed without using the game value (for example, credit) owned by the player. In other words, the replay means that the variable display unit can be variablely displayed without using the game value owned by the player. In the present embodiment, when the re-game combination is won, a prize is won regardless of the operation mode (also referred to as an operation procedure) (at least one of the operation order and the operation timing) of the derivation operation means. As a modification, even if the replaying combination is won, it may be a combination that does not win a prize (that is, a combination that is missed) depending on the operation mode of the derivation operation means.

[Transition of game state]
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state.

The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is one of a plurality of types of gaming states including RT0 to RT3 in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability, from the time when the start condition is satisfied to the time when the end condition is satisfied. It is controlled by the state (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 4).

[Combination of lottery target combination and winning combination]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations read out as lottery target combinations (hereinafter, also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state.

The name is shown in the lottery target combination column, and the lottery target combination is indicated by a circle for each RT type in the game status column. As shown in FIG. 5, for example, 7 rips include normal replays and 7 replays. Therefore, when 7 rips are won in the internal lottery, it means that the normal replay and the 7 replays are won.

[Pushing order]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning a push order combination.

In the present embodiment, a push order combination is provided as a combination in which the display results derived according to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are different. The push order combination includes a push order bell, a push order rip, and a 7 rip.

As shown in FIG. 6, the push order bells include left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, and right bells 1-4. In a game in which the push order bell is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an operation procedure (also referred to as a correct answer procedure) that is advantageous to the player, a display result that is advantageous to the player is derived. For example, in a game in which the left bell 1 is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the left first stop, which is the correct answer procedure, a symbol combination of a right-down bell that is advantageous to the player is derived. On the other hand, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in an order other than the left first stop, which is an incorrect answer procedure, the symbol combination of the upper bell is derived, or the symbol of the upper bell is derived according to the operation timing. When the combination cannot be derived, the transition result is derived. In this case, the left first stop is the correct procedure corresponding to the left bell 1. The correct answer procedure corresponding to the push order bell is not limited to the push order, and may be an operation timing or a combination of the push order and the operation timing.

The transition roll is a symbol combination in which no winning is generated, and the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 5 (hereinafter, these are also collectively referred to as push order bells). ) Is allowed to be derived only when one of them is won, and the game state is changed. For the transition roll, if the push order bell is won, the reels other than the reels that are the conditions for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell are the first stop, and the winning upper bell is missed, the winning line LN will be entered. It is a matching roll. When the transition roll stops on the winning line LN during RT0, RT2, RT3, the transition is made to RT1.

In the game in which the push order bell is won, the winning combination (lower right bell, middle bell) derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure is called the leading role. On the other hand, in the game in which the push order bell is won, the combination (upper bell) that can be derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the incorrect answer procedure is called a sub-role.

The "game" in the slot machine 1 means, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, but the number of bets before the operation of the start switch 7 when playing a game. Since the setting, the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are also performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the "game" in a broad sense.

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

When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet number, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not to allow the generation of a prize based on the extracted random number value. Internal lottery process (see FIG. 5) is performed. The random number circuit updates the numerical value in the predetermined numerical range (0 to 65535) according to the predetermined update rule.

The main control unit 41 extracts the numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated as a random number value. When the lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is set in the predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when 7 rips are won, a normal replay winning flag and a 7 replay winning flag are set. The winning flag is cleared when the winning game ends, regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred.

When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, and then the stop switches 8L, 8C are started. , 8R is enabled and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIG. 6).

In the reel rotation process, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is executed to delay the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delay the activation of each stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). After executing the freeze effect processing for this, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are enabled to shift to the normal game.

When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIG. 3) is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. Further, the state shown in FIG. 4 is controlled according to the combination of symbols on the winning line.

When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, and various processes not related to the prize (for example, erasing the winning flag (small winning combination, replaying combination, etc. winning flag) that is not carried over) are performed. Will be done.

In the game end processing, a processing for setting the game state (see FIG. 4) 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.

[About ART]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled by AT (assist time). Further, the main control unit 41 can be controlled by an ART controlled by both AT and RT2. The AT is a notification state for notifying the player of the operation mode (for example, push order and operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery relating to the granting of an AT game that is the right to control the AT. For example, the main control unit 41 determines by AT lottery whether or not to grant an AT game and the number of grants (the number of AT games) when the AT game is granted. The AT lottery is executed, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (such as winning a bell or a rare role). It should be noted that the decision to grant the AT game in the AT lottery is referred to as AT winning, and the decision not to grant the AT game in the AT lottery is referred to as non-AT winning.

In addition, the main control unit 41 may execute an additional lottery during ART. The additional lottery is a lottery for granting the number of AT games by adding to the number of AT games already granted. The decision to add an AT game in the additional lottery is also referred to as an additional winning. The additional lottery is executed, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (such as winning a bell or a rare role). When the additional winning is won, the assigned number of AT games is added to the number of AT games stored in the RAM 41c.

Further, the main control unit 41 can control the special zone during ART. If it is controlled by the special zone, it will be added and won with a higher probability than during normal ART.

The main control unit 41 executes a special zone lottery during ART. The special zone lottery is a lottery that determines whether or not to control the special zone. The special zone lottery is executed, for example, when 7 rips are won.

The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 a command capable of specifying the progress status and the processing result of the game according to the execution of the processing exemplified above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on the command from the main control unit 41. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a plurality of types of commands including a state command to the sub control unit 91. The state command is sent when the game state changes.

[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.

[Navigation]
During the ART, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 to execute a navigation notification that suggests navigation information that can specify the correct answer procedure when the push order combination is won.

For example, in the navigation notification, the correct answer procedure of "left middle right" and "left and right middle" is displayed by "01", the correct answer procedure of "middle left and right" and "middle right left" by displaying "02", and "03". The correct procedure of "right, middle, left" and "right, middle, left" is notified by the display of.

When the push order combination is won during ART, the main control unit 41 outputs a push order command that can specify the correct answer procedure corresponding to the push order combination. The sub control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect based on the push order command. During ART, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to execute a navigation effect that suggests navigation information based on a push order command. In this way, navigation information is suggested in both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91.

For example, in the navigation effect, the navigation effect in which the correct answer procedure is notified is executed in the lower region of the liquid crystal display 51. The order in which the left stop switch 8L should be operated, the order in which the middle stop switch 8C should be operated in the center, and the order in which the right stop switch 8R should be operated are displayed on the left side using numerical images. For example, the correct answer procedure of "right, middle, left" is notified by the display of the navigation image of "321".

Here, "navigation information" refers to information that can specify the correct answer procedure. Specifically, the correct answer procedure shows the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to be stopped next in the order of operation. For example, in the correct answer procedure "left and right middle", the left stop switch 8L is operated to stop the left reel 2L first, then the right stop switch 8R is operated to stop the right reel 2R second, and finally, This is a procedure for operating the middle stop switch 8C to stop the middle reel 2C for the third time.

When the push order bell is won, navigation information is suggested on the liquid crystal display 51. Furthermore, in addition to this, an effect of displaying an enemy character image linked with the navigation image is executed. For example, when the correct answer procedure is determined to be "right, middle, left", the navigation image "321" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At the same time, the enemy character image corresponding to the image "1", the enemy character image corresponding to the image "2", and the enemy character image corresponding to the image "3" are the image "1", the image "2", and the image "2", respectively. It is displayed at the top of "3".

