JP6469626B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention displays whether the symbol is variably displayed based on the operation of the start switch, the symbol is variably stopped based on the operation of the stop switch, and a winning combination set in advance is won based on the stop display mode of the symbol. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not.

  A gaming machine such as a slot machine has a plurality of symbol display sections that display various types of symbols in a variable manner. The symbols are variably displayed when the start switch is operated, and the symbols that are variably displayed are triggered by the stop switch operation. The game to be stopped is repeated. Then, in a game in which the symbol stop display mode is a mode corresponding to a pre-set role, a winning combination of the winning combination is performed, and processing corresponding to the winning combination is executed. For example, when winning a small combination, a game value (medal etc.) of a quantity corresponding to the winning small combination is provided to the player. Specifically, the game value is provided by repeating the process of adding the credit quantity display by 1, and if the credit quantity has reached the upper limit, the game value is increased by 1 This is realized by repeating the discharge process.

  In a slot machine game, when a start switch is operated, a winning lottery that determines the stop display mode of symbols in the game is executed. Further, in recent slot machines, other lotteries that influence the profits of the player are also executed in accordance with the execution timing of the role lottery. Specifically, there is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a state that is more advantageous to the player than at that time. In addition, when the player has already stayed in an advantageous gaming state, there is a lottery for determining whether or not to extend the period of the gaming state (for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

  Another lottery that affects the profits of the player is a lottery to determine whether or not to shift from a normal section that does not grant a player a predetermined right to a right granting section that has the possibility of granting the right to the player. It is done. It is already known that a predetermined right granting section light-emitting unit emits light while the right granting period continues and notifies the player that the right granting period is ongoing.

  In addition, various gaming machines having a configuration for notifying the player of the state of game content and changes thereof are also disclosed.

  For example, Patent Document 3 discloses a gaming machine including a notification switch that allows a player to select whether to receive notification of auxiliary information related to a change in probability of determining a replay combination as an internal winning combination.

  Further, for example, in Patent Document 4, a replay winning lamp is arranged adjacent to the bonus notification lamp by utilizing the possibility that the continuous winning of the replay role is in the bonus internal state, and the continuous winning of the replay role is provided. A revolving type gaming machine is disclosed in which a replay winning lamp is operated in a production manner expressing the number of times and the player is expected to operate the bonus notification lamp.

  Further, for example, Patent Document 5 discloses a slot machine for notifying that a bonus has been won by lighting a bonus notification lamp.

  Still further, for example, Patent Document 6 discloses a game stand that executes a lamp blinking effect in which when a medal is inserted after winning a replay role, the game medal insertion lamp is once turned off and then turned on again.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-100916 (see FIGS. 13 and 14) JP, 2014-117540, A (refer to Drawing 14) JP 2013-78689 A (see FIG. 26) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-99788 (see FIGS. 1 and 5) JP 2014-138723 A (see FIG. 1) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-157045 (see FIG. 55)

  However, there is a gaming machine that executes a lottery to determine whether or not to shift from a normal section that does not give a predetermined right to a player to a right granting section that has the possibility of granting the right to the player. Since the right-providing section light-emitting section only emits light alone, it is unattractive as a whole, and is insufficient to improve the interest of the gaming machine.

  The present invention has been made in view of the present situation, and makes the light emission mode of various light-emitting units including the right-providing section light-emitting section innovative, and further arouses the player's interest in the right-providing section. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  The present invention is a section transition lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift from a normal section that does not give a player a predetermined right to a right grant section that has the possibility of granting the right to the player, The right granting section light-emitting unit that informs the player by emitting light at least when the right granting section continues, and that the predetermined authorized state is valid, A plurality of standard light emitting units that notify a player by emitting light when the authorized state is valid, wherein the plurality of standard light emitting units are arranged along a predetermined direction, and the right granting section When notifying the player that the authorized state is valid when shifting to, the plurality of standard light emitting units emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode before the right granting section light emitting unit emits light, Right-granting section Light unit is a gaming machine characterized by emitting in association with a predetermined light emission mode in the plurality of standard light emitting portion.

  Here, the right in the present invention means an assist time state (AT state) in which so-called push order navigation is executed, and a replay time in which a replay role that can execute a game again without having to input a game value is drawn with a high probability. It includes a state (RT state), a bonus internal winning state, a bonus gaming state, and a chance zone state (CZ state) that has a high probability of winning the above state.

  In the present invention, a right granting section having a possibility of granting a predetermined right is provided. The predetermined right is, for example, an advantageous stop operation mode corresponding to a specific combination when a combination lottery result by a predetermined combination lottery means becomes a specific winning result (for example, a bell combination) winning a specific combination. For example, a transition to the specific gaming state (or right to transition) in the case of providing a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player by informing the operation order notifying means of the stopping operation order). Specifically, this is the transition (or right to transition) to the AT activation state when the AT activation state is provided in the first embodiment.

  In addition, the present invention includes a plurality of standard light emitting units and a right granting section light emitting unit. These light emitting units are configured by a point light source composed of, for example, a single color or full color LED, or a light guide member that emits light by receiving light from a predetermined light source (for example, a linear or planar shape). It is possible to configure with a light-sensitive resin material).

  The present invention also includes section transition lottery means for executing a lottery (for example, referred to as section transition lottery) as to whether or not to shift from a normal section to a right grant section. The section transition lottery can be executed, for example, when a specific role lottery result (a general rare role or the like) is obtained in the role lottery by the role lottery means, and as the specific role lottery result In this case, winning a replay role is preferable, but winning a small role or winning a rare role is also possible. In addition to such a role lottery result, for example, when a game digested in a normal section has passed a specified number of games, or for example, the number of points accumulated in the normal section is a predetermined point. It is also possible to execute when the number is reached.

  In addition, the present invention includes a right grant section light emitting unit that notifies the continuation of the right grant section (in other words, staying in the right grant section). This right-providing section light emitting section may be a dedicated light-emitting section only for notifying the continuation of the right-providing section. In addition to the dedicated light emitting unit in this way, the light emitting unit is also used to notify other information different from “continuation of right granting period” (for example, bonus winning or error occurrence) or “right granting period” It is also possible to use a part of the light emitting part (for example, a dot display part) of a display (for example, a payout number display or a credit display comprising a 7-segment display) for notifying information different from “continuation of”. is there.

