JP7197344B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine for playing games.

The gaming machine includes a slot machine in which a predetermined number of bets is set and a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on acceptance of a start operation, and a game area in which a game medium such as a game ball is ejected by a shooting device. There is a pachinko game machine or the like that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information when a game medium wins in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the game area.

As such a game machine, there has been proposed a game machine that displays a warning image to prevent the player from becoming absorbed in the game in a situation where the player is likely to become absorbed in the game, such as at the end of a jackpot game state, which is an example of an advantageous state advantageous to the player. (See Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2016-154687 A

The technique described in Patent Literature 1 has a problem that no consideration is given to display control of warning images when an unexpected situation such as an error or power failure occurs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of suitably calling attention even when an abnormality occurs.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means (for example, main control Processing of the part 41 to control to bonus, AT or CZ, processing of the main control part of the pachinko game machine to control the jackpot game state or the small hit game state),
A specific display means (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 performs a warning display) capable of performing a specific display (for example, a warning display) to call attention to the player in relation to the end of the advantageous state )When,
Abnormality display means (for example, sub-control unit 91) capable of displaying an abnormality (for example, error display) to the effect that it is an abnormal state (for example, error state, special state) when an abnormality occurs processing) and
When an abnormality occurs while the specific display is being performed, the abnormality display means performs the abnormality display prior to the specific display (for example, the sub-control unit 91 displays the error as a result notification or warning). (Priority display over the display of the selection screen of the evocation display and RT production),
The specific display means is
When the abnormal state is canceled in the case where the abnormal display is performed with priority over the specific display, the specific display is performed again in a display mode that is visible to the player (for example, the sub-control unit 91 When the error display is displayed with priority over the result notification or the warning display, the warning display is performed again so that the player can see it when the error is canceled and the error display ends),
After the specific display is performed for a predetermined period and ends, when an abnormality occurs during the period in which the predetermined display is performed in connection with the end of the advantageous state and the abnormal state is canceled, the player The specific display is performed again for a predetermined period in a visible display mode (for example, after the sub-control unit 91 performs the attention-calling display for a predetermined period and ends it , whiteout after the result notification is started. After an error occurs during the period when the RT effect selection screen is displayed , the warning display is displayed again over a predetermined period so that the player can see it when the error is canceled and the error display ends. conduct).

According to such a configuration, when the abnormal display is performed with priority over the specific display, when the abnormal state is canceled, the game machine does not perform the specific display again in a display mode that can be visually recognized by the player. It is also possible to favorably call attention to the player.

1 is a front view of a slot machine according to this embodiment; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the slot machine; FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining display contents of various displays controlled by a main control unit, output ports to which LEDs are connected, and various displays; FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining display modes of various indicators in various control states controlled by a main control unit; It is a figure for demonstrating control of the display mode of various displays and LED in a predetermined game. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining control of display modes of various indicators and LEDs in the last game in BB; It is a diagram for explaining the control of the display mode of various indicators and LEDs in the last game in the CB regarding the modification. It is a figure which shows a 7 segment display. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing output ports, DGs, and the like; 4 is a flowchart showing signal switching processing executed by a main CPU; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing switching of a selection signal; It is a timing chart when it transfers to a special state. It is a timing chart when it transfers to a special state about a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation at the time of a bonus rush. It is a figure for demonstrating the production|presentation at the time of selection of bonus production|presentation. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an effect at the time of announcing a prize when a bell prize is won in the final game during a bonus. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the effect when a result is announced during freezing; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the effect when a result is announced during freezing; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an effect when an RT effect is selected; 4 is a timing chart of processing by a main control unit and a sub control unit; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the effect at the time of result notification during freezing in a modified example; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the effect at the time of result notification during freezing in a modified example; It is a figure which shows a mode that the specific production|presentation is performed in the slot machine. It is a timing chart of an execution example of a specific effect. It is a timing chart of the basic pattern of a warning display. (A) A timing chart of the first embodiment of attention calling display when an error occurs, (B) A timing chart of a second embodiment of the attention calling display when an error occurs. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the first embodiment of the warning display when an error occurs. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the second embodiment of the alert display when an error occurs. 8A is a timing chart of a first embodiment of a warning display when a power failure occurs; FIG. 7B is a timing chart of a second embodiment of a warning display when a power failure occurs; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the first embodiment of the attention-calling display when power failure occurs; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the second embodiment of the attention-calling display when power failure occurs; 8A is a timing chart of the third embodiment of the warning display when an error occurs, and FIG. 8B is a timing chart of the third embodiment of the warning display when a power failure occurs. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the third embodiment of the warning display when an error occurs. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the third embodiment of the warning display when power failure occurs.

A mode for implementing a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described based on the following embodiments.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is composed of a housing 1a with an open front and a front door 1b rotatably pivoted on a side end of the housing 1a. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) on which a plurality of mutually identifiable symbols are arranged in a predetermined order and in equal numbers are arranged horizontally. Three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged side by side, and are arranged in upper, middle, and lower three stages in a see-through window 3 provided substantially in the center of the front of the slot machine 1. It is arranged so that it can be displayed and seen from the player's side.

In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is exemplified, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. . Further, in this embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R form a variable display portion that variably displays symbols, but the variable display portion may be other than the reels. It is also possible to variably display the pattern by moving the belt on which is arranged. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display section is configured with physical reels, but the variable display section may be configured with an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, there are a medal inserting section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as gaming value owned by the player). ) is used to set the maximum number of bets among the specified number of bets (in this embodiment, 3) determined according to the gaming state within that range, the MAXBET switch 6 is operated as credit Settlement switch 10 operated when settling the stored medals and medals used for setting the bet amount (returning the credits and the medals used for setting the bet amount), and operated when starting the game. The start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively, and the production switch 56 operated by the player during production can be operated by the player. are provided in each.

In the following, the operation on the start switch 7 (for example, the operation of pressing the start switch 7 by hand) is referred to as the "start operation", and the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the first reel (for example, pressing the stop switch). The operation of pressing the stop switch by hand) is the "first stop operation", the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the second reel (for example, the operation of pressing the stop switch by hand) is the "second stop operation", and An operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the third reel (for example, an operation of manually pressing the stop switch) is also referred to as a "third stop operation". Also, releasing the pressing (first stop operation) on the first stop switch (for example, releasing the stop switch) is "first stop release", and pressing on the second stop switch (second stop operation) is released (i.e., releasing the stop switch) is "second stop release", and pressing down on the third stop switch (third stop operation) is released (i.e., stop switch ) is also referred to as "third stop release".

A side lamp 27 made up of a plurality of LEDs is provided on the front of the slot machine 1 beside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. In the vicinity of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reels are provided corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, and irradiate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R with light from the back side or side of the reels. Backlights 28L, 28C, 28C (hereinafter also simply referred to as "reel backlights 28") are provided. Furthermore, speakers 53 and 54 for outputting sound are provided above the liquid crystal display 51 .

Further, on the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a credit display 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the content of the number of medals paid out when an error occurs are displayed. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, etc., a 1 BET LED 14 that lights up to notify that the number of bets is set to 1, a 2 BET LED 15 that lights up to notify that the number of bets is set to 2, and the number of bets is 3 BET LED 16 for notifying by lighting that 3 is set, insertion request LED 17 for notifying by lighting that medals can be inserted, and start for notifying by lighting that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is valid. A game display unit 13 is provided with an effective LED 18, an advantageous section LED 19 that notifies by lighting that control is being performed in an advantageous section, and a replaying LED 20 that notifies by lighting that a replay game is in progress.

[Internal configuration of slot machine 1]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. Left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are provided inside the 8C and 8R, respectively, for notifying by lighting that the operation to stop the reels by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. there is

Inside the slot machine 1, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state from the outside of the slot machine 1 by operating a predetermined key, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state from the outside of the slot machine 1, and a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state from the outside of the slot machine 1 by operating a predetermined key, A setting value display 24 that displays a setting value and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 are displayed on the side of a hopper tank (not shown) provided inside the slot machine 1 or on the side of the medal payout port 9. A medal selector is provided which has a channel switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to one of the above, and inserted medal sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c for detecting medals thrown from the medal insertion portion 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank side. ing.

Inside the slot machine 1 are the aforementioned reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R capable of detecting reel reference positions of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A reel unit, a hopper tank for storing medals inserted from the medal inserting section 4, a hopper motor 34b for paying out the medals stored in the hopper tank from the medal payout port 9, and medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b. A hopper unit consisting of a payout sensor 34c for detecting is provided.

An overflow tank (not shown) is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34 to store tokens overflowing from the hopper tank. A full-tank sensor 35a is provided inside the overflow tank to detect when the stored medals are full.

Also, inside the slot machine 1, there is a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and normally functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state. A reset/setting switch 38 is provided that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (ball payout rate) of the internal lottery.

The setting key switch 37 and the reset/setting switch 38 are provided inside the slot machine 1 and cannot be operated unless the front door 1b, which can be opened by operating a predetermined key, is opened. Only the clerk who has the key can operate it. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation, it can be operated only by a store clerk who possesses a key for operating the setting key switch 37 among staff members of the amusement arcade. Further, the reset switch 23 does not need to open the front door 1b, but requires key operation using a predetermined key, so that it can be operated only by a store clerk who has a predetermined key.

Further, inside the slot machine 1, in a state where the game control board 40 is attached to a predetermined position inside the housing 1a, a 7-segment display is provided below the front side (player side) of the game control board 40. A game information display 50 is arranged. The game information display device 50 can visually recognize display contents from the outside of the board case (not shown) in a state where the game control board 40 is enclosed in the board case. Game information based on the game history in the slot machine 1 displayed on the game information display 50 (for example, the total number of medals paid out in a predetermined period is divided by the total number of medals used in the game in that period) The payout rate of medals in a predetermined period calculated by , and the total number of games controlled in a state advantageous to the player (BB, advantageous section, etc. described later) during the predetermined period are calculated as the number of games played in the period. A store clerk or the like can recognize the ratio of the number of games controlled to an advantageous state in a predetermined period calculated by dividing by the total number of times.

As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and an effect control board 90. The game control board 40 controls the game, and the effect control board 90 responds to the game state. Production control is performed.

The game control board 40 includes the aforementioned MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, checkout switch 10, reset switch 23, inserted medal sensors 31a, 31b and 31c, reel sensors 33L, 33C and 33R, A payout sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset/setting switch 38 are connected, and detection signals from these connected switches are input. In addition, the game control board 40 includes the aforementioned credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, insertion request LED 17, start valid LED 18, advantageous section LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch valid LED 21, left , middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, hopper motor 34b, game information display 50 are connected, and these electric parts is driven under the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40 .

The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control section 41 which is composed of a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I/O port 41d, and which performs game control.

The main control unit 41 performs various controls for advancing the game in response to detection of an operation associated with the progress of the game, and transmits various commands to the sub-control unit 91 . A command sent from the main control section 41 to the sub-control section 91 is sent only in one direction, and no command is sent from the sub-control section 91 to the main control section 41 .

In addition, as will be described later, the main control unit 41 repeatedly loops processing according to the control state until the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as main processing, A process that shifts step by step according to changes in the detection state is executed. Further, the main control unit 41 executes timer interrupt processing at regular time intervals (about 0.56 milliseconds in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process is set to a time longer than the sum of the time taken for the process to be repeated according to the control state in the main process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process. Between the next timer interrupt processing and the next timer interrupt processing, the processing that is always repeated in accordance with the control state will complete at least one cycle.

The production control board 90 is connected with production devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), speakers 53 and 54, production switches 56, side lamps 27, and reel backlights 28L, 28c, and 28R. These production devices are driven based on control by a sub-control section 91 mounted on the production control board 90 . The sub control unit 91 can receive commands transmitted from the main control unit 41 and perform various controls for effecting effects.

[Set value]
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. More specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in a lottery such as an internal lottery that affects the degree of advantage for a player. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 decreasing the value in order, lowering the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the degree of advantage for the player is the highest, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the degree of advantage decreases stepwise.

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

[Game-related processing]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined, and the game is performed on the condition that the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. can be started. Note that in the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when the specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set.

A winning line is a line set for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed in the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols horizontally aligned in the middle, wins. defined as a line. In this embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

In this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the case of this embodiment, the pay line LN is always activated. A winning line LN is simply called a winning line). A winning combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

When a game is played on the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal inserting section 4 or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the number of bets using credits. When the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes effective, that is, the game can be started. Become. When the maximum number of medals among the specified number corresponding to the game state is exceeded, the amount is added to the credits.

When the start switch 7 is operated (depressed by hand) in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are rotated and the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are continuously varied. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated (pressed by hand) while the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating, the rotation of the corresponding reel 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. The pattern is derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result. The rotation of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R is stopped on the condition that the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are manually depressed. That is, after each stop switch is manually depressed, even if the depression is maintained without being released, the rotation of each reel is stopped and the pattern is led out to the see-through window 3 .

In the stop control, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation is stopped within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms (milliseconds) in this embodiment) from when each stop switch is operated. is done. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 (rotations) x 20 (the number of symbol frames per reel, for example, 20 frames) = 1600 symbols are changed, so the predetermined maximum Until the stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, a maximum of 4 frames worth of symbols can be drawn. In other words, in the stop control, the pattern displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the pattern displayed up to four frames ahead, a total of 5 frames (withdrawal range) are displayed. can be selected and led out to the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

When all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of predetermined symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) is displayed on each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the winning line LN. When the game stops as a result, winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning and added to credits. Also, when the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout port 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when a combination of symbols accompanied by a transition of the game state on the pay line LN stops as a result of the display of the respective reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the game state is shifted to a game state corresponding to the combination of symbols. .

In addition, as described above, the rotation of each reel is stopped under the condition that each stop switch is pressed by hand (that is, the third stop operation is performed), but the pressing is maintained without being released. In this state, the main control unit 41 does not execute the winning determination process. The main control unit 41 performs the winning determination process on the condition that the third stop operation is performed and then the stop switch is released in the third stop operation (that is, the third stop release is performed). to run. The main control unit 41 executes the winning determination process to determine whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display result of each reel, and gives the player a predetermined number of medals according to the winning. grant.

Further, if the main control unit 41 determines that a prize has been won in the prize determination process, and if the prize is a minor win, the main control unit 41 adds credits and pays out medals based on the number of payouts according to the type of the minor win. , and in the case of a replay combination, a replay game flag capable of specifying the type of replay combination is set in the RAM 41c so that a replay game can be awarded.

In addition, when the main control unit 41 executes the winning determination process, it transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a winning determination command capable of specifying the type of winning that has occurred. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect (winning notification to be described later) for notifying the occurrence of winning based on the winning determination command.

Further, after executing the winning determination process, the main control unit 41 executes the game end process. In the game end processing, the main control unit 41 performs freeze control for delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined period of time, and transmits a freeze command for performing freeze control to the sub-control unit 91 . On the other hand, based on the freeze command, the sub control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54, etc. in accordance with the execution time of the freeze control executed on the main control unit 41 side, and executes the freeze effect. do.

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

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the type of winning combination is determined according to the gaming state, and the next game can be started without the need to set the number of bets and a small combination with the payout of medals. There is a replay combination that accompanies a different replay game, and a special combination that accompanies a transition to a game state (special state) that is advantageous to the player. In the following, the small combination and the replay combination are collectively referred to as a general combination. In order to generate a prize for each combination determined according to the game state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag for the combination. In the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow the winning of each combination before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 is detected using random numbers.

Of the winning flags for each role, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special combination is The flag is valid until the combination of roles allowed by the flag is completed, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of allowed roles is completed. That is, once the winning flag of the special role is won, even if the combination of roles allowed by the flag cannot be arranged, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It has become.

In the slot machine 1, winning occurs when a predetermined winning combination of symbols is derived as a display result on the winning lines LN of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at the end of one game. In addition, when the symbol combination of the special combination (for example, "7-7-7") stops on the winning line LN, the winning of the special combination occurs and the BB (big bonus) as a special state. migrate.

BB is a game state that is continuously controlled by RB until a predetermined end condition (in this embodiment, the number of paid out medals exceeds 296) is established. RB is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a small winning combination in an internal lottery is increased, and thus the player is more advantageous than other gaming states. This is a game state in which the game ends when a combination of a predetermined type (any type is acceptable) is won a predetermined number of times, whichever comes first. In the RB controlled during the BB, the special role and the replay role are excluded from the lottery in the internal lottery, so that the winning probability of the small role is higher than the state not controlled by the BB (RB). It is a probability, and the payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100%.

In the slot machine 1, an internal lottery is provided with a general role that is won in duplicate with a special role (hereinafter referred to as a duplicate winning role). A special combination can also be won in duplicate, and there is a possibility that the special combination may have been won by the combination of symbols forming the duplicate winning combination stopping on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It is suggested.

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

The main control unit 41 enters a notification period during which it is possible to perform navigation notification in which operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are advantageous to the player are reported by lighting modes of the game auxiliary display 12 according to the internal lottery result. Assist time (AT) can be controlled. When a predetermined lottery condition is established, the main control unit 41 conducts an advantageous zone lottery to determine whether or not to control to an advantageous zone controlled to be in an advantageous state for the player. By winning the lottery, the control of the advantageous section is started from the end of the game in which the lottery condition for performing the advantageous section lottery is satisfied. During the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by controlling the AT by winning the navigation target role (push-up role) according to the game state, which is advantageous for the player. Operation mode (for example, pressing order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are notified using the game auxiliary display 12, and a command that can specify the operation mode that is advantageous to the player is sub-controlled. By transmitting to the unit 91, a navigation effect is executed in which the operation mode is notified using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like. The push order bell wins when the player's operation mode matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning push order combination, and the player's operation mode corresponds to the winning push order combination. Also included is a replay of the pressing order in which the replay wins when the operation mode is matched. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in an operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation performance, it is possible to ensure that the pushing order winning combination in the internal lottery wins. Further, in the control of the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on to indicate that the advantageous section is being controlled.

[Regarding the control of the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 and the like by the main control unit 41]
Next, control of the display modes of the display devices such as the game auxiliary display device 12 and the LEDs such as the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3-6.

The I / O port 41 d provided in the main control unit 41 outputs a light emission signal for controlling the light emission mode to each device such as displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 as described later. Output ports include, for example, a first output port 61, a second output port 62, a third output port 63, and the like. Each output port of the first output port 61, the second output port 62, and the third output port 63 is composed of eight output terminals. A signal line for a light emission signal or a selection signal for causing the portion to emit light is connected.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining display contents of various displays controlled by the main control unit 41, output ports to which LEDs are connected, and various displays. As shown in FIG. 3, the first output port 61 and the third output port 63 of the output ports are provided with a credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary indicator 12, a set value indicator 24, 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, and an input request. An LED 17, a valid start LED 18, an advantageous section LED 19, and a replaying LED 20 are connected, and a game information display 50 is connected to the second output port 62 and the third output port 63 of the output ports.

The credit indicator 11 is composed of two 7-segment indicators, and can display two-digit numbers and symbols. -", etc.), it is possible to display the value of the credit and the fact that the setting is being changed.

The game auxiliary display 12 is composed of two 7-segment displays, and can display two-digit numbers, symbols, alphabetic characters, etc. Each 7-segment display can display a number (for example, "1") or a symbol ( For example, "-" etc.), alphabetic characters (e.g. "E", "r" etc.) are displayed to indicate that the value of the number of medals to be paid out accompanying the winning of a small winning combination is being changed. It is possible to display an error code indicating the content of the error that has occurred, and a navigation notification indicating the operating mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are advantageous to the player.

The set value display 24 is composed of one 7-segment display, and can display a single-digit number or the like. A setting value that is set to 1 can be displayed.

Each of the 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16 is composed of one LED. When the 1 BET LED 14 lights up, it notifies that the number of bets for the first bet is set. 3BET LED 16 lights up to notify that the number of bets for the third card has been set.

The insertion request LED is composed of one LED, and when the insertion request LED lights up, it is notified that medals can be inserted from the medal insertion section 4 .

The start valid LED 18 is composed of one LED, and when the start valid LED 18 lights up, a prescribed number of bets necessary for starting the game is set, and the reception of the operation of the start switch 7 is valid. Inform that it is.

The advantageous section LED 19 is composed of one LED, and when the advantageous section LED 19 lights, it is notified that the advantageous section is controlled.

The game information display 50 is composed of four 7-segment displays, and can display two sets of two-digit numbers, symbols, alphabetic characters, etc. Each 7-segment display can display a number (for example, "1") or By displaying alphabetic characters (for example, "A"), it is possible to display an abbreviation indicating the type of game information based on the game history, a payout rate, a ratio, and the like.

Each time a game progresses through the above-described main processing and a predetermined display switching condition is established, the main control unit 41 controls the data of information related to the game (for example, credit card) set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. and the number of payouts, etc.), display data (8-bit data for bit control (e.g., "00000001", etc.)) for displaying information related to the game on the above-mentioned various indicators and LEDs. Then, it is set in the output buffer provided for each output port in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. After that, the main control unit 41 performs bit control, which will be described later, in timer interrupt processing, and controls predetermined light-emitting units in predetermined displays and the like specified based on the display data set in the output buffer. A light emission signal and a selection signal for controlling the light emission mode or the non-light emission mode are controlled to be output from a predetermined output port. As a result, game-related information corresponding to the progress of the game is displayed and notified by predetermined display devices or the like.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the main control unit 41 is set to the slot machine 1 in a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed by the operation of a store clerk or the like at the store where the slot machine 1 is installed. A setting confirmation state in which set values are displayed, an error state in which the progress of the game is disabled due to the occurrence of an error, and medals set as credits or the number of bets are displayed to the player according to the operation of the settlement switch 10 by the player. Display data is created and output based on game-related information data each time a predetermined display switching condition is satisfied according to the control state such as the settlement state returned to the game, during play and between games (during non-game). By setting it in the buffer, control is performed so that the information about the game is displayed on a predetermined display device or the like.

4A and 4B are diagrams for explaining display modes of various displays in various control states controlled by the main control unit 41. FIG. As shown in FIG. 4(a), the main control unit 41 starts the setting change state by turning on the power of the slot machine 1 with the setting key switch 37 turned on, and performs main processing. to create display data for displaying "-" on each 7-segment display of the credit display 11 and the auxiliary game display 12, and the output port to which the credit display 11 and the auxiliary game display 12 are connected. Set to output buffer. Further, the main process refers to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c to specify which of the setting values "1" to "6" is set in the slot machine 1, and displays the value of the setting value. Data is created and set in the output buffer of the output port to which the set value indicator 24 is connected. By performing bit control in the timer interrupt processing, the credit indicator 11 and the game auxiliary indicator 12 are caused to display "--", and the set value indicator 24 is caused to display a number indicating the set value. By displaying "--" on the credit display 11 and the auxiliary game display 12, it is notified that the setting is changed, and by displaying a number on the setting value display 24, selectable setting values are displayed. inform.

In the setting change state, by detecting that the start switch 7 is in the ON state as a display switching condition, the credit indicator 11 and the game auxiliary indicator 12 display "--" in the main process. Data is created, set in the output buffers of the credit display device 11 and the game auxiliary display device 12, display data for displaying "0" on the set value display device 24 is created, and the set value display device 24 outputs Set to buffer. By performing bit control in the timer interrupt process, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 and the game auxiliary indicator 12 continues to be "--", and the display of the set value indicator 24 is changed to "0". switch. By switching the display of the set value display 24 to "0", the user is informed that a new set value has been set by operating the start switch 7. FIG.

After that, as a display switching condition, the setting key switch 37 is turned off, and the main control unit 41 causes the main processing to display "_0" ("_" is a light-off mode (non-display mode)) as a credit. and set it in the output buffer of the output port to which the credit indicator 11 is connected. Also, display data for turning off the auxiliary game display 12 and the setting value display 24 is created and set in the output buffers of the auxiliary game display 12 and the setting value display 24 . By performing bit control in the timer interrupt process, the credit indicator 11 is caused to display "_0", and the game auxiliary indicator 12 and the set value indicator 24 are controlled to turn off. By switching the display mode of the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 to a display mode other than "--" and setting the display mode of the setting value display 24 to a light-off mode, the end of the setting change state can be indicated. inform.

In the setting change state, the main control unit 41 does not update the display data set in the output buffers of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the input request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the advantageous section LED 19, and the replaying LED 20. to maintain. At the start of the setting change state, the display buffers for these LEDs are set with display data to be turned off, and these LEDs are controlled to turn off during the setting change state. ing.

As shown in FIG. 4(b), the main control unit 41 starts the setting confirmation state by turning on the setting key switch 37 while the game is not being played, and performs the main process. By referring to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the set value set in the slot machine 1 is specified to be any one of "1" to "6", and display data for displaying the set value is created. , to the output buffer of the output port to which the set value indicator 24 is connected. Then, by performing bit control in the timer interrupt process, the set value is displayed on the set value display 24 to indicate the set value.

After that, as a display switching condition, the setting key switch 37 is turned off, so that the main control unit 41 creates display data for turning off the setting value display 24 and stores it in the output buffer of the setting value display 24. set. By performing bit control in the timer interrupt process, the set value display 24 is controlled to turn off, thereby informing that the setting change state has ended.

In the setting confirmation state, the main control unit 41 maintains the display data set in the output buffers of the credit display device 11 and the game auxiliary display device 12 without updating. At the start of the setting confirmation state, the display data indicating the credit value is set in the output buffer of the credit display 11, and the display mode of the credit display 11 during the setting confirmation state is the credit value (" _0” to “50”). In addition, in the output buffer of the auxiliary game display 12, display data is set to turn off when medals were not paid out in the previous game. The display data for displaying the number of payouts is set, and the display data for turning off the state when the previous game was the last game in the BB is set, and the game auxiliary display 12 is set in the setting confirmation state. is controlled according to the state of the previous game.

In addition, during the setting confirmation state, the main control unit 41 does not update the display data set in the output buffers of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the input request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the advantageous section LED 19, and the replaying LED 20. to maintain. At the start of the setting confirmation state, the display buffer for these LEDs is set with display data indicating a display mode according to the state of the previous game. The display mode is controlled in accordance with the state of the previous game.

As shown in FIG. 4(c), the main control unit 41 controls so as to disable the progress of the game by controlling to an error state when an error occurs. At the start of the error state, the display data set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c and saved by the main process. The display mode of the auxiliary game display 12 at the start of the error state is the same as the display mode of the auxiliary game display 12 in the setting confirmation state, indicating the number of medals to be paid out according to the state of the previous game. Or it is turned off.