Then, each time the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped according to the correct answer procedure, an image in which the ally character attacks the corresponding enemy character is displayed. Finally, when a prize is generated, a character image (for example, "8 sheets GET") notifying that the payout has occurred is displayed.

(Battle production)
In the present embodiment, a battle effect may be executed in which the player is expected to add an AT game during ART.

In the battle effect, the effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character engage in a battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the ally character finally wins the enemy character, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, suggesting to the player that the AT game is added. On the other hand, when the ally character is finally defeated by the enemy character, the character image of "LOSE" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, suggesting to the player that the AT game was not added.

(Directing aiming at 7)
In the present embodiment, if the special zone lottery is won in the game in which 7 rips are won during ART, the effect of aiming at 7 is executed.

In the production aiming at 7, the character image “Aim at 7” suggesting that the red 7 symbols are aligned is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R should be stopped in the push order suggested by the navigation effect, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R should be operated at the timing when the red 7 symbol can be stopped in all the stop operations. Is suggested.

When the symbol combination "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is derived by such an operation, 7 replays are won. In addition, the effect at the time of winning, which will be described later, is executed by the 7 replay winning. Furthermore, the special zone transition effect is executed in the next game.

Even if the game wins 7 rips, if the special zone lottery is not won, the effect of aiming at 7 is not executed. In this case, a navigation effect suggesting an incorrect answer procedure is executed. For example, a navigation image "123" suggesting an incorrect answer procedure "left middle right" is displayed to suggest that the player win a normal replay. In this way, I dare to suggest an incorrect answer procedure so that Red 7 is not aligned.

Further, even if the game is won in 7 rips, if it is already controlled in the special zone, the effect of aiming at 7 is not executed. Even in this case, the navigation effect suggesting the incorrect answer procedure is executed.

(Direction at the time of winning)
In a game in which 7 rips are won and a special zone is won by lottery, when a prize is generated, a prize-winning effect suggesting that the next game is controlled to the special zone is executed. The winning effect is performed by displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display 51 and blinking the reel LED 55.

The winning effect is executed when 7 replays are won (described later in FIG. 12). However, since the transition to the special zone is decided when the 7 rip is won, there is no relation between whether or not the player can win the 7 replay and the transition to the special zone. Therefore, for example, even if the normal replay is won by the incorrect answer procedure, the winning effect is executed (described later in FIG. 13).

(Specialized zone transition production)
Further, when controlled by the special zone, the special zone transition effect is executed. The special zone transition effect is an effect that suggests that the special zone has been controlled based on the operation of the start switch 7.

[Execution example of various productions]
Examples of execution of various effects will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 13. In the examples shown in FIGS. 7 to 13, it is assumed that all of them are controlled by ART.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when various effects are operated in the correct procedure. 7 (a1), (b1) to (f1) show an example of effect execution when the push order lip is won. 7 (a1), (b2) to (g2) show an example of effect execution when the push order bell is won. FIGS. 7 (a1), (b3) to (g3) show an example of directing the production aiming at 7 when the 7 rip is won and the special zone is won. FIGS. 7 (a4) to 7 (f4) show an example of performing a battle effect when the additional winning is won and the push order lip is won in the next game.

(Example of production execution when the push order lip is won)
As shown in FIG. 7 (a1), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a normal background in ART (hereinafter, also referred to as ART normal background). The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of an ally character holding a sword running on the road as an ART normal background.

From the state of FIG. 7 (a1), it is assumed that the push order rip is won in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 of the next game is operated.

As shown in FIG. 7 (b1), navigation information is suggested on the liquid crystal display 51 by winning the push order rip. For example, when the replay GR13 is won as the push order rip, the right first stop is the correct answer procedure.

Although not shown, at this time, "03" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. This suggests that the right first stop is the correct procedure by the main notification.

As shown in FIG. 7 (c1), when the player first stops the right stop switch 8R according to the correct answer procedure, the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is deleted and the navigation image "23" is displayed. Will be done. This prompts the second stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C.

As shown in FIG. 7 (d1), when the player operates the middle stop switch 8C for the second stop according to the correct answer procedure, the image "2" corresponding to the second stop operation is deleted and the navigation image "3" is displayed. Will be done. This prompts the third stop operation of the left stop switch 8L.

As shown in FIG. 7 (e1), when the player operates the left stop switch 8L to stop the third stop according to the correct answer procedure, the image "3" corresponding to the third stop operation is erased, whereby the navigation image is displayed. finish. At this time, as shown in FIG. 7 (f1), a replay prize is generated. At the time of replay winning, the effect at the time of winning is not executed, and the background remains the ART normal background.

(Example of production execution when the push order bell is won)
Next, it is assumed that the push order bell is won in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 of the next game is operated from the state of FIG. 7 (a1).

As shown in FIG. 7 (b2), the winning of the push order bell suggests navigation information on the liquid crystal display 51. For example, when the right bell 1 is won as the push order bell, the right first stop is the correct answer procedure.

Although not shown, at this time, "03" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. This suggests that the first right stop is the correct procedure by the main notification.

Further, on the liquid crystal display 51, the ART normal background is not displayed, and the effect of displaying the enemy character image linked with the navigation image is executed. In this production, the enemy character image corresponding to the image "1", the enemy character image corresponding to the image "2", and the enemy character image corresponding to the image "3" are the image "1", the image "2", and the image "2", respectively. It is displayed at the top of the image "3".

As shown in FIG. 7 (c2), when the player first stops the right stop switch 8R according to the correct answer procedure, an image in which the ally character attacks the enemy character corresponding to the image "1" is displayed. At the same time, the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is deleted, and the navigation image "23" is displayed. This prompts the second stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C.

As shown in FIG. 7 (d2), when the player second stops the middle stop switch 8C according to the correct answer procedure, an image in which the ally character attacks the enemy character corresponding to the image "2" is displayed. At the same time, the image "2" corresponding to the second stop operation is deleted, and the navigation image "3" is displayed. This prompts the third stop operation of the left stop switch 8L.

As shown in FIG. 7 (e2), when the player operates the left stop switch 8L for the third stop according to the correct answer procedure, an image in which the ally character attacks the enemy character corresponding to the image "3" is displayed. At the same time, the image "3" corresponding to the third stop operation is deleted, and the display of the navigation image ends.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 7 (f2), the middle bell wins a prize. At the same time, a winning effect is executed in which a character image "8 GET" is displayed to notify that eight payouts have occurred so that the enemy character is superimposed on the front of the image attacked by the ally character. After that, when the start switch 7 is operated, the background returns to the ART normal background as shown in FIG. 7 (g2).

(Example of directing aiming at 7 at the time of winning 7 rips and special zones)
Next, it is assumed that 7 rips are won in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 of the next game is operated from the state of FIG. 7 (a1). Furthermore, it is assumed that the special zone is won in the lottery executed at the time of winning 7 rips.

As shown in FIG. 7 (b3), navigation information is suggested on the liquid crystal display 51 by winning 7 rips and a special zone. Specifically, a navigation image that can identify the correct procedure for 7 rips is displayed.

The correct answer procedure for 7 rips is the first stop on the right. For example, the navigation image "321" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, on the liquid crystal display 51, the ART normal background is not displayed, and the character image "Aim for 7" suggesting that the red 7 symbols are aligned is displayed. As a result, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R should be stopped in the push order "right, middle, left", and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R should be operated at the timing when the red 7 symbol can be stopped in all the stop operations. Is suggested.