  In the present invention, the right granting section light emitting section emits light when the right granting section is shifted to. The timing at which the right granting section light emitting section emits light may be emitted when starting the next game of the game for which the transition has been decided, for example, without emitting light within the game transitioning to the right granting section.

  In the present invention described above, the plurality of standard light emitting sections emit light in a predetermined light emission mode before the right grant section light emitting section emits light, and the right grant section light emitting section includes the plurality of standard light emission sections. Since the light emission is performed in association with a predetermined light emission mode in the section, the standard light emission section acts as a pre-production for the light emission of the right grant section light emission section. Therefore, since the standard light emitting unit and the right granting section light emitting part cooperate to inform the transition to the right granting period, the player's interest in the light emission of the right granting section light emitting part is sufficiently obtained. It can be aroused, and can greatly stimulate the player's expectation to move to the right granting section. At the same time, it is possible to pay attention to the light emission mode of the standard light emitting unit, which has been difficult to attract attention.

  In the present invention, when the predetermined light emission mode by the plurality of standard light emitting units is a special light emission mode, and when notifying the right granting section when notifying the authorized state, when notifying the player, A configuration is proposed in which the plurality of standard light emitting portions emit light in a standard light emitting manner different from the special light emitting manner, and the right grant section light emitting portion does not emit light.

  In such a configuration, the player's expectation when emitting light in the special light emission mode is different by changing the light emission mode by the standard light emitting unit between the case of shifting to the right granting section and the case of not shifting. Can be further stimulated.

  Further, in the present invention, the standard light emitting unit is a game value number notifying light emitting unit for informing the number of game values input for playing a game, and the authorized state includes the number of game values input. A configuration is proposed in which at least one of the standard light emitting units emits light when the predetermined number is reached and the replay combination is won.

  In such a configuration, it is possible to use the light emission of the game value number light emitting unit automatically executed in accordance with the winning of the replay role as a pre-effect for the light emission of the right granting section light emitting unit. For example, when the plurality of game value number light emitting units sequentially emit light along a predetermined direction and the right granting section light emitting unit emits light, the game value number notification light emitting unit is associated with the light emission mode of the game value number light emitting unit. The right grant section light emitting section is caused to emit light. For this reason, the game value number notification light emitting unit has both a known function for notifying the player of the game value number and a function of notifying the player of the transition to the right granting section as a previous effect. . Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel light emission mode that is not provided in the conventional game value number notification light emitting unit, and the fun of the gaming machine is improved as a whole. Further, by applying the game value number informing light emitting unit conventionally used as the standard light emitting unit, the cost can be kept low. In addition, the lottery by the section shift lottery means shall be executed in response to the winning of a replay role, or the transition to the right granting section shall be confirmed at the same time as any of a plurality of replay roles is won. can do. In the present invention, reaching the state where the number of inserted game values reaches a predetermined number corresponds to the fact that the authorized state is valid.

  By the way, this invention is provided with the some game value number alerting | reporting part which alert | reports a game value as several standard light emission part. The “plurality of game value number notifying unit” is, for example, three inserted number display lamps, and each inserted number display lamp is turned on each time a medal is inserted to notify each game value. Is preferred. In this manner, in addition to associating one game value number notifying unit with one game value, it is also possible to associate a plurality of game value number notifying units with one game value. For example, it may be configured such that every time a medal is inserted, two inserted number display lamps are lit to notify each game value.

  Further, in the present invention, when the standard light emitting unit and the right granting section light emitting unit sequentially emit light at the same interval, the right granting section light emitting unit moves to the right granting section. A configuration is proposed in which light is emitted in association with the light emission modes of the plurality of standard light emitting units when notifying the player that the authorized state is valid.

  In this configuration, the plurality of standard light emitting units sequentially emit light at the same time interval, and the light emission timing of the standard light emitting unit immediately before the right granting section light emitting unit emits light and the light emission timing of the right granting period light emitting unit. Since the same time interval is used, the light emission mode of the standard light emitting unit and the light emission of the right-providing section light emitting unit can be associated with each other without difficulty.

  Further, in the present invention, the right granting section light emitting part is disposed on an array line of the standard light emitting part, so that when the right granting section light emitting part moves to the right granting section, the recognition is performed. A configuration is proposed in which light is emitted in association with the light emission modes of the plurality of standard light emitting units when notifying the player that the state is valid.

  In such a configuration, since the plurality of standard light emitting sections and the right granting section light emitting sections are arranged on the same array line, the light emission traveling direction is determined as a whole, and the light emission of the standard light emitting section is determined. It becomes possible to link the mode and the light emission of the right grant section light emitting unit without difficulty.

  Further, in the present invention, a configuration is proposed in which the light emission area of the right-providing section light emission unit is larger than the light emission area of the standard light emission unit.

  By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make the player's expectation for the right granting section easier to stimulate by making the light emission of the right granting section light-emitting portion more conspicuous.

  In addition, the present invention comprises at least a main control unit that performs control related to the progress of the game, and a sub-control unit that performs control of effects according to the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control unit, It is proposed that the standard light emitting unit and the right granting section light emitting unit are controlled only by the main control unit.

  In such a configuration, it is possible to control the right grant section light emitting section using the main control section.

  By the way, as in the present invention, when the standard light emitting unit and the right granting section light emitting unit are controlled by the main control unit, the fact that it is a standard light emitting unit is displayed around the standard light emitting unit or on the light emitting unit itself (for example, (1BET, 2BET, 3BET) and the fact that it is a right section light emitting section is displayed around the right section light emitting section or on the light emitting section itself (for example, CHANCE), meaning that each player emits light. It is preferable to make the contents clear. By the way, when displaying the fact that it is a standard light emitting part and a right granting section light emitting part as described above, a predetermined display area is required. If a part is used, it becomes difficult to secure a sufficient display area to indicate that it is a right-granting section light-emitting part. It is preferable to use a dedicated light emitting unit.

  In addition, the present invention includes an effect light-emitting unit controlled only by the sub-control unit, and the plurality of times when notifying a player that the authorized state is valid when shifting to the right granting section. A configuration is proposed in which the effect light emitting part emits light in association with the light emitting aspect in the light emitting aspect of the standard light emitting part and the right granting section light emitting part.

  In this configuration, the effect light-emitting unit emits light in association with the light emission modes of the plurality of standard light-emitting units and the right-giving section light-emitting unit. A synergistic effect is created, and it is possible to provide interesting and heavy performance contents without imposing a burden on the main control unit.