After that, a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is referenced to specify the type of error that has occurred, display data for displaying an error code indicating the error that has occurred is created, and the game auxiliary display 12 is connected. set to the output buffer of the output port that By performing bit control in the timer interrupt process, alphabetic characters and numbers indicating an error code (in this embodiment, "E" indicating an error code and a number "1" indicating the type of error) are displayed on the auxiliary game display 12. to "8") to notify the type of error that has occurred.

After that, as a display switching condition, a reset operation is performed by operating the reset switch 23 or the reset/setting switch 38, thereby referring to a predetermined area of the RAM 41c and specifying the display data saved at the start of the error state, The display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12, and the error state is terminated. By performing bit control in the timer interrupt processing, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled based on the display data of the output buffer, and the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is restored to the display mode before starting the error state. 12 display modes are controlled.

In the error state, the main control unit 41 maintains the display data set in the output buffer of the credit indicator 11 without updating it, as in the setting confirmation state described above. During the error state, the display mode of the credit indicator 11 is controlled to the credit value (any number from "_0" to "50").

Also, during the error state, the main control unit 41 does not update the display data set in the output buffers of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the input request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the advantageous section LED 19, and the replaying LED 20. maintain. At the start of the error state, the display buffer for these LEDs is set with display data indicating the display mode according to the previous game situation. The display mode is controlled according to the game situation.

As shown in FIG. 4(d), the main control unit 41 releases the medals stored in the credits to the medal payout opening when the settlement switch 10 is turned on while the game is not being played. 9, a return settlement state is started, and display data for displaying a value calculated by subtracting 1 from the credit value displayed on the game assistance display 12 by the main processing is created, and the game assistance is performed. The process of setting the output buffer of the output port to which the display 12 is connected and waiting until at least one timer interrupt process is performed is sequentially performed until the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 becomes "0". Repeat.

By performing bit control in the timer interrupt process during the settlement process, the value of the credit displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is decremented one by one, and finally "0" is displayed. , to notify that the settlement process has been completed.

During the settlement state, the main control unit 41 maintains the display data set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display device 12 without updating it, as in the setting confirmation state described above. During the settlement state, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to a display mode according to the state of the previous game.

In addition, at the start of the settlement state, the main control unit 41 puts these LEDs in the output buffer of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the input request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the advantageous section LED 19, and the replaying LED 20 in an off state. Display data is set, and these LEDs are controlled to be turned off.

Next, display devices such as the game auxiliary display 12 performed by the main control unit 41 in a predetermined game different from the last game in the BB (a game other than the last game in the BB and a game in a normal state not controlled by the BB) and 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 and the like will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining control of display modes of various indicators and LEDs in a predetermined game.

One game is started when the start switch 7 is turned on in a state in which a prescribed number of bets is set and operation reception by the start switch 7 is valid, and all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are started. After rotating at a predetermined constant speed, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated to stop the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. When the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R is stopped, if the symbol combination of the minor combination is stopped on the winning line LN, the winning of the minor combination is generated and the predetermined number of medals is obtained. is paid out from the medal pay-out port 9. After that, a game end initialization process is performed to initialize a predetermined area to be initialized for each game in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and the control of one game is finished. After that, when medals are inserted from the medal inserting unit 4 or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, control is performed to set the number of bets. Reception is activated. Then, when the start switch 7 is operated while the operation acceptance is activated, control of the next game is started. When a predetermined display switching condition is established according to the progress of the game, the main control unit 41 changes the output buffers of the display devices such as the game auxiliary display device 12 and the LEDs such as 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16. By setting predetermined display data, a predetermined display mode is controlled.

As shown in FIG. 5, at the start of the game, that is, when the start switch 7 is turned on with the specified number of bets set, the credit indicator 11, the 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the advantageous zone LED 19, Each display data of the LEDs 20 during replay is maintained in the display mode by maintaining the data set in each corresponding output buffer at the end of the previous game or after the end of the game. On the other hand, the display data of the auxiliary game display 12 indicates that when the game is in the advantageous section and the AT target combination has been won in the internal lottery, it is advantageous for the player according to the AT target combination. Display data for displaying navigation information that can specify the operation mode (stop order, stop timing, etc.) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the game auxiliary display The display mode of the device 12 is controlled to the navigation notification display, and when the game is not in the advantageous section or when the AT target combination is not won, the display data for controlling the light-off mode is changed to the game auxiliary display. is set in the output buffer of the device 12, and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be turned off. Display data for the input request LED 17 and the start enable LED 18 is set in the output buffer of each LED to control the input request LED 17 and the start enable LED 18 to be in the off state.

After one game is started and all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are rotated at a predetermined constant speed, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated to stop the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. During the period until the credit display 11 and other LEDs such as 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 display data are not updated, the display mode of these indicators is maintained.

Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the display data of the credit indicator 11, the game assistance indicator 12, the advantageous section LED 19, and the replaying LED 20 can be updated.

When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the symbol combination of the small combination is stopped on the winning line LN, and if medals are to be paid out, the display data of the credit indicator 11 is the maximum credit value. (in the present embodiment, "50") is updated so that the number of medals to be paid out is incremented by one, and is sequentially set in the output buffer of the credit indicator 11, and the display mode of the credit indicator 11. is updated to be the credit value after adding the number of payouts. On the other hand, when the symbol combination of the replaying combination is stopped on the pay line LN, or when the combination of symbols constituting any combination is not stopped on the pay line LN and the combination is lost, medals are not paid out. , the display data of the credit indicator 11 is not updated, and the display mode of the credit indicator 11 is maintained.

Further, when medals are to be paid out, the display data of the auxiliary game display 12 is updated so as to be incremented by one up to the value indicating the number of medals to be paid out, and the output buffer of the auxiliary game display 12 is updated. , and the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is updated to a value indicating the number of payouts. On the other hand, when there is no payout of medals, the display data for controlling the light-off state is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be in the light-off state.

Further, when medals are to be paid out, the display data for the insertion request LED 17 is changed to the display data for controlling the lighting mode after the update of the display data for the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is completed. It is set in the output buffer of the input request LED 17, and the input request LED 17 is controlled to be lit. Further, when the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped and the symbol combination constituting any combination is not stopped on the pay line LN and is not, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped and one symbol combination is not stopped. When the game is finished, the display data for controlling the lighting mode of the insertion request LED 17 is set in the output buffer of the insertion request LED 17, and the insertion request LED 17 is controlled to be lit. On the other hand, when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the symbol combination of the replaying combination is stopped on the pay line LN, the display data in the output buffer of the insertion request LED 17 is not updated. The display data for controlling the extinguishing mode is maintained, and the input request LED 17 is maintained in the extinguished state.

Further, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the symbol combination of the replaying combination is stopped on the pay line LN, and when the replay is given, the replaying LED 20 is lit as display data. Display data for controlling the mode is set in the output buffer of the in-replay LED 20, and the in-replay LED 20 is controlled to light up. As display data for the start valid LED 18, display data for controlling the lighting mode is set in the output buffer of the start valid LED 18, and the start valid LED 18 is controlled to be lit. On the other hand, when the replay is not provided, the display data for controlling the extinguishing state of the in-replay LED 20 is set in the output buffer of the in-replay LED 20, and the in-replay LED 20 is controlled to be extinguished. be.

In addition, when it is decided to control to the advantageous section when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, or when it is in the advantageous section, the lighting mode is controlled as display data for the advantageous section LED 19. Display data is set in the output buffer of the advantageous section LED 19, and the advantageous section LED 19 is controlled to be lit. On the other hand, if it is not decided to control in the advantageous section or if it is not in the advantageous section, the display data for controlling the advantageous section LED 19 to turn off is set in the output buffer of the advantageous section LED 19 as the display data for the advantageous section LED 19 . Then, the advantageous section LED 19 is controlled to be turned off.

The main control unit 41 stops the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and after performing processing related to payout of medals and provision of replay according to the result of the game, executes initialization processing at the end of the game. Then, a predetermined area to be initialized for each game among the storage areas of the RAM 41c is initialized. At this time, the predetermined area to be initialized includes a storage area for game data related to the game, such as the lottery result of the internal lottery, the data of information related to the game that is the basis for creating the data for displaying the number of payouts, and the like. These data are initialized by the initialization process at the end of the game and erased from the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Further, the predetermined area initialized by the initialization process at the end of the game does not include output buffers for various displays and LEDs. and LEDs are maintained based on the display data set in each output buffer.

A predetermined area of the RAM 41c including each output buffer is backed up by a backup power supply, so that even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the stored contents are retained as long as the backup power supply is supplied. Thus, when the slot machine 1 recovers from a power failure, it can recover with the display data at the time of the power failure set in each output buffer.

In the game, the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and during the non-game after the payout process and the initialization process at the end of the game are completed, if the replay is not provided in the previous game. maintains the display mode of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 in the display mode at the end of the previous game until an operation to set the number of bets is performed by inserting medals from the medal inserting section 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. When the replay is given in the previous game, the display mode of various displays and LEDs is maintained in the display mode at the end of the previous game until the start switch 7 is operated. wait while

During non-playing, when medals are inserted from the medal inserting unit 4 and the first medal is set as the number of bets, the output buffers of the 1st to 3rd BETLEDs 14 to 16 store display data for controlling to turn off. set. After that, the display data for controlling the lighting mode is set in the output buffer of the 1BETLED 14, and the 1BETLED 14 is controlled to the lighting state. After that, every time the second and third medals are set as the bet numbers, display data for controlling lighting modes are set in the output buffers of the 2BETLED 15 and 3BETLED 16, and these LEDs are controlled to light up. be done.

In addition, when the number of bets is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 during non-game, the display data of the credit display 11 indicates the number of medals required to set the prescribed number of bets from the credits. The data is updated to display the value after the subtraction, and the display mode of the credit indicator 11 is controlled to the value after setting the prescribed number of bets (not shown).

Further, during non-playing, when three medals are set as the number of bets, display data for controlling the lighting mode is set in the output buffer of the effective start LED 18, and the effective start LED 18 is turned on. controlled.

In this way, in a predetermined game (a game other than the last game in the BB and a game in a normal state not controlled by the BB), when the game is finished and medals are paid out, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the number of medals to be paid out, and after that, in order to start the next game, the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the specified number of bets is set, whereby the game assistance is performed. The display of the number of medals to be paid out is terminated by controlling the display mode of the display device 12 to the off state or the navigation information display.

In addition, the display modes of the 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16 are controlled to light up when the number of bets is set to start the game, that is, they are controlled to light up before the game ends. The lighting state is maintained even after the game is over. When a medal is inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the number of bets for starting the next game is set. It is controlled to be in a light-out state, and notification of the setting of the bet amount for the previous game is terminated. The display modes of the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 are controlled to light up according to the bet number set for starting the next game.

Next, control of the display mode of the display devices such as the game auxiliary display device 12 and the LEDs such as the 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16 performed by the main control unit 41 in the last game in the BB will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining control of display modes of various indicators and LEDs in the last game in BB. It should be noted that the control of the display mode of the display in the last game in the BB includes the same configuration as the control of the display mode of the display in the predetermined game different from the last game in the BB. , and the differences will be mainly described below.

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit 41 does not control the AT while controlling the BB, and in the last game in the BB, the start switch 7 is pressed to start the game. is operated, the display data for controlling the light-off state of the game auxiliary display 12 is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 as the display data of the game auxiliary display 12, so that the game auxiliary display 12 is turned off. It is state controlled.

In addition, after starting the control of the BB, the main control unit 41 counts the total number of medals paid out during the BB, which are paid out in accordance with the winning of a small winning combination at the end of each game, and calculates the total number of medals paid out during the BB. It is determined whether or not the number of sheets exceeds a predetermined number (296 sheets in this embodiment). When it is determined that the total number of medals to be paid out during the BB exceeds a predetermined number, the game is specified as the last game in the BB, and an initialization process at the end of the game is executed at the end of the game. After that, when the BB ends, a unique BB end processing is performed to end the control of the BB. Note that the game end initialization process and the BB end process are processes included in the above-described game end process.

In the BB end processing, after performing freeze control to delay the progress of the game for a predetermined time, the area to be initialized in the RAM 41c is initialized based on the BB end initialization table. Perform initialization processing.

Freeze control is performed by the main control unit 41 at the end of the BB, and the sub-control unit 91 controls the BB using the effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 for a predetermined time in which the progress of the game is delayed by the freeze control. (For example, an effect suggesting the end of the BB, an effect notifying the game history such as the number of medals paid out during the BB, etc.) can be performed.

The output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the output buffers of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are set in the area to be initialized of the RAM 41c that is initialized based on the initialization table at the time of the BB end by the BB end initialization process. The display data of the auxiliary game display 12 and the display data of the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 are initialized by executing the initialization process at the end of the BB. After that, bit control is performed by timer interrupt processing, and based on the display data of the game auxiliary display 12 in the initialized state and the display data of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 in the initialized state, The display modes of the game auxiliary display 12 and the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 are controlled to be turned off.

As shown in FIG. 6, the initialization process at the end of the BB is performed in the process at the end of the BB, so that at the end of the last game in the BB, the display on the game auxiliary display 12 and the output buffers of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 The game auxiliary display 12 and the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 are controlled to be turned off by initializing the data for display and updating the display data for controlling the corresponding display and LEDs to be turned off.

On the other hand, at the end of the last game in the BB, the display data in each output buffer such as the credit indicator 11, the effective start LED 18, the advantageous section LED 19, and the replaying LED 20 are not initialized. is maintained even after BB ends. In the BB end processing, before the BB end initialization processing is performed, display data such as the credit indicator 11, the effective start LED 18, the advantageous section LED 19, and the replaying LED 20 are initialized by the BB end initialization processing. After the initialization process at the end of the BB, the saved display data is displayed on the credit indicator 11, the effective start LED 18, the advantageous section LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the like. By returning to the output buffer, the display mode at the end of the last game of BB may be maintained even after the end of BB.

Thus, in the last game in the BB, if medals are to be paid out at the end of the game, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the number of medals to be paid out. be. After that, when the control of the BB is terminated, the BB termination initialization process is performed, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be turned off, and the display of the number of medals to be paid out is terminated. After the end of the game (games other than the last in BB and the game in the normal state not controlled by BB), the timing of ending the display of the number of medals to be paid out The display of the number of medals to be paid out can be ended at a timing different from when the button is turned ON.

In addition, by including the RAM area of the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 in the initialization table used for the initialization process at the end of the BB, after the last game in the BB, the game auxiliary display is displayed by the initialization process at the end of the BB. Since the display data of the device 12 is initialized and the display mode of the auxiliary game display 12 is controlled to be turned off, depending on the timing when the notification of the number of payouts by the auxiliary game display 12 ends, the BB In order to specify whether it is the last game or a predetermined game, there is no need to perform a process separate from the initialization process at the end of the BB at the end of the last game in the BB.

In the last game in the BB, the display modes of the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 are controlled to light up when the bet number is set to start the game, that is, before the last game in the BB ends. It is controlled to be in the lighting state, and is maintained in the lighting state even after the end of the game. After that, when the control of the BB is terminated, the BB termination initialization process is performed, the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to be turned off, and the notification of the number of bets set in the game is terminated. After the above-mentioned predetermined game (the game other than the last game in BB and the game in the normal state not controlled by BB) is finished, the timing to end the notification of the set bet number (when medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4) or when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6), the notification of the set bet amount can be terminated.

In addition, by including the RAM area of the output buffer of 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 in the initialization table used in the BB end initialization process, after the last game in the BB, 1 to 3 BETLED 14 by the BB end initialization process. 1 to 16 are initialized and the display mode of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 is controlled to be turned off. , in order to specify whether it is the last game in the BB or a predetermined game, there is no need to perform a process separate from the initialization process at the end of the BB at the end of the last game in the BB. .

The RAM area of the output buffer of the auxiliary game display 12 and the RAM area of the output buffers of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 initialized by the initialization process at the end of the BB are the RAM areas initialized by the initialization process at the end of the game. , or may be set so as not to be continuous with the RAM area initialized by the initialization process at the end of the game.

Further, in this embodiment, after the last game in the BB is finished, after the game end initialization process, the BB end initialization process is performed, and the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is changed based on the initialization table. The RAM area and the RAM area of the output buffers of 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are initialized. It is set in an area continuous with the predetermined area initialized by the initialization process, and in the game end initialization process at the end of the last game in the BB, for example, the RAM area of the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, The start address and end address of a series of areas including the RAM area of the output buffer of 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 and the predetermined area initialized by the initialization process at the end of the game are specified, and the area between these addresses. are initialized collectively, after the last game in the BB is completed, the RAM area of the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the RAM area of the output buffers of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are initialized to display the game auxiliary. The device 12 and the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 may be controlled to be turned off.

In the example described above, the main control unit 41 is configured to be controllable between the normal state where the game state is not controlled by the BB and the state where the game is controlled by the BB. When the number of payout medals is reported as information about the game by the game auxiliary display 12 after the end, the game auxiliary display 12 satisfies that the control of the BB is finished as the first condition. After the notification of the information about the game by is finished, and the predetermined game different from the last game in the BB which is in the predetermined state (the game in the normal state not controlled by the BB and the game other than the last game in the BB) is finished. , when the auxiliary game display 12 is notified of the number of medals to be paid out as information related to the game, a second condition different from the first condition (a valid operation of the start switch 7 for starting the game is performed). ) is established, the notification of the information about the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is terminated.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 41 controls the game state into a normal state not controlled by BB and CB, a state controlled by BB, and a state controlled by CB. This is a possible configuration, and when the number of payout medals is reported as information on the game by the game auxiliary display 12 after the last game in the BB is finished as the first predetermined state, the BB is set as the first condition. When it is established that the control is ended, the notification of the information about the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is ended, and after the last game in the CB is finished as the second predetermined state, the game is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. When the number of payout medals is reported as information related to the game, a second condition different from the first condition (a valid operation of the start switch 7 for starting the game is performed) is satisfied. The configuration may be such that the notification of the information regarding the game by the auxiliary display 12 is terminated.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the control of the display mode of various indicators and LEDs in the last game in the CB regarding the modification. The main control unit 41 controls the BB and, as a predetermined state different from the BB, each game until a predetermined termination condition (in this embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out in the CB becomes a predetermined number or more) is satisfied. In the internal lottery, winning of all small winnings is permitted, but it is possible to control to CB which is controlled continuously to CT in which drawing is restricted for some reels.

At the end of the last game in the BB, as in the case of the end of the last game in the BB in the above-described first embodiment, the BB end initialization process is performed and specified based on the initialization table at the time of the BB end. By initializing the area in which the output buffer of the auxiliary game display 12 and the output buffers of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are set, the display mode of the auxiliary game display 12 and the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 after the BB is completed. is turned off (see FIG. 6).

On the other hand, at the end of the last game in the CB, a process of initializing the area where the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the output buffers of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are set is performed like the BB end initialization process. First, only the initialization process at the end of the game, which is performed at each end of the game regardless of whether it is BB or CB, is performed at the end of the last game in CB. The game-related data (data on the number of payouts, data on the number of bets) from which the display data for the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 are created is initialized, but each output of the auxiliary game display 12 and the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 Display data set in the buffer is not initialized.

As shown in FIG. 7, the display data set in the output buffer of the auxiliary game display 12 is not initialized after the last game in CB is finished, so that after the last game in CB, Until the start switch 7 is turned ON with the prescribed number of bets set, the game auxiliary display 12 continues to display the number of medals to be paid out in the last game of the CB. ing.

Further, after the last game in the CB is finished, the display data set in the output buffers of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are not initialized. Until the bet amount is set by inserting medals or operating the MAXBET switch 6, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 continue to display the bet amount set in the last game of the CB. It's like

[About the 7-segment display]
Next, FIG. 8 shows 7-segment displays constituting the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, and the game information display 50, respectively. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a 7-segment display. As shown in FIG. 8, the 7-segment display includes 7 segments, segments A to G, and a segment DP (decimal point). For example, when displaying "1" on the 7-segment display of 1, segment B and segment C are caused to emit light. As a result, "1" can be displayed on the 7-segment display. Also, hereinafter, one segment constituting the seven segments and one LED such as the 1BETLED 14 are collectively referred to as a "light emitting section".

[Regarding control of various displays and LEDs by the main CPU 41a]
9, various displays (credit display 11, game auxiliary display 12, set value display 24, game information display 50) and LEDs (1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, insert request LED 17, The control of the light emission mode of the effective start LED 18, the advantageous section LED 19, and the replaying LED 20 will be described. First, the "digit" will be explained. A "digit" is composed of one or more light-emitting portions. In the following, the digit is also indicated as "DG". Two or more DGs are also referred to as a DG group. In this embodiment, the first DG group includes DG1 to DG6. The second DG group includes DG1 to DG4 that are different from DG1 to DG4 included in the first DG group. A DG is sometimes referred to as a "group".

In the example of FIG. 9, DG1 of the first DG group is a DG including seven segments (segment A to segment G) included in the first digit seven-segment indicator of the credit indicator 11 and an anode. DG2 of the first DG group is a DG including seven segments (segment A to segment G) included in the second-digit seven-segment indicator of the credit indicator 11 and an anode. DG3 of the first DG group is a DG including seven segments (segment A to segment G) included in the first-digit seven-segment display of the game auxiliary display 12 and an anode. DG4 of the first DG group is a DG including seven segments (segment A to segment G) included in the second-digit seven-segment display of the game auxiliary display 12 and an anode.

DG5 of the first DG group is a DG including 7 LEDs and an anode. The seven LEDs are 1 BET LED 14, 2 BET LED 15, 3 BET LED 16, insertion request LED 17, effective start LED 18, advantageous section LED 19, and during replay LED 20, respectively. DG6 of the first DG group is a DG including 7 segments (segment A to segment G) included in the 7-segment display of the setting value display and an anode.

In FIG. 9, the second digit 7-segment display (DG2) of the credit display 11 of the first DG group and the second digit 7-segment display (DG4) of the credit display 11 of the second DG group describes segments A to G collectively in one block for the sake of drawing simplification.

DG1 of the second DG group is a DG including eight segments (segment A to segment G and segment DP) included in the first digit seven-segment display of the game information display and an anode. Similarly, DG2 to DG4 of the second DG group include 8 segments (segment A to segment G and segment DP) included in the 2nd to 4th digit 7-segment displays of the game information display device, and anodes. DG containing

Next, the game control board 40 will be explained. The game control board 40 is equipped with a main CPU 41a and a plurality of output ports. In the example of FIG. 9, the first output port 61, the second output port 62, and the third output port 63 are described as the plurality of output ports, but actually other output ports also exist.

Each of the first output port 61, the second output port 62 and the third output port 63 has eight output terminals D0 to D7. Out of the eight output terminals D0 to D7 of the first output port 61, seven output terminals D0 to D6 output light emission signals S0 to S6, respectively. Light emission signals S10 to S17 are output from eight output terminals D0 to D7 of the eight output terminals D0 to D7 of the second output port 62, respectively. In this way, the light emission signals S0 to S6 and the light emission signals S10 to S17 are output separately (from different output ports). Selection signals DG1 to DG6 are output from six output terminals D0 to D5 of the eight output terminals D0 to D7 of the third output port 63, respectively.

The selection signal DG is a signal for selecting (designating) the DG of the light emitting unit to be lighted. The light emission signals S0 to S6 are signals for designating the light emission modes of the light emission units included in the DG selected by the selection signal DG among the 6 DGs of the first DG group. The light emission signals S10 to S17 are signals for designating the light emission mode of the light emission units included in the DG selected by the selection signal DG among the four DGs of the second DG group.

First, the first output port 61 is described. A signal line from the output terminal D0 of the first output port 61 is connected to the segment A of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment A of DG6, and the 1BETLED 14 of DG5 of the first DG group. The light emission signal S0 is output from the output terminal D0 of the first output port 61 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S0 is input to the segment A of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment A of DG6, and the 1BETLED 14 of DG5 of the first DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D1 of the first output port 61 is connected to the segment B of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment B of DG6, and the 2BETLED 15 of DG5 of the first DG group. The light emission signal S1 is output from the output terminal D1 of the first output port 61 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S1 is input to the segment B of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment B of DG6, and the 2BETLED 15 of DG5 of the first DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D2 of the first output port 61 is connected to the segment C of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment C of DG6, and the 3BETLED 16 of DG5 of the first DG group. The light emission signal S2 is output from the output terminal D2 of the first output port 61 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S2 is input to each of the segments C of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment C of DG6, and the 3BETLED 16 of DG5 of the first DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D3 of the first output port 61 is connected to the segment D of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment D of DG6, and the during-replay LED 20 of DG5 of the first DG group. The light emission signal S3 is output from the output terminal D3 of the first output port 61 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S3 is input to each of the segment D of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment D of DG6, and the LED during replay 20 of DG5 of the first DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D4 of the first output port 61 is connected to the segment E of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment E of DG6, and the advantageous section LED 19 of DG5 of the first DG group. The light emission signal S4 is output from the output terminal D4 of the first output port 61 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S4 is input to each of the segment E of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment E of DG6, and the advantageous section LED19 of DG5 of the first DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D5 of the first output port 61 is connected to the segment F of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment F of DG6, and the start valid LED 18 of DG5 of the first DG group. The light emission signal S5 is output from the output terminal D5 of the first output port 61 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S5 is input to each of the segment F of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment F of DG6, and the start valid LED 18 of DG5 of the first DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D6 of the first output port 61 is connected to the segment G of each of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment G of DG6, and the input request LED 17 of DG5 of the first DG group. The light emission signal S6 is output from the output terminal D6 of the first output port 61 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S6 is input to each of the segments G of DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group, the segment G of DG6, and the input request LED 17 of DG5 of the first DG group. Also, the output terminal D7 of the first output port 61 is unused.

Next, the second output port 62 will be explained. A signal line from the output terminal D0 of the second output port 62 is connected to the segment A of each of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S10 is output from the output terminal D0 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S10 is input to each segment A of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D1 of the second output port 62 is connected to each segment B of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S11 is output from the output terminal D1 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S11 is input to each segment B of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D2 of the second output port 62 is connected to each segment C of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S12 is output from the output terminal D2 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S12 is input to each segment C of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D3 of the second output port 62 is connected to each segment D of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S13 is output from the output terminal D3 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S13 is input to each segment D of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D4 of the second output port 62 is connected to the segment E of each of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S14 is output from the output terminal D4 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S14 is input to each segment E of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D5 of the second output port 62 is connected to each segment F of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S15 is output from the output terminal D5 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S15 is input to each segment F of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D6 of the second output port 62 is connected to each segment G of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S16 is output from the output terminal D6 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S16 is input to each segment G of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D7 of the second output port 62 is connected to each segment DP of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group. The light emission signal S17 is output from the output terminal D7 of the second output port 62 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the light emission signal S17 is input to each segment DP of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group.