As shown in FIG. 7 (c3), when the player first stops the right stop switch 8R by the correct answer procedure at the timing when the red 7 symbol can be stopped, the red 7 symbol is derived and displayed on the right reel 2R. To. At the same time, the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is deleted, and the navigation image "23" is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 7 (d3), when the player operates the middle stop switch 8C to stop the middle stop switch 8C at the timing when the red 7 symbol can be stopped by the correct answer procedure, the red 7 symbol is derived and displayed on the middle reel 2C. To. At the same time, the image "2" corresponding to the second stop operation is deleted, and the navigation image "3" is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 7 (e3), when the player operates the left stop switch 8L to stop the left stop switch 8L at the timing when the red 7 symbol can be stopped by the correct answer procedure, the red 7 symbol is derived and displayed on the left reel 2L. To. At the same time, the image "3" corresponding to the third stop operation is deleted, and the display of the navigation image ends.

When the red 7 symbol stops on the left reel 2L, the symbol combination "red 7-red 7-red 7" is derived and displayed, and 7 replays are won. As shown in FIG. 7 (f3), the winning effect is executed by winning 7 replays. Specifically, the image of red 7 is displayed large in the center of the screen. Then, when the predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 7 (g3), the character image "special zone GET!" Is displayed in the center of the screen, suggesting that the special zone has been won.

(Example of battle production execution at the time of additional winning and push order rip winning)
Next, in the game shown in FIG. 7 (a4), an example of performing an effect when an additional winner is won will be described. It is assumed that the predetermined conditions are satisfied and the winner is added by lottery. By the additional winning, the character image "development!" Suggesting the development to the battle effect is displayed at the third stop of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the game.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 7 (b4) to 7 (f4), the battle effect is executed in the next game. 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) face each other in the Colosseum, and a character image of "Battle Start" is displayed on the front side thereof. Is displayed.

Further, in the game, it is assumed that the push order lip is won in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated. By winning the push order rip, the navigation image "321" suggesting the correct answer procedure "right, middle, left" is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 7 (c4), when the player first stops the right stop switch 8R according to the correct answer procedure, the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is deleted and the navigation image "23" is displayed. Will be done. In addition, an image of a battle between a ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the ally character is dominant is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 7 (d4), when the player operates the middle stop switch 8C for the second stop according to the correct answer procedure, the image "2" corresponding to the second stop operation is deleted and the navigation image "3" is displayed. Will be done. In addition, an image of a battle between a ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, the image of the friendly character and the enemy character facing each other in the Colosseum is displayed again, and the character image of "This is the last !!" is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 7 (e4), when the player operates the left stop switch 8L to stop the third stop according to the correct answer procedure, the image "3" corresponding to the third stop operation is erased, whereby the navigation image is displayed. finish. In addition, an image of a battle between a ally character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this example, an image in which the enemy character is dominant is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

After the predetermined period has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 7 (f1), an image in which the ally character wins over the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a character image of "WIN" is displayed in the center of the liquid crystal display 51. Will be done. This definitely suggests that the AT game has been added.

[Suggestion of navigation information when a power failure occurs]
Next, the suggestion of the navigation information when the power failure occurs when the navigation information is suggested and the navigation information is recovered from the power failure will be described.

Here, the power interruption 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.

During the power failure, the slot machine 1 is in a state in which the game cannot proceed. On the other hand, when the power is not cut off, the slot machine 1 is in a state of being supplied with electric power, so that the slot machine 1 is in a state in which the game can proceed.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment has a backup storage area capable of holding the stored contents by being supplied with power by the backup power supply, and the power failure is detected based on the output of the power failure detection circuit. If this is the case, the predetermined information stored in the main control unit 41 is stored in the backup storage area, and the backup information is restored when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. Similarly, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment also has a configuration in which predetermined information is backed up when a power failure occurs, and the backup information can be restored when the power failure is restored.

The predetermined information includes, for example, the currently controlled state (during the special zone, etc.), the internal lottery result (7 rip winning, etc.), the number of medals obtained by the player during the ART, and the number of remaining AT games. Information about, such as the rotation state of each reel.

By backing up the predetermined information when the power failure occurs in this way, it is possible to restore the state before the power failure and restart the game based on the information backed up when the power is restored.

For example, if the current control state is the ART state, when the power is restored from the power failure, the control state can be restored to the ART state. Further, the sub control unit 91 can restore the display of the liquid crystal display 51 or the like by receiving the status command.

However, there are restrictions on the information that can be backed up. For example, when trying to restore the battle effect or the effect aiming at 7, the effect according to the situation such as what kind of pressing order the sub control unit 91 instructed and what kind of effect was performed according to the pressing order. It is necessary to back up various data about the update status of. For this reason, due to problems with the storage capacity for backup and the processing load, these effects are not restored when the power is restored. When the power is restored, the effect is restored in the normal background of the ART based on the control information to the ART.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, navigation information is suggested on the liquid crystal display 51 when the push order combination is won. However, depending on the push order combination, the navigation information may not be suggested in the game assist display 12. Specifically, in the push order bell and the push order rip winning game, the navigation information is suggested to the game auxiliary display 12, but in the 7 rip winning game, the navigation information is not suggested to the game auxiliary display 12.

This is due to the following reasons. When the push order bell is won and when the push order rip is won, the main control unit 41 determines the push order based on the internal winning information and sends a push order command to the sub control unit 91. In this way, the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation effect according to the push order command from the main control unit 41.

On the other hand, when the 7 rip is won, the sub control unit 91 makes a judgment for executing the navigation effect without following the push order command from the main control unit 41. Specifically, the sub control unit 91 acquires the 7-rip winning information and the special zone winning information based on the internal winning command or the like received from the main control unit 41. When the sub-control unit 91 has won the 7 rips and has won the special zone, the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect aiming at the 7 and also executes the navigation effect for winning the 7 replays. Even if the 7 rip is won, if the special zone is not won, the sub control unit 91 does not execute the effect aiming at 7, but executes the navigation effect for winning the normal replay.

In this way, at the time of winning the 7 rip, the sub control unit 91 makes a judgment for executing the navigation effect, so that the main control unit 41 does not notify the game auxiliary display 12 of the navigation information. .. Further, even if the navigation information is not notified to the game auxiliary display 12, 7 replays are won (giving replays) by the correct answer procedure, and normal replays are won (giving replays) by the incorrect answer procedure. No matter what kind of stop operation is performed, there is no disadvantage to the player.

In the following, an example is when the push order bell, which is the push order role in which the navigation information is suggested on the game auxiliary display 12, is won, and when the 7 lip, which is the push order role in which the navigation information is not suggested on the game auxiliary display 12, is won. An example of the effect when a power failure occurs during the execution of the navigation effect for the push order winning combination will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a power failure occurs during execution of a navigation effect for winning a push order bell and when a power failure occurs during execution of a navigation effect for winning a 7-rip.

(Example of directing execution when a power failure occurs when the push order bell is won)
FIGS. 8 (a1) to 8 (f1) show an example of a battle effect when the additional winning is won and the push order lip is won in the next game.

As shown in FIG. 8 (a1), in the next game in which the game is added and won, the battle effect starts after the start switch 7 is operated. A battle effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the navigation image "321" suggesting the correct answer procedure "right, middle, left" is displayed by winning the push order rip. Further, on the game assist display 12, "03" indicating that the first right stop is the correct answer procedure is displayed. It is assumed that a power failure occurs in this state. During the power failure, nothing is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the game auxiliary display 12.