  Further, the present invention provides a special light emission mode as a light emission mode of the plurality of standard light emitting units when notifying a player that the authorized state is valid when shifting to the right grant zone, and the right grant zone When notifying the player that the certified state is valid when not transitioning to, the plurality of standard light emitting units may emit light in the special light emitting mode, and the right granting section light emitting unit may not emit light Is proposed.

  By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from easily recognizing the transition to the right-granting section according to the light emission mode of the standard light emitting unit, and to make the player feel a sense of tension and expectation. It can be continued until the right grant section light emitting section emits light.

  In addition, the present invention provides a plurality of symbol display units for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting the variation display of the symbols on the symbol display unit, and stopping the symbols during variation display. The standard light emitting unit is a stop switch lamp, and the certified state is a state in which the symbol can be stopped and displayed by operating the stop switch.

  In such a configuration, the stop switch lamp normally emits light in a predetermined light emission mode after the start switch is operated and the symbol is variably displayed and when the stop switch can be operated. . In the present invention, after the stop switch lamp emits light, the right grant section light emitting section emits light. As a result, the player recognizes that the player has shifted to the right granting section at an unexpected timing, and can provide unexpected game content. Further, the cost can be kept low by applying the stop switch lamp conventionally used as the standard light emitting section. In the present invention, reaching the state in which the symbol can be stopped and displayed by operating the stop switch corresponds to that the authorized state is valid.

  Further, the present invention is a section transition lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift from a normal section that does not give a player a predetermined right to a right grant section that has the possibility of granting the right to the player, The right granting section light emitting unit for notifying the player by emitting light at least when the right granting section is continuing, and that the predetermined authorized state is valid. A plurality of standard light emitting units that notify the player by emitting light when the certified state is valid, and the plurality of standard light emitting units are arranged along a predetermined direction, and the right granting When starting to notify the player of the transition to the right granting section when shifting to the section, the plurality of standard light emitting sections emit light in a predetermined light emission mode before the right grant section light emitting section emits light. As well as The rights granted interval emitting unit is a gaming machine characterized by emitting in association with a predetermined light emission mode in the plurality of standard light emitting portion.

  In such a configuration, since the standard light emitting unit acts as a pre-production for the light emission of the right granting section light emitting unit, the player's interest in the light emission of the right granting section light emitting unit is sufficiently aroused. And can greatly stimulate the player's expectation for moving to the right-granting section.

  By the way, according to the present invention, before the right-providing section light-emitting section emits light, the plurality of standard light-emitting sections emit light in a predetermined light-emitting mode, and the right-providing section light-emitting section emits light in association with the light-emitting mode of these standard light-emitting sections. To do. Here, for example, when it is decided to draw whether or not to shift from the normal section to the right granting section when winning the replay role, when the transition to the right granting section is decided in a certain game, the transition is always performed In this game, a replay role is won, and when the next game is started, a prescribed number (three) of medals are automatically inserted. Then, when starting the light emission of the right grant section light emitting section (advantageous section display lamp) in order to notify the player of the transition to the right grant section, a plurality of standard light emitting sections ( The three input number display lamps) are lit. In other words, before the right grant section light emitting section emits light, the plurality of standard light emitting sections are always configured to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode, and thereby the plurality of standard light emitting sections emit light. In other words, it is possible to avoid starting the light emission of the right-providing section light emitting section, and to emit light from the right-providing section light emitting section after the plurality of standard light emitting sections emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 2 is a perspective view showing an outline of the slot machine 1 with a front door 3 opened. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the slot machine 1. FIG. It is a graph which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of reel 9a, 9b, 9c. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a winning combination and a symbol combination. It is a graph which shows the relationship between a winning combination and a winning combination. It is a chart showing an example of a role lottery table. It is a state transition diagram which shows the transfer aspect of a role lottery state. It is a state transition diagram which shows the transition mode of an area. It is a graph which shows the winning probability of the lottery performed in the case of start switch operation. 3 is a functional block diagram of main control means 20. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of sub-control means 21. FIG. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of a main process. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of an advantageous area control process. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of lottery processes, such as advantageous area transfer. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion X in FIG. 1. It is explanatory drawing explaining the lighting state of the insertion number display lamps 81-83 and the advantageous area display lamp 85 accompanying progress of a game. It is a timing chart figure explaining the lighting state of the insertion number display lamps 81-83 and the advantageous area display lamp 85 accompanying progress of a game. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of a lamp production process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the insertion number display lamps 81-83 and 121-123 and the advantageous area display lamps 85 and 125 in Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the insertion number display lamps 131-133, 141-143 and the advantageous area display lamps 135,145 in Example 1. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing another example of the control circuit of the slot machine 1 in Embodiment 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the insertion number display lamps 81-83 and 161-163 and the advantageous area display lamps 85 and 165 in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a slot machine 1 according to a second embodiment. It is a timing chart explaining the lighting state of the reel stop button lamps 91a, 91b, 91c and the advantageous section display lamp 185 as the game progresses. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of a lamp production process.

  An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described according to the following examples. In the following embodiments, the symbol display unit according to the present invention corresponds to the reels 9a, 9b, 9c. In the following embodiments, the game value according to the present invention corresponds to a medal, and the insertion of one game value corresponds to the insertion of one medal. The right granting section according to the present invention corresponds to an advantageous section. Moreover, the section shift lottery means according to the present invention is realized by the lottery means 47 such as an advantageous section shift. The right-providing section light emitting unit according to the present invention corresponds to the advantageous section display lamps 85 and 185. The predetermined authorization state according to the present invention corresponds to a state in which medals are inserted in the first and third embodiments, and in the second embodiment, the symbols can be stopped and displayed by operating the stop switches 7a, 7b, and 7c. Corresponds to the state. Further, the standard light-emitting unit according to the present invention corresponds to the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 which are game value number notification light-emitting units in the first and third embodiments, and the left stop switch effect lamp which is a stop switch lamp in the second embodiment. 71a, middle stop switch effect lamp 71b, and right stop switch effect lamp 71c. The main control unit according to the present invention corresponds to the main control unit 20, and the sub control unit corresponds to the sub control unit 21. Further, “light emission” according to the present invention corresponds to “lighting”, and “light emission mode” is also referred to as “lighting mode”.