Next, the third output port 63 will be explained. A signal line from the output terminal D0 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG1 in the first DG group and the anode of DG1 in the second DG group. The selection signal DG1 is output from the output terminal D0 of the third output port 63 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the selection signal DG1 is input to the anode of DG1 in the first DG group and the anode of DG1 in the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D1 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG2 in the first DG group and the anode of DG2 in the second DG group. The selection signal DG2 is output from the output terminal D1 of the third output port 63 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the selection signal DG2 is input to the anode of DG2 in the first DG group and the anode of DG2 in the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D2 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG3 in the first DG group and the anode of DG3 in the second DG group. The selection signal DG3 is output from the output terminal D2 of the third output port 63 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the selection signal DG3 is input to the anode of DG3 in the first DG group and the anode of DG3 in the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D3 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG4 in the first DG group and the anode of DG4 in the second DG group. The selection signal DG4 is output from the output terminal D3 of the third output port 63 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the selection signal DG4 is input to the anode of DG4 in the first DG group and the anode of DG4 in the second DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D4 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG5 of the first DG group. The selection signal DG5 is output from the output terminal D4 of the third output port 63 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the selection signal DG5 is input to the anode of DG5 in the first DG group.

A signal line from the output terminal D5 of the third output port 63 is connected to the anode of DG6 of the first DG group. The selection signal DG6 is output from the output terminal D5 of the third output port 63 under the control of the main CPU 41a. Therefore, the selection signal DG6 is input to the anode of DG6 in the first DG group.

Both the output terminal D6 and the output terminal D7 of the third output port 63 are unused. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the selection signals DG1 to DG4 are shared between the first DG group and the second DG group. In other words, the selection signals DG1 to DG4 are shared by the first DG group and the second DG group. Also, the selection signal DG5 and the selection signal DG6 are used in the first DG group, but are not used in the second DG group.

Further, the output terminals D0 to D6 of the first output port 61 respectively correspond to the light emitting units to which the light emission signals output from the output terminals D0 to D6 are input. Further, the output terminals D0 to D7 of the second output port 62 respectively correspond to the light emitting units to which the light emission signals output from the output terminals D0 to D7 are input.

For example, the output terminal D0 of the first output port 61 is connected to segment A of DG1 of the first DG group, segment A of DG2 of the first DG group, segment A of DG3 of the first DG group, segment A of DG4 of the first DG group, segment A of DG4 of the first DG group, It corresponds to 1BETLED of DG5 of the 1DG group and segment A of DG6 of the first DG group. Also, the output terminal D0 of the second output port 62 is connected to the segment A of DG1 of the second DG group, the segment A of DG2 of the second DG group, the segment A of DG3 of the second DG group, and the segment A of DG4 of the second DG group. Yes. In FIG. 9, signal lines from the output terminals D0 to D6 of the first output port 61 and signal lines from the output terminals D0 to D7 of the second output port 62 are omitted for simplification of the drawing. doing.

Further, unused output terminals (NC: Non-Connect), that is, D7 of the first output port 61 and D6 and D7 of the third output port 63 are grounded in this embodiment. ing. No signal line is wired between this unused output terminal and the light emitting portion.

The anode of each DG is a common anode that is common to the cathodes of the light emitting units included in the DG. For example, the anode of DG1 of the first DG group is the common anode common to the cathodes of the segments A to G of the first digit of the credit indicator 11 .

The main CPU 41 a executes bit control (8-bit control) for controlling the first output port 61 , the second output port 62 and the third output port 63 . For the selection signal DG output from the third output port 63, for example, when the selection signal DG1 is output, bit control of "00000001" is performed, and when the selection signal DG3 is output, "00000100" is performed. bit control. In the 8-digit bit notation, the 1st digit number corresponds to the control of the output terminal D0 of each output port, and the 8th digit number corresponds to the control of the output terminal D7 of each output port. .

When DG1 to DG4 of the first DG group and segment A of DG6 are to emit light, the light emission signal S0 is output from the output terminal D0 of the first output port 61, so bit control of "00000001" is executed. . When segment A of DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group is to emit light, the light emission signal S0 is output from the output terminal D0 of the second output port 62, so bit control of "00000001" is executed.

When the selection signal DG is output from the third output port 63, the selection signal DG is input to the corresponding anode of DG. Furthermore, when the light emission signal S is output from the first output port 61, the light emission signal S is input to the cathode of the corresponding light emitting portion of the DGs of the first DG group. When the light emission signal S is input to the cathode of the light emitting section, the selection signal DG input to the anode flows through the cathode as a current. As the current flows from the anode to the cathode in this manner, the light emitting portion to which the light emission signal S is input emits light.

Also, when the light emission signal S is output from the second output port 62, the light emission signal S is input to the cathode of the corresponding light emitting portion of the DGs of the second DG group. When the light emission signal S is input to the cathode of the light emitting section, the selection signal DG input to the anode flows through the cathode as a current. As the current flows from the anode to the cathode in this manner, the light emitting portion to which the light emission signal S is input emits light.

In this manner, the selection signal DG1 to selection signal DG6 output from the third output port 63 can be said to be signals for selecting (designating) the DG that causes the light emitting unit to emit light. The light emission signals S0 to S6 output from the first output port 61 and the light emission signals S10 to S17 output from the second output port 62 are the light emission signals included in the DG selected by the selection signal DG. It can be said that it is a signal for designating the light emission mode of the unit.

Further, in FIG. 9, the signal lines between the respective output terminals and the corresponding light emitting units may be directly connected, or indirectly (for example, via a substrate such as a relay substrate). You may make it connect.

The states of the slot machine 1 include a normal state, a setting change state, and a setting confirmation state. The normal state refers to a state in which the game is being played and a state in which the game is waiting (for example, a state in which a demo screen is displayed). Hereinafter, as the state of DG, a state in which the light emitting unit can emit light (a state in which light can be emitted) is referred to as a "light emitting state", and a state in which the light emitting unit cannot emit light is referred to as a "non-light emitting state".

In the normal state, DG1 to DG5 of the first DG group and DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group are in a light-emitting state, and the other DGs are in a non-light-emitting state. In the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, DG6 of the first DG group and DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group are in a light-emitting state, and the other DGs are in a non-light-emitting state. As a modification, DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group may be in the non-light emitting state in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state. Further, in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, DG1 to DG5 of the first DG group may be in a light emission enabled state.

DG1 to DG5 included in the first DG group are all mounted on the display substrate. The display substrate is mounted inside the slot machine 1 so that each light-emitting portion included in DG1 to DG5 is exposed to the outside (see the game display portion 13 shown in FIG. 1). Also, the DG6 included in the first DG group is mounted on the relay board. DG1 to DG4 included in the second DG group are mounted on the game control board 40. FIG. In the description of FIG. 9, DG1 to DG4 of the second DG group and the game control board 40 are described separately, but DG1 to DG4 are actually mounted on the game control board 40.

The storage areas of the slot machine 1 include a game program area for storing game programs related to the progress of the game, a game data area for storing game data used by the game program, a game RAM area, and a game RAM area. It includes a non-game program area where non-related non-game programs are stored, a non-game data area where non-game data used by the non-game program is stored, and a non-game RAM area. The game program area, game data area and game RAM area are collectively referred to as the game area, and the non-game program area, non-game data area and non-game RAM area are collectively referred to as the non-game area.

The gaming program includes, for example, setting the number of bets, settlement of credits, BET processing for settlement of the number of bets, internal lottery processing (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize by random number lottery, and reel selection. It is a program for executing reel rotation processing related to rotation, payout processing for paying out medals, and the like. The non-game program includes, for example, test signal output processing, foreign object detection processing, door monitoring processing, error processing, and the like. The test signal output process is a process for outputting a test signal generated in relation to the game result. The foreign object detection process is a process for detecting a foreign object in the medal passage by the slot sensor that detects the medal inserted from the medal slot 4 . The door monitoring process is a process for detecting opening of the front door 1b. Error processing is processing that disables the game when an error is detected.

The light-emitting portions included in the DGs of the first DG group are light-emitting portions related to the progress of the game. Therefore, the process for the first output port 61, which is the output port corresponding to the first DG group (the process for creating the light emission signal for the first DG group), is a process executed by the game program. Hereinafter, the process executed by the game program is referred to as "capacity process".

On the other hand, the light-emitting portions included in the DGs of the second DG group are light-emitting portions that are not related to the progress of the game. Therefore, the process for the second output port 62, which is the output port corresponding to the second DG group (the process for creating the light emission signal for the second DG group), is a process executed by the non-game program. Below, the processing executed by the non-gaming program is referred to as "out-of-capacity processing".

In this way, processing within the capacity and processing outside the capacity can be divided according to the output port. , the processing load can be reduced.

[Regarding signal switching processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of signal switching processing executed by the main CPU 41a. This signal switching process is executed in a timer interrupt process executed every predetermined period (0.56 ms in this embodiment).

First, in step ST 1 , the main CPU 41 a clears the selection signal DG from the third output port 63 . Here, "to clear a signal" means to execute bit control "00000000", which is all "0", for the output port outputting the signal in this embodiment. For example, clearing the selection signal DG means executing bit control of “00000000” for the third output port 63 .

Next, in step ST2, the light emission signal of the first output port 61 (that is, the light emission signal of the DGs of the first DG group) is cleared. Next, in step ST3, bit control is executed for the first output port 61 so as to update and set the light emission signal of the first output port 61 (that is, the light emission signal of the DGs of the first DG group). Steps ST2 and ST3 are executed as in-capacity processing.

Next, in step ST4, the light emission signal of the second output port 62 (that is, the light emission signal of the DGs of the second DG group) is cleared. Next, in step ST5, the second output port 62 is subjected to bit control for updating and setting the light emission signal of the second output port 62 (that is, the light emission signal of the DGs of the second DG group). Steps ST4 and ST5 are executed as extra-capacity processing.

Next, in step ST6, bit control is executed for the third output port 63 so that the selection signal DG from the third output port 63 is updated and set. By this bit control, the updated selection signal is output from the third output port 63 .

In addition, the output of the updated light emission signal from the first output port 61 and the update setting of the light emission signal from the second output port 62 are continued until the next signal switching process (after 0.56 ms has elapsed) is executed. The output and the output of the updated selection signal from the third output port 63 continue respectively.

Next, the processing of FIG. 10 will be described using a specific example. In this specific example, a case where "14" is displayed on the credit display, "08" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and "0723" is displayed on the game information display 50 in the normal state will be described. In this case, the display of "14" on the credit display and the display of the first and second digits "23" on the game information display 50 will be described. Actually, in addition to the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, and the game information indicator 50, the status LED (DG5 of the first DG group) also emits light according to the status of the game. In addition, while the game information display 50 causes the segment DP to emit light, the credit display 11, the game assistance display 12, and the set value display 24 do not cause the segment DP to emit light.

First, processing for displaying "4" in the first digit (DG1 of the first DG group) of the credit indicator and displaying "3" in the first digit (DG1 of the second DG group) of the game information indicator. will be explained. As this process, first, by outputting the selection signal DG1 from the third output port 63, the DG1 of the first DG group and the DG1 of the second DG group are selected as DGs for causing the segments (light emitting units) to emit light. Also, the bit control for outputting the selection signal DG1 from the third output port 63 is "00000001", and the bit control is executed for the third output port 63. FIG.

While the selection signal DG1 is being output from the third output port 63, for the first output port 61, processing for displaying "4" in DG1 of the first DG group, that is, segment B, segment C, segment Executes processing for causing F and segment G to emit light. In the process of causing these segments to emit light, the light emission signal S1, the light emission signal S2, the light emission signal S6, and the light emission signal S7 are output from the first output port 61, and no other light emission signal S is output. That is, bit control of "01100110" is executed for the first output port 61. FIG.

Further, during the period when the selection signal DG1 is being output from the third output port 63, for the second output port 62, processing for displaying "3" on DG1 of the second DG group, that is, segment A, segment B , segment C, segment D, segment G, and segment DP. In the process of emitting light from these segments, the light emission signal S10, light emission signal S11, light emission signal S12, light emission signal S13, light emission signal S16, and light emission signal S17 are output from the second output port 62, and another light emission signal S is output. don't let it. In other words, bit control of "11001111" is executed for the second output port 62 .

Thus, "4" is displayed in the first digit (DG1 of the first DG group) of the credit indicator 11, and "3" is displayed in the first digit (DG1 of the second DG group) of the gaming information display 50. As a process for doing so, the bit control of "01100110" is executed for the first output port 61, the bit control of "11001111" is executed for the second output port 62, and the bit control of "00000001" is executed for the third output port 63. to run.

When such a state continues for 0.56 ms, the signal switching process shown in FIG. 10 is executed. At step ST1, the selection signal DG is cleared. Specifically, the bit control of "00000001" for the third output port 63 is changed to the bit control of "0000000".

Next, in step ST2, the light emission signal of the first output port 61 is cleared. Specifically, the bit control of "01100110" for the first output port 61 is changed to the bit control of "0000000".

Next, in step ST3, bit control is performed for the first output port 61 so as to update and set the light emission signal of the first output port 61 (that is, the light emission signal of the DGs of the first DG group). Here, a process of updating the light emission signal of the first output port 61 so as to newly display "1" in DG2 of the first DG group, that is, a process of causing segment B and segment C to emit light is executed. In the process of causing these segments to emit light, the light emission signal S2 and the light emission signal S3 are output from the first output port 61, and no other light emission signal S is output. That is, the bit control for the first output port 61 is updated from "0000000" to "00000110".

Next, in step ST4, the light emission signal of the second output port 62 is cleared. Specifically, the bit control of "11001111" for the second output port 62 is changed to the bit control of "0000000".

Next, in step ST5, bit control is performed for the second output port 62 so as to update and set the light emission signal of the second output port 62 (that is, the light emission signal of the DGs of the second DG group). Here, processing for executing processing for newly displaying "2" on DG2 of the second DG group, that is, segment A, segment B, segment D, segment E, segment G, and segment DP are illuminated. Execute the process that causes the In the process of causing these segments to emit light, the light emission signal S10, light emission signal S11, light emission signal S13, light emission signal S14, light emission signal S16, and light emission signal S17 are output from the second output port 62, and another light emission signal S is output. don't let it. That is, the bit control for the second output port 62 is updated from "0000000" to "11011011".

Next, in step ST6, bit control is performed for the third output port 63 so as to update and set the selection signal DG. Here, bit control for the third output port 63 is updated from "0000000" to "00000010".

By executing such processing, "4" is displayed on the first digit of the credit indicator 11, and "3" is displayed on the first digit of the game information indicator 50, and executed after 0.56 ms. Due to the signal switching processing, the display of the first digit "4" on the credit indicator 11 ends, and the credit indicator 11 displays "1" on the second digit. Along with this, the display of the first digit "3" on the game information display 50 ends, and the second digit of the game information display 50 displays "2".

Then, when 0.56 ms has passed since the switching process of the DG signal was started, the next signal switching process is executed. In the signal switching process, DG3 of the first DG group (the first digit seven-segment display of the game auxiliary display 12) and DG3 of the second DG group (the third digit seven-segment display of the game information display 50) (in this case, "8" for DG3 of the first DG group and "7" for DG4 of the second DG group).

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining switching of the selection signal DG. 11(A) to 11(F) show the outputs of the selection signals DG1 to DG5 from the output terminals D0 to D5 of the third output port 63, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 11A to 11F, the main CPU 41a outputs a selection signal DG1 (00000001)→selection signal DG2 (00000010)→selection signal DG3 (00000100)→selection signal DG4 (00001000)→selection signal The selection signal DG to be output is switched in the order of DG5 (00010000)→selection signal DG6 (00100000)→selection signal DG1 (00000001)→selection signal DG2 (00000010) (predetermined order). Also, the period during which one selection signal DG is output is a predetermined period, which is 0.56 ms in this embodiment. That is, the main CPU 41a switches the selection signal DG to be output every 0.56 ms. For example, when the selection signal DG1 is output, DG1 of the first DG group and DG1 of the second DG group are selected (specified).

In each of FIGS. 11A to 11F, the process of turning off the selection signal corresponds to step ST1 in FIG. 10, and the process of turning on the selection signal corresponds to step ST6.

In addition, the main CPU 41a switches the output of the light emission signal S from the first output port 61 in synchronization with the switching of the output of the selection signal DG from the third output port 63 (steps ST2 and ST3). The output of the light emission signal S from the 2 output port 62 is also switched (steps ST4 and ST5).

When one of the selection signals DG1 to DG4 is output from the third output port 63, the DG corresponding to the output selection signal DG among the DGs of the first DG group is enabled to emit light, and the second DG group is enabled. The DG corresponding to the output selection signal DG among the DGs is enabled to emit light.

As for the selection signal DG5 and the selection signal DG6 from the third output port 63, DG5 and DG6 exist as corresponding DGs in the first DG group. However, there is no corresponding DG in the second DG group. Bit control of the second output port 62 when the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6 is output will be described. When the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6 is output, non-emission bit control is performed to prevent any segment of the DGs in the second DG group from emitting light. This non-emission bit control is a bit control of "00000000" in which all are 0's. Therefore, when the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6 is output, the segments included in the second DG group are turned off.

Also, in the normal state, the DG6 (setting value display) of the first DG is in a non-light emitting state. Therefore, in the normal state, while the signal DG6 is being output from the third output port 63, non-emission bit control is executed for the first output port 61. FIG.

Further, in the setting confirmation state and the setting change state, DG1 to DG5 of the first DG group are in a non-light emitting state. Therefore, in the setting confirmation state and the setting change state, while the signals DG1 to DG5 are being output from the third output port 63, the first output port 61 is subjected to non-emission bit control.

As described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the method of switching the DG that causes the light emitting unit to emit light at short intervals (0.56 ms) to make it appear that a plurality of DGs are emitting light at the same time is Hereinafter, it is also referred to as “dynamic light emission”. If all the DGs are to be capable of emitting light simultaneously without adopting a configuration that performs dynamic light emission, it is necessary to provide independent wiring for each DG and each light emitting section. However, this setting increases the number of wires, increases the cost, and increases the assembly load. In this embodiment, such a problem can be solved by performing dynamic light emission.

Further, by executing the dynamic light emission of the present embodiment, the DG to be emitted is sequentially switched by signal switching processing, which is interrupt processing executed every short period (0.56 ms in the present embodiment). As a result, substantially the same state as when a plurality of DGs are emitting light simultaneously (as if they are emitting light simultaneously to the human eye) can be seen. In addition, if different LEDs are used to emit light for each interrupt process, power consumption can be suppressed and burn-in of the light emitting unit can be suppressed. Furthermore, compared to an LED that emits light all the time, it is possible to increase the brightness by repeating point light emission.

[Regarding special conditions]
Next, special states will be described. A special state is any one of the error state and the setting confirmation state described above. An error state is a state in which an error has been detected. When an error occurs, the gaming machines such as the slot machine 1 and the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment can detect the error. Here, the error includes, for example, an error due to a malfunction of a device in the gaming machine, an error due to an increase or decrease in the amount of game media in the gaming machine, an error due to fraudulent behavior by the player, and the like.

An error caused by a malfunction of a device in a game machine is, for example, an error detected when a movable body (accessory) provided in the game machine does not operate properly. An error based on an increase or decrease in game media in the gaming machine is, for example, an error detected due to shortage of game media in a storage tank in which game media to be paid out are stored. The game media are, for example, medals in the slot machine 1 and pachinko balls in the pachinko game machine. Further, in the slot machine 1, the storage tank is also called a hopper, and an error based on an increase or decrease in game media in the game machine is also called a hopper error.

An error based on a player's fraudulent act is, for example, an illegal game medium payout error. A game medium fraudulent payout error is an error detected when game media are illegally paid out by performing an illegal operation on a storage unit in which game media are stored. Thus, an error state is a state in which an error is detected.

[Timing chart when transitioning to a special state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a timing chart when transitioning to a special state will be described. FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a transition to a special state. ON indicates that the state has been transferred to the special state, and OFF indicates that the state has not been transferred to the special state. FIG. 12B is a diagram showing a special state notification process for notifying that a special state has been entered (for example, displaying an error screen, outputting an alarm sound, etc.). ON indicates that the special state notification process has been performed, and OFF indicates that the special state notification process has not been performed. FIG. 12(C) is a diagram showing the light emission of the 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the advantageous section LED 19, and the input request LED 17. FIG. ON indicates that the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the advantageous section LED 19, and the entry request LED 17 are emitting light, and OFF indicates that the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the advantageous section LED 19, and the entry request LED 17 are emitting light. indicates that it is not FIG. 12D is a diagram showing light emission of the input request LED 17 and the start enable LED 18. FIG. ON indicates that the input request LED 17 and start enable LED 18 are emitting light, and OFF indicates that the input request LED 17 and start enable LED 18 are not emitting light.

As shown in FIG. 12(B), at T1 when the special state is entered, the special state notification process is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 12(C), at T1, the 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the advantageous section LED 19, and the input request LED 17 are maintained to emit light. Further, as shown in FIG. 12(D), at T1, the input request LED 17 and the start enable LED 18 are extinguished.

As shown in FIG. 12A, it is assumed that a power failure occurs (power supply is stopped) at T2, and the power failure is restored (power supply is restarted) at T3. As shown in FIG. 12B, the special state notification process ends at T2 when the power failure occurs, and returns to the special state notification process at T3 when the power failure is restored. As shown in FIG. 12(C), at T2 when the power failure occurred, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the advantageous section LED 19, and the input request LED 17 are extinguished, and at T3 when the power failure is restored, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are extinguished. 16, the advantageous section LED 19, and the input request LED 17 emit light. Further, as shown in FIG. 12(D), the turn-on request LED 17 and the start valid LED 18 are kept turned off at T2 and T3 as well.

FIG. 13 is a timing chart when the modified example is shifted to a special state. The difference between FIGS. 12 and 13 is that both the main control unit 41 (main side) and the sub-control unit 91 (sub-side) can execute notification of the advantageous section. As shown in FIG. 13(E), the notification of the advantageous section performed by the main control section 41 (main side) is called "main side advantageous section notification", and the notification of the advantageous section performed by the sub-control section 91 (sub-side) is It is called "advantageous section notification on the sub side".

The main-side advantageous section notification is notification using the advantageous section LED 19. For example, the advantageous section LED 19 is caused to emit light when transitioning to the advantageous section. The sub-side advantageous section notification is notification using the liquid crystal display 51. For example, when the transition to the advantageous section is made, the liquid crystal display 51 displays information that can identify the transition to the advantageous section. do.

Further, the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is larger than that of the advantageous section LED 19 . Therefore, the sub-side advantageous section notification can be performed in a more conspicuous manner than the main-side advantageous section notification.

As shown in FIGS. 13(E) and 13(F), at T1 when the transition to the special state is made, the main-side advantageous section notification, which is less conspicuous to the player, ends, while the sub-side, which is conspicuous to the player, Advantageous section announcement is maintained. According to such a configuration, even if the transition is made to the special state, the player can be made to recognize that the transition is made to the advantageous section by the maintained sub-side advantageous section notification.

Further, as a modification of FIG. 13, at T1 when the transition to the special state is made, the notification of the sub-side advantageous section that is conspicuous to the player is terminated, while the notification of the main-side advantageous section that is not so conspicuous to the player is maintained. can be According to such a configuration, since the inconspicuous main-side advantageous section notification is maintained, it is possible to make the player recognize that the transition to the advantageous section has been made. Furthermore, since the notice of the sub-advantageous section, which is conspicuous to the player, ends, the notice of the special state (FIG. 13(B)) can be made conspicuous. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player and the store clerk of the game parlor to recognize the transition to the special state.

[Example of production]
Next, an example of effects executed by the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 22. FIG.

(Production at the time of bonus entry)
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the effect at the time of entering the bonus. As described above, in the present embodiment, BB is won by deriving 7 sets, and the state is controlled to the bonus state based on the occurrence of BB winning. As shown in FIG. 14A, in a game in which a BB is won and a symbol combination ("7-7-7") corresponding to the BB can be derived, when a start operation is performed, a 7-matched A production that encourages derivation is performed. For example, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image "Aim for 777!"

Although illustration is omitted, after that, when the player performs the first stop operation and the second stop operation at the timing at which the seven symbols can be stopped, the seven symbols are stopped on the reels 2L and 2C, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 14(B), when the player performs the third stop operation at a timing at which 7 symbols can be stopped, the reel 2R is stopped and 7 symbols are drawn out. At this time, the player's hand keeps pressing the stop switch 8R. That is, after the stop switch is manually depressed, the rotation of the reel is stopped and the pattern is led out to the see-through window 3 even if the depression is maintained without being released. Also, the loudspeakers 53 and 54 output a "bang" sound that effectively suggests that the reels have stopped. However, while the reels are stopped, the winning determination is not executed until the third stop release is performed and the stop switch 8R is not released.

As shown in FIG. 14C, when the third stop release is performed and the stop switch 8R is released from being pressed, the main control unit 41 executes the winning determination process to generate a bonus winning. Furthermore, freezing starts when the main control unit 41 executes a game end process. Due to the freeze control at this time, the bet number setting by the MAXBET switch 6 for starting the next game is invalidated for a predetermined delay period.

When a bonus prize is won, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the player of the bonus prize. For example, as shown in FIGS. 14(C) and 14(D), the image "BIG BONUS" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so as to stop at the center of the screen while changing from an enlarged state to a reduced state. At the same time, the speakers 53 and 54 output a sound of "pappara" that congratulates the winning of the bonus prize. Furthermore, the lighting or blinking of the side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28 effectively suggests bonus winning. Note that the winning notification is not limited to the side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28, and may be performed by lighting or blinking the lower panel located below the reels. Alternatively, if the lower panel is normally lit, the prize may be announced by turning it off.

After that, as shown in FIG. 14(E), the character and the image "BIG BONUS!" A "bonus" sound is output.

In this way, the reels are stopped by performing the third stop operation, and the winning judgment processing is executed by performing the third stop release, and the bonus is won based on the derivation of the seven-matched symbol combination. The state shifts to the bonus together. Further, when a combination of 7 symbols is derived, freezing control is performed to start freezing, and a bonus winning notification is performed during the freezing.