After recovering from the power failure, as shown in FIG. 8B, the liquid crystal display 51 does not display the battle effect image displayed before the power failure occurs, but displays the ART normal background. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 resumes displaying the navigation image "321" suggesting the correct answer procedure. Further, the display of "03", which suggests that the first right stop is the correct answer procedure, is resumed on the game assist display 12.

As described above, when the power failure occurs after the start switch 7 is operated and the navigation information is suggested on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the power failure is restored, the suggestion of the navigation information is given. It will be resumed. Further, if a power failure occurs when the navigation information is suggested and the battle effect is being executed and the power is restored from the power failure, the suggestion of the navigation information is resumed on the liquid crystal display 51, while the battle effect is performed. A background image (ART normal background) is displayed when the battle effect is not executed without restarting, and the game progresses.

In the state shown in FIG. 8A1, it is assumed that the player first stops the right stop switch 8R according to the correct answer procedure. At this time, as shown in FIG. 8 (c1), the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is deleted and the navigation image "23" is displayed. In this way, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the correct answer procedure, the navigation information is updated and suggested. In addition, a battle effect image in which a ally character and an enemy character engage in a battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that a power failure occurs in this state and the power is restored from the power failure.

After recovering from the power failure, as shown in FIG. 8 (d1), the display of the battle effect image is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the ART normal background is displayed. Further, the display of the navigation image "21" suggesting the correct answer procedure is resumed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the display of "03", which suggests that the first right stop is the correct answer procedure, is resumed on the game assist display 12.

In this way, in the game in which the battle effect is executed, if a power failure occurs between the time the start switch 7 is operated and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are all stopped, and the game recovers from the power failure. Battle production will not be resumed.

In the state shown in FIG. 8A1, it is assumed that the player first stops the left stop switch 8L by an incorrect answer procedure. When the stop operation is performed by the incorrect answer procedure, the navigation image is deleted as shown in FIG. 8 (e1). In this way, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated according to the correct answer procedure, the suggestion of the navigation information ends.

In addition, a battle effect image in which a ally character and an enemy character engage in a battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this way, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the incorrect answer procedure when the navigation information is suggested and the battle effect is being executed, the suggestion of the navigation information ends while the battle effect continues. ..

Further, in this way, the update mode of the navigation effect differs depending on whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the correct answer procedure, and whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the correct answer procedure. The update mode of the battle production does not differ accordingly.

It is assumed that a power failure occurs in this state and the power is restored from the power failure. After recovering from the power failure, as shown in FIG. 8 (f1), the display of the battle effect image is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the ART normal background is displayed. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 does not display a navigation image suggesting a correct answer procedure. Further, the display of "03" indicating that the first right stop is the correct answer procedure is resumed on the game assist display 12.

In this way, after the start switch 7 is operated and when the navigation information is suggested on the liquid crystal display 51, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by an incorrect answer procedure, and some reels are released. A power failure occurs during rotation, and when the power failure is restored, the suggestion of navigation information on the liquid crystal display 51 is not resumed. On the other hand, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by an incorrect answer procedure after the start switch 7 is operated and when the navigation information is suggested on the game assist display 12, the game assist The suggestion of the navigation information of the display 12 is maintained.

(Example of directing execution when a power failure occurs when 7 rips are won)
FIGS. 8 (a2) to 8 (f2) show an example of directing aiming at 7 when 7 rips are won and the special zone is won.

As shown in FIG. 8 (a2), in the internal lottery performed when the start switch 7 is operated, it is assumed that the 7 rips are won and the special zone is won. By winning 7 rips and special zones, the production will start aiming for 7. On the liquid crystal display 51, an effect image of the effect is displayed aiming at 7. In addition, by winning 7 rips, a navigation image "321" suggesting the correct answer procedure "right, middle, left" is displayed. At this time, the notification by the game auxiliary display 12 is not performed. It is assumed that a power failure occurs in this state. During the power failure, nothing is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the game auxiliary display 12.

After recovering from the power failure, as shown in FIG. 8 (b2), the liquid crystal display 51 does not display the effect image of the effect of aiming at 7 that was displayed before the power failure, and the ART normal background is displayed. To. In addition, the liquid crystal display 51 does not resume displaying the navigation image suggesting the correct answer procedure. In addition, the game auxiliary display 12 does not give a notification.

In this way, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a1) and 8 (b1), when the push order bell is won and the navigation information is suggested, the power failure occurs, and when the navigation information is recovered from the power failure, the navigation information is displayed. While the suggestion is resumed, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a2) and 8 (b2), when a power failure occurs when 7 rips are won and the navigation information is suggested, and when the power failure is recovered, the power failure occurs. Suggestions for navigation information are not resumed.

In the state shown in FIG. 8A2, it is assumed that the player first stops the right stop switch 8R according to the correct answer procedure. At this time, as shown in FIG. 8 (c2), the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is deleted and the navigation image "23" is displayed. Further, the effect image of the effect aimed at 7 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that a power failure occurs in this state and the power is restored from the power failure.

After recovering from the power failure, as shown in FIG. 8 (d2), the liquid crystal display 51 does not resume the display of the effect image of the effect aiming at 7, and the ART normal background is displayed. In addition, the liquid crystal display 51 does not resume displaying the navigation image suggesting the correct answer procedure. In addition, the game auxiliary display 12 does not give a notification.

In the state shown in FIG. 8A2, it is assumed that the player first stops the left stop switch 8L by an incorrect answer procedure. When the stop operation is performed by the incorrect answer procedure, the navigation image is deleted as shown in FIG. 8 (e2). Further, the effect image of the effect aimed at 7 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that a power failure occurs in this state and the power is restored from the power failure.

After recovering from the power failure, as shown in FIG. 8 (f2), the display of the effect image of the effect aimed at 7 is not resumed, and the ART normal background is displayed. In addition, the liquid crystal display 51 does not resume displaying the navigation image suggesting the correct answer procedure. In addition, the game auxiliary display 12 does not give a notification.

[Recovery after power failure]
Next, the timing at which various devices recover when a power failure occurs and recovers from the power failure will be described. Specifically, the timing at which the game auxiliary display 12, the liquid crystal display 51, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R each return will be described below.

As described above, when a power failure occurs and the machine recovers from the power failure, the slot machine 1 returns to the state before the power failure based on the information backed up at the time of the power failure. At that time, the main control unit 41 returns in a state in which the acceptance of the stop operation by all the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is invalidated.

Further, in the reel motors of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the excitation pattern for rotating the reels in a predetermined mode and the number of steps from the reel reference position are stored in the RAM 41c when the power failure is detected. Restore as it was. Then, when returning, various commands such as a return command and a push order command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure are transmitted to the sub control unit 91. Next, by executing the same control as at the start of the game and performing control for advancing the game, the notification on the game auxiliary display 12 is restarted.

Next, the reel motors of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R whose rotation was controlled before the power failure are excited from the number of steps of the excitation pattern when the power failure is detected, and the corresponding reel is rotated again at the specified speed. Control to enable acceptance of stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R when the rotation speed of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R reaches the specified speed. I do. Then, when the rotation speed of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R becomes the specified speed and passes through the reference position, the stop operation acceptance by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is enabled. do.