[Example 1]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the housing 2 of the slot machine 1 is opened forward and is covered by the front door 3 from the front. A visual recognition window 4 for visually recognizing the three reels 9 a to 9 c disposed inside the housing 2 is provided at the center of the front door 3. Various switches such as bet switches 5a and 5b, a start switch 6, and stop switches 7a, 7b, and 7c used for game operations are disposed on the front side of the front door 3 and below the viewing window 4. . Further, an image display 10 for displaying an effect image is disposed above the viewing window 4. The image display 10 is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and is fitted into the upper part of the front door 3. A plurality of effect lamps 12 are arranged on the front side of the front door 3, and a medal tray 14 is arranged on the lower front side of the front door 3. Further, on the front side of the front door 3, a payout number display 16 for displaying the number of payouts of medals and a credit number display 17 for displaying the number of medals (credits) of the player stored in the machine are arranged. Has been. Further, on the left side of the viewing window 4, inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 for notifying the number of inserted medals are arranged. Further, on the right side of the viewing window 4, a medal insertion standby lamp 87 for informing a medal insertion waiting state, a game start display lamp 88 for informing that the start switch 6 is operable, and replaying are possible. A replay display lamp 89 for informing the player is provided. Further, a max bet effect lamp 86 is provided below the viewing window 4 to notify the timing at which the bet switch 5b can be operated.

  As shown in FIG. 2, image control means 22 for controlling the image display 10 is disposed on the back side of the front door 3 and on the back side of the image display 10. A speaker 11 and the like are disposed on the back side of the front door 3. A medal selector 8 that detects medals inserted into the slot machine 1 is disposed on the back side of the front door 3. Further, in a substrate case disposed on the rear side of the front door 3 and at a Y portion in FIG. 2, a max bed lamp 95, a left reel stop button lamp 91a, a middle reel stop button lamp 91b, and a right Reel stop button lamps 91c are respectively provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the casing 2 is installed above the reels 9a to 9c in a state where the main control means 20 and the sub control means 21 are accommodated in the case, and below the reels 9a to 9c. A hopper unit 18 is disposed.

Next, a control circuit for controlling the operation of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
The main control means 20 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and performs control related to the progress of the game. The input ports of the main control means 20 are connected to the bet switches 5a and 5b, the start switch 6, and the stop switches 7a to 7c. The output ports of the main control means 20 include reels 9a to 9c, a payout number display 16, a credit number display 17, a hopper unit 18, a sub-control means 21, an insertion number display lamps 81 to 83, and a medal insertion standby lamp. 87, a game start display lamp 88, a re-game display lamp 89, a max bet lamp 95, a left reel stop button lamp 91a, a middle reel stop button lamp 91b, and a right reel stop button lamp 91c are connected. As will be described later, the advantageous section display lamp 85 according to the present invention is also connected to the main control means 20.

  The bet switches 5a and 5b are for inserting medals from credits. As the bet switches 5a and 5b, a single bet switch 5a and a max bet switch 5b are provided. The single bet switch 5a inserts medals one by one from the credit. The maximum bet switch 5b inserts the maximum number (three) of medals per game.

  Each reel 9a-9c has a cylindrical shape, and as shown in FIG. 4, "red 7A", "red 7B", "BAR1", "BAR2", "cherry 1", "cherry" A total of 21 symbols of 10 types of “Cherry 2”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Replay 1”, and “Replay 2” are arranged. Each of the reels 9a to 9c includes a stepping motor 19 (see FIG. 3). By rotating the reels 9a to 9c with each stepping motor 19, the symbols on the outer peripheral surface can be variably displayed on the viewing window 4, In addition, by stopping the stepping motor 19 at an arbitrary angle, the design of the outer peripheral surface can be selectively stopped and displayed on the viewing window 4. Here, an effective line is set in advance in the visual recognition window 4, and, as will be described later, when the three reels 9a to 9c are stopped, a winning combination is obtained by a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the effective line. It is determined whether or not.

  The start switch 6 is for starting rotation of the reels 9a to 9c. In this embodiment, a lever type switch is used, and the three reels 9 start to rotate by tilting the lever.

  The three stop switches 7a to 7c arranged in a horizontal row stop the rotation of the reels 9a to 9c. Each of the stop switches 7a to 7c is associated with each reel 9a to 9c, and when the stop switch 7a to 7c is pressed, the corresponding reel 9a to 9c is stopped within a predetermined delay time. . That is, the stop order of the rotating reels 9a to 9c can be selected according to the operation order of the stop switches 7a to 7c.

  The payout number display 16 displays the payout number of medals paid out at the time of winning a prize. The credit number display 17 displays the number of credits up to a predetermined upper limit number (50). More specifically, the number-of-payout display 16 is a display that includes two 7-segment LEDs and one dot LED, and changes the lighting state of each segment of each of the 7-segment LEDs. By doing so, a one-digit or two-digit numerical value corresponding to the payout number can be notified. Similarly, the credit amount display unit 17 is configured to notify a numerical value of one or two digits corresponding to the remaining number of credits by changing the lighting correspondence of each segment.

  The hopper unit 18 is for paying out medals. A medallion tank that stores medals, a rotor that sends out medals in the medal tank one by one to a delivery port that communicates with the tray 14, and a medicate tank that is sent to the delivery port. A medal kicker that ejects medals one by one on the tray 14, a motor that rotates the rotor, and a payout sensor that detects the sending of medals through the movement of the medal kicker are provided.

  The inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 notify the player that a medal for starting a game has been inserted. In this embodiment, three medals are required to start the game. Each time one is inserted, the first inserted number display lamp 81, the second inserted number display lamp 82, and then the third inserted number display lamp 83 are lit in order. To do. The inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 are turned off by operating the start switch 6 and then operating the stop switches 7a to 7c to stop all the reels 9a to 9c.

  The medal insertion standby lamp 87 notifies the player that a medal necessary for starting the game can be inserted. Specifically, the light turns off when the medals are directly inserted in the number necessary for starting the game.

  The game start display lamp 88 is turned on when the start switch 6 can be operated. Specifically, the lamp is turned on after the medal insertion standby lamp 87 is turned off or when a replay combination is won in the previous game, and is turned off when the start switch 6 is operated.

  The replay display lamp 89 is lit when the next game can be executed without consuming medals. Specifically, it lights up when a replay role is won in the previous game, the start switch 6 is operated to rotate the reels 9a to 9c, and the reels 9a to 9c are all stopped as a result of operating the stop switches 7a to 7c. It turns off afterwards. And if it wins the replay role, it automatically lights up again. If the replay combination is won, the reels 9a to 9c may be continuously lit even after all the reels 9a to 9c are stopped.