(Production at the time of selection of bonus production)
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an effect when a bonus effect is selected. After the effect shown in FIG. 14(E) suggests that a big bonus will be entered, as shown in FIG. A performance is held. Also, the speakers 53 and 54 output a "swoosh" sound that matches the white-out.

With the above-described whiteout as a boundary, the screen for notifying bonus prizes as shown in FIG. The screen state changes. In addition, the freeze ends with the whiteout as a boundary. In other words, after the whiteout, the bet number setting by operating the MAXBET switch 6 becomes valid.

As shown in FIG. 15(G), on the bonus effect selection screen, an image for allowing the player to select the effect during the bonus is displayed. Specifically, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 for the player to select one of music A, music B, and music C as BGM corresponding to each of the three characters. The player can change the character image displayed in the front row by operating the effect switch 56, and each time the character image is changed, the music corresponding to the character displayed in the front row is played from the speakers 53 and 54. output. As a result, the player can select his or her favorite music while listening to the sounds output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

Note that when selecting the bonus effect, it is also possible to select a stage with different items related to the effect during the bonus, such as appearing characters, background images, music, sound effects, and lighting modes. In addition, when selecting a bonus effect, it is possible to select stages with different items related to the notification effect during the bonus, such as the mode of winning notification when winning a rare role such as cherry or watermelon and the probability of executing the winning notification. may

As shown in FIG. 15(H), when the player operates the MAXBET switch 6, the music corresponding to the character displayed in the front row at that time is determined as the bonus music, and the music is played from the speakers 53 and 54. A "picone" sound is output to indicate that the decision has been made. Here, the speaker 53 and the speaker 54 have separate channels for sound output. In the example shown in FIG. 54 outputs a sound effect called "Picone". At this time, since the freeze has already ended, the number of bets is also set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 when the music is determined. It should be noted that the music is not limited to being determined by operating the MAXBET switch 6, but may be determined by other operations such as the start switch 7 or the effect switch 56, for example.

After the bonus music is determined in the effect shown in FIG. 15(H), as shown in FIG. is done. Also, the speakers 53 and 54 output a "swoosh" sound that matches the white-out.

With the above-described whiteout as a boundary, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is enlarged from the bonus effect selection screen as shown in FIG. 15(H) to the bonus effect selection screen as shown in FIG. 15(J). state changes. During the bonus, a screen during the bonus is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the music selected by the player is output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

As shown in FIG. 15(K), when the start operation is performed, the game starts during the bonus and the reels start rotating.

In this way, when the freeze starts when the bonus is won, and the bonus prize is announced during the freeze, the freeze ends with the whiteout as a border, and then the effect that allows the player to select the effect state in the bonus. executed. Control over the bonus is suggested to the player by such an effect that allows the player to select the effect state of the bonus. Then, when the effect of the bonus is determined, the game during the bonus is executed based on the determined effect state.

(Production at the time of award announcement when winning the bell in the final game during the bonus)
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an effect at the time of announcing a prize when a bell prize is won in the final game during a bonus. As shown in FIG. 16(a), during the bonus, characters are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 along with a night background image. Furthermore, a total payout image 51a indicating the total payout amount during the bonus is displayed on the upper right of the screen. In this example, the payout total image 51a indicates that 296 medals were paid out during the bonus, such as "TOTAL 296". As described above, the BB ends when the number of paid out medals exceeds 296, so if even one more medal is paid out, the BB ends. After the second stop and release, the reels 2L and 2C are stopped and the bell symbols are derived from both. Since the third stop operation has not yet been performed, the reel 2R is rotating.

As shown in FIG. 16(b), when the player performs the third stop operation, the reel 2R is stopped and the bell pattern is derived. At this time, the player's hand keeps pressing the stop switch 8R. That is, after the stop switch is manually depressed, the rotation of the reel is stopped and the pattern is led out to the see-through window 3 even if the depression is maintained without being released. However, although the reels are stopped, the winning judgment is not executed unless the third stop release is performed and the stop switch 8R is not released.

As shown in FIG. 16(c), when the third stop release is performed and the stop switch 8R is released from being pressed, the main control unit 41 executes the winning determination process, thereby generating a bell winning. When a bell win occurs, the sub-control unit 91 notifies of the bell win. For example, as shown in FIG. 16(c), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of "8 sheets GET!!".

As the 8 medals are paid out by winning the bell, the end condition of the BB is satisfied, and the next game is shifted to the non-bonus game. In the game auxiliary display 12, the number "8" indicating that 8 medals have been paid out is displayed on the 7-segment display. Further, the payout total image 51a indicates that 304 medals were paid out during the bonus. As described above, the speaker 53 and the speaker 54 have separate channels for sound output. A prize-winning sound such as "pyrroliroline" is output. Further, lighting or blinking of the side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28 effectively suggests a bell winning. Note that the winning notification is not limited to the side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28, and may be performed by lighting or blinking the lower panel located below the reels. Alternatively, if the lower panel is normally lit, the prize may be announced by turning it off.

As shown in FIG. 16(d), after the winning is notified, the image of "GET 8 cards!" Lamp 27 and reel backlight 28 are extinguished.

In this way, in the final game of the bonus, the third stop operation is performed to stop the reels, and the third stop release is performed to execute the winning determination process, thereby deriving the bell-aligned symbol combination. Based on this, the bell is won and the prize is announced. In addition, the winning notification is carried out by displaying an image of "Get 8 cards!!" on the liquid crystal display 51, outputting sounds from the speakers 53 and 54, and lighting or blinking the side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28. is performed, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the image "GET 8 sheets!!", the speakers 53 and 54 output sounds, and the side lamps 27 and reel backlights 28 turn on or off. . Lighting or blinking by the lower panel is not performed even when winning is announced by the lower panel. When the lower panel is normally lit, the lower panel may be turned off to return to the normal state after the winning is notified.

(Production at the time of result notification during freeze)
FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are diagrams for explaining the effect at the time of result notification during freezing. Winning a bell prize is suggested in the effect shown in FIG. 16(c), and after the suggestion of winning a bell prize ends as shown in FIG. 16(d), the game is ended by the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. Freezing starts when time processing is executed. Due to the freeze control at this time, the bet number setting by the MAXBET switch 6 for starting the next game is invalidated for a predetermined delay period. In addition, as shown in FIG.16(c), freezing may be started when the 3rd stop release is performed.

During the freeze, result notification is performed to notify the result of the game during the bonus. When the result notification starts, a result start notification that suggests the start of the result notification is performed. In the start of the result notification, the speakers 53 and 54 output the sound "pillow" suggesting the start of the result notification, and the side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28 light up or flash to indicate the start of the result notification. A start is suggested.

As shown in FIG. 17(f), after the result start notification is given, no sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the side lamps 27 and the reel backlights 28 are extinguished.

After the end of the result start notification as shown in FIG. 17(f), the door closing effect performed before the result notification is executed as shown in FIG. 17(g). In the door closing effect, a pair of door images 51b move toward the center of the screen from both ends (left end and right end) of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and an animation moving image is displayed in which the door closes. At this time, the effect image during the bonus is displayed on the back side of the door image 51b, but the effect image during the bonus disappears from the player's field of vision when the door is closed. In addition, the brightness or the like (brightness or luminance) of the door image 51b is lower than the brightness or the like of other images different from the door image 51b. For example, the brightness etc. of the door image 51b is lower than the brightness etc. of the result image 51d described later. By setting the brightness or the like of the door image 51b lower than the brightness or the like of the resulting image 51d, the resulting image 51d displayed in front of the door image 51b can be made conspicuous.

As shown in FIG. 17(g), when the door closing effect starts, an animation video is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in which the door image 51b begins to move from both ends on the front side of the effect image during the bonus. The sound of "Go..." is output from the door closing.

As shown in FIG. 17(h), in the middle of the door closing effect, an animation video is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in which the door image 51b moves closer to the center of the screen. A "gogogo" sound is output.

As shown in FIG. 17(i), at the end of the door closing effect, the door image 51b is completely closed at the center of the screen, and the effect image during the bonus displayed on the back side completely disappears from view. Such an animation is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the speakers 53 and 54 output a sound like a closed door.

After the closing effect of the door ends, a spark display is performed as shown in FIG. 18(j). Specifically, after the door is completely closed by the movement of the door image 51b, a spark image 51c showing sparks is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in front of the door image 51b in the central portion of the screen. The brightness or the like (brightness or brightness) of the spark image 51c is higher than the brightness or the like of other images different from the spark image 51c. For example, the brightness of the spark image 51c is higher than the brightness of the effect image during the bonus and the brightness of the door image 51b. By making the brightness of the spark image 51c higher than that of the door image 51b, the spark image 51c displayed on the front side of the door image 51b can be conspicuous. Also, when the spark image 51c is displayed, the loudspeakers 53 and 54 output a "pop" sound like sparks. Furthermore, the side lamp 27 lights or blinks in a result notification mode (for example, color or lighting interval).

After the spark display ends, the result notification starts as shown in FIG. 18(k). The result notification is performed using the area where the spark image 51c was displayed, and the result image 51d indicating the game result during the bonus is displayed in the area. In the present embodiment, the number of medals obtained during the bonus (total number of medals paid out) is displayed in the result image 51d. Furthermore, when the resulting image 51d is displayed, the speakers 53 and 54 output a "popping" sound that makes the resulting image 51d appear. The side lamp 27 keeps lighting or blinking in a result notification mode (for example, color or lighting interval).

As shown in FIG. 18(l), first, the first digit (the number "4" in this example) is displayed in the resulting image 51d. Accompanied by the display of the first digit, the sound "ping" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. FIG. The side lamp 27 keeps lighting or blinking in a result notification mode (for example, color or lighting interval).

As shown in FIG. 18(m), the second digit (in this example, the number "0") is then displayed in the resulting image 51d. Accompanied by the display of the second digit, the sound "pin" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. FIG. The side lamp 27 keeps lighting or blinking in a result notification mode (for example, color or lighting interval).

As shown in FIG. 18(n), next, the third digit (in this example, the number "3") is displayed in the resulting image 51d. Accompanied by the display of the third digit, the sound "ping" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. FIG. The side lamp 27 keeps lighting or blinking in a result notification mode (for example, color or lighting interval).

By displaying the third digit in the result image 51d, the player is notified that the number of winning coins is 304 as the final result.

After the final result is displayed in the result image 51d, as shown in FIG. 18(O), an alert display for alerting the player regarding the game is performed. When the attention-calling display is performed, an attention-calling image 51e for calling the player's attention regarding the game is displayed above the result image 51d. The attention-calling image 51e shows the text "Be careful not to get addicted" and the text "Pachislot is a game to be enjoyed moderately." By performing such a warning display, it is possible to prevent the player from playing excessively.

In this way, the freezing starts after the bell winning is reported in the final bonus game, and the result is reported during the freezing. Furthermore, after the result notification is performed, a warning display is performed. It should be noted that the side lamp 27 continues lighting or blinking in the mode for notifying the result until the attention-calling display ends.

(Production when RT production is selected)
FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the effect when the RT effect is selected. Here, RT (replay time) is a state in which the probability of winning a replay role in an internal lottery is higher than non-RT (for example, normal state), and replay is performed more frequently in RT state than in non-RT state. Since the game is executed, it becomes easier for the player to proceed with the game without consuming the medals that he/she owns. In this embodiment, after the bonus is completed, the state is controlled to the RT state for a predetermined period (for example, 30 games), and the player can select the effect in the RT state. .

After the warning display is performed in the effect shown in FIG. 18(O), as shown in FIG. done. Also, the speakers 53 and 54 output a "swoosh" sound that matches the white-out.

With the above-described whiteout as a boundary, the screen for displaying the result notification and alerting display as shown in FIG. The screen state of the display 51 changes. In addition, the freeze ends with the whiteout as a boundary. In other words, after the whiteout, the bet number setting by operating the MAXBET switch 6 becomes effective. Furthermore, the display of the number "8" on the game auxiliary display 12 indicating that 8 medals have been paid out in the final bonus game also disappears.

As shown in FIG. 19(q), on the RT effect selection screen, an image for allowing the player to select the effect during RT is displayed. Specifically, an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to prompt the player to select one stage from stage A, stage B, and stage C as the stage corresponding to each of the three characters. The player can change the character image displayed in the front row by operating the effect switch 56, and each time the character image is changed, the music of the stage corresponding to the character displayed in the front row is played through the speaker 53, 54. As a result, the player can select his or her favorite stage while listening to the sounds output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

A plurality of stages provided in RT differ in terms of RT. For example, the plurality of stages differ from each other in matters related to production during RT, such as appearing characters, background images, music and sound effects, and lighting modes. In addition, for example, the plurality of stages include the manner of winning notification and the probability of executing winning notification when winning a rare role such as cherry or watermelon, and the manner of winning notification and probability of executing winning notification when winning a bonus. , and the matters related to the notification effect during RT are different. In addition, for example, in multiple stages, when an advantageous section is added with the internal lottery as a trigger, the number of medals during the RT, such as an up-down mode in which the probability of addition is likely to change, and a stable mode in which the probability of addition is difficult to change, etc. Matters relating to payout may differ.

As shown in FIG. 19(r), when the player operates the MAXBET switch 6, the stage corresponding to the character displayed in the front row at that time is determined as the stage during the RT, and the stage is displayed from the speakers 53 and 54. A "picone" sound is output to indicate that the decision has been made. Here, the speaker 53 and the speaker 54 have separate sound output channels, and in the example shown in FIG. 19(r), the speaker 53 outputs music corresponding to the determined stage. On the other hand, the speaker 54 outputs a sound effect called "picone". At this time, since the freeze has already ended, the number of bets is also set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 when the stage is determined. It should be noted that the stage is not limited to being determined by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, and the stage may be determined by other operations such as the start switch 7 and the effect switch 56, for example.

After the stage during RT is determined in the effect shown in FIG. 19(r), the entire screen of the liquid crystal display 51 gradually or all at once becomes pure white, as shown in FIG. 19(s). is done. Also, the speakers 53 and 54 output a "swoosh" sound that matches the white-out.

With the above-described whiteout as a boundary, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is enlarged from the RT effect selection screen as shown in FIG. 19(r) to the RT effect screen as shown in FIG. 19(t). state changes. During RT, a screen during RT corresponding to the stage selected by the player is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and music corresponding to the stage selected by the player is output from the speakers 53 and .

As shown in FIG. 19(u), when a start operation is performed, the game starts during RT and the reels start rotating.

In this way, the freezing starts after the bell winning notification is performed in the final game of the bonus, and when the result notification is performed during the freezing, the freezing ends with the whiteout as a boundary, and then at RT An effect is executed to allow the player to select the effect state. Such an effect that allows the player to select the RT effect suggests that the state will be controlled to RT after the bonus is finished. Then, when the RT effect is determined, the game during RT is executed based on the determined effect state.

[Processing timing chart]
A timing chart of the processing of the main control section 41 and the processing of the sub-control section 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a timing chart of processing by the main control section 41 and the sub-control section 91. As shown in FIG.

At t1, when the third stop operation is performed in the final game during the bonus and the stop switch is pressed, the main control unit 41 stops the reels based on the detected third stop operation.

At t2, when the third stop release is performed and the stop switch is released, the main control section 41 performs a winning determination process to determine whether or not a winning has occurred. When a prize is won, the main control unit 41 pays out the number of medals corresponding to the prize, and transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a prize determination command capable of specifying the type of the prize that has occurred. On the other hand, when the sub-control section 91 receives the winning determination command at t3, it performs the winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c).

After the winning determination process, the main control unit 41 executes the game end process to perform freeze control, and transmits a freeze command to the sub-control unit 91 to perform the freeze control. On the other hand, based on the freeze command, the sub control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54, etc. in accordance with the execution time of the freeze control executed on the main control unit 41 side, and executes the freeze effect. do.

For example, from t4 to t5, the sub-control unit 91 executes door closing effects shown in FIGS. 17(g) to (i). Next, the sub-controller 91 performs the spark display shown in FIG. 18(j) from t5 to t6. Next, the sub-control section 91 performs result notification shown in FIGS. 18(k) to (n) from t6 to t7. Then, the sub-control unit 91 performs the attention calling display shown in FIG. 18(O) from t7 to t8 after the result notification. After that, the sub-controller 91 displays the RT effect selection screen shown in FIGS. 19(q) and (r) on the liquid crystal display 51 from t8 to t9. Note that the door closing effect, the spark display effect, and the result notification are executed by the sub-controller 91 over a predetermined period of time.

[Main effects]
Next, main effects obtained by the configuration described above will be described.

(1-1) Equipped with a variable display section (eg, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (eg, symbols) each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Winning notification means for notifying the occurrence of a winning (for example, winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c)) (for example, processing for performing winning notification by the sub-controller 91);
Result display means for displaying a result image (e.g., result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing the game result in a specific state (e.g., big bonus) (e.g., processing for performing result notification by the sub-control unit 91);
State transition means (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41) for shifting the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the specific state ends;
A delay control means (for example, a process for performing freeze control by the main control unit 41) that performs delay control (for example, freeze control) to delay the progress of the game.
When the winning notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, the final game during a bonus), the delay control is performed after the winning notification ends (for example, the winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c) is performed, freezing starts as shown in FIG. Result notification is performed during freezing), and a transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, as shown in FIGS. (see FIG. 20).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 20, when a winning notification is performed due to a bell winning in the final game of the bonus, freezing is executed after the winning notification, and the result is displayed during the freezing. Notification is made. After the freeze ends, the player selects an effect in the RT state to be controlled after the bonus ends. As a result, it is possible to prevent the winning notification and the result notification from being mixed, and the player can see a smooth performance to the controlled RT after the bonus is finished. Therefore, it is possible to effectively display the result image 51d indicating the result of the game.

(1-2) Equipped with a variable display section (eg, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (eg, symbols) each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Winning notification means for notifying the occurrence of a winning (for example, winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c)) (for example, processing for performing winning notification by the sub-controller 91);
Result display means for displaying a result image (e.g., result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing the game result in a specific state (e.g., big bonus) (e.g., processing for performing result notification by the sub-control unit 91);
State transition means (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41) for shifting the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the specific state ends;
Delay control means (for example, processing for performing freeze control by the main control unit 41) that performs delay control (for example, freeze control) to delay the progress of the game;
Attention-calling display means for displaying an attention-calling image (for example, an attention-calling image 51e shown in FIG. 18(O)) for alerting the player to the game (for example, a process of performing an attention-calling display by the main control unit 41) ) and
When the winning notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, the final game during a bonus), the delay control is performed after the winning notification ends (for example, the winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c) is performed, freezing starts as shown in FIG. ), the result notification is performed during the freeze and the alert display is performed), and the transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, FIG. 19 (q), (r ), selection of the RT effect is performed after the freeze ends (see FIG. 20).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18(O), the result notification is performed during the freeze, and the attention-calling display is also performed. As a result, it is possible to effectively prevent the player from playing excessively by performing the attention calling display at a suitable timing during the freeze.

(1-3) Equipped with a variable display section (eg, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (eg, symbols) each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Winning notification means for notifying the occurrence of a winning (for example, winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c)) (for example, processing for performing winning notification by the sub-controller 91);
Result display means for displaying a result image (e.g., result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing the game result in a specific state (e.g., big bonus) (e.g., processing for performing result notification by the sub-control unit 91);
State transition means (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41) for shifting the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the specific state ends;
Delay control means (for example, processing for performing freeze control by the main control unit 41) that performs delay control (for example, freeze control) to delay the progress of the game;
Attention-calling display means for displaying an attention-calling image (for example, an attention-calling image 51e shown in FIG. 18(O)) for alerting the player to the game (for example, a process of performing an attention-calling display by the main control unit 41) ) and
When the winning notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, the final game during a bonus), the delay control is performed after the winning notification ends (for example, the winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c) is performed, freezing starts as shown in FIG. ), a result notification is performed during the freeze and an alert display is performed), and a transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, FIG. 19 (q), (r) As shown in , selection of the RT effect is performed after the freeze ends (see FIG. 20),
The result image is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. It is displayed when the period of t4 to t5 during which the door closing effect is executed has passed.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 20, after the start of the result is notified, the door image 51b is first displayed, and a door closing effect is executed such that the door image 51b is closed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 20, after the door closing effect is executed for a predetermined period (period of t4 to t5 shown in FIG. 20), the result image 51d is displayed via spark display. Since the result image 51d is displayed after a predetermined period of time has passed after the bonus is finished, the display of the result image 51d can be made conspicuous. Therefore, it is possible to attract attention to the result image 51d. In the example of FIG. 17 and the like, the predetermined period is the period during which the door closing effect is being executed. It is good also as a total period with the displayed period.

(1-4) Equipped with variable display units (eg, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information (eg, symbols) each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Winning notification means for notifying the occurrence of a winning (for example, winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c)) (for example, processing for performing winning notification by the sub-controller 91);
Result display means for displaying a result image (e.g., result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing the game result in a specific state (e.g., big bonus) (e.g., processing for performing result notification by the sub-control unit 91);
State transition means (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41) for shifting the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the specific state ends;
Delay control means (for example, processing for performing freeze control by the main control unit 41) that performs delay control (for example, freeze control) to delay the progress of the game;
Attention-calling display means for displaying an attention-calling image (for example, an attention-calling image 51e shown in FIG. 18(O)) for alerting the player to the game (for example, a process of performing an attention-calling display by the main control unit 41) )When,
Information (e.g., number of payouts) can be notified (e.g., game auxiliary display 12),
When the winning notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, the final game during a bonus), the delay control is performed after the winning notification ends (for example, the winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c) is performed, freezing starts as shown in FIG. ), a result notification is performed during the freeze and an alert display is performed), and a transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, FIG. 19 (q), (r) As shown in , selection of the RT effect is performed after the freeze ends (see FIG. 20),
The result image is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. Displayed when the period of t4 to t5 during which the door closing effect is executed) has passed,
The notification of the information about the game performed by the notification means based on the winning occurring in the game in which the specific state ends is terminated after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the result image was displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18(k)). display of the result image 51d starts, and after the display of the result image 51d ends due to whiteout as shown in FIG.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16(c), when 8 medals are paid out in the final game during the bonus, a number indicating that 8 medals have been paid out is displayed on the auxiliary game display 12. "8" is displayed on the 7-segment display. After that, while the winning notification, the result notification, and the attention calling display are performed, the number "8" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, but the freeze ends after the whiteout shown in FIG. 19(p). When the RT effect is selected, the number "8" on the game auxiliary display 12 disappears as shown in FIG. 19(q). As a result, it is possible to effectively suggest a change from the bonus state to the RT state to the player by changing the payout display on the game auxiliary display 12 .

(1-5) Equipped with variable display units (eg, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information (eg, symbols) each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Winning notification means for notifying the occurrence of a winning (for example, winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c)) (for example, processing for performing winning notification by the sub-controller 91);
Result display means for displaying a result image (e.g., result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing the game result in a specific state (e.g., big bonus) (e.g., processing for performing result notification by the sub-control unit 91);
State transition means (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41) for shifting the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the specific state ends;
Delay control means (for example, processing for performing freeze control by the main control unit 41) that performs delay control (for example, freeze control) to delay the progress of the game;
Attention-calling display means for displaying an attention-calling image (for example, an attention-calling image 51e shown in FIG. 18(O)) for alerting the player to the game (for example, a process of performing an attention-calling display by the main control unit 41) )When,
Information (e.g., number of payouts) can be notified (e.g., game auxiliary display 12),
When the winning notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, the final game during a bonus), the delay control is performed after the winning notification ends (for example, the winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c) is performed, freezing starts as shown in FIG. ), a result notification is performed during the freeze and an alert display is performed), and a transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, FIG. 19 (q), (r) As shown in , selection of the RT effect is performed after the freeze ends (see FIG. 20),
The result image is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. Displayed when the period of t4 to t5 during which the door closing effect is executed) has passed,
The notification of the information about the game performed by the notification means based on the winning occurring in the game in which the specific state ends is terminated after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the result image was displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18(k)). display of the result image 51d starts, and after the display of the result image 51d ends due to whiteout as shown in FIG.
The suggestion that the state will shift to the special state includes a selection effect (for example, an effect to select the RT effect shown in FIG. 19 (q)) that allows the player to select the effect state in the special state,
By the selection effect, the effect state in the special state is determined before the state transitions to the special state (for example, before the RT screen shown in FIG. 19 (t) is displayed, RT effect is confirmed as shown).

Specifically, the RT screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 19(t), and then, before the game at RT is started by the start operation as shown in FIG. 19(U), the screen shown in FIG. Thus, the RT effect is determined by the player's selection. As a result, the RT effect can be determined without finishing the game in the RT state.

(1-6) A variable display unit (eg, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information (eg, symbols) that are individually identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Winning notification means for notifying the occurrence of a winning (for example, winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c)) (for example, processing for performing winning notification by the sub-controller 91);
Result display means for displaying a result image (e.g., result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing the game result in a specific state (e.g., big bonus) (e.g., processing for performing result notification by the sub-control unit 91);
State transition means (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41) for shifting the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the specific state ends;
Delay control means (for example, processing for performing freeze control by the main control unit 41) that performs delay control (for example, freeze control) to delay the progress of the game;
Attention-calling display means for displaying an attention-calling image (for example, an attention-calling image 51e shown in FIG. 18(O)) for alerting the player to the game (for example, a process of performing an attention-calling display by the main control unit 41) )When,
Information (e.g., number of payouts) can be notified (e.g., game auxiliary display 12),
When the winning notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, the final game during a bonus), the delay control is performed after the winning notification ends (for example, the winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c) is performed, freezing starts as shown in FIG. ), the result notification is performed during the freeze, and the alerting display is performed), and the display of the alerting image ends when the delay control ends (for example, shown in FIG. 19 (p) The warning display ends after the whiteout as described above), and a transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, as shown in FIGS. 19(q) and (r), RT A selection of effects is made (see FIG. 20),
The result image is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. Displayed when the period of t4 to t5 during which the door closing effect is executed) has passed,
The notification of the information about the game performed by the notification means based on the winning occurring in the game in which the specific state ends is terminated after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the result image was displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18(k)). display of the result image 51d starts, and after the display of the result image 51d ends due to whiteout as shown in FIG.
The suggestion that the state will shift to the special state includes a selection effect (for example, an effect to select the RT effect shown in FIG. 19 (q)) that allows the player to select the effect state in the special state,
By the selection effect, the effect state in the special state is determined before the state transitions to the special state (for example, before the RT screen shown in FIG. 19 (t) is displayed, RT effect is confirmed as shown).