The sub-control unit 91 restores the display of the liquid crystal display 51 after receiving a restore command after recovering from the power failure. Here, "returning the display of the liquid crystal display 51" means returning the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 in a state where the gaming state such as the effect screen including the background image is in progress. When restarting the navigation effect after recovering from the power failure, the display including the navigation effect is restored by receiving the return command and the push order command. It should be noted that the display is not limited to the liquid crystal display 51, and when a navigation effect using an LED or a speaker is performed, the effect state of these devices may be restored.

In the present embodiment, the order in which the various devices are restored is the display of the game auxiliary display 12, the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the activation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the display of the liquid crystal display 51. In that order.

(If a power failure occurs when the push order bell is won)
Hereinafter, a specific explanation will be given by taking as an example the time when the push order bell is won. FIG. 9 is a timing chart for explaining a return situation when a power failure occurs during execution of a navigation effect for winning a push order bell. In the timing chart of FIG. 9, the horizontal axis indicates the timing t. From the top, the vertical axis shows the ON / OFF of the power of the slot machine 1, the presence / absence of the display of the game auxiliary display 12, the presence / absence of the display of the liquid crystal display 51, the presence / absence of operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the stop switches 8L, 8C, Indicates whether or not 8R is enabled.

Before t1, the power supply is in the ON state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9A, navigation information is suggested on the liquid crystal display 51 by winning the push order bell when the start switch 7 is operated. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 does not display the ART normal background, and the effect of displaying the enemy character image linked with the navigation image is executed.

On the game assist display 12, "03" suggesting the correct answer procedure is displayed. By operating the start switch 7, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are all rotated. The stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are all lit in yellow. This indicates that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are enabled and operable.

It is assumed that a power failure such as a power outage occurs at t1. At this time, the power is turned off, and power is not supplied to all the devices. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9B, the displays of the game auxiliary display 12 and the liquid crystal display 51 disappear. Further, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R stop rotating. Further, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are disabled and turned off.

It is assumed that the power is restored from the power failure at t2. At this time, the power is turned on and power is supplied to all the devices. After the start-up process at the time of turning on the power, at t3, first, the display of the navigation information by the game auxiliary display 12 is resumed. As shown in FIG. 9 (c), "03" suggesting the correct answer procedure is displayed on the game assist display 12.

At t4, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is restarted. Since all the reels were rotating before the power failure, all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R resume the rotation.

Then, it is assumed that the reference position is passed at t5 after the rotation speeds of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R reach the specified speeds. As a result, the activation conditions for the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are satisfied, and the stop operation can be performed. As shown in FIG. 9D, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are all lit again. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are also rotating at a specified speed.

In this way, when a power failure occurs while the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating (t1), the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is invalidated, and the reel 2L is restored after the power failure is restored. When, 2C, 2R resumes rotation and passes the reference position after the rotation speed reaches the specified speed (t5), the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled. Further, when a power failure occurs when the navigation information is suggested and the power is restored from the power failure, the navigation information is suggested by the game assist display 12 (t3) rather than the timing (t5) when the activation condition is satisfied. The restart timing is earlier.

On the other hand, the liquid crystal display 51 also restores the display by supplying electric power. In the present embodiment, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 is restored at t5. After recovering from the power failure, the liquid crystal display 51 does not resume the display of the enemy character image linked with the navigation image, and the ART normal background is displayed. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 resumes displaying the navigation image suggesting the correct answer procedure.

In this way, when a power failure occurs when the navigation information is suggested and the power is restored from the power failure, the navigation information is suggested by the game auxiliary display 12 (t3) rather than the display (t6) of the liquid crystal display 51. ) Has an earlier restart timing.

It is assumed that a rotation abnormality occurs in the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at t7, and the reels 2C, 2R stop illegally. When a reel rotation abnormality occurs, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are invalidated and turned off as shown in FIG. 9 (f). However, even if the reel rotation abnormality occurs, the display of the navigation information by the game auxiliary display 12 is continued.

In this way, if the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are not rotating normally after the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled (t7), the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is invalidated. Therefore, the suggestion of navigation information by the game auxiliary display 12 is maintained regardless of whether or not the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled (t7 or later).

(When a power failure occurs after the first stop operation is performed in the correct procedure when the push order bell is won)
FIG. 10 is a timing chart for explaining a return situation when a power failure occurs after a stop operation is performed in the correct answer procedure during execution of a navigation effect for winning a push order bell.

Before t1, the power supply is in the ON state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 10A, the navigation information is suggested on the liquid crystal display 51 by winning the push order bell when the start switch 7 is operated, and the enemy character image linked with the navigation image is displayed. The production is being performed.

On the game assist display 12, "03" suggesting the correct answer procedure is displayed. By operating the start switch 7, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are all rotated. The stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are all lit.

Further, it is assumed that the player first stops the right stop switch 8R according to the correct answer procedure. At this time, an image in which the ally character attacks the enemy character corresponding to the image "1" is displayed. At the same time, the image "1" corresponding to the first stop operation is deleted, and the navigation image "23" is displayed.

By operating the stop switch 8R, the lamp of the stop switch 8R changes from yellow to blue, and the bell symbol is derived from the reel 2R.

It is assumed that a power failure such as a power outage occurs at t1. At this time, the power is turned off, and power is not supplied to all the devices. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the displays of the game auxiliary display 12 and the liquid crystal display 51 disappear. Further, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R stop rotating. Further, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are disabled and turned off.

It is assumed that the power is restored from the power failure at t2. At this time, the power is turned on and power is supplied to all the devices.

At t3, the display of the navigation information by the game assist display 12 is resumed. Next, at t4, the reels 2L and 2C that had been rotating before the power failure resume rotation. Then, after the rotation speeds of the reels 2L and 2C reach the specified speed, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R pass the reference position at t5, so that the activation condition is satisfied and the stop operation can be performed.

As shown in FIG. 10 (e), the stop switches 8L and 8C are turned on again, and the stop switches 8R are turned on again in blue.

At t6, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 is restored. At this time, the display of the battle effect image is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the ART normal background is displayed. Further, the display of the navigation image "32" suggesting the correct answer procedure is resumed on the liquid crystal display 51.

It is assumed that a rotation abnormality occurs in the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at t7. At this time, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are disabled and turned off as shown in FIG. 10 (g), but the display of the navigation information by the game auxiliary display 12 is continued.

(When a power failure occurs after the first stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer procedure when the push order bell is won)
FIG. 11 is a timing chart for explaining a return situation when a power failure occurs after a stop operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure during execution of a navigation effect for winning a push order bell.

Before t1, the power supply is in the ON state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 11A, it is assumed that the push order bell is won when the start switch 7 is operated.

As shown in FIG. 11B, the character corresponding to the right stop switch 8R, which is the correct answer procedure, moves forward and is displayed in a large size. However, it is assumed that the player mistakenly operates the left stop switch 8L for the first stop operation by an incorrect answer procedure. The navigation image is deleted because the stop operation was performed by the incorrect answer procedure. Further, by operating the stop switch 8L, the lamp of the stop switch 8L changes from yellow to blue, and the replay symbol is derived from the reel 2L.

It is assumed that a power failure occurs at t1. Hereinafter, the description of the part overlapping with FIG. 10 will be omitted.