  The max bet lamp 95 is lit when the max bet switch 5b can be operated, the start switch 6 is operated to rotate the reels 9a to 9c, and the stop switches 7a to 7c are operated to operate the reels 9a to 9c. Goes off after all stops.

  In the left reel stop button lamp 91a, the middle reel stop button lamp 91b, and the right reel stop button lamp 91c, the reels 9a to 9c are rotating, and the reels 9a to 9c are stopped by operating the stop switches 7a to 7c. Lights up when possible. When the reels 9a to 9c are stopped by operating the stop switches 7a to 7c, the corresponding left reel stop button lamp 91a, middle reel stop button lamp 91b, and right reel stop button lamp 91c are turned off.

  Note that the max bet lamp 95, the left reel stop button lamp 91a, the middle reel stop button lamp 91b, and the right reel stop button lamp 91c are arranged on the back side of the front door 3 as described above, so It is said that it is not visible to the person.

  The sub-control means 21 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and controls effects related to games. The ROM of the sub-control means 21 stores fixed data related to a wide variety of effect patterns. The main control means 20 is connected to the input port of the sub-control means 21, and information related to the progress of the game is input from the main control means 20 to the sub-control means 21. Then, the sub-control unit 21 selects an effect pattern based on information input from the main control unit 20, transmits a command to the effect lamp 12 and the speaker 11 to execute the selected effect pattern, and Transmits a command to the image control means 22 in order to display a required image on the image display 10.

  The image control unit 22 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and performs display control of the image display device 10. A large amount of data for generating an effect image to be displayed on the image display 10 is stored in the ROM of the image control means 22. When the image control means 22 receives the command from the sub-control means 21, the CPU performs arithmetic processing, writes the effect image data in the RAM and outputs it to the image display 10, and the effect pattern selected by the sub-control means 21. A street effect image is displayed on the display screen of the image display 10.

  The sub control means 21 is connected to a max bet effect lamp 86, a left stop switch effect lamp 71a, a middle stop switch effect lamp 71b, and a right stop switch effect lamp 71c.

  The max bet effect lamp 86 is disposed so as to be incorporated in the bet switch 5b, and is turned on and off in conjunction with the max bet lamp 95 to notify the player of the timing at which the bet switch 5b can be operated. To do.

  The left stop switch effect lamp 71a, the middle stop switch effect lamp 71b, and the right stop switch effect lamp 71c are arranged so as to be incorporated in the stop switches 7a to 7c, respectively, and the stop switches 7a to 7c can be operated respectively. Is notified to the player. The left stop switch effect lamp 71a, the middle stop switch effect lamp 71b, and the right stop switch effect lamp 71c are also linked to the stop button lamps 91a to 91c.

Next, the game contents of the slot machine will be described.
In the slot machine of this embodiment, the reels 9a to 9c are rotated by the operation of the start switch 6 (hereinafter also referred to as “start operation”) to display the symbols in a variable manner, and then the reels are operated by the operation of the stop switches 7a to 7c. The game in which the symbols 9a to 9c are stopped and the symbols are stopped and displayed on the active line, and the process corresponding to the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line is repeatedly executed. Specifically, one game is executed in the following order (1) to (4).
(1) Inserting medals The player directly inserts the number of medals required for one game (3) or operates the bet switches 5a and 5b to insert medals from credits. Note that the medal insertion standby lamp 87 and the max bet effect lamp 86 are lit before the medal insertion. When the medals are inserted one by one, the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 are sequentially turned on, and when a total of three medals are inserted, the medal insertion standby lamp 87 and the max bet effect lamp 86 are turned off, and the game start display is displayed. The lamp 88 is turned on.
(2) Start switch operation The player operates the start switch 6. With this start operation as a trigger, the main control means 20 starts the reels 9a to 9c and executes a winning lottery. In the combination lottery, the main control means 20 extracts random values and determines whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations have been won based on the extracted random values. The game start display lamp 88 is turned off by operating the start switch 6.
(3) Stop switch operation When the player operates the stop switch 7 after the reels 9a to 9c reach a certain rotational speed, the main control means 20 causes the reels 9a to 9c corresponding to the operated stop switches 7a to 7c. Stop rotating. At this time, the main control means 20 determines the stop angle of the reels 9a to 9c based on the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 7a to 7c, the result of the winning lottery, etc., and stops the reels 9a to 9c at the angle. . When the reels 9a to 9c reach a certain rotational speed, the left reel stop button lamp 91a, the middle reel stop button lamp 91b, the right reel stop button lamp 91c, the left stop switch effect lamp 71a, the middle stop switch effect lamp 71b, and the right The stop switch effect lamp 71c is lit. Then, by operating the stop switches 7a to 7c, the corresponding left reel stop button lamp 91a, middle reel stop button lamp 91b, right reel stop button lamp 91c, left stop switch effect lamp 71a, middle stop switch effect lamp 71b, And the right stop switch effect lamp 71c is turned off.
(4) Winning determination Whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the active line when the main control means 20 stops all the reels 9a to 9c matches the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination. If they match, it is determined that the winning combination has been won.
(5) Winning process A process corresponding to the winning winning combination is executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of types of winning combinations defined by symbol combinations are defined in advance. For example, “Replay A” as a winning combination is defined by a symbol combination of “Replay 1”, “Replay 1”, and “Replay 1” from the left in the three reels 9a to 9c. Of the symbol combinations constituting “Cherry A” or “Cherry B” as the winning combination, “ANY” means that any symbol may be used. Further, in FIG. 5, the symbol combinations constituting “Replay I” and “Replay J” as the winning combination are defined as follows. That is, any of the symbols “Watermelon”, “Red 7A”, “Cherry 1”, or “BAR2” is stopped on the effective lines of the right reels 9a to 9c. When the rotation of the three reels 9a to 9c is stopped, if the symbol combination corresponding to any of the combinations is displayed in a stopped state on the active line, the winning combination is won. The winning combination includes a small combination in which the number of medals corresponding to the combination will be paid out, a re-playing combination that can execute the next game without inserting medals, and a bonus combination that shifts to a bonus gaming state described later. are categorized. Specifically, in FIG. 5, 9 bells, 1 role A to P, cherries A and B, watermelons A to D, chance eyes, BB bell are classified as small roles, and replays A to J are replays. It is classified as a combination, and BB is classified as a bonus combination.