Specifically, after the warning display is performed as shown in FIG. 18(O), whiteout is performed as shown in FIG. 19(p). The calling display ends. As a result, the warning display can be ended at a suitable timing when the freezing ends.

(1-7) Equipped with variable display units (eg, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information (eg, symbols) that are each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Winning notification means for notifying the occurrence of a winning (for example, winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c)) (for example, processing for performing winning notification by the sub-controller 91);
Result display means for displaying a result image (e.g., result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing the game result in a specific state (e.g., big bonus) (e.g., processing for performing result notification by the sub-control unit 91);
State transition means (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41) for shifting the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the specific state ends;
Delay control means (for example, processing for performing freeze control by the main control unit 41) that performs delay control (for example, freeze control) to delay the progress of the game;
Attention-calling display means for displaying an attention-calling image (for example, an attention-calling image 51e shown in FIG. 18(O)) for alerting the player to the game (for example, a process of performing an attention-calling display by the main control unit 41) )When,
Information (e.g., number of payouts) can be notified (e.g., game auxiliary display 12),
When a specific display result (for example, a pattern combination of 7 sets) is derived, the state shifts to the specific state (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, a 7-set pattern combination is derived and a bonus winning occurs),
When the specific display result is derived, the delay control is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14(c), a combination of 7 symbols is derived and the freeze is started when the third stop release is performed. ), suggesting that the state transitions to the specific state during the execution of the delay control (for example, as shown in FIGS. After the end of the delay control, an effect is executed for the player to select the effect state in the specific state (for example, as shown in FIG. 15 (G), a bonus effect is selected after the freeze ends),
When the winning notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, the final game during a bonus), the delay control is performed after the winning notification ends (for example, the winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c) is performed, freezing starts as shown in FIG. ), the result notification is performed during the freeze, and the alerting display is performed), and the display of the alerting image ends when the delay control ends (for example, shown in FIG. 19 (p) The warning display ends after the whiteout as described above), and a transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, as shown in FIGS. 19(q) and (r), RT A selection of effects is made (see FIG. 20),
The result image is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. Displayed when the period of t4 to t5 during which the door closing effect is executed) has passed,
The notification of the information about the game performed by the notification means based on the winning occurring in the game in which the specific state ends is terminated after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the result image was displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18(k)). display of the result image 51d starts, and after the display of the result image 51d ends due to whiteout as shown in FIG.
The suggestion that the state will shift to the special state includes a selection effect (for example, an effect to select the RT effect shown in FIG. 19 (q)) that allows the player to select the effect state in the special state,
By the selection effect, the effect state in the special state is determined before the state transitions to the special state (for example, before the RT screen shown in FIG. 19 (t) is displayed, RT effect is confirmed as shown).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14(c), when a 7-matched symbol combination is derived and the third stop release is performed, freezing starts by the game end processing, and FIG. 14(C)-( As shown in F), a bonus prize is announced during the freeze, then the freeze ends with the whiteout as shown in FIG. 15(F), and after the freeze ends as shown in FIG. Selection of the bonus performance is performed. As a result, it is possible to determine the effect in the bonus without completing the game in the bonus state.

(2-1) After a special image (for example, spark image 51c) different from the result image is displayed in a predetermined area (for example, the central portion of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51), the resulting image 51d is displayed in the predetermined area. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 18(j) to (O), after the spark image 51c is displayed in the center portion of the screen, the result image 51d is displayed in the same center portion of the screen). Note that any image may be used as long as it makes the display of the result image 51d conspicuous in the "special image" result notification. Different from the character image, the special image may be an effect image or a decorative image that enhances the image to be emphasized (result image 51d in this embodiment). Further, when the image to be emphasized (the fruit image 51d) is decorated with a plurality of colors, the color of the special image described above is preferably a single color so as to make the image to be emphasized stand out.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 18(j) to (O), spark display is performed before result notification is performed. In the spark display, the spark image 51c is displayed in the center portion of the screen, and then in the result notification, the result image 51d is displayed in the same center portion of the screen. As a result, the display of the result image 51d indicating the result of the game is conspicuous, and the player's attention can be attracted to the result image 51d. Therefore, the resulting image 51d can be effectively displayed.

(2-2) After the display of the door image 22 is started and before a predetermined period elapses (in the present embodiment, at the timing when the display of the door image 51b is started), the winning notification is performed. Therefore, since the winning notification is performed before the result image 51d is displayed, it is possible to prevent the player's attention from being obstructed with respect to the display of the result image 51d.

(2-3) In addition, an effect related to the third stop operation that triggers the display of the door image 51b within a predetermined period of time after the display of the door image 51b is started may be performed on the liquid crystal display. Winning notification using the side lamp 27, which is means other than 51, is executed. Therefore, since the winning notification using the side lamp 27 is performed before the result image 51d is displayed, the player's attention to the display of the result image 51d can be prevented from being obstructed.

(2-4) The image in which the door image 51b is completely closed becomes the background image in the result notification. The door image 51b is displayed with a brightness lower than that of an image (for example, the resulting image 51d) different from the door image 51b. Therefore, since the brightness of the background image in the result notification is low, it is possible to make the result image 51d stand out. Therefore, it is possible to attract attention to the result image 51d.

(2-5) Display the resulting image 51d when an image in which the door image 51b does not move (that is, a background image based on the door image 51b) is displayed because the closing of the door image 51b is completed. Therefore, the movement of the door image 51b does not hinder the display of the resulting image 51d, so that attention can be drawn to the resulting image 51d.

(2-6) Means for controlling the progress of the game, comprising a main control section 41 for transmitting commands and a sub-control section 91 for controlling effects based on the commands. The sub-controller 91 can control the liquid crystal display 51 . Also, the elapse of a predetermined period is measured from the time when the freeze command is received in the final game during the bonus (t4 in FIG. 20). The liquid crystal display 51 displays a result image 51d after the lapse of the predetermined period is measured (t5 in FIG. 20). In this way, the sub-controller 91 that controls the liquid crystal display 51 measures the elapse of the predetermined period, thereby facilitating management of the display timing of the result image 51d.

(2-7) The sub-control unit 91 turns on the side lamp 27 during the notification of the result, which is an effect related to the display of the result image 51d. Further, the sub-control unit 91 turns on the side lamp 27 over the period from when the door image 51b is closed until the result image is displayed, and then turns off the side lamp 27. FIG. Therefore, since the side lamp 27 is turned off after the result notification is completed, the control load of the side lamp 27 is reduced.

(2-8) The spark image 51c is displayed so as to have a higher brightness than an image (for example, the door image 51b) different from the spark image 51c. Therefore, it is possible to attract attention to the spark image 51c and to attract attention to the resulting image 51d displayed in the central portion of the screen where the spark image 51c is displayed.

(2-9) Execute control to display the result image 51d step by step in order from the first digit (display in order from the smallest digit) (first digit → second digit → third digit order). to display the number). Therefore, it is possible to make the player think that a numerical value with a large number of digits is displayed.

(3-1) As shown in FIGS. 12(C) and 12(D), multiple When the transition to the special state occurs while the LEDs are emitting light, the input request LED 17 and the start enable LED 18 are extinguished, while the other LEDs are kept emitting light.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, in the first output port 61, the output terminal D5 corresponding to the start enable LED 18 and the output terminal D6 corresponding to the closing request LED 17 are provided adjacent to each other. The output terminal corresponding to the start enable LED 18 is the output terminal D5 that outputs the light emission signal S5 for controlling the light emission mode of the start enable LED 18. FIG. Further, the output terminal corresponding to the closing request LED 17 is the output terminal D6 for outputting the light emission signal S6 for controlling the lighting mode of the closing request LED.

As described above, since the output terminal D5 and the output terminal D6 are adjacent to each other, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the processing for stopping the light emission of the light emitting means when the state is shifted to the special state. For example, in the bit control executed for the first output port 61 when transitioning to the special state, it is possible to continuously set "0", which is a bit indicating turning off. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of turning off the light emitting means when the state is shifted to the special state.

Also, hypothetically, a gaming machine (first comparison target) that adopts a configuration in which output terminals corresponding to LEDs to be turned off (hereinafter also referred to as LEDs to be turned off) are separated (not adjacent) game machine), for example, the case where the output terminal corresponding to the start enable LED 18 is D0 and the output terminal corresponding to the input request LED 17 is D4 will be described. In this case, when the special state is entered and the selection signal DG5 is output, noise may occur if bit control is executed to turn off D0 and D4 respectively. When the noise is generated, the noise is also generated at an output terminal adjacent to D0, such as the output terminal D1, and there is a possibility that the output terminal D1 is bit-inverted.

On the other hand, the output terminal corresponding to the start valid LED 18 and the output terminal corresponding to the closing request LED are adjacent (D5 and D6). Therefore, even if the bit control for turning off the output terminal D5 and the output terminal D6 is executed and noise is generated, it is less likely to be affected by the noise as compared with the gaming machine for the first comparison. can do.

(3-2) Suppose that the two LEDs to be turned off when transitioned to the special state are included in the first DG and the second DG, which are different DGs (hereinafter referred to as the second comparison target LED). In a game machine), it is necessary to perform bit control for turning off the first output port even when the first DG is selected by the selection signal DG, and even when the second DG is selected by the selection signal DG, It is necessary to perform bit control for turning off the light of the first output port, which complicates the processing.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, the two LEDs to be turned off when transitioning to the special state are included in one DG (DG5). Therefore, only when DG5 is selected by the selection signal DG, it is sufficient to perform bit control for turning off the light for the first output port. It simplifies the process of

(3-3) The two LEDs to be turned off are the LEDs indicating that the player's operation is valid, that is, the input request LED 17 and the start valid LED 18 . When the state is shifted to the special state, the input request LED and the start valid LED are extinguished. Therefore, when the transition is made to the special state, the notification that the player's operation is valid ends, so that it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the player's operation is valid.

(3-4) The special state includes a state (error state) that is shifted when an abnormality (error) occurs in the gaming machine. Also, the error state is a state in which the game is not progressed. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs in the game machine, it is possible to prevent the game from progressing because the game machine shifts to a special state.

(3-5) In addition, even when transitioning to a special state, the LEDs subject to light emission maintenance (hereinafter also referred to as light emission maintenance target LEDs) are the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the replaying LED 20, and the advantageous section LED 19. be. Also, the output terminals D0 to D4 corresponding to the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the replaying LED 20, and the advantageous section LED 19 are adjacent to each other (see FIG. 9).

As a result, in the bit control executed for the first output port 61 when the state is shifted to the special state, it is possible to continuously set "1" indicating the bit for maintaining light emission. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of maintaining the light emission of the light emitting means when the special state is entered.

Suppose, when transitioning to a special state, an output terminal corresponding to an LED to be extinguished is sandwiched between two output terminals corresponding to two LEDs that maintain light emission, for example, corresponding to an LED to be extinguished. A gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a third comparative gaming machine) that employs a configuration in which the output terminal D1 is the output terminal for light emission and D0 and D2 are the two output terminals corresponding to the two LEDs that maintain light emission. explain.

In this gaming machine, when a transition is made to a special state, bit control for maintaining light emission for D0 and D2, that is, setting "1", and bit control for extinguishing D1, that is, setting "0". It will perform bit control to set. Then, in the case of the bit control, for example, due to the bit inversion due to the occurrence of noise, the bit control for setting "1" is executed for D1, so that the light emission of the LED that should be extinguished is maintained. Sometimes.

In contrast, in this embodiment, two or more output terminals corresponding to two LEDs that maintain light emission are adjacent to each other. Therefore, even if noise occurs, for example, it is possible to make it less likely that the light emission of an LED that should be extinguished is maintained, as compared with the third comparative gaming machine.

Further, as shown in the first output port 61 in FIG. 9, the output terminals D0 to D4 corresponding to the LEDs to be kept light emission are one group of adjacent terminals. , and the output terminal D6 are also one terminal group adjacent to each other.

(3-6) Further, as shown in FIG. 12(C), the light emission of the advantageous section LED 19 is maintained at T1 after the transition to the special state. Therefore, even if the transition to the special state occurs, it can be suggested to the player that the transition is to the advantageous section.

(3-7) As shown in FIG. 9, the first output port 61 has an output terminal D7 that is an unused output terminal. Also, the unused output terminal D7 is adjacent to the output terminal D6 corresponding to the turn-on request LED, which is the LED to be turned off. Also, for the unused output terminal D7, the bit control for extinguishing, that is, "0" is set. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the setting of "1" due to a malfunction or the like for the output terminal D6, which should be set to "0", which is the bit to be extinguished, when the state is shifted to the special state.

(3-8) The advantageous section LED 19 emits light when transitioning to the advantageous section. As shown in FIGS. 12(B) and 12(C), when the transition is made to the advantageous section, that is, when the advantageous section LED 19 emits light and the transition is made to the special state, the special state is notified. is executed, the light emission of the advantageous section LED 19 continues. Therefore, even if the state shifts to the special state while the advantageous section LED 19 is emitting light, the store clerk and the player can recognize that the state has shifted to the special state, and the player can recognize that it is the advantageous section. can.

(3-9) As shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the special state notification process is terminated at T2 when a power failure occurs during the transition to the special state, and the power failure occurs. At T3 after recovery, the finished special state notification process is resumed. Further, when power interruption occurs during the light emission of the advantageous section LED 19, the advantageous section LED 19 is extinguished, and when the power interruption is restored, the finished advantageous section LED 19 resumes light emission. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs in a special state, when the power failure is restored, the store clerk and the player can be made aware of the special state. Further, even if a power failure occurs during transition to an advantageous section, the player can be made to recognize that it is the advantageous section when the power failure is restored.

(3-10) If the light emission time of one DG is shortened, even if the one DG emits light, the brightness of the light emitted by the light emission will be low, so that it will appear dark to the player or the like. Then, it becomes difficult for the player or the like to recognize the information notified by the DG. On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the light emitting units are divided into the first DG group and the second DG group. Therefore, it is possible to ensure the light emission time of each of the light emitting units included in the first DG group and the light emitting units included in the second DG group. Therefore, it is possible to guarantee the brightness by the light emission of 1 DG. In addition, by adopting a configuration in which DGs are divided into DG groups, even if DGs are increased due to, for example, an improvement in a game machine, the luminance due to the increased DG light emission can be ensured. Further, the number of the first DG group and the number of the second DG group are equal so that the number of the first DG group is six (DG1 to DG6) and the number of the second DG group is four (DG1 to DG4). Even if they are different, the selection signals DG1 to DG4 can be shared between the first DG group and the second DG group. In other words, one of DG1 to DG4 in the first DG group and one of DG1 to DG4 in the second DG group can be selected by a common selection signal. Therefore, even if the number of DGs increases due to improvement of the game machine, etc., it is possible to prevent the number of selection signals from increasing excessively.

(3-11) The light-emitting units included in the first DG group in FIG. and status LEDs. That is, the light-emitting units included in the first DG group are light-emitting units that update the light-emitting state according to the progress of the game (so that the progress of the game can be specified).

On the other hand, the light-emitting units included in the second DG group include light-emitting units (segments) that respectively configure four 7-segment displays that configure the game information display. That is, the light emitting units included in the second DG group are different light emitting units from the light emitting units included in the first DG group. In other words, it is not a light emitting unit that updates the light emitting state according to the progress of the game (so that the progress of the game can be specified).

Therefore, the first DG group and the second DG group are divided depending on whether or not the light emitting state is updated according to the progress of the game. Therefore, the processing load of bit control of the main CPU 41a can be reduced.

(3-12) In addition, when the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6, which is a selection signal DG that is not shared between the first DG group and the second DG group, is output, the DG in the second DG group A non-illumination bit control is performed that does not illuminate any segment. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the light-emitting units included in the second DG group, which should not emit light, from emitting light by mistake.

In addition, depending on the state, there are DGs that are considered to be non-light emitting. For example, in the normal state, DG6 in the first DG group is non-light emitting. The non-light emitting bit control is also executed for the first output port 61 of the DG6 which is to be non-light emitting. In this way, the non-light-emitting bit control is also performed for the DGs of the second DG group when the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6 is output, and is also performed for the DGs that are set to be non-light-emitting depending on the state. be. Therefore, since the processing can be shared, the processing load can be reduced.

(3-13) Also, as shown in the signal switching process described with reference to FIG. 10, first, the selection signal DG clearing process (step ST1) for clearing the selection signal DG is executed. After the selection signal DG clearing process is completed, the light emission signal of the first output port and the light emission signal of the second output port are updated (step ST3, step ST5). After that, the selection signal DG is updated (step ST6). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous light emission caused by an error in the selected DG by executing the selection signal DG clearing process for clearing the selection signal DG.

(3-14) Also, in step ST2 before updating the light emission signal of the first output port, the light emission signal of the first output port is cleared. Also, the light emission signal of the second output port is cleared in step ST4 before updating and setting the light emission signal of the second output port. According to such a configuration, the light emission unit included in the selected DG is erroneously emitted by executing the light emission signal clear processing for clearing the light emission signal of the first output port and the light emission signal of the second output port. You can prevent it from slipping.

Further, even when the selection signal DG5 or the selection signal DG6 is output, the light emission signal of the second output port 62 is cleared in the same manner as when any one of the selection signals DG1 to DG4 is output. The process (step ST4) and the update setting process (step ST5) of the light emission signal of the second output port 62 are executed. Therefore, the signal switching process can be shared regardless of the type of selection signal DG.

(3-15) As shown in FIG. 9, among the eight output terminals of the first output port 61, the output terminal D7 is an unused output terminal. Further, in all the DGs included in the first DG group, the light emitting units corresponding to the output terminal D7, which is an unused output terminal, are all unused. No signal line is connected between the unused output terminal D7 and the light emitting section corresponding to the output terminal D7. In other words, among the eight output terminals of the first output port 61, the unused output terminal D7 is not provided with a corresponding light-emitting portion in any of the DGs (DG1 to DG6 of the first DG group). Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the need for wiring from the output terminal D7 of the first output port 61 to each DG included in the first DG group while appropriately controlling the light emission modes of all the light emitting units included in the first DG group. can. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the wiring pattern.

(3-16) The first output port 61 is mounted on the game control board 40, DG1 to DG5 included in the first DG group are mounted on the display board, and DG6 included in the first DG group is mounted on the relay board. be. That is, the first output port 61 mounted on the game control board 40 includes an unused output terminal D7, and the unused output terminal D7 is any of DG1 to DG6 mounted on the display board and the relay board. A corresponding light-emitting portion is not provided in the DG either. Therefore, wiring patterns from the unused output terminal D7 mounted on the game control board 40 to the light-emitting units included in each of the plurality of DGs can be eliminated. Therefore, the wiring pattern from the game control board 40 to the display board can be simplified, and the wiring pattern from the game control board 40 to the relay board can also be simplified.

(3-17) DG1 to DG4 and DG6 in the first DG group are DGs (7-segment displays) for displaying numbers. Further, DG5 of the first DG group is a DG for displaying different game information by a plurality of LEDs constituting the DG5. Since the role of the DG can be clarified in this way, the main CPU 41a can control the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit according to the role.

(3-18) Among the output terminals of the first output port 61, for the output terminals D0 to D6 used, a bit (0 or 1) is set according to the light emitting unit to emit light. Further, regardless of which one of DG1 to DG6 is selected by the selection signal DG, the bit control for the unused output terminal D7 of the first output port 61 is such that "0", which is a bit that does not emit light, set. Thus, the light emission signal S is generated to be output from all eight output terminals D0 to D7 including the unused output terminals. Therefore, the processing for generating the light emission signal S can be simplified as compared with a game machine that does not generate the signal from the unused output terminal but generates the light emission signal S that is output from the output terminals other than the unused output terminals.

(3-19) The unused output terminal D7 is an output terminal located on the end side of the eight output terminals. Therefore, since the unused output terminal D7, which does not require a wiring pattern, is positioned on the end side, the wiring pattern can be simplified. In addition, since detection processing is performed to detect while shifting the created 8-digit bit signal, and the bit of the 8th digit can be set to "0", handling on the program can be facilitated.

(3-20) In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, all the DGs of the first DG group have unused light emitting units, while all the DGs of the second DG group have unused light emitting units. part does not exist. Thus, in this embodiment, the DG group is divided, that is, the output port is divided depending on whether or not there is an unused light emitting unit. Thus, the bit control to first output port 61 always sets "0" for output terminal D7, while the bit control to second output port 62 always sets "1" for output terminal D7. . Therefore, the number of bits to be set for output terminal D7 can be fixed in both first output port 61 and second output port. Therefore, the burden of bit control to the first output port 61 and the bit control to the second output port 62 can be reduced.

(3-21) Further, the processing for the first output port 61 is executed in the in-capacity processing, and the processing for the second output port 62 is executed in the out-of-capacity processing. In this way, processing within the capacity and processing outside the capacity can be divided according to the output port. , the processing load can be reduced.

(3-22) In the processing of FIG. 10, a flow chart is formed in which the processing for clearing the light emission signals of the output ports is collectively executed, and then the processing for updating the light emission signals of the output ports is collectively executed, that is, step ST1→ It is also conceivable to construct a gaming machine (fourth comparison target gaming machine) in which step ST2→step ST4→step ST3→step ST5→step ST6. However, if this configuration is adopted, the flow of processing is in-capacity processing (step ST2)→out-of-capacity processing (step ST4)→in-capacity processing (step ST3)→out-of-capacity processing (step ST5). In other words, the in-capacity processing and the out-of-capacity processing must be alternately executed, which complicates the processing.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, steps ST2 and ST3 are executed as in-capacity processing, and steps ST4 and ST5 are executed as out-of-capacity processing. Processing can be simplified.

In the present embodiment, in the signal switching process of FIG. 10, the process of clearing the selection signal DG and the light emission signal S has been described as the process of setting "0" for 8 bits. However, the process of clearing the selection signal DG and the light emission signal S may be a process of stopping the output of the selection signal DG and the light emission signal S.

In the present embodiment, the number of DGs included in the first DG group is different from the number of DGs included in the second DG group. However, the number of DGs included in the first DG group and the number of DGs included in the second DG group may be the same. Even with such a configuration, there is an advantageous effect that the selection signal DG can be shared between the first DG group and the second DG group.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the advantageous section LED 19 is illustrated as an LED for notifying that the vehicle is transitioning to the advantageous section. However, it is possible to shift to any one of a plurality of types of advantageous sections as the advantageous section, and to provide an LED corresponding to the type. For example, CZ (chance zone) and AT (assist time) may exist as advantageous sections. For example, as the advantageous section LEDs, a CZ lamp for notifying that the transition is to CZ and an AT lamp for notifying that the transition is to AT may be provided.

In the example of FIG. 9, one of eight light-emitting units is unused for all DGs included in the first DG group. However, at least one DG among all DGs included in the first DG group may include two or more unused DGs. Even with such a configuration, the same effects as in the present embodiment can be obtained.

In the example of FIG. 10, it has been described that there are two LEDs to be turned off as shown in FIG. 12(D). However, the number of LEDs to be turned off may be three or more. In this case, it is preferable that the output terminals corresponding to the three or more LEDs to be turned off are adjacent to each other. Even with such a configuration, the same effects as in the present embodiment can be obtained.

In this embodiment, as shown in DG5 of the first DG group in FIG. 9, predetermined events, that is, the set number of bets, being in replay, being in an advantageous section, being valid in the start operation, It has been explained that the fact that medals can be inserted is all notified by light emission of the LED. However, at least one of the predetermined events may be notified using other means together with the light emission of the LED or instead of the light emission of the LED. The other means is, for example, at least one of a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying predetermined information and sound output means capable of outputting a predetermined sound.

In this embodiment, by outputting a light emission signal from an output terminal of an output port, the light emitting unit corresponding to the output terminal is caused to emit light, and by not outputting a light emission signal from the output terminal, the corresponding output terminal is operated. The description has been given assuming that the light-emitting portion is not caused to emit light. However, other control may be used to switch between light emission and non-light emission of the light emitting section. For example, by not outputting a non-emission signal from an output terminal of an output port, the light emission unit corresponding to the output terminal is caused to emit light, and by outputting a non-emission signal from the output terminal, the emission corresponding to the output terminal is caused to emit light. It is also possible to prevent the part from emitting light.

All of the plurality of light emitting units of the present embodiment have been described as either emitting light or extinguishing light. However, at least one of the plurality of light emitting units may have two or more types of light emitting modes. For example, at least one of the plurality of light emitting units may be capable of emitting light in any of the plurality of colors. For example, the light emitting section may be capable of emitting red light or blue light. In this case, the light emission signal designating the light emission mode of the light emitting section may be a signal designating the light emission color.

A conventional gaming machine displays the number of medals to be paid out (the number of medals to be paid out) on a payout display section when a small win is won as a result of a game and a predetermined number of medals are paid out. After that, when a predetermined time elapses without a BET operation for starting the next game, the display of the payout display unit is controlled to "0" to display the number of payouts. There is a configuration that terminates.

In the gaming machine with such a configuration, after the number of payout medals is displayed on the payout display unit at the end of the game, the end condition is that a BET operation is performed or a predetermined time has passed without the BET operation being performed. By controlling to end the display of the number of payouts when the number of payouts is established, the display of the number of payouts is ended when the same end condition is uniformly satisfied regardless of the game situation. be.

On the other hand, the slot machine 1, which is the gaming machine of the present embodiment, includes displays such as a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of winning, and other displays. a main control unit 41 for controlling the equipment, and the main control unit 41 starts control to display the number of payout medals as information on the game on the game auxiliary display 12 when the game is finished. Thus, the number of payouts can be notified using the game auxiliary display 12 after the game is finished. Then, when the main control unit 41 causes the game auxiliary display 12 to inform the payout number of medals as the game-related information after the last game in the BB is finished as the predetermined state, the main control unit 41 sets the BB as the first condition. When the end of control is established, the notification of the information about the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is ended. In addition, the main control unit 41, after a predetermined game (a game in a normal state not controlled by the BB or a game other than the last game in the BB) different from the last game in the BB which is in a predetermined state is finished, When the number of medals to be paid out is reported on the auxiliary display 12 as information about the game, a second condition different from the first condition (that the start switch 7 is operated effectively for starting the game) is satisfied. It is the structure which terminates the notification of the information about the game by the game auxiliary display device 12 when it is established.