When the power is restored from the power failure at t2, the display of the navigation information by the game assist display 12 is resumed at t3. Next, at t4, the reels 2C and 2R that had been rotating before the power failure resume rotation. Then, after the rotation speeds of the reels 2C and R reach the specified speed, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R pass the reference position at t5, so that the activation conditions are satisfied and the stop operation can be performed.

As shown in FIG. 11 (e), the stop switches 8C and 8R are lit in yellow again, and the stop switches 8L are lit in blue again.

At t6, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 is restored. At this time, the display of the battle effect image is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the ART normal background is displayed. Further, since the power was cut off after the operation to stop the incorrect answer procedure was performed, the display of the navigation image suggesting the correct answer procedure is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51.

It is assumed that a rotation abnormality occurs in the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at t7. At this time, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are disabled and turned off as shown in FIG. 11 (g), but the display of the navigation information by the game auxiliary display 12 is continued.

[Production at the time of winning and production of transition to the special zone]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, the winning effect and the special zone transition effect at the time of winning the 7 rip will be described. FIG. 12 describes an effect execution example when the operation is performed in the correct answer procedure, and FIG. 13 describes an effect execution example when the operation is performed in the incorrect answer procedure.

(Example of directing execution when operated by the correct answer procedure when 7 rips are won)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a power failure occurs while the stop operation is performed in the correct answer procedure during the execution of the navigation effect for the 7-rip winning.

FIGS. 12 (a1), (b1) to (g1) show the transition of the screen display from the winning of 7 rips to the winning of 7 replays by the correct answer procedure and the execution of the special zone transition effect by operating the start switch 7 of the next game. Is shown. In FIGS. 12 (a1) and 12 (a2) to (g2), when a power failure occurs from the winning of the 7 rip to the third stop, until the special zone transition effect by operating the start switch 7 of the next game is executed. Shows the transition of the screen display of.

As shown in FIG. 12 (a1), the production starts aiming at 7 by 7 rips when the start switch 7 is operated and the special zone is won. On the liquid crystal display 51, an effect image of the effect of aiming at 7 is displayed, and a navigation image "321" suggesting the correct answer procedure is displayed.

When the operation is performed in the correct answer procedure, the display of the navigation image is updated to "32" by the first stop operation as shown in FIG. 12 (b1), and the second stop operation is performed as shown in FIG. 12 (c1). The display of the navigation image is updated to "3", and as shown in FIG. 12 (d1), the display of the navigation image is completed by the third stop operation. During this time, the production image of the production aiming at 7 is displayed.

However, when an electric power failure occurs at any timing from the operation of the start switch 7 to the operation of the third stop, the liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIGS. 12 (a2) to 12 (c2). , 7 is aimed at, the display of the effect image of the effect is not resumed, and the ART normal background is displayed. Further, no matter when the power failure occurs, the display of the navigation image suggesting the correct answer procedure is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51.

If no power failure occurs and 7 replays are won according to the correct answer procedure, the effect at the time of winning is executed. As shown in FIG. 12 (e1), the image of red 7 is displayed large in the center of the screen. This suggests that he won a prize in 7 replays composed of 7 red symbols. Then, when the predetermined period elapses, as shown in FIG. 12 (f1), the character image "specialized zone GET!" Is displayed in the center of the screen. This suggests that the special zone was won.

By winning the 7 replays, the symbol combination "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is derived and displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. At this time, at the same time, the effect at the time of winning by the reel LED 55 is executed. At the time of executing the prize-winning effect, the reel LED 55 blinks only in the middle line (winning line) where the red 7 is aligned, and the reel LEDs 55 in the other upper and lower lines are turned off.

In the next game in which the winning effect is executed in FIG. 12 (f1), when the start switch 7 is operated, the special zone transition effect is executed as shown in FIG. 12 (g1). The special zone transition effect is executed based on the state command output from the main control unit 41 when the start switch 7 is operated. On the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, a character image "Entering the special zone!" Suggesting that the special zone has been controlled is displayed.

On the other hand, when a power failure occurs, as shown in FIGS. 12 (a2) to 12 (c2), the navigation effect is not executed, so that the player cannot know the correct answer procedure. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 12 (e2), a normal lip derived by an incorrect answer procedure may win a prize. However, it is possible that 7 replays will happen to win a prize depending on the operation of the player.

However, as shown in FIGS. 12 (e2) and 12 (f2), the effect at the time of winning is not executed regardless of whether or not the 7 replays have won. Then, the ART normal background is displayed, and the effect at the time of winning by the reel LED 55 is not executed.

In this way, in the game in which the 7 rips are won, when the 7 replays are won without power failure during the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the effect at the time of winning is executed, but the reels 2L, 2C, 2R A power failure occurs during the rotation of the reel, and after recovering from the power failure, the effect at the time of winning is not executed.

Further, even if the winning effect is not executed after the power failure is restored in FIG. 12 (f2), when the start switch 7 is operated in the next game, as shown in FIG. 12 (g2), specialization is performed. The zone transition effect is executed. In this way, the special zone transition effect is executed regardless of whether or not a power failure occurs in the previous game (specialized zone winning game).

(Example of directing execution when 7 rips are won and operated by incorrect answer procedure)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an effect when a power failure occurs when a stop operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure during execution of a navigation effect for winning 7 rips. As in the example of FIG. 12, it is assumed that 7 rips are won and a special zone is won.

13 (a1), (b1) to (g1) show the screen display from the winning of the 7 rip to the normal rip winning by the incorrect answer procedure and the execution of the special zone transition effect by the start switch 7 operation of the next game. It shows the transition. 13 (a1), (a2) to (g2) show that when a power failure occurs between the winning of the 7 rip and the third stop, the special zone transition effect by operating the start switch 7 of the next game is executed. Shows the transition of the screen display of.

As shown in FIG. 13 (a1), the production starts aiming at 7 by 7 rips when the start switch 7 is operated and the special zone is won. On the liquid crystal display 51, an effect image of the effect of aiming at 7 is displayed, and a navigation image "321" suggesting the correct answer procedure is displayed.

In the first stop operation, when the operation is performed by the incorrect answer procedure, the display of the navigation image ends as shown in FIG. 13 (b1). In this case, as shown in FIGS. 13 (c1) and 13 (d1), the navigation image is not displayed until the third stop operation is performed and the rotation of all the reels is stopped. However, during this period, the production image of the production aiming at 7 is displayed.

When a power failure occurs at any timing from the operation of the start switch 7 to the operation of the third stop, the liquid crystal display 51 has 7 as shown in FIGS. 13 (a2) to 13 (c2). The display of the effect image of the effect is not resumed, and the ART normal background is displayed. Further, no matter when the power failure occurs, the display of the navigation image suggesting the correct answer procedure is not resumed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, even if the operation is performed in the incorrect answer procedure for the first time at the timing of the second stop operation, the display after the power failure is restored is the same.

Even if a power failure does not occur, the 7 replays are not won due to an incorrect answer procedure, and the normal replays are won, as shown in FIG. 13 (e1), the winning effect is executed. In this case, the reel LED 55 is blinked only in the winning line where the replays are complete, and the reel LEDs 55 in the other upper and lower lines are turned off.

However, since Red 7 is not actually available, the effect of displaying the image of Red 7 in a large size and the character image "Special Zone GET!" As shown in FIGS. 12 (e1) and 12 (e2) are displayed. Do not perform any production that makes you want to.

In the next game in which the winning effect is executed, when the start switch 7 is operated, the special zone transition effect is performed as shown in FIGS. 12 (g1) and 12 (g2) regardless of whether or not a power failure occurs. Will be executed.