  Also, in the lottery, instead of winning lottery individually for a plurality of types of winning combinations, as shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of winning combinations grouped for a plurality of types of winning combinations are set and any winning combination is set. Judge whether or not you win. Specifically, as the winning roles, “replay a role”, “replay b role”, “common bell role”, “bell role A”, “bell role B”, “bell role C”, “bell role D” , “Cherry role”, “Watermelon role”, “Chance role”, and “BB role” are set. In the role lottery, based on the extracted random number value, one of the winning combinations is won, or all the winning combinations are not won (lost). For example, in the case of winning “Bell Role A” as a winning role, it means that “9 Bells”, “1 Sheet A” to “1 Sheet D” as winning roles are won simultaneously. . The “replay a role” and “replay b role” will be described in detail later.

  FIG. 7 is an example of the role lottery table used in the role lottery. In the role lottery, with reference to the extracted random number and the winning probability in the role lottery table, the winning of any one winning combination or the loss of all winning combinations is determined. In this embodiment, six stages of setting values that affect the winning probability for each winning combination are prepared, and the winning probability for each setting value is defined in the winning lottery table. For example, in the combination lottery table shown in FIG. 7, “BB combination” as the winning combination is defined to win with a probability of 1/256 when the set value is 1. The set value can be set by using a dedicated key by a game attendant or the like. The combination lottery table shown in FIG. 7 is a combination lottery table in the normal gaming state, and so-called “BB medium combination” that can be won only during the BB game is not described in the combination lottery table.

  The role lottery table shown in FIG. 7 is an example, and the role lottery table used in the role lottery is switched according to the role lottery state. As shown in FIG. 8, the winning lottery state includes RT0, RT1, RT2, a bonus internal winning state, and a bonus state. RT0 and RT1 are replay low-probability states in which the winning probability (replay probability) of the replay role is relatively low, and are used in a normal section and a CZ state to be described later. RT2 is a replay high probability state with a relatively high replay probability, and is used in an AT activation state described later. The bonus internal winning state is a replay high probability state, and is a state in which a bonus combination (BB combination) is internally won. The bonus state is a lottery state in which the winning probability of a bell role or the like is relatively high, and is used in a bonus game state described later.

  The bonus game state is a game state advantageous to the player who can expect an increase in the number of medals. Specifically, in the combination lottery in the bonus game state, the combination lottery state becomes the bonus state, so that the BB medium combination is won with a probability of 100%, and each game can be awarded to the BB bell with a high payout. The starting condition for the bonus gaming state is to win a BB in a normal section or an advantageous section, which will be described later, and the end condition for the bonus gaming state is that the number of medals paid out in the bonus gaming state reaches a specified number. . After the bonus game state ends, the game state before the start of the bonus game state is restored.

  The transition mode of the role lottery state will be described in detail. When the symbol combination “Bell-Bell-Watermelon” (hereinafter referred to as “specific symbol 1”) is stopped and displayed on the active line at RT0, the routine proceeds to RT1. If the symbol combination related to “Replay I” and “Replay J” (hereinafter referred to as “specific symbol 2”) is stopped and displayed on the active line at RT1, the process proceeds to RT2. On the other hand, if the “specific symbol 1” is stopped and displayed at RT2, the process proceeds to RT1. In addition, when the “BB combination” is won at RT0, RT1, and RT2, the state shifts to the bonus internal winning state. Further, when winning the “BB” in the bonus internal winning state, the state shifts to the bonus state.

Next, according to FIG. 6, the relationship between the operation sequence of the stop switches 7a to 7c (hereinafter also referred to as the stop operation sequence) and the number of payouts in the game winning “Bell combination A” to “Bell combination D” will be described. .
When the winning combination is “Bell Role A” to “Bell Role D”, only when the stop switches 7a to 7c are operated in a specific operation order, the winning combination “9 Bells” is won. , 9 medals can be paid out. For example, when the winning combination is “bell role A”, “9 bells” as a winning combination wins only when the stop switches 7a to 7c are operated in the order of “middle” → “left” → “right”. To be controlled. In addition, when winning the “bell role A”, if the stop switch 7a of the left reel 9a is operated first, regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 7b and 7c of the middle reel 9b and the right reel 9c, In other words, it is controlled so that “specific symbol 1” is stopped and displayed on the active line as a stitch. Therefore, when the stop switch 7a corresponding to the left reel 9a is first operated, the number of payouts is zero. When each of the stop switches 7a to 7c is operated in the other operation order, the control is performed so that any one of “one-sheet combination A” to “one-sheet combination D” wins as a winning combination, and the payout number is 1. It becomes a sheet. Similarly, in the case where the winning combination is “Bell Role B” to “Bell Role D”, only when the stop switches 7a to 7c are operated in a specific operation order, the player wins “9 Bells” and the payout number is 9 When the operation is performed outside the specific operation sequence, the payout number is controlled to be 0 or 1.

  Next, the payout process will be described. The payout process is a process of paying out to the player the number of medals assigned to the small role when winning the small role in the game. The payout process is executed by repeating the unit payout process for paying out one medal after the number of payouts is determined after determining that a small role has been won. Here, there are two types of unit payout processing: credit addition processing for adding one credit and medal sending processing for sending one medal to the tray 14. Specifically, in the credit addition process, “1” is added to the number of credits stored in the RAM of the main control unit 20 and the number displayed on the credit number display unit 17 is updated to the number of credits after the addition. Processing. On the other hand, the medal sending process includes a process of rotating the rotor of the hopper unit 18 until it detects the payout of one medal through the medal sensor. Up to 50 credits can be stored in the aircraft. In the payout process, the credit addition process is executed as a unit payout process until the credit number reaches the upper limit, and when the credit number reaches the upper limit, the medal sending process is performed. It is executed as a unit payout process. In this embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an extended lottery described later is executed when the payout process is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are a state corresponding to a normal section and a state corresponding to an advantageous section which is a right grant section. The normal section is a gaming state in which the number of medals expected to be acquired in the game is small and disadvantageous to the player, and is controlled to this normal section when the power is turned on or the setting is changed.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the advantageous section is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player from the viewpoint of the operation order notification function as compared to the normal section. The operation order notification function is a function for notifying the player of the operation order of the stop switches 7a to 7c. In a game in which the operation order notification function is activated, the player uses the stop switch 7a to 7c in the notified operation order. It is possible to obtain a more advantageous result than when the operation order is not notified. Specifically, the advantageous section is composed of an AT activation state in which the operation order notification function is activated, and a CZ state in which the operation order notification function is not activated, but the transition to the AT activation state is easier than in the normal section. Is done.