According to this configuration, the slot machine 1 can notify the number of payout medals as information about the game by the game auxiliary display 12 after the game is finished, and the last game in the BB as the predetermined state can be displayed. Then, when the first condition (that the control of the BB is terminated) is satisfied after the game is finished, the information about the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is terminated, while the last game in the BB is displayed. In a different predetermined game (a game in a normal state not controlled by BB or a game other than the last game in BB), after the predetermined game is finished, the second condition (effective start switch 7 for starting the game Since the notification of the information about the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is ended by the fact that the operation is performed) is established, the BB in the predetermined state can be changed depending on the difference in the timing when the notification by the game auxiliary display 12 is finished. It is possible to specify whether it is the last game in or a predetermined game.

In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes LEDs such as 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 that notify the set number of bets by lighting, and a main control unit 41 that controls these LEDs. The main control unit 41 sets the number of bets by inserting medals from the medal inserting unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6 before a game is started. 1 to 16 are started to light up, and the lighting of 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 is continued even after the end of the game, so that the bet number set using the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 is notified after the game is over. It is a configuration that allows Then, when the main control unit 41 informs the number of bets set as information about the game by the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 after the last game in the BB is finished as a predetermined state, the first condition is When it is established that the control of the BB is ended, the notification of the information regarding the game by the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 is ended. Further, the main control unit 41, after a predetermined game different from the last game in the BB which is in a predetermined state (a game in a normal state not controlled by the BB and a game other than the last game in the BB) is finished, ~3 When the number of bets set as information about the game is notified by BETLEDs 14 to 16, a second condition different from the first condition (medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the MAXBET switch 6 is is operated) is established, the notification of the information regarding the game by the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 is terminated.

According to this configuration, the slot machine 1 can notify the number of bets set as the information about the game by the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 after the game is finished. In the game of , when the first condition (that the control of BB is terminated) is established after the game is finished, the notification of the information about the game by 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 is terminated, while the last bet in BB is In a predetermined game different from a game (a game in a normal state not controlled by the BB or a game other than the last game in the BB), after the predetermined game is completed, the second condition (a new bet amount is set by a predetermined operation of the player) is set) is established, the notification of the game-related information by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 is terminated. It is possible to specify whether it is the last game in or a predetermined game.

In this embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to be controllable by the BB as a predetermined state, and a predetermined game different from the last game in the BB, that is, all games in a normal state not controlled by the BB, and For all games other than the last game in the BB, after the game is finished, if the information about the game (the number of medals to be paid out, the number of bets set) is notified, the second condition (by the player When a predetermined operation is performed) is established, the notification of the information about the game is ended, but all games in the normal state not controlled by the BB and all games other than the last game in the BB Information about a part of the game, for example, all games other than the last game in the BB, or the game just before the last game in the BB, is notified after the game is finished. When the second condition is satisfied, the notification of the information regarding the game may be terminated. Even with such a configuration, as in the present embodiment, depending on the difference in the timing at which the notification by the game auxiliary display 12 and the 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16 is completed, it is determined whether the game is the last game in the predetermined state or the predetermined game. can be specified.

In this embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to be controllable to BB as the predetermined state. A state (such as a chance zone (CZ)) controlled to make it easier to win the advantageous section lottery, or a state (RT) in which the probability of winning a replay role is higher than in a normal state in an internal lottery may be applied.

Further, in this embodiment, at the end of a predetermined game different from the last game in the BB, initialization processing at the end of the game is performed, and display data to be set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is generated. A predetermined area of the RAM 41c storing data relating to the number of payouts is initialized, and after that, when the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the prescribed number of bets is set, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 By initializing a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which is set, the notification of the number of payouts on the game auxiliary display 12 is terminated. to initialize a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which data relating to the number of payouts are stored, and then perform initialization at the end of the BB to set the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 based on the initialization table. By initializing a predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which the auxiliary game display 12 is stored, the notification of the number of payouts on the auxiliary game display 12 is terminated. Although the display data set in the output buffer is initialized at different timings, the data regarding the number of payouts and the display data are initialized at the same timing so that the number of payouts is notified on the auxiliary game display device 12. The configuration may be terminated.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the predetermined game different from the last game in the BB and the last game in the BB are finished, the game assistance display is also performed when ending the notification of the number of bets set by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16. In the same way as when ending the notification of the number of payouts by the device 12, the data related to the number of bets set as the basis for creating the display data set in the output buffers of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, and the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to Although the display data set in the 16 output buffers are initialized at different timings, the set bet number data and the display data are initialized at the same timing, and the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 are initialized at the same timing. may be configured to end the notification of the set number of bets.

The main control unit 41 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can pay out a predetermined number of medals to be paid out when a small combination is won at the end of the game, and the game ends. When the player wins a small winning combination, the auxiliary game display unit 12 is made to display the number of medals to be paid out according to the winning of a small winning combination as information related to the game. As information on the game, the auxiliary game display 12 notifies the payout number of medals to be paid out in association with the winning of a small winning combination.

According to this configuration, when the game is over, the main control unit 41 can notify the payout number of medals paid out in the game by the game auxiliary display device 12 as information about the game. The number of medals to be paid out as a result of the game can be recognized by the player or the like.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a start switch 7 operated by a player when starting a game, and a predetermined game different from the last game in the BB which is a predetermined state (in a normal state not controlled by the BB). After the end of the game or the game other than the last game in the BB), when the game auxiliary display 12 is caused to notify the number of medals to be paid out as information on the game, the second condition is that the specified number of bets is made. When the start switch 7 is operated in the set state, that is, when the start switch 7 is effectively operated to start the game, the information about the game on the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed. It is the structure which terminates alerting|reporting.

According to this configuration, after the predetermined game is finished, when the game auxiliary display 12 informs the payout number of medals as the information about the game, the game auxiliary display 12 continues to operate until the start switch 7 is operated. can be continued, and the notification is terminated when the second condition is established by operating the start switch 7, so that the player is notified that the notification has been terminated by operating the start switch 7. can be recognized.

In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a MAXBET switch 6 operated by the player to set the number of bets when starting a game. After a game in a normal state not controlled by the BB or a game other than the last game in the BB) is finished, when the number of bets set as information about the game is notified to the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16, The second condition is that the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, that is, that a new bet number for starting the next game is set by a predetermined operation by the player. This is the configuration for ending the notification of the information about the game.

According to this configuration, when the number of bets set as information about the game is reported by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 after the predetermined game is finished, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 are displayed until the MAXBET switch 6 is operated. 16 can be continued, and the notification is terminated when the second condition is satisfied by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6. people can recognize it.

In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c for detecting medals inserted by the player from the medal inserting section 4, and a predetermined game (BB) different from the last game in the predetermined state BB 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 after the game in the normal state not controlled by the normal state or the game other than the last game in the BB) is finished, when the number of bets set as the information on the game is reported to the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 The second condition is that medals are detected by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, that is, the player inserts medals from the medal inserting unit 4 and performs a bet amount setting operation to set the bet amount. , 1 to 3BETLEDs 14 to 16 to end the notification of the information about the game.

According to this configuration, when the number of bets set as information about the game is reported by the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 after the predetermined game is finished, the player can set the number of bets by inserting medals. 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16 can continue to inform the information about the game until the bet is set, and the information is terminated when the second condition is established by the bet amount setting operation by inserting medals, so the bet amount is set. The player can be made to recognize that the notification has been terminated by the operation.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a RAM 41c having a storage area capable of storing data, and a main control section 41 capable of initializing the storage area in the RAM 41c. When the last game in the BB is finished, a predetermined area of the RAM 41c is initialized. The area to be converted is a different configuration.

According to this feature, an appropriate area can be initialized depending on whether the last game in the BB is finished or the predetermined game is finished.

The main control unit 41 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment converts the bit control data of the game auxiliary display 12 to the display of the game auxiliary display 12 based on the payout number data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. By setting the data in the buffer, it is possible to notify the game auxiliary display 12 of the number of medals to be paid out as information related to the game, and the main control unit 41 controls the end of the predetermined game and the end of the last game in the BB. In the initialization of the RAM 41c at the end of the last game in the BB, the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is initialized based on a predetermined initialization table. In an area of the RAM 41c that is initialized based on the initialization table, payout number data and bit control data, which are data for notifying the number of payout medals as information on the game by the game auxiliary display 12, are stored. It is a configuration that includes an area for

According to this configuration, by performing initialization at the end of the last game in the BB by the main control unit 41, it is possible to terminate the notification of the information regarding the game by the game auxiliary display 12 as well.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment changes the bit control data of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 to the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 based on the bet number data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. By setting in the display buffer, it is possible to notify the number of bets set as information about the game by 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16. At the end of each game, a predetermined area of the RAM 41c can be initialized, and at the end of the last game in the BB, the predetermined area of the RAM 41c is initialized based on a predetermined initialization table. bet number data which is data for announcing the bet number set as information on the game by the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 in the area of the RAM 41c initialized based on the initialization table. and an area for storing bit control data.

According to this configuration, by performing initialization at the end of the last game in the BB by the main control unit 41, it is possible to terminate the notification of the information regarding the game by the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16.

The slot machine 1, which is a gaming machine of the present embodiment, controls display devices such as a game auxiliary display device 12 that displays the number of payout medals that have been paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and controls these display devices. and a main control unit 41 that performs the game, and the main control unit 41 starts control to display the number of payout medals as information about the game on the game auxiliary display 12 when the game is finished. It is possible to inform the number of payouts by using the game auxiliary display device 12 after the end of the game. Then, the main control unit 41, as the first condition, when the number of payout medals is reported as the game-related information by the game auxiliary display 12 after the last game in the BB is finished as the first predetermined state. When it is established that the control of the BB is ended, the notification of the information regarding the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is ended. Further, when the main control unit 41 causes the game auxiliary display 12 to notify the number of payout medals as the game-related information after the last game in the CB is finished as the second predetermined state, the first condition is satisfied. is a configuration in which notification of game-related information by the game auxiliary display 12 is terminated when a different second condition (effective operation of the start switch 7 for starting the game is performed) is satisfied.

According to this configuration, the slot machine 1 is capable of notifying the number of payout medals as information about the game by the game auxiliary display 12 after the game is finished. In the game, when the first condition (that the control of the BB is terminated) is established after the game is finished, the notification of the information about the game by the game auxiliary display 12 is terminated, while the second predetermined state is activated. In the last game in the CB as, after the end of the game, a second condition different from the first condition (effective operation of the start switch 7 for starting the game is performed) is established, so that the game Since the notification of the information about the game by the auxiliary display 12 is terminated, depending on the difference in the timing at which the notification by the auxiliary display 12 is terminated, whether it is the last game in the first predetermined state BB or the second predetermined state is determined. It is possible to specify whether it is the last game in the state CB.

In addition, the slot machine 1, which is a gaming machine of the present embodiment, includes LEDs such as 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 that notify the number of bets set by lighting, and a main control unit 41 that controls these LEDs. , and when the bet amount is set by inserting medals from the medal inserting unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6 before the game is started, the main control unit 41 The 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 are started to light up, and the lighting of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 is continued even after the end of the game. This is a configuration that allows notification of the number of bets. Then, when the main control unit 41 informs the number of bets set as information about the game by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 after the last game in the BB is finished as the first predetermined state, the first When the control of the BB is completed as a condition, the notification of the information regarding the game by the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 is terminated. Further, when the main control unit 41 causes the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 to notify the number of bets set as the information about the game after the last game in the CB is finished as the second predetermined state, the first When a second condition different from the condition (the insertion of medals from the medal insertion unit 4 or the operation of the MAXBET switch 6) is established, the notification of the information regarding the game by the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 is terminated. be.

According to this configuration, the slot machine 1 can notify the number of bets set as information about the game by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 after the game is finished, and the BB as the first predetermined state. In the last game in , after the end of the game, the first condition (that the control of BB is ended) is established, so that the notification of the information about the game by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 is ended, while the second In the last game in CB as a predetermined state, after the game is finished, a second condition different from the first condition (inserting medals from the medal inserting unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6) is established. As a result, the notification of the game-related information by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 is terminated. Therefore, depending on the difference in the timing at which the notification by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 is terminated, whether it is the last game in the first predetermined state BB or not. , it is possible to specify whether it is the last game in CB, which is the second predetermined state.

In this embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to be controllable to BB as the first predetermined state and to be controllable to RB as the second predetermined state. A state that is advantageous for players other than RB, for example, an advantageous section, a state controlled to make it easier to win an advantageous section lottery than in a normal state (chance zone (CZ), etc.), an internal lottery than in a normal state A configuration in which a state (RT) in which the winning probability of the replay combination is increased may be applied.

In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to be controllable to BB as the first predetermined state and to be controllable to CB as the second predetermined state. Although it is a configuration that can be controlled according to the state, it may be configured to apply a state in which at least one of the advantage level, the end condition, and the control during the predetermined state is different as the first predetermined state and the second predetermined state. As the first predetermined state and the second predetermined state, the same type of state with different advantages (for example, the first BB that can be controlled by AT after completion, the second BB that is not controlled by AT after completion, and the second BB that is not controlled by AT after completion, 1st RB that can be controlled by AT, 2nd RB that is not controlled by AT after completion, 1st advantageous section and 2nd advantageous section with different number of games to be controlled, 1st CZ and 2nd CZ with different number of games to be controlled etc.) may be applied.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a start switch 7 operated by a player when starting a game, and after the last game in CB, which is the second predetermined state, is completed, the game auxiliary display 12 indicates that the game has started. When the number of medals to be paid out is notified as the information related to the game, the second condition is that the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the specified number of bets is set, that is, the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. When the switch 7 is effectively operated, the game auxiliary display 12 terminates the notification of the information about the game.

According to this configuration, after the last game in CB which is the second predetermined state is finished, the start switch 7 is operated when the game auxiliary display 12 informs the payout number of medals as information about the game. The notification of the information about the game by the auxiliary game display 12 can be continued until the information is displayed. is terminated.

In addition, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a MAXBET switch 6 operated by the player to set the number of bets when starting a game. After that, when the 1st to 3rd bet LEDs 14 to 16 are notified of the number of bets set as information related to the game, the second condition is that the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, that is, the next game is played by a predetermined operation by the player. 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 end the notification of the information on the game when a new number of bets for starting the game is established.

According to this configuration, the MAXBET switch 6 is operated when the number of bets set as information on the game is reported by the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 after the game in the CB which is the second predetermined state is completed. 1 to 3 bet LEDs 14 to 16 can continue to notify the information about the game until the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to terminate the notification when the second condition is satisfied. is terminated.

Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c for detecting medals inserted by the player from the medal inserting section 4, and after the last game in CB which is the second predetermined state is finished, , 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 indicate the number of bets set as information related to the game, and the second condition is that medals are detected by the inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, that is, the player inserts medals. When the bet amount setting operation of setting the bet amount by inserting medals from the unit 4 is established, the notification of the information regarding the game by the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16 is terminated.

According to this configuration, after the last game in CB which is the second predetermined state is completed, when the number of bets set as information about the game is notified by the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, Information about the game can be continued to be notified by the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 until the operation for setting the number of bets by inserting medals is performed. is terminated, the player can be made to recognize that the notification has been terminated by the operation for setting the number of bets.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes a RAM 41c having a storage area capable of storing data, and a main control section 41 capable of initializing the storage area of the RAM 41c. At the end of the last game in a certain CB, the first area of the storage area of the RAM 41c is initialized, and at the end of the last game in the BB which is in the first predetermined state, the RAM 41c is initialized based on a predetermined initialization table. This configuration initializes a second area, which is different from the first area, of the storage areas.

According to this configuration, the main control unit 41 initializes the first area of the RAM 41c at the end of the last game in the first predetermined state BB and the last game in the second predetermined state CB. initializes the second area of the different RAM 41c, so that when the last game in BB is finished, the area that is not initialized when the last game in CB is finished can be initialized.

The main control unit 41 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment converts the bit control data of the game auxiliary display 12 to the display of the game auxiliary display 12 based on the payout number data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. By setting it in the buffer, it is possible to notify the game auxiliary display 12 of the payout number of medals as information related to the game, and the main control unit 41 controls the end of the last game in the first predetermined state BB. It is possible to initialize a predetermined area of the RAM 41c at time and at the end of the last game in CB, which is the second predetermined state, respectively. The second area of the RAM 41c is initialized based on the initialization table, and the second area of the RAM 41c is initialized based on the initialization table. The configuration includes areas for storing payout number data and bit control data, which are data for notifying the payout number.

According to this configuration, by performing initialization at the end of the last game in the BB by the main control unit 41, it is possible to terminate the notification of the information regarding the game by the game auxiliary display 12 as well.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment changes the bit control data of the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 to the 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 based on the bet number data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. By setting it in the display buffer, it is possible to notify the number of bets set as the information about the game by the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, and the main control unit 41 controls the final display of the BB in the first predetermined state. The predetermined area of the RAM 41c can be initialized at the end of the game and at the end of the last game in CB, which is the second predetermined state. , the second area of the RAM 41c is initialized based on a predetermined initialization table. This configuration includes areas for storing bet amount data and bit control data, which are data for notifying the bet amount set as information.

According to this configuration, by performing initialization at the end of the last game in the BB by the main control unit 41, it is possible to terminate the notification of the information regarding the game by the 1-3 BETLEDs 14-16.

(About result notification)
Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the result is notified in the effect mode shown in FIG. 18, but the result may be notified in another effect mode. For example, FIGS. 21 and 22 are diagrams for explaining the effect at the time of result notification during freezing in the modified example.

First, the mode of presentation shown in FIG. 21 will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, after the door closing effect is completed in the effect shown in FIG. 17(i), a spark image 51c appears from the edge of the screen as shown in FIG. 21(j2). When the spark image 51c appears, the speakers 53 and 54 output a "flickering" sound like sparks appearing.

As shown in FIG. 21(k2), the spark image 51c appearing from the edge of the screen moves to the center of the screen. At this time, the speakers 53 and 54 output a "booming" sound like moving sparks.

As shown in FIG. 21(l2), the spark image 51c that has moved from the edge of the screen stops at the center of the screen. At this time, the loudspeakers 53 and 54 output a "bang" sound like sparks.

As shown in FIG. 21(n2), a result image 51d is displayed in the central portion of the screen where the spark image 51c was displayed. As a result, the player is notified that the number of acquired coins is 304. At this time, the loudspeakers 53 and 54 output a "pop" sound.

As shown in FIG. 21(O2), after the result image 51d is displayed, an attention calling display for calling the player's attention regarding the game is performed. When the attention-calling display is performed, the attention-calling image 51e is displayed above the result image 51d. By performing such a warning display, it is possible to prevent the player from playing excessively.

In this way, since the spark image 51c moves from the edge of the screen toward the central portion, attention can be drawn to the spark image 51c with movement, and the resultant image is displayed in the spark image area where the spark image 51c is displayed. 51d is also displayed, it is possible to draw attention to the resulting image 51d.

Next, the mode of presentation shown in FIG. 22 will be described. As shown in FIG. 22(j3), the first spark image 51g and the second spark image 51h are displayed in the central portion of the screen. At this time, the loudspeakers 53 and 54 output a "bang" sound like sparks.

As shown in FIG. 22(k3), a result image 51d indicating the obtained number of coins is displayed in the portion where the first spark image 51g was displayed. Furthermore, a result image 51f indicating the number of games played during the bonus is displayed in the portion where the second spark image 51h was displayed.

As shown in FIG. 22(l3), the first digit (the number "4" in this example) is displayed in the resulting image 51d. Furthermore, in the resulting image 51f, the first digit (the number "2" in this example) is displayed. Accompanied by the display of the first digit, the sound "ping" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 22(m3), the second digit (in this example, the number "0") is then displayed in the resulting image 51d. Furthermore, in the result image 51f, the second digit (the number "5" in this example) is displayed. Accompanied by the display of the second digit, the sound "pin" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 22(n3), next, the third digit (in this example, the number "3") is displayed in the resulting image 51d. Furthermore, in the resulting image 51f, the third digit (the number "1" in this example) is displayed. Accompanied by the display of the third digit, the sound "ping" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. FIG.

By displaying the third digit in the result image 51d, the player is notified that the number of winning coins is 304 as the final result. Furthermore, by displaying the third digit in the result image 51f, the player is notified that the number of games played is 152 G as the final result.

After the final result is displayed in the result image 51d and the result image 51f, as shown in FIG. 22(O3), an attention calling display for calling the player's attention regarding the game is performed. When the attention-calling display is performed, the attention-calling image 51e is displayed above the result image 51d and the result image 51f. By performing such a warning display, it is possible to prevent the player from playing excessively.

In this way, the result image 51d indicating the number of won is displayed in the portion where the first spark image 51g was displayed, and the result image 51e indicating the number of games played is displayed in the portion where the second spark image 51h was displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make the display of each result image conspicuous, and to attract attention to the result image.

In the example of FIG. 22, the first spark image 51g and the second spark image 51h may appear on the screen in order. For example, the second spark image 51h may appear after the first spark image 51g appears. Also, the resulting image 51d and the resulting image 51e may appear on the screen in order. For example, the result image 51e may appear after the result image 51d appears.

Since the plurality of result images are displayed step by step in this manner, the attention of the player can be attracted to each of the plurality of result images.

18, 21, and 22, when the number of wins and the number of games played are reported in order from the first digit, for example, in the 5-digit area, it is as if the reels were spinning. The numbers may rotate. Then, while the numbers are rotating in the 5-digit area, the numbers stop in stages in the order of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd digits, and the number of acquired cards and the number of games played are announced. There may be.

In this way, since it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the number of digits in the final number when the result image is displayed, the expectation of what the number of digits in the final number will be is not displayed. can hold someone.

In addition, since the number of digits (for example, 5 digits) larger than the number of digits of the final number (for example, 3 digits) fluctuates, a number with a large number of digits is displayed for the number of digits of the final number. It is possible to make the player think as if

In addition, when the first digit number is displayed and when the second digit number is displayed, the remaining digits are changed in common control, which reduces the processing load. be able to.

In the above example, the number of wins and the number of games played during the bonus are illustrated as the result notified by the result image. However, the results notified by the result image are other results that the player is interested in, such as the number of wins and the number of games played during the advantageous section, the number of wins and the number of games played during the AT (for example, the number of games played in an advantageous state). result), it may be any result.

In the examples above, the resulting image was described as being one or two images. However, the result image may be three or more images that can identify numerical values that are updated according to the progress of the game during the advantageous state.

Further, the result image is not limited to such numerical values, and may be a result image based on the termination of the advantageous state. The result image may be, for example, information that can specify that the advantageous state has ended, such as characters such as "end". Thus, the result image is the image that is displayed in relation to the bonus or the end of the AT.

In the above example, the door closing effect was exemplified, but the effect is not limited to this, and other effects such as, for example, the effect of displaying a predetermined character may be used. In any case, it is preferable that these presentations end before the result image is displayed. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player's attention from being obstructed with respect to the display of the result image.

At least one display mode such as an image in the door closing effect, a background image, a result image, and a spark image is used to inform (suggest) the degree of expectation that the advantageous state will continue (for example, AT revival). good too. For example, if the color of at least one of the background image, the result image, and the spark image is the first color, the expectation that the advantageous state will continue is high, and the color of at least one of the background image, the result image, and the spark image is the first color. In the case of two colors, the degree of expectation that the advantageous state will continue may be low. According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to at least one display mode of the background image, the result image, and the spark image.

In the above example, it was explained that regardless of the number of digits for the number of games played and the number of wins displayed as the result image, the 5-digit number fluctuates. You may make it change.

(Regarding the advantageous section after the bonus ends)
In the game after the bonus is finished as shown in FIG. 19(u), there may be a case where the AT controls and a case where the AT does not. Specifically, an advantageous section (CZ or AT) is won by winning a bonus or winning a rare combination before a bonus is won, and during the bonus, the advantageous section LED 19 is lit under the control of the advantageous section. After the end of the bonus, if the advantageous section continues, the advantageous section LED 19 continues to light up. lights out. The slot machine 1 is designed so that even if the game shifts to the normal section when the bonus ends and the advantageous section LED 19 goes out, the advantageous section LED 19 lights up again within a predetermined number of games. good too. For example, after the bonus is over, when the pushing order role (for example, pushing order bell) that wins with a probability of 1/1.5 is won in the internal lottery, it shifts to the advantageous section again and the advantageous section LED 19 lights up. good too. Alternatively, if the advantageous section continues after the bonus is finished, the CZ is controlled after the bonus is finished and the CZ is shifted to AT within 10 games, during which the advantageous section LED 19 continues to light and the advantageous section does not continue. In this case, after the bonus is completed, the normal section is entered and the advantageous section LED 19 is temporarily turned off, but within 10 games, the advantageous section LED 19 may be turned on by being controlled to the advantageous section (CZ or AT) again.

Thus, the slot machine 1 may be configured as follows.