When a power failure occurs, as shown in FIGS. 13 (e2) and 13 (f2), the effect at the time of winning is not executed regardless of whether or not the 7 replays have won. Then, the ART normal background is displayed, and the effect by the reel LED 55 is not executed.

In this way, in the game in which the 7 rips are won, when the 7 replays are not won without the electric disconnection occurring during the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the effect at the time of winning is executed, but the reels 2L, 2C , 2R A power failure occurs during rotation, and after recovering from the power failure, the winning effect is not executed.

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

(1-1) As shown in FIGS. 8 (c1) and 8 (d1), a power failure occurs after the start switch 7 is operated and when navigation information is suggested on the liquid crystal display 51. , When the power is restored from the power failure, the suggestion of the navigation information is resumed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (e1) and 8 (f1), when the start switch 7 is operated and the navigation information is suggested on the liquid crystal display 51, the stop switch 8L, is incorrect. A power failure occurs when the 8C and 8R are operated and some reels are rotating, and when the power failure is restored, the suggestion of the navigation information is not resumed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (e1) and 8 (f1), when the start switch 7 is operated and the navigation information is suggested on the game assist display 12, the stop switch 8L is incorrect. When, 8C, 8R are operated, the suggestion of the navigation information is maintained. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, when a power failure occurs when navigation information is suggested and the power is restored from the power failure, the game auxiliary display is more than the display (t6) of the liquid crystal display 51. The suggestion of navigation information (t3) by 12 has an earlier restart timing. As described above, when the stop operation is mistaken, the improvement is made so that the suggestion of the navigation information on the liquid crystal display 51 is not restarted after the power is restored, so that the player is not confused. In addition, the game auxiliary display 12 has been improved so that the suggestion of the navigation information is maintained even after the power failure is restored after the stop operation is mistaken, so that the navigation information is suggested. Can be recognized by people. As described above, the suggestion of navigation information when a power failure occurs has been improved.

(1-2) As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, when a power failure occurs while the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating (t1), the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is invalidated. Then, when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R resume rotation after recovering from the power failure and pass the reference position after the rotation speed reaches the specified speed (t5), the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. Is enabled. Further, when a power failure occurs when the navigation information is suggested and the power is restored from the power failure, the navigation information is suggested by the game assist display 12 (t3) rather than the timing (t5) when the activation condition is satisfied. Since the restart timing is earlier in the case of, it is possible to prevent the player from operating in an erroneous operation mode.

(1-3) As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are not rotating normally after the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled (t7), the stop is stopped. While the operation of the switches 8L, 8C, 8R is invalidated, the suggestion of the navigation information by the game auxiliary display 12 is maintained regardless of whether the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled. (T7 or later) Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from operating in an erroneous operation mode.

(2-1) As shown in FIGS. 12 (e1) and 12 (f1), in a game in which 7 rips are won, when 7 replays are won without power failure during rotation of reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The effect at the time of winning is executed, but as shown in FIGS. 12 (e2) and 12 (f2), in the game in which 7 rips are won, a power failure occurs during the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the power failure occurs. When 7 replays are won after returning from, the effect at the time of winning is not executed. In this way, by not executing the prize-winning effect after recovering from the power failure, it is not necessary to back up the effect information of the prize-winning effect when the power failure occurs. Therefore, the storage capacity can be reduced and the processing load can be reduced.

(2-2) As shown in FIGS. 12 (g1) and 12 (g2), the special zone transition effect is executed regardless of whether or not a power failure occurs in the 7 replay winning game. In this way, since it is suggested that the game is controlled by the specialized zone in the next game of the game recovered from the power failure, the player is not dissatisfied.

(2-3) As shown in FIGS. 12 (g1) and 12 (g2), the special zone transition effect is executed based on the state command output from the main control unit 41 when the start switch 7 is operated. .. In this way, since the state command is output when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to execute the effect according to the state in the game.

(2-4) As shown in FIGS. 13 (e1) and 13 (f1), the effect at the time of winning is executed even when the 7 replay winning is not won. Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (e1) and 13 (f1), in a game in which 7 rips are won, if the 7 replays are not won without power failure during the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the prize is won. Time production is performed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (e2) and 13 (f2), in the game in which the 7 rip is won, a power failure occurs during the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and after recovering from the power failure, the 7 replay prize is won. If you do not, the production at the time of winning will not be executed. In this way, by not executing the prize-winning effect after recovering from the power failure, it is not necessary to back up the effect information of the prize-winning effect when the power failure occurs. Therefore, the storage capacity can be reduced and the processing load can be reduced.

(3-1) As shown in FIGS. 8 (a1) and 8 (b1), when a power failure occurs while the navigation effect is being executed and the battle effect is being executed, and the power is restored from the power failure, the navigation effect is produced. Will be resumed, but the battle production will not be resumed. In this way, by improving so that the battle effect is not executed after recovering from the power failure, it is not necessary to back up the effect information of the battle effect when the power failure occurs, so it is backed up in the relationship between the battle effect and the power failure. The storage capacity for this can be reduced and the processing load can be reduced. As described above, the navigation effect when a power failure occurs has been improved.

(3-2) As shown in FIGS. 8 (c1) and 8 (d1), from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the game in which the battle effect is executed. If a power failure occurs and the power is restored, the battle effect will not be resumed. In this way, by improving so that the battle effect is not executed after recovering from the power failure, it is not necessary to back up the effect information of the battle effect when the power failure occurs, so it is backed up in the relationship between the battle effect and the power failure. The storage capacity for this can be reduced and the processing load can be reduced. As described above, the navigation effect when a power failure occurs has been improved.

(3-3) As shown in FIGS. 8 (e1) and 8 (f1), when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by an incorrect answer procedure while the navigation information is suggested and the battle effect is being executed. , While the suggestion of navigation information ends, the battle production continues. As described above, since the battle effect suggesting the information regarding the addition of the AT game is continuously produced, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3-4) As shown in FIGS. 8 (a1), (e1), and (f1), navigation information is suggested and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by an incorrect answer procedure, causing a power failure. When recovering from the power failure, the suggestion of navigation information is not resumed. In this way, even after the operation is performed by the incorrect answer procedure, the player is not confused by suggesting the navigation information even after recovering from the power failure.

(4-1) As shown in FIG. 8, when the push order bell is won, the navigation information is suggested to the game auxiliary display 12, but when the 7 rip is won, the navigation information is not suggested to the game auxiliary display 12. Whichever of the push order bell and the 7 rip is won, navigation information is suggested on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a1) and 8 (b1), when the push order bell is won and the liquid crystal display 51 suggests navigation information, a power failure occurs, and when the power failure is restored, the power failure occurs. While the suggestion of navigation information is resumed, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a2) and 8 (b2), a power failure occurs when 7 rips are won and the liquid crystal display 51 suggests navigation information. When recovering from the power failure, the suggestion of navigation information is not resumed. In this way, by improving so that the navigation information at the time of winning 7 rips is not suggested after recovering from the power failure, it is not necessary to back up the navigation information at the time of winning 7 rips when the power failure occurs, so the navigation information In relation to the suggestion and the power failure, the storage capacity for backup can be reduced and the processing load can be reduced. Further, since the 7-rip is a winning combination in which the navigation information is not suggested on the game auxiliary display 12, even if the navigation information is not suggested after returning from the power failure, the player is not disadvantaged. As described above, the suggestion of navigation information when a power failure occurs has been improved.