  The starting condition of the advantageous section is to win a predetermined advantageous section transition lottery in the normal section. The advantageous section shift lottery is performed at the timing of the start operation. Specifically, in the normal section, the winning lottery is executed in response to the operation of the start switch 6, and the winning lottery lottery is won by winning the “replay b combination” in the winning lottery. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, when the “replay b role” is won in the role lottery, the state transition lottery is executed, and the state shifts to either the CZ state or the AT activation state with the probability shown in FIG.

  In the AT activation state, the operation order notification function is activated, so that a gaming state advantageous to the player is obtained with a large number of medals expected to be acquired in the game. Specifically, in the AT activation state, in the game in which the winning combination is “Bell Role A” to “Bell Role D”, the stop operation order in which “9 Bells” can be won is displayed on the image display 10. Then, the player can reliably acquire nine medals by operating the stop switches 7a to 7c in the displayed order. Further, in the AT activation state, in the game in which the winning combination is “replay a role”, a stop operation order in which “specific symbol 2” is stopped and displayed is displayed on the image display 10. For this reason, in the AT activation state, the player can play the game in the replay high probability state RT2 by operating the stop switches 7a to 7c in the displayed order. In this way, in the AT activation state, it is possible to reliably obtain nine medals in the game of “Bell role A” to “Bell role D”, and the winning probability of the replay role increases, so that the player Can increase medals.

  In the CZ state, an AT activation lottery for shifting to the AT activation state is executed, and when the AT activation lottery is won, the AT activation state is started from the next game. The AT activation lottery is performed at the timing of the start operation. Specifically, in the CZ state, when a start lottery is executed in response to an operation of the start switch 6, and when a winning combination of cherry or watermelon is won in the relevant part lottery, an AT trigger lottery is executed following the winning lottery. In AT activation lottery, a random value is extracted, and a win is determined depending on whether or not the extracted random value matches a predetermined winning value. Here, for example, in the AT activation lottery in this embodiment, when winning the cherry role, it is won with a probability of 30%, and when winning the watermelon role, it is AT with a probability of 15%. I am trying to win the transition to the activated state. As described above, the transition probability to the AT activation state may be different for each winning combination, but the same transition probability may be used. For example, in this embodiment, the transition probability to the AT activation state is the same for all setting values. Note that such setting values may be determined to be different from each other. In the CZ state, the number of CZ games (in this embodiment, always 10 games) is set as the executable period of the CZ state. The CZ state ends when all the CZ game numbers are consumed in the CZ state. When the CZ state is completed by digesting all the CZ games, the advantageous section is also terminated at the same time, and the normal section is entered.

  In the AT activation state, the number of AT games is set as the executable period of the AT activation state. The AT activation state ends when all the AT games are consumed in the AT activation state. The number of AT games is the initial number of games set at the start of the AT activation state 100 games (hereinafter, “game” may be abbreviated as “G”), and every time an extended lottery is won during the AT activation state. It consists of the number of extended games to be added. When the AT activation state is terminated by digesting all the AT games, the advantageous section is also terminated at the same time, and the normal section is entered.

  In the AT activation state, an extended lottery may be executed. The extended lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to extend the period of the AT activation state by adding the number of AT games, and corresponds to a so-called “additional lottery”. The extended lottery is performed at the timing of the start operation. Specifically, in the AT activation state, when the start switch 6 is operated and the lottery is executed, and when the winning combination is the cherry or watermelon combination, the extended lottery is executed following the winning lottery. In the extended lottery, a random value is extracted, and whether or not the winning is determined by whether or not the extracted random value matches a predetermined winning value. In the extended lottery according to the present embodiment, when the cherry role is won, the extended lottery is won with a probability of 20%, and when the watermelon role is won, the extended lottery is won with a probability of 25%. As described above, the winning probability of the extended lottery may be different for each winning combination, but the same winning probability may be used. In addition, when the extended lottery is won, the number of extended games to be added to the number of AT games (so-called additional game number) is determined by the winning according to the extracted random value. For example, in this embodiment, 80% of the extended lottery winnings related to the “cherry” win corresponds to 10G extension, 15% corresponds to 20G extension, and 5% extends 30G. It corresponds to the configuration. The extended lottery may be performed not only at the start operation but also at the time of executing the payout process.

  The advantageous section is configured to end not only when the number of CZ games and the number of AT games is exhausted but also when the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500G) is exhausted. In other words, when 1500G elapses from the start of the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends regardless of whether it is in the CZ state or the AT activation state, and shifts to the normal section. Note that, when the advantageous section ends due to the digestion of the upper limit number of games, all parameters such as the number of CZ games and the number of AT games related to the advantageous section are cleared.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the lottery such as the advantageous game transition lottery, the AT activation lottery, and the extended lottery is performed at the start operation.

  FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram of the main control means 20. As shown in FIG. 11, the main control means 20 is advantageous in that the game control means 41, the winning lottery means 42, the reel control means 43, the winning determination means 44, the payout control means 45, the state switching means 46, A section transition lottery means 47, an information transmission means 49, and an advantageous section transition notification means 50 are provided. In addition, the section shift lottery means according to the present invention is realized by the lottery means 47 such as advantageous section shift in the functional block diagram of FIG.

  The game control means 41 performs overall control of the game by controlling the role lottery means 42, the reel control means 43, the winning determination means 44, the payout control means 45, and the like.

  The combination lottery means 42 performs combination lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of prepared combinations are won. The role lottery means 42 includes a random number generation means for generating a random number in the range of 0 to 65535, a random number extraction means for extracting a random value from the random number generation means when the start switch 6 is operated, and a random value that can be extracted. And a lottery determination table for determining whether or not one of the winning combinations is won by referring to the extracted lottery table and the extracted random value and the combination lottery table, which define the range of winning combinations to be won I have. The role lottery means 42 of the present embodiment performs a role lottery with “winning role” in the role lottery table shown in FIG.

  The reel control means 43 controls the rotation of the three reels 9a to 9c. The reel control unit 43 sends a signal to the stepping motor 19 to control the rotation of the reels 9a to 9c, the reel detection unit to detect the current rotation angle position of each of the reels 9a to 9c, and a stop switch. Stop control means for stopping the reels 9a to 9c triggered by the operation of 7a to 7c.