Equipped with a variable display unit (e.g., reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information (e.g., symbols) that are each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
Winning notification means for notifying the occurrence of a winning (for example, winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c)) (for example, processing for performing winning notification by the sub-controller 91);
Result display means for displaying a result image (e.g., result image 51d shown in FIG. 18) showing the game result in a specific state (e.g., big bonus) (e.g., processing for performing result notification by the sub-control unit 91);
State transition means (for example, processing for controlling the state by the main control unit 41) for shifting the state from the specific state to a special state (for example, RT) after the specific state ends;
Delay control means (for example, processing for performing freeze control by the main control unit 41) that performs delay control (for example, freeze control) to delay the progress of the game;
Attention-calling display means for displaying an attention-calling image (for example, an attention-calling image 51e shown in FIG. 18(O)) for alerting the player to the game (for example, a process of performing an attention-calling display by the main control unit 41) )When,
an informing means (for example, the game auxiliary display 12) capable of informing information (for example, the number of payouts);
Suggestion means (e.g., advantageous section LED 19) for executing a suggestive effect that suggests that control is being performed in an advantageous section (e.g., CZ or AT) that is more advantageous than a normal section,
When a specific display result (for example, a pattern combination of 7 sets) is derived, the state shifts to the specific state (for example, as shown in FIG. 14, a 7-set pattern combination is derived and a bonus winning occurs),
When the specific display result is derived, the delay control is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 14(c), a combination of 7 symbols is derived and the freeze is started when the third stop release is performed. ), suggesting that the state transitions to the specific state during the execution of the delay control (for example, as shown in FIGS. After the end of the delay control, an effect is executed for the player to select the effect state in the specific state (for example, as shown in FIG. 15 (G), a bonus effect is selected after the freeze ends),
When the winning notification is performed in a game in which the specific state ends (for example, the final game during a bonus), the delay control is performed after the winning notification ends (for example, the winning notification shown in FIG. 16(c) is performed, freezing starts as shown in FIG. ), the result notification is performed during the freeze, and the alerting display is performed), and the display of the alerting image ends when the delay control ends (for example, shown in FIG. 19 (p) The warning display ends after the whiteout as described above), and a transition to the special state is suggested after the end of the delay control (for example, as shown in FIGS. 19(q) and (r), RT A selection of effects is made (see FIG. 20),
The advantageous interval includes the special state (for example, becomes an advantageous interval during a bonus),
When the special state ends, the suggestive effect continues to be executed without transition from the advantageous section to the normal section (for example, the advantageous section continues after the bonus ends and the advantageous section LED 19 continues to light). and when the suggestive effect ends by shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section (for example, after the bonus ends, the transition to the normal section occurs and the advantageous section LED 19 turns off),
Even if the suggestive effect ends by shifting from the advantageous section to the normal section when the special state ends, within a predetermined period (for example, the winning order with a probability of 1/1.5) Until the role is won, or within 10 games), the normal section is shifted to the advantageous section,
The result image is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, as shown in FIGS. Displayed when the period of t4 to t5 during which the door closing effect is executed) has passed,
The notification of the information about the game performed by the notification means based on the winning occurring in the game in which the specific state ends is terminated after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the result image was displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18(k)). display of the result image 51d starts, and after the display of the result image 51d ends due to whiteout as shown in FIG.
The suggestion that the state will shift to the special state includes a selection effect (for example, an effect to select the RT effect shown in FIG. 19 (q)) that allows the player to select the effect state in the special state,
By the selection effect, the effect state in the special state is determined before the state transitions to the special state (for example, before the RT screen shown in FIG. 19 (t) is displayed, RT effect is confirmed as shown).

As a result, even if the advantageous section ends after the bonus ends, the advantageous section is controlled again within the predetermined period, so that the interest in the game can be prevented as much as possible.

Various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the present embodiment and modified examples described above can be appropriately combined.

FIG. 23 shows how the slot machine 1 executes a specific effect. 23A and 23B are both front views of the slot machine 1. FIG. As shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, the slot machine 1 is provided with at least a liquid crystal display 51, a side lamp 27 and speakers 53 and 54. As shown in FIGS. The side lamp 27 is installed near the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 so as to surround it. In FIG. 23, the configurations of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, various switches 6, 7, 8L, 8C, 8R, 10, etc. are omitted. As another example of the game machine, when a pachinko game machine is adopted instead of the slot machine 1, an operation means (ball-hitting operation handle) for shooting pachinko balls and a variable display device (liquid crystal display) for changing the pattern are used. 23 are omitted from FIG. 23 .

23(A) and 23(B) both show an example of a specific effect executed during the customer waiting state. In particular, FIG. 23A shows a demonstration image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and FIG. to show how it is. The demo image is, for example, a function introduction movie as an image that introduces functions such as how to play the slot machine 1 and effects. Examples of notification images (a) to (d) are shown at the ends of the four lines extending rightward from the "notification image" in FIG. 23(B). In this manner, the demonstration image or notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 during the customer waiting period. Hereinafter, the period of customer waiting is simply referred to as "demonstration period".

What is particularly noteworthy is that, as shown in FIG. 23(A), during the period when the demo image is displayed, the side lamp 27 blinks and the effect sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, while the ), the side lamp 27 is extinguished and the speakers 53 and 54 do not generate sound while the notification image is displayed instead of the demonstration image. As described above, during the demonstration period, the demonstration image and the notification image are displayed as the specific effect, and the effect is performed by the side lamp 27 and the speakers 53 and 54 . However, the mode of presentation by the side lamps 27 and the speakers 53 and 54 differs between the period during which the demonstration image is displayed and the period during which the notification image is displayed. Here, an example is described in which the side lamp 27 and the speakers 53 and 54 are not provided during the latter period. The degree of presentation by the display may be modest (e.g., lighting in a specific color without blinking, low sound, etc.).

[Notification image]
Next, examples of notification images shown in (a) to (d) of FIG. 23(B) will be described. The notification image is an image that notifies the player of various kinds of information for calling attention to the player.

(a) immersion prevention image (attention calling image 51e)
The immersion prevention image (attention calling image 51e) is provided with a plurality of types of images that have the same content of characters but that surround the characters and have different display areas. Such addiction prevention display restrains or warns the player from becoming addicted to the game, and restrains or warns the player from pouring a large amount of money into the game.

(b) Anti-fraud images Anti-fraud images include warning signs that state, “Playing games by persons under the age of 18 are prohibited by law.” There are three types of warning displays for suppressing fraudulent acts, and warning displays for suppressing fraudulent acts such as "Please be careful of fraud disguised as a strategy." These fraud prevention images may be displayed at the same time or may be displayed at different timings. In addition, as other fraud prevention images, for example, when a movable accessory is provided on the outer frame of the slot machine 1, care should be taken not to injure due to the movement of the movable accessory. may be adopted.

(c) Image to prevent forgetting to remove The image to prevent forgetting to remove is a prepaid card, etc., as a recording medium for games, on which balance information, etc. is recorded as information that can specify the value of games such as game balls that can be used in games. This is an image as a display for preventing forgetting to take out a card. The forget-to-take prevention image includes the text "Be careful not to forget to take your prepaid card or have it stolen." and an image showing the ejection of the card. It should be noted that, instead of the card, a game recording medium of a different shape such as a coin that records the balance information as information that can specify the amount of game value that can be used in the game is targeted. Images may be used.

(d) Maker Logo Image The maker logo image is an image of the maker logo display (also called manufacturer information) indicating the manufacturer of the slot machine 1 . The maker logo image is displayed, for example, in the company color of the maker. During the period in which the maker's logo image is displayed, the side lamps 27 similarly emit light in the company's color. In this way, by causing the LED to emit light in a light emission mode related to the displayed content, it is possible to deepen the impression of the displayed content.

All of the notification images described above are still images, but some or all of them may be composed of moving images.

[Executing Timing of Specific Effects]
FIG. 24 is a timing chart of an execution example of a specific effect. FIG. 24(A) shows an example of a specific effect executed during the demo period. Also, FIG. 24(B) shows an example of a specific effect executed in the jackpot game state. In each of FIGS. 24A and 24B, t on the horizontal axis indicates the timing at which the event occurred, and the vertical axis indicates the display example of the liquid crystal display 51, whether the side lamp 27 emits light, and whether or not the side lamp 27 emits light. The light emission pattern, presence/absence of output of the speakers 53 and 54, and the output pattern are shown.

[Specific production performed during demo period]
The specific effect executed during the demonstration period will be described with reference to FIG. 24(A). In FIG. 24A, the demonstration period is from t11 to t15. A condition for starting the demo period is that the player is not playing a game. Specifically, the state in which the game is not performed continues until a predetermined time (15 seconds in this embodiment) elapses after the result of the variable display is other than the specific symbol. The end condition of the demo period is the start of the game by the player based on the operation by the operating means. In the case of a slot machine, whether or not a game has started depends, for example, on whether or not an operation for setting the number of bets (a BET operation, or an automatic BET by inserting medals or winning a replay prize) has been performed. This can be determined by determining, and in the case of a pachinko game machine, for example, by determining whether or not winning to the starting winning opening is detected. In the case of a pachinko game machine, the demonstration period may be ended on the condition that the operation of the hitting ball operation handle is detected.

Before t11, the game is executed based on the operation by the operating means. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays, for example, a pattern that is changing (not shown). Also, the side lamps 27 emit light in a normal light emission pattern (for example, blinking in a specific color). In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 normally output sound effects (for example, BGM output during fluctuations).

At t11, the conditions for starting the specific effect are established. Then, a demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . In addition, the side lamps 27 emit light in a demonstration lighting pattern (for example, blinking in a specific color different from the normal lighting pattern). Also, the speakers 53 and 54 output a demonstration sound (for example, BGM different from the BGM output during the variation).

At t12 when 39 seconds have passed since the demonstration screen was displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, an image such as fraud prevention is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. Further, while the fraud prevention image is being displayed, the side lamp 27 continues to be turned off. Also, the speakers 53 and 54 continue to output no sound.

At time t13 when six seconds have elapsed since the anti-fraud image was displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the anti-immersion image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. In addition, while the immersion prevention image is displayed, the side lamp 27 continues to be turned off in the same manner as while the tamper prevention image is displayed. Also, the speakers 53 and 54 continue to output no sound.

At t14, six seconds after the immersion prevention image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the demonstration screen is displayed again on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. The lighting mode of the side lamp 27 and the sound output mode of the speakers 53 and 54 while the demo screen is displayed are the same as during the demo screen display from t11 to t12.

In this manner, during the period during which the fraud prevention image and the addiction prevention image are not displayed in the demonstration period, while the customer waiting demonstration sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54, the fraud prevention image and the immersion prevention image are displayed. No sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the displayed period.

Here, when the game is started by the player at t15, the conditions for ending the customer waiting demonstration effect are established, and the customer waiting demonstration effect ends. Then, after t15, the effects of the liquid crystal display 51, the side lamps 27, and the speakers 53 and 54 correspond to the game in the same manner as before t11.

FIG. 24A illustrates the case where the start of the game by the player is detected at t15. The demo image switches to an anti-fraud image. After that, as long as the game is not started, the image is switched to the immersion prevention image after the lapse of the period of time from t12 to t13, and after the lapse of the period of time from t13 to t14, the image is changed to the demonstration image. Repeat switching. The effects of the side lamps 27 and the speakers 53 and 54 during the image switching period correspond to the switched images as shown in FIG. 24(A).

[Specific effect executed during jackpot game effect period]
Using FIG. 24(B), the specific effect executed during the jackpot game effect period will be described. In FIG. 24(B), the jackpot game effect period is from t11 to t15. The condition for starting the jackpot game effect period is that the result of the variable display becomes a specific symbol. The termination condition of the big-hit game production period is the end of the big-hit game state. However, if the game machine allows the next variable display to start after a predetermined variable pause period from the end of the jackpot game state, the fluctuation pause period elapses after the jackpot game state ends. continue until That is, the end condition of the jackpot game effect period in this case is the lapse of the variable pause period.

FIG. 24(B) explains the case in which the jackpot game effect period ends after the variable pause period. That is, at t11, the result of the variable display becomes the specific symbol, and the big hit game production period starts. After that, the big win game state ends at t13, shifts to the variable pause period, the fluctuation pause period ends at t15, and the big win game performance period started at t11 ends. In the variable pause period, as shown in FIG. 24(B), the big win end screen is displayed first, and then at the timing of t14, the display screen is switched to the display screen of the manufacturer's logo.

Before t11 in FIG. 24(B), the variable display of the symbols is performed. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays, for example, a pattern that is changing (not shown). Also, the side lamps 27 emit light in a normal light emission pattern (for example, blinking in a specific color). In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 normally output sound effects (for example, BGM output during fluctuations).

At t11, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a big win start screen for informing that the big win has started. Further, below the jackpot start screen, an image for preventing forgetting to take and an image for preventing immersion are displayed together. The display start timing of the jackpot start screen may be the same as the display start timing of the forgetting-to-take prevention image and the immersion prevention image, or the latter may be displayed later than the former. In any case, the side lamp 27 continues to be turned off while the image for preventing forgetting to remove and the image for preventing immersion in the object are displayed. Also, the speakers 53 and 54 continue to output no sound.

At t12 when 10 seconds have passed since the display of the big win start screen, the game shifts to a big win game state. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a big-hit game in-progress screen indicating that the game has shifted to a big-hit game. In addition, the side lamp 27 emits light in a light emission pattern during a big hit. In this embodiment, as the jackpot light emission pattern, the light emission colors are changed in order of yellow, green, and red, and this is repeated. In addition, the speakers 53 and 54 output the effect sound (for example, music) during the big hit.

At t13 when the big win game state ends, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a big win end screen indicating that the big win game has ended. Furthermore, below the big win end screen, similarly to when the big win start screen is displayed, an image for preventing forgetting to take and an image for preventing immersion are displayed. The display start timing of the big win end screen may be the same as the display start timing of the forgetting-to-take prevention image and the immersion prevention image, or the latter may be displayed later than the former. In any case, the side lamp 27 continues to be turned off while the image for preventing forgetting to remove and the image for preventing immersion in the object are displayed. Also, the speakers 53 and 54 continue to output no sound.

From t13 when the jackpot game state is finished, a fluctuation pause period is entered in which the fluctuation display of symbols is not executed. During this time, in the case of a slot machine, even if the start button is pressed, the reels do not start rotating. Also, in the case of a pachinko game machine, even if there is a reserved memory necessary for variably displaying the symbols, the symbols are not variably displayed. The variable pause period continues from t13 to t15. At t14 when 10 seconds have passed since the display of the big win end screen in the variable pause period, the maker's logo image is displayed in the central part of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. After that, the maker's logo image is displayed until t15 when the variable pause period ends. The maker logo image is displayed in the corporate color (blue in this embodiment). In addition, an immersion prevention image is displayed below the manufacturer's logo image. Also, while the maker's logo image is being displayed, the side lamp 27 lights up in the same blue color as the company's color, and continues in that state. Also, the speakers 53 and 54 continue to output no sound.

In this way, during the period from t12 to t13 when the big win game screen is displayed, the side lamp 27 changes its emission color from yellow, green, and red, while the maker's logo image is displayed. During the period from t14 to t15, the side lamp 27 emits blue light, and the latter emits light in a constant light emission mode that is less conspicuous than the former.

Also, during the period from t14 to t15 during which the maker's logo image is displayed, the side lamp 27 emits blue light, which is the corporate color. On the other hand, during the period from t12 to t13 during which the big win game screen is displayed, the side lamp 27 changes its emission color from yellow to green to red. That is, in the latter, the side lamps 27 emit light using yellow, green, and red, which are different from the corporate colors.

At t15, two seconds after the display of the maker's logo image and the immersion prevention image, the variable pause period ends, and the display of these notification images ends at that timing. When the display of the notification image ends, the specific effect in the jackpot game effect period ends.

After t15, the display of the liquid crystal display 51, the light emission mode of the side lamp 27, and the sound output mode of the speakers 53 and 54 are the same as those before t11. done by each.

Here, the demonstration period of FIG. 24(A) and the jackpot game production period of FIG. 24(B) are compared from the viewpoint of production. First, comparing the timing of displaying the immersion prevention image, during the demonstration period, as shown at t13 in FIG. While it is displayed after 6 seconds, in the jackpot game production period, as shown at t11 or t13 in FIG. is displayed at the end of the display).

The immersion prevention image displayed from t13 to t14 in FIG. The images are displayed at the bottom of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 together with a big win end image and a forgetting prevention image, and the display modes are different between the two. On the other hand, the side lamp 27 remains off from t13 to t14 in FIG. 24(A), and the side lamp 27 remains off from t13 to t14 in FIG. 24(B). is.

It should be noted that the immersion prevention image displayed between t13 and t14 in FIG. Alternatively, the display mode may be changed by changing the display color.

[Main effects]
Next, main effects obtained by the configuration described above will be described.
In this embodiment, as shown in t11 to t12 and t14 to t15 in FIG. 24A, the side lamp 27 is turned on during the period during which the anti-fraud prevention image and the immersion prevention image are not displayed during the demonstration period. While the light emission mode changes by blinking, the side lamp 27 remains off during the period in which the fraud prevention image and the immersion prevention image are displayed as shown from t12 to t14, and the light emission mode is changed. It does not change. In this way, it is possible to suitably transmit information for alerting the player to the prevention of cheating and the prevention of addiction, without being confused by the lighting mode of the side lamps 27 .

As shown in FIG. 23A, by positioning the side lamps 27 in the vicinity of the liquid crystal display 51, the synergistic effect of the side lamps 27 and the liquid crystal display 51 provides a variety of effects. can be done.

As shown from t12 to t13 in FIG. 24(B), during the period in which the notification image is displayed in the jackpot game effect period, the side lamp 27 changes its emission color between yellow, green, and red. , as shown in t11 to t12 in FIG. 24(B), the side lamp 27 is turned off during the period during which the notification image (the image for preventing forgetting to remove and the image for preventing immersion) is displayed in the jackpot game effect period. remain. In this way, it is possible to appropriately transmit information for alerting the player to the prevention of cheating and the like and the prevention of addiction, while enhancing the performance effect with various colors.

As shown in t11 to t12 and t14 to t15 in FIG. 24(A), during the period during which the fraud prevention image and the immersion prevention image are not displayed during the demonstration period, the customer waiting demonstration sound is emitted from the speakers 53 and 54. is output, sound is not output from the speakers 53 and 54 during the period in which the fraud prevention image and the immersion prevention image are displayed, as shown from t12 to t14 in FIG. 24(A). In this way, it is possible to appropriately transmit information for alerting the player to the prevention of cheating and the prevention of addiction without being confused by the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 .

Since the immersion prevention image, fraud prevention image, forgetting prevention image, and manufacturer logo image shown in (B) (a) to (d) are still images, they are not confused by the movement on the display. , immersion prevention, fraud prevention, etc., information for calling attention to prevention of forgetting to pick up, and information for impressing the image of the maker can be suitably transmitted to the player.

The immersion prevention image displayed from t13 to t14 in FIG. A jackpot end image and a forgetting prevention image are displayed in the lower part of the screen of the display device 51, and the display modes are different between the two. In addition, the side lamp 27 remains off from t13 to t14 in FIG. 24(A), and the side lamp 27 remains off from t13 to t14 in FIG. 24(B). . In this way, while it is possible to notify the information for calling attention to fraud prevention, etc. and addiction prevention in a manner according to the situation, information for calling attention to fraud prevention, etc. and addiction prevention suitably for the player. can be transmitted.

During the period from t12 to t13 of the jackpot game presentation period of FIG. 24(B) in which the jackpot game screen is displayed, the side lamp 27 changes its emission color from yellow, green, and red. , t14 to t15 during which the manufacturer's logo image is displayed, the side lamp 27 emits blue light, and the latter emits light in a constant emission mode that is less conspicuous than the former. In this way, since the lighting of the side lamps 27 does not cause excessive production, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the maker's logo.

During the period from t12 to t13 of the jackpot game presentation period of FIG. 24(B) in which the jackpot game screen is displayed, the side lamp 27 changes its emission color between yellow, green, and red. , t14 to t15 during which the maker's logo image is displayed, the side lamp 27 emits light in blue, which is the maker's corporate color different from yellow, green, and red. In this way, the side lamp 27 emits light in a peculiar light emission mode during the period in which the maker's logo image is displayed, so that the player can have a stronger impression of the maker.

[About specific effects]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24A, when the demo screen is displayed, an example in which BGM is output from the speakers 53 and 54 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. , to output music or lines. Also, the sound is not limited to being output all the time, and may be output during a part of the period.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the side lamp 27 emits light when the notification image is not displayed. They may have different emission colors, or may have high luminance. Further, as the light emission mode of the side lamp 27 when the notification image is displayed, lighting and extinguishing with a single color are exemplified. However, it is not limited to this, and may be anything as long as it is less conspicuous than the lighting mode when the notification image is not displayed. For example, each LED may emit light in a different color as when the notification image is not displayed, but the luminance may be lowered.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 23B and 23D, the manufacturer's logo is displayed as the notification image. A character image may be displayed. In this case, while the character image is being displayed, the side lamps 27 are made to emit light in the image color of the character.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the notification image is immediately displayed 39 seconds after the demonstration screen is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of displaying the notification image immediately, the notification image may be gradually displayed by fading in. For example, an image is displayed by gradually darkening the color from a light color. Also, when the display of the notification image is finished, the notification image may be faded out to gradually disappear.

In this embodiment, at t11 in FIG. 24(B), the liquid crystal display 51 displays a jackpot start screen for notifying that the jackpot has started, and also displays an image to prevent forgetting to pick up and an image to prevent immersion. is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and while the jackpot start screen is being displayed, another notification image may be displayed, or one of the forgetting prevention image and the immersion prevention image may be displayed. , or the notification image may not be displayed. Alternatively, the side lamps 27 may be illuminated in a single color and be continued.

Further, at t14 in FIG. 24B, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the manufacturer's logo image and the immersion prevention image. However, not limited to this, other notification images may be displayed, a plurality of notification images may be displayed simultaneously, or may be displayed separately. When the notification images are displayed separately, the notification images may be switched and displayed every two seconds.

[About alert display]
Next, the alert display will be described in detail. FIG. 25 is a timing chart of a basic pattern of alert display. With reference to FIG. 25, the basic pattern of the warning display performed at the end of the bonus will be described.

Prior to t21, the result notification during freezing is performed, and at t21, the sub-control unit 91 displays the final result in the result image 51d, and displays a warning display, that is, warns the player about the game. is displayed. Further, at t22 when a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the attention calling display, the sub-control unit 91 ends the attention calling display. At this time, since the timer for freeze control also times out, the main control unit 41 ends the freeze control, and the sub-control unit 91 selects the RT effect after switching from result notification to whiteout based on the freeze command. The screen is displayed (see FIG. 18(o), FIG. 19(p), and FIG. 19(q)).

FIG. 26A is a timing chart of the first embodiment of the warning display when an error occurs, and FIG. 26B is a timing chart of the second embodiment of the warning display when an error occurs. Next, with reference to FIG. 26A, a first embodiment of the control pattern when an error occurs during the warning display at the end of the bonus will be described.

In the first embodiment shown in FIG. 26(A), at t21, the sub-controller 91 starts alerting display. The attention calling display is displayed with priority over the result notification, and for example, the attention calling image 51e is displayed in front of the result image 51d. Further, if an error occurs at t23 before a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the warning display, the sub-control section 91 displays an error based on the command received from the main control section 41. FIG. The error display is displayed with priority over the result notification and the caution display. For example, an error screen, which will be described later, is displayed in front of the result image 51d and the caution image 51e, making the result image 51d and the caution image 51e invisible. . Here, the error screen is, for example, as shown in FIG. It is a screen that displays a character image. At this time, the main control unit 41 continues the freeze control even after the error occurs, and stops the timer for the freeze control.

Further, when the error is resolved at t24 after the occurrence of the error, the sub-control section 91 terminates the error display based on the command received from the main control section 41, and the result image 51d and the caution image 51e become visible again. Become. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 controls t25 after t22 so that the total period of the first visible period before the error occurs and the second visible period after the error occurs becomes a predetermined period. The warning display will continue until At this time, the main control unit 41 restarts the clocking of the timer for freeze control, so at t25, the timer times out and the freeze control ends, and the sub-control unit 91 starts the result notification based on the freeze command. After switching to whiteout, a selection screen for RT effects is displayed.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the first embodiment of the warning display when an error occurs.
As a result, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27(A), if an error occurs while the attention is being displayed in the freeze result notification, as shown in FIG. The display is preferentially displayed, and the result notification and the warning display become invisible. At this time, the error is displayed and an alarm sound is output, and the side lamp 27 is turned off. Further, when the error is resolved, as shown in FIG. 27(C), the error display ends and the result notification and attention-calling display become visible again. As shown in D), after the freeze ends with the whiteout as a border, an RT effect selection screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 28(E).

Next, with reference to FIG. 26(B), a second embodiment of the control pattern when an error occurs during the warning display at the end of the bonus will be described.

In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 26(B), as in the first embodiment, when an error occurs at t23 after the sub-controller 91 starts the attention-calling display at t21, the sub-controller 91 In addition to displaying an error, outputting an alarm sound, and turning off the side lamp 27, the main control unit 41 continues the freeze control even during the error display, and stops the timer for freeze control. Further, when the error is resolved at t24, the sub-control unit 91 terminates the error display, and the result image 51d and the caution image 51e become visible again. At this time, in the second embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 continues the warning display until t26 after t22 so that the second visible period after the occurrence of the error is the predetermined period. On the other hand, as in the first embodiment, the main control unit 41 restarts the clocking of the timer for freeze control. After switching from to white-out, a selection screen for RT effects is displayed.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the second embodiment of the warning display when an error occurs.
As a result, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28(A), if an error occurs during the attention-calling display in the frozen result notification, as shown in FIG. The display is preferentially displayed, and the result notification and the warning display become invisible. Further, when the error is resolved, the error display ends, and the result notification and the warning display become visible again, as shown in FIG. 28(C). In addition, since the warning display continues for a predetermined period after the end of the error display, as shown in FIGS. 28(D) and 28(E), RT A warning display is also performed when the effect selection screen is displayed, and after a predetermined period (second visible period) elapses, the warning display ends as shown in FIG. 28(F). Only the RT effect selection screen is displayed.

FIG. 29A is a timing chart of the first embodiment of attention calling display when power failure occurs, and FIG. 29B is a timing chart of second embodiment of attention calling display when power failure occurs. Next, with reference to FIG. 29(A), a first embodiment of a control pattern when a power failure occurs during a warning display at the end of a bonus will be described.

In the first embodiment shown in FIG. 29(A), after the sub-controller 91 starts the attention-calling display at t21, when power failure occurs at t23, the sub-controller 91 performs result notification and attention-calling display. It is interrupted, and the result image 51d and the alert image 51e become invisible. At this time, the main control unit 41 suspends the freeze control and the clocking of the freeze control timer.

Further, when the power failure is restored at t24, the sub-control unit 91 resumes the result notification and the attention-calling display, and the result image 51d and the attention-calling image 51e become visible again. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 controls the total period of the first visible period before the power outage and the second visible period after the power outage to be a predetermined period after t22. The warning display continues until t25. At this time, the main control unit 41 restarts the clocking of the timer for freeze control, so at t25, the timer times out and the freeze control ends, and the sub-control unit 91 starts the result notification based on the freeze command. After switching to whiteout, a selection screen for RT effects is displayed.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the first embodiment of the warning display when power failure occurs.
As a result, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30(A), when a power failure occurs while the alert display is being performed in the freeze result notification, as shown in FIG. 30(B), The screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is hidden. Further, when the power failure is restored, as shown in FIG. 30(C), the result notification and the attention-calling display are resumed to become visible again, and when the second visible period elapses, as shown in FIG. 30(D) After the whiteout is completed, the selection screen for the RT effect is displayed as shown in FIG. 30(E).

Next, with reference to FIG. 29(B), a second embodiment of a control pattern when a power failure occurs during a warning display at the end of a bonus will be described.