(4-2) As shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, when the push order bell is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the eight bells win the prize and the incorrect answer procedure is performed. When operated with, the bell that plays the role of one piece wins a prize. In addition, when 7 rips are won, the re-game combination wins regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In this way, in 7 replays, the replay player wins a prize regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, so even if the navigation information is not suggested after returning from the power failure, the player is disadvantaged. Never.

(5-1) As shown in FIGS. 12 (a1) and 13 (a1), when the navigation effect is executed, the effect may be executed aiming at 7, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are correct answers. While the update mode of the navigation effect differs depending on whether or not it is operated by the procedure, the update mode of the effect does not differ depending on whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the correct answer procedure. In this way, while suggesting that the navigation effect was operated by the incorrect answer procedure by changing the update mode, the update mode does not differ regardless of whether or not the effect was the correct answer procedure aiming at 7, so that the game It is possible to improve the interest of. As described above, it is easy for the player to understand whether or not the operation was performed according to the correct answer procedure suggested by the navigation effect.

(5-2) As shown in FIGS. 12 (a1) to 12 (d1), when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated according to the correct answer procedure, the navigation information is updated and suggested, and FIGS. 13 (a1) to 13 (a1). As shown in (d1), when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated according to the correct answer procedure, it can be suggested that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R were not operated by the correct answer procedure by ending the suggestion of the navigation information.

(5-3) As shown in FIGS. 12 (a1) to (d1) and 13 (a1) to (d1), when a power failure occurs and the power is restored from the power failure, the effect of aiming at 7 is not executed. The ART normal background of the case is displayed and the game progresses. In this way, by not performing the effect of aiming at 7 after recovering from the power failure, it is not necessary to back up the effect information of the effect of aiming at 7 when the power failure occurs. , The storage capacity for backup can be reduced and the processing load can be reduced.

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

[About various productions]
In the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won during ART, an effect related to the navigation effect (an enemy character image linked with the navigation image is displayed) is executed. In addition, when the push order rip is won, the effect related to the navigation effect is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect related to the navigation effect may not be executed when the push order bell is won, or the effect related to the navigation effect may be executed when the push order rip is won. May be good.

In addition, when the push order bell is won, the liquid crystal display 51 is configured to perform an effect of displaying an enemy character image linked to the navigation image, but this is not limited to this, and it is related to the navigation effect. If there is, any kind of production may be performed.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 (c4), an example in which the push order lip is won and the battle effect is executed in the next game in which the additional winning is won has been described. However, it is not limited to the push order rip winning, and may be a push order bell winning or a 7 rip winning.

In addition, the battle effect is executed when the additional winning is won, but it is not limited to this, and it may be executed when the AT is won, or it may be executed when the special zone is won. , It may be executed when a bonus is won or a CZ is won. The same applies to the production aiming at 7.

[About the prize-winning production and the special zone transition production]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, an example of executing a winning effect at the time of winning 7 rips and winning a special zone has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed at the time of AT winning, additional winning, bonus winning, and CZ winning. Further, at the time of transition to ART or bonus, the special zone transition effect may be executed.

Further, when the effect at the time of winning is executed at the time of winning the push order bell, the image "8 sheets GET" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the reel LED 55 is blinked in the middle line from which the bell symbol is derived, and the upper row is displayed. And the reel LED 55 may be turned off in the lower line.

Further, when the additional winning is won and the number of additional games is notified, the effect at the time of winning may be executed. For example, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image "PUSH" that prompts the operation of the effect switch. When the player operates the effect switch, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image (for example, "+30") suggesting the number of games added. However, in this case, since the winning itself has not occurred, the effect at the time of winning by the reel LED 55 is not executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (g1), in the special zone transition effect, the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to the special zone by displaying the title by the character image "Enter the special zone!". Suggested. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any image may be used as long as it suggests control to the special zone, such as displaying a peculiar image displayed in the special zone or displaying it with a peculiar screen layout.

[Suggestion of navigation information]
In the present embodiment, when the navigation image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the navigation image is deleted when the stop operation is performed by the incorrect answer procedure. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the visibility of the navigation display may be reduced by applying a black haze to the navigation image without updating the navigation image. You may also reduce the brightness of the screen to temporarily darken the entire screen. Further, the navigation image may be displayed as it is without being erased.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (a2) and 8 (b2), when the 7 rip is won, the game auxiliary display 12 does not notify the notification, and the power failure occurs while the navigation image is displayed. However, when recovering from the power failure, the display of the navigation image is not restored. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display of the navigation image may be restored.

[About reel rotation abnormality]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 and the like, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are invalidated due to a rotation abnormality in which the reels 2C and 2R stop illegally at t7. did. Further, the rotation abnormality is not limited to this, and the reel is caught or slipped, the reel does not rotate normally, the reel reference position is not detected, and the step number counter has a predetermined number of steps (for example). , 400 steps) is exceeded.

Further, it is assumed that an error unrelated to the reel occurs as a factor for disabling the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. For example, it is assumed that the detection data from the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R cannot be acquired normally, or an error caused by an abnormality of various devices or sensors is assumed. Even when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are invalidated due to the occurrence of such an error, the suggestion of the navigation information by the game auxiliary display 12 may be maintained.

[Recovery after power failure]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when the power is restored from the power failure, the activation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R returns before the display of the liquid crystal display 51. I made it. This is because it takes a certain amount of time for the loading process for transferring the image data from the storage area for storing the image data to the storage area for work in order to display the effect image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51. However, since it takes a certain amount of time for the rotation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to reach the specified speed, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 should be restored before the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are enabled. You may do it.

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, 53 speaker, 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.
Derivation operation means operated to derive the display result,
In a game in which a predetermined display result can be derived, a first operation effect means capable of suggesting first operation information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means for deriving the predetermined display result, and a first operation effect means.
In a game in which a specific display result can be derived, a second operation effect means capable of suggesting second operation information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means for deriving the specific display result, and a second operation effect means.
A privilege suggestion effect means for executing a privilege suggestion effect that suggests information regarding the grant of a privilege ,
A specific effect means capable of executing a specific effect suggesting that the specific display result is controlled to a specific state when the specific display result is derived.
In the next game of the game from which the specific display result is derived, a special effect means capable of executing a special effect suggesting that the specific display result has been controlled is provided.
When a power failure occurs when the first operation information is suggested and the privilege suggestion effect is being executed and the power is restored from the power failure, the suggestion of the first operation information is resumed while the privilege is resumed. Suggestion production is not resumed,
The specific production means is
In a game in which the specific display result can be derived, when the specific display result is derived without power interruption during variable display of the variable display unit and when the second operation information is suggested. Perform the specific effect,
In a game in which the specific display result can be derived, a power failure occurs during variable display of the variable display unit and when the second operation information is suggested, and the specific display result is displayed after recovering from the power failure. When derived, the specific effect is not executed,
In the game in which the specific display result can be derived, the second operation effect means causes a power failure during the variable display of the variable display unit and suggests the second operation information, and the power failure causes the power failure. When returning, the suggestion of the second operation information is not restarted,
The special effect means of the game, regardless of whether or not a power failure occurs during the variable display of the variable display unit in the game in which the second operation information is suggested and the specific display result is derived. A slot machine that executes the special effect in the next game .

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