In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 29(B), as in the first embodiment, when a power failure occurs at t23 after the sub-controller 91 starts the alert display at t21, the sub-controller 91 The result notification and the alert display are interrupted, and the main control unit 41 interrupts the freeze control and the clocking of the freeze control timer. Further, when the power failure is restored at t24, the sub-control unit 91 restarts the result notification and the attention-calling display, and the result image 51d and the attention-calling image 51e become visible again. At this time, in the second embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 continues the warning display until t26 after t22 so that the second visible period after the occurrence of the power failure is the predetermined period. On the other hand, as in the first embodiment, the main control unit 41 restarts the clocking of the timer for freeze control. After switching from to white-out, a selection screen for RT effects is displayed.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the presentation of the second embodiment of the attention-calling display when power failure occurs.
As a result, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31(A), when a power failure occurs while the alert display is being performed in the freeze result notification, as shown in FIG. 31(B), The screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is hidden. Further, when the power failure is resolved, the result notification and the attention-calling display are restarted and become visible again, as shown in FIG. 31(C). In addition, since the warning display continues for a predetermined period after the power failure is restored, as shown in FIGS. After the RT effect selection screen is displayed, the warning display is also performed, and after a predetermined period (second visible period) elapses, the warning display is performed as shown in FIG. is completed and only the selection screen of the RT effect is displayed.

FIG. 32A is a timing chart of the third embodiment of the warning display when an error occurs, and FIG. 32B is a timing chart of the third embodiment of the warning display when a power failure occurs. Next, with reference to FIG. 32(A), a third embodiment of the control pattern when an error occurs during the warning display at the end of the bonus will be described.

In the third embodiment shown in FIG. 32A, similarly to the basic pattern, the sub-control unit 91 starts the attention calling display at t21, and then ends the attention calling display at t22 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Also, at this time, since the timer for freeze control also times out, the main control unit 41 terminates the freeze control, and the sub-control unit 91 switches from the result notification to the whiteout based on the freeze command. display the selection screen.

Here, in the third embodiment, when some error occurs at t27 after the predetermined period has passed, the sub-controller 91 displays an error based on the command received from the main controller 41. FIG. The error display is displayed with priority over the RT effect selection screen. For example, an error screen, which will be described later, is displayed in front of the RT effect selection screen, making the RT effect selection screen invisible. Further, when the error is resolved at t28 after the occurrence of the error, the sub-control section 91 terminates the error display based on the command received from the main control section 41, and the RT effect selection screen becomes visible again. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 resumes the attention-calling display, and terminates the attention-calling display at t29 after the predetermined period has elapsed.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the effect of the third embodiment of the warning display when an error occurs.
As a result, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33(A), after a predetermined period of time has passed since the attention-calling display was performed in the freeze result notification, a whiteout occurs as shown in FIG. 33(B). After the freeze ends, the RT effect selection screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 33(C). If an error occurs while the RT effect selection screen is being displayed, the error display is preferentially displayed and the RT effect selection screen becomes invisible as shown in FIG. 33(D). At this time, the error is displayed and an alarm sound is output, and the side lamp 27 is turned off. Further, when the error is resolved, as shown in FIG. 33(E), the error display ends and the RT effect selection screen becomes visible again, while the warning display is performed again. Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 33(F), the attention-calling display ends and only the RT effect selection screen is displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 32(B), a third embodiment of a control pattern when a power failure occurs during a warning display at the end of a bonus will be described.

In the third embodiment shown in FIG. 32B, similarly to the basic pattern, the sub-control unit 91 starts the attention-calling display at t21, and then ends the attention-calling display at t22 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Also, at this time, since the timer for freeze control also times out, the main control unit 41 terminates the freeze control, and the sub-control unit 91 switches from the result notification to the whiteout based on the freeze command. display the selection screen.

Here, in the third embodiment, when power failure occurs at t27 after the predetermined period has elapsed, the sub-control unit 91 interrupts the display of the RT effect selection screen. Further, when the power failure is restored at t28 after the occurrence of the power failure, the sub-control unit 91 restarts the display of the selection screen of the RT effect and makes it visible again. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 resumes the attention-calling display, and terminates the attention-calling display at t29 after the predetermined period has elapsed.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of rendering of the third embodiment of the warning display when power failure occurs.
As a result, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34(A), when a predetermined period of time elapses after the warning display is performed in the result notification during freezing, whiteout occurs as shown in FIG. 34(B). After the freeze ends, the RT effect selection screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 34(C). Further, when power failure occurs during the display of the selection screen of the RT effect, the liquid crystal display 51 becomes non-display as shown in FIG. Further, when the power failure is restored, as shown in FIG. 34(E), the display of the RT effect selection screen is resumed and becomes visible again, while the attention calling display is performed again. Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 34(F), the attention-calling display ends and only the RT effect selection screen is displayed.
Note that, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34(E), the display of the RT effect selection screen is resumed when the power failure is restored after the power failure occurred during the display of the RT effect selection screen. However, it is not limited to this, and the RT effect may be executed without restarting the display of the RT effect selection screen when the power failure is restored. For example, if the basic stage is stage A, stage A may be automatically selected when the power failure is restored, and the RT performance of stage A may be executed. In this case, even if stage B or stage C other than stage A was temporarily selected on the selection screen for the RT presentation before the power failure occurred, stage A is automatically selected when the power failure is restored. A's RT effect may be executed.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can perform a warning display in the freeze result notification at the end of the bonus, and when an error occurs It is possible to display an error indicating an error state as a special state. Further, the sub-control unit 91 displays the error display with priority over the caution display when performing the error display, and when the error display is prioritized over the caution display, the error is canceled and the error display is performed. When the game ends, the attention calling display is performed again so that the player can visually recognize it.
By doing so, when the error display is performed with priority over the caution display, the slot machine does not perform the caution display again so that the player can see it when the error is canceled. It is also possible to favorably call attention to the player.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control section 91, in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 26B and FIG. When the error is canceled and the error display ends, the warning display is performed again for a predetermined period from the beginning.
By doing so, it is possible to make the player visually recognize the attention calling display for a period longer than the predetermined period.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control section 91 is configured such that, in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. When the error is canceled and the error display ends, the warning display is performed again so that the total period of the first visible period and the second visible period becomes a predetermined period.
By doing so, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the specific display for a period equal to or longer than the predetermined period.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control section 91 causes the attention-calling display to be performed for a predetermined period in the third embodiment shown in FIG. 32(A) and FIG. After the error occurs, when the error is released and the error display ends, the attention-calling display is performed again for a predetermined period so that the player can visually recognize the error display.
By doing so, even if the warning display is performed for the predetermined period before the error occurs, the warning display is performed for the predetermined period even after the error occurs. It is possible to ensure that the attention calling display is visually recognized by the player over a period of time.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91, as an example of when the interruption condition is satisfied, when the attention-calling display is being performed in the freeze result notification at the end of the bonus When a power failure occurs, the result notification and attention-calling display are interrupted and become invisible to the player. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 repeats the warning display for a predetermined period so that the player can visually recognize it when the power failure is restored as an example of when the interruption cancellation condition is satisfied.
By doing so, it is possible to call the player's attention more favorably than a gaming machine that does not repeat the call-out display for a predetermined period in a display mode that the player can see when the power failure is restored. can.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control section 91 suspends the warning display due to power failure in the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 29B and 31. In some cases, when the power failure is restored, the warning display is performed again for a predetermined period from the beginning.
By doing so, it is possible to make the player visually recognize the attention calling display for a period longer than the predetermined period.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control section 91 suspends the warning display due to power failure in the first embodiment shown in FIGS. In this case, when the power failure is restored, the warning display is performed again so that the total period of the first visible period and the second visible period becomes a predetermined period.
By doing so, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the specific display for a period equal to or longer than the predetermined period.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 causes the attention-calling display to be performed for a predetermined period of time in the third embodiment shown in FIG. 32(B) and FIG. After the power failure occurs later, when the power failure is restored, the attention calling display is performed again over a predetermined period so that the player can visually recognize it.
By doing so, even if the specific display is performed for the predetermined period before the occurrence of the abnormality, the specific display is performed for the predetermined period even after the occurrence of the abnormality. Therefore, the specific display can be reliably recognized by the player.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub-control section 91 displays a warning image 51e as a warning display, as shown in FIGS. Over a predetermined period, the side lamps 27 are lit or blinked in the light emission mode for notifying the result, and the light emission mode of the side lamps 27 is not changed at least while the attention calling image 51e is being displayed.
By doing so, it is possible to appropriately transmit information regarding alerting such as immersion prevention to the player without being confused by the lighting mode of the side lamps 27 .

In this embodiment, the period from the occurrence of an unforeseen event such as an error or power outage to the resolution thereof is shorter than the predetermined period. The period up to may be a period equal to or longer than a predetermined period. Even in this case, according to the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to obtain the above-described effects.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the display of the immersion prevention image (attention image 51e, restraint display) as an example of the alert display to call the player's attention to the game was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. , an image for preventing unauthorized use or an image for preventing forgetting to remove, as shown in FIG. 23(B). In addition, the specific display may include a warning display such as a warning image 51e, an image for preventing fraud, and an image for preventing forgetting to remove the device. may also be included.

In the present embodiment, the display position of the attention calling display is the same regardless of whether the result is being announced, the whiteout is being performed, or the RT effect selection screen is being displayed. However, the display position is not limited to this, and the display position may differ depending on whether the result notification is being performed, the whiteout is being performed, or the RT effect selection screen is being displayed. By doing so, it is possible to display the alert display at a position that does not hinder the visibility of the selection screen of the result notification, whiteout, and RT effect during the alert display, and to display the result notification, whiteout, and RT effect. The selection screen can be preferably displayed.

Note that in the present embodiment, the attention calling image 51e, which is a still image, is displayed as the attention calling display. In this case, in the second embodiment, it is necessary to reproduce the attention calling image of the moving image from the beginning.
Note that, in the second embodiment, the attention-calling display is performed again over a predetermined period from the beginning, but the period in which the attention-calling display is performed again from the beginning may be a period longer than the predetermined period. Moreover, although it is preferable that the attention-calling display is performed again for a predetermined period or longer as in the second embodiment, the period in which the attention-calling display is performed again may be a period shorter than the predetermined period.
It should be noted that it is preferable to perform the attention-calling display again from the beginning as in the second embodiment. can be played from the middle.

In addition, when reproducing the attention-calling image of the moving image as the attention-calling display, in the first embodiment, the attention-calling image of the moving image may be played from the time when it becomes invisible (or may be played from the middle). , may be played from the beginning.
Note that in the first embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 again displays the attention so that the total period of the first visible period and the second visible period is the predetermined period. The total period for performing may be a period longer than the predetermined period. In addition, as in the first embodiment, it is preferable to perform a warning display so that the total period of the first visible period and the second visible period is longer than or equal to the predetermined period. The present invention is not limited to this as long as the attention-calling display is performed again, and the total period during which the attention-calling display is performed may be a period shorter than the predetermined period.

It should be noted that, as in the second embodiment, it is preferable that the attention-calling display is performed even during the whiteout so that the period during which the player can visually recognize the attention-calling display is longer than or equal to a predetermined period. During this period, the attention-calling display may be interrupted, or the white-out may be displayed with priority over the attention-calling display so that the attention-calling display is invisible. In this case, the period during which the player can see the attention-calling display by displaying the attention-calling display including the period during which the attention-calling display is not visible during the whiteout in the display of the selection screen of the RT effect after that. may be longer than or equal to a predetermined period.

Note that, in the second embodiment, even if the sub-control unit 91 controls the second visible period in which the attention-calling display is performed again to be the predetermined period, the main control unit 41 does not change the freeze period and displays the attention-calling display. However, the main control unit 41 may extend the freeze period. For example, the freeze control may be ended when the warning display is ended. In this case, as in the first embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can end the alert display and shift to the display of the whiteout and RT effect selection screens when the freeze control ends. Become.

Note that, in the third embodiment, when an unexpected situation such as an error or power failure occurs after the warning display is performed for a predetermined period and ends, the player can visually recognize the display when the unexpected situation is resolved. Although the attention-calling display is performed again over a predetermined period of time so as to be possible, the period of time during which the attention-calling display is performed again may be longer than the predetermined period. Moreover, although it is preferable that the attention-calling display is performed again for a predetermined period or longer as in the third embodiment, the period in which the attention-calling display is performed again may be a period shorter than the predetermined period.
Note that, as in the third embodiment, when an unexpected situation occurs after the warning display is displayed for a predetermined period and ends, the player can visually recognize the display when the unexpected situation is resolved. Although it is preferable to re-apply the attention-calling display at the end of the period, it is not necessary to re-apply the attention-calling display.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 lights or blinks the side lamp 27 in a light emission mode for notifying the result for a predetermined period of time during which the attention-calling image 51e is displayed as the attention-calling display. However, the light emitting means for emitting light while the attention calling image 51e is displayed is not limited to the side lamps 27. For example, the reel backlights 28L, 28C, and 28R and other character lamps controlled by the sub-controller 91 may be used. There may be. Further, for example, various LEDs 16 to 21, 22L, 22C, and 22R controlled by the main control unit 41 may be used, or the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 may be used. In this case, the main control section 41 needs to control so that the light emitting modes of the various LEDs 16 to 21, 22L, 22C and 22R and the various displays 11 and 12 do not change during the warning display.
As in the present embodiment, it is preferable not to change the light emission mode of the side lamps 27 at least during the warning display, but the light emission mode of the side lamps 27 may be changed during the warning display. .

Further, in the above embodiment, a slot machine was explained as an example of a game machine, but the configuration disclosed in the above embodiment, particularly the configuration for executing an effect according to the effect pattern shown in the timing charts of FIGS. game machine, for example, a game is played by shooting a game ball into the game area, and the shot game ball enters a winning opening provided in the game area to generate a prize, and the game is played as a prize ball It may be applied to a pachinko game machine or the like in which balls are paid out. When applied to a pachinko game machine, for example, when a warning display is performed in the result notification at the end of the jackpot state, an error or power failure occurs and the result notification or the caution display cannot be visually recognized by the player. After that, when the error is eliminated or the power failure is restored, a configuration may be applied in which the attention calling display is repeated for a predetermined period so that the player can visually recognize it.

(A-1) As described above, in the present application,
A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means (for example, main control Processing of the part 41 to control to bonus, AT or CZ, processing of the main control part of the pachinko game machine to control the jackpot game state or the small hit game state),
A specific display means (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 performs a warning display) capable of performing a specific display (for example, a warning display) to call attention to the player in relation to the end of the advantageous state )When,
Abnormality display means (for example, sub-control unit 91) capable of displaying an abnormality (for example, error display) to the effect that it is an abnormal state (for example, error state, special state) when an abnormality occurs processing) and
The abnormality display means performs the abnormality display prior to the specific display when an abnormality occurs while the specific display is being performed (for example, the sub-control unit 91 displays the error display as a result notification or Priority display over the display of the alert display and RT production selection screen),
The specific display means performs the specific display again in a display mode visible to the player when the abnormal state is canceled in a case where the abnormal display is performed with priority over the specific display ( For example, when the sub-control unit 91 displays the error display with priority over the result notification or the warning display, the warning display is displayed so that the player can see it when the error is canceled and the error display ends. Do it again), a gaming machine is disclosed.

According to such a configuration, when the abnormal display is performed with priority over the specific display, when the abnormal state is canceled, the specific display is not redisplayed in a display mode that can be visually recognized by the player. It is possible to prompt the attention of the player more suitably than the machine.
In the present application, "a specific display for calling the player's attention" includes a restraining display for displaying an image on the display means to restrain the player from playing excessively.
Therefore, in the present application,
A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means (for example, main control Processing of the part 41 to control to bonus, AT or CZ, processing of the main control part of the pachinko game machine to control the jackpot game state or the small hit game state),
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
Restrictive display (e.g., alerting display) for displaying on the display means an image (e.g., alerting image 51e, immersion prevention image) for suppressing the player from playing excessively in relation to the end of the advantageous state Suppression display means capable of performing
Abnormality display means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 is capable of displaying an abnormality by displaying an image indicating an abnormal state (for example, an error state, a special state) on the display means when an abnormality occurs. processing) and
When an abnormality occurs while the restraint display is being performed, the abnormality display means performs the abnormality display prior to the restraint display (for example, the sub-control unit 91 displays the error as a result notification or Priority display over the display of the alert display and RT production selection screen),
When the abnormal display is performed with priority over the restraint display and the abnormal state is canceled, the restraint display means repeats the restraint display in a display mode visible to the player ( For example, when the sub-control unit 91 displays the error display with priority over the result notification or the warning display, the warning display is displayed so that the player can see it when the error is canceled and the error display ends. Do it again) and gaming machines are also disclosed.

(A-2) Also, in the present application,
The specific display means performs the specific display again for a predetermined period from the beginning when the abnormal state is canceled in a case where the abnormal display is performed with priority over the specific display (for example, When the sub-control unit 91 displays the error display with priority over the result notification and the warning display, when the error is canceled and the error display ends, the warning display is performed again for a predetermined period from the beginning), A gaming machine is also disclosed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the specific display for a period equal to or longer than the predetermined period.

(A-3) Also, in the present application,
The specific display means, when the abnormal state is canceled in the case where the abnormal display is performed with priority over the specific display, a period from the start of the specific display until the abnormality occurs ( For example, the specific display is resumed so that the total period of the period from the restart of the specific display to the end thereof (for example, the first visible period) is equal to or longer than a predetermined period (for example, the first visible period) For example, when the sub-control unit 91 displays the error display with priority over the warning display, when the error is canceled and the error display ends, the total period of the first visible period and the second visible period is a predetermined period. A game machine is also disclosed, in which the attention is displayed again so that the period is longer than the period.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the specific display for a period equal to or longer than the predetermined period.

(A-4) Also, in the present application,
The specific display means displays the specific display in a display form that is visible to the player when the abnormal state is canceled after the specific display is performed for a predetermined period and ends. (For example, after the sub-control unit 91 performs the attention calling display for a predetermined period and ends it, after an error occurs, the error is canceled and the error display is terminated. A gaming machine is also disclosed in which the attention-calling display is performed again for a predetermined period of time so that it is possible).

According to such a configuration, even if the specific display is performed for the predetermined period before the occurrence of the abnormality, the specific display is performed for the predetermined period even after the occurrence of the abnormality. Thus, it is possible to ensure that the player can visually recognize the specific display.

(A-5) Also, in the present application,
a display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
further comprising a light emitting means (e.g., side lamp 27),
The specific display means is capable of performing the specific display using at least the display means and the light emitting means in a predetermined period from when the start condition is satisfied until when the end condition is satisfied (for example, sub The side lamp 27 is lit or blinked in a light emission mode for notifying the result when the control unit 91 performs the attention calling display),
The display means is capable of displaying a notification image for notifying specific information at a specific trigger during the predetermined period (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 performs the attention-calling display, the attention-calling image 51e is displayed for the predetermined period. ),
The light emitting means changes the light emission mode during a period during which the notification image is not displayed in the predetermined period, and does not change the light emission mode during the period during which the notification image is displayed (for example, a sub-control Also disclosed is a game machine in which the unit 91 does not change the lighting mode of the side lamp 27 at least while the attention-calling image 51e is being displayed.

According to such a configuration, the specific information can be preferably transmitted to the player without being confused by the light emitting mode of the light emitting means.

(B-1) Also, in the present application,
A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means (for example, main control Processing of the part 41 to control to bonus, AT or CZ, processing of the main control part of the pachinko game machine to control the jackpot game state or the small hit game state),
Specific display means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 can perform a specific display (for example, a warning display) to call attention to the player in connection with the termination of the advantageous state for a predetermined period of time. A process for displaying an alert),
When an interruption condition (for example, an error condition, a power failure condition) is established while the specific display is being performed, the specific display becomes invisible to the player (for example, a warning If a power failure occurs during the warning display, the warning display is interrupted and becomes invisible),
The specific display means, when the specific display is performed and the interruption cancellation condition (for example, the condition to cancel the error, the condition to restore the power failure) is satisfied after the interruption condition is satisfied, The specific display is performed again over the predetermined period in a display mode that can be visually recognized by the player (for example, when the control unit 91 displays the error display with priority over the result notification or the warning display, the error is canceled). When the error display is ended, the attention calling display is performed again for a predetermined period so that the player can visually recognize it, and the power failure is restored when the sub control unit 91 has interrupted the attention calling display. A gaming machine is disclosed in which the attention-calling display is sometimes repeated for a predetermined period of time so that the player can visually recognize it).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to call attention to the player more preferably than a gaming machine which does not repeat the specific display for a predetermined period in a display mode that the player can see when the interruption cancellation condition is established. can be done.
In the present application, "a specific display for calling the player's attention" includes a restraining display for displaying an image on the display means to restrain the player from playing excessively.
Therefore, in the present application,
A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine) that performs a game,
Advantageous state control means (for example, main control Processing of the part 41 to control to bonus, AT or CZ, processing of the main control part of the pachinko game machine to control the jackpot game state or the small hit game state),
a display means for displaying an image (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
Restrictive display (e.g., alerting display) for displaying on the display means an image (e.g., alerting image 51e, immersion prevention image) for suppressing the player from playing excessively in relation to the end of the advantageous state can be performed for a predetermined period of time (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 displays an alert),
When an interruption condition (for example, a condition for power failure) is established while the suppression display is being performed, the suppression display becomes invisible to the player (for example, power failure during warning display). occurs, the warning display is interrupted and becomes invisible),
The suppression display means provides a display that can be visually recognized by the player when an interruption cancellation condition (for example, a condition for restoration of power failure) is satisfied after the interruption condition is satisfied while the suppression display is being performed. mode, the suppression display is performed again over the predetermined period (for example, when the control unit 91 displays the error display with priority over the result notification or the warning display, the error is canceled and the error display ends When the sub-control unit 91 suspends the attention calling display so that the player can see it, the player can see it when the power failure is restored. A gaming machine is also disclosed in which the attention-calling display is repeated for a predetermined period of time so that the

(B-2) Also, in the present application,
The specific display means performs the specific display again for the predetermined period from the beginning when the interruption cancellation condition is satisfied after the interruption condition is satisfied while the specific display is being performed (for example, , when the sub-control unit 91 displays the error display with priority over the result notification and the attention-calling display, when the error is canceled and the error display is terminated, the attention-calling display is performed again from the beginning over a predetermined period; Also disclosed is a gaming machine in which the sub-control unit 91 suspends the attention-calling display and re-displays the attention-calling display from the beginning for a predetermined period when the power failure is restored.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the specific display for a period equal to or longer than the predetermined period.

(B-3) Also, in the present application,
The specific display means, when the specific display is being performed and the interruption canceling condition is satisfied after the interruption condition is satisfied, the specific display means is configured to display the specific display after the specific display is started until the interruption condition is satisfied. The specific display is displayed so that the total period of a period (e.g., first visible period) and a period from restarting to end of the specific display (e.g., second visible period) is equal to or greater than the predetermined period. Resume (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 displays the error display with priority over the warning display, when the error is canceled and the error display ends, the total of the first visible period and the second visible period When the sub-control unit 91 suspends the attention-calling display and the power failure is restored, the first visible period and the second visible period are changed. A game machine is also disclosed in which the attention-calling display is repeated so that the total period is equal to or longer than the predetermined period).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the specific display for a period equal to or longer than the predetermined period.

(B-4) Also, in the present application,
The specific display means displays the specific display in a display mode that is visible to the player when the interruption condition is satisfied after the specific display is completed for the predetermined period and the interruption cancellation condition is satisfied. The display is performed again over the predetermined period (for example, after the sub-control unit 91 has performed the warning display over the predetermined period and ended an error, the error is canceled and the error display is terminated. The attention calling display is performed again for a predetermined period so that the player can visually recognize the attention calling display. It also discloses a game machine that displays the attention call again for a predetermined period so that the player can see it when the game is restored.

According to such a configuration, even if the specific display is performed for the predetermined period before the suspension condition is satisfied, the specific display is performed for the predetermined period even after the suspension condition is satisfied. The specific display can be reliably viewed by the player over the period.

(B-5) Also, in the present application,
a display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51);
further comprising a light emitting means (e.g., side lamp 27),
The specific display means is capable of performing the specific display by using at least the display means and the light emitting means during the predetermined period of time (for example, when the sub-controller 91 performs a warning display, the side lamp 27 is lit or blinked in a light emission mode for result notification),
The display means is capable of displaying a notification image for notifying specific information at a specific trigger during the predetermined period (for example, when the sub-control unit 91 performs the attention-calling display, the attention-calling image 51e is displayed for the predetermined period. ),
The light emitting means changes the light emission mode during a period during which the notification image is not displayed in the predetermined period, and does not change the light emission mode during the period during which the notification image is displayed (for example, a sub-control Also disclosed is a game machine in which the unit 91 does not change the lighting mode of the side lamp 27 at least while the attention-calling image 51e is being displayed.

According to such a configuration, the specific information can be preferably transmitted to the player without being confused by the light emitting mode of the light emitting means.

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

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2C, 2L, 2R reels, 3 perspective window, 4 medal slot, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8C, 8L, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout port, 10 Settlement switch 11 Credit indicator 12 Game auxiliary indicator 13 Game display unit 23 Reset switch 24
Set value indicator 27 Side lamp 28 Reel backlight 30 Channel switching solenoid 31a, 31b, 31c Inserted medal sensor 32C, 32L, 32R Reel motor 33C, 33L, 33R Reel sensor 34 Hopper unit 34b Hopper motor, 34c payout sensor, 35a full tank sensor, 37 setting key switch, 38 setting switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 41d I/O port, 50 game information display, 51 liquid crystal Display, 53, 54 Speaker, 56 Production switch, 61 First output port, 62 Second output port, 63 Third output port, 90 Production control board, 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
specific display means capable of displaying a specific display to call attention to the player in relation to the end of the advantageous state;
Abnormal display means capable of displaying an abnormal state when an abnormality occurs,
The abnormality display means performs the abnormality display with priority over the specific display when an abnormality occurs while the specific display is being performed,
The specific display means is
When the abnormal state is canceled in a case where the abnormal display is performed with priority over the specific display, the specific display is performed again in a display mode that is visible to the player,
After the specific display is performed for a predetermined period and ends, when an abnormality occurs during the period in which the predetermined display is performed in connection with the end of the advantageous state and the abnormal state is canceled, the player A game machine that repeats the specific display over a predetermined period in a visible display mode.

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