  Here, the stop control means stops the reels 9a to 9c corresponding to the stop switches 7a to 7c within a delay period of 190 ms after the stop switches 7a to 7c are operated. The stop control means can slide the reels 9a to 9c by 0 to 4 frames during a delay period of 190 ms. When the stop switches 7a to 7c are operated, the result of the lottery or the stop switches 7a to 7c is displayed. The stop table corresponding to the operation order is referred to, the symbols on the reels 9a to 9c are slid by the number of frames defined in the stop table, and then stopped.

  The winning determination means 44 determines a symbol combination on the active line when the three reels 9a to 9c are stopped, and determines whether or not various combinations are won by the symbol combination. Since the symbols to be stopped are uniquely determined based on the rotational positions of the reels 9a to 9c when the stop switches 7a to 7c are operated, the winning determination means 44 is provided with the stop switches 7a to 7c. It may be determined whether or not each of the above-mentioned various winning combinations has been won by referring to the rotation position when 7c is operated.

  The payout control means 45 executes payout processing when winning a small role. As described above, the payout process is executed by repeating the unit payout process for paying out one medal for the number of payouts corresponding to the winning small combination. The unit payout process is basically executed as a credit addition process for adding one credit number. When the credit number reaches the upper limit number (50), one medal from the hopper unit 18 is put into the tray 14. This is executed as a medal sending process to be sent out. That is, in this embodiment, the medal payout indicates both the credit addition process and the medal sending process. Further, in the payout process, the payout control unit 45 displays the payout number of medals on the payout number display unit 16 and updates the credit number displayed on the credit number display unit 17 every time the credit addition process is executed. .

  The state switching unit 46 performs switching of the gaming state. Specifically, when the state switching means 46 wins the advantageous section transition lottery by the lottery means 47 such as the advantageous section transition in the normal section, it shifts the gaming state to the advantageous section. Further, the state switching means 46 counts the number of digested games in the advantageous section, and when the number of digested games reaches the upper limit number of games (1500G), returns the gaming state to the normal section. In addition, when the AT switching lottery is won in the CZ state, the state switching unit 46 shifts from the CZ state to the AT invoking state. Further, the state switching means 46 counts the number of CZ games digested in the CZ state, and shifts from the CZ state (advantageous section) to the normal section when all the CZ game numbers are digested. Further, the state switching means 46 counts the number of AT games digested in the AT activated state, and shifts from the AT activated state (advantageous section) to the normal section when all the AT game numbers are consumed. Further, the state switching means 46 adds the number of extended games to the number of AT games every time the extended lottery is won in the AT activated state.

  The state switching means 46 shifts the gaming state to the bonus gaming state when winning a BB in the normal section or the advantageous section. When a prescribed number of medals are paid out in the bonus game state, the game state before the winning of BB is restored. Here, when the bonus game state is ended, the game state may be shifted to a game state different from the game state before winning the BB. For example, when winning the BB in the advantageous section, the game may be shifted to the normal section after the game in the bonus game state is finished. In this case, the winning in BB can be realized as one of the conditions for ending the advantageous section. Furthermore, when a BB is won in the normal section, it may be shifted to the advantageous section after the game in the bonus game state ends. In this case, it can be realized by giving an advantageous section as an additional privilege by winning a prize to BB. Further, as will be described later, when the lottery for advantageous section shift is executed during the game in the bonus game state and the lottery is won, the advantage section may be shifted to the advantageous section after the bonus game state ends.

  Further, the state switching means 46 also executes the switching of the winning lottery state when the transition state of the winning lottery state is satisfied. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the specific symbol 1 is stopped and displayed on the active line in the winning lottery states RT0 and RT2, the winning lottery state is shifted from RT0 or RT2 to RT1, When the specific symbol 2 is stopped and displayed on the active line in the state RT1, the winning lottery state is shifted from RT1 to RT2.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, the state switching means 46 performs both the transition switching between the normal section and the advantageous section and the transition switching between the respective lottery states, but instead of such a configuration, First state switching means (also referred to as game section switching means) for executing transition switching between the normal section and the advantageous section, and second state switching means (game) for performing transition switching between each lottery state (Also referred to as state switching means).

  The advantageous section transition lottery means 47 performs control related to the advantageous section transition lottery, AT activation lottery, and extended lottery performed during the start operation. The advantage section lottery means 47 includes a random number generating means, a random number extracting means for extracting a random number value from the random number generating means in response to an operation of the start switch 6, and a winning value to be won for a random value that can be extracted. And a winning determination means for determining the winning of each lottery by referring to the winning value table that prescribes and the extracted random value and the winning value table. In the present embodiment, as described above, when the “replay b combination” is won, the transition to the advantageous section is determined with a probability of 100%. The winning values related to the AT lottery and the extended lottery are set for each type of lottery and are common to all set values. Different winning values are set for winning. Furthermore, it is instruct | indicated to perform the effect which concerns on the advantageous area transition alerting | reporting means 50 with the transition lottery to an advantageous area to the advantageous area transition.

  The information transmission unit 49 outputs a command including predetermined information to the signal line and transmits it to the sub-control unit 21.

  The advantageous section transition notifying means 50 causes the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode when the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section is instructed by the lottery means 47 such as advantageous section transition, and will be described later. A process of causing the advantageous section display lamp 85 to emit light in association with the light emission mode of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 is executed. Details of the light emission modes of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 and the advantageous section display lamp 85 will be described later.

  FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram of the sub-control means 21. As shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control unit 21 includes an information reception unit 51, an effect control unit 52, and an operation order notification unit 53.

  The information receiving means 51 receives a command transmitted from the main control means 20 via a signal line.

  The production control means 52 performs production execution control. Specifically, the effect control means 52 includes an effect determination means 54 that determines an effect pattern based on a command received from the main control means 20 or a lottery for determining the effect contents, and all of the effects executed by the slot machine 1. Effect pattern storage means 55 that stores the effect pattern, effect image control means 56 that displays a required image on the image display 10 via the image control means 22, sound control means 57 that controls the output of the speaker 11, Lamp control means 58 for controlling lighting of the lamp for effect 12, and lamp control for controlling lighting of the max bet lamp lamp 86, the left stop switch lamp lamp 71a, the middle stop switch lamp lamp 71b, and the right stop switch lamp lamp 71c. Means 59. It should be noted that the processing for notifying the winning of the extended lottery and the number of extended games (the number of added games) on the image display 10 when winning the extended lottery is realized by the effect control means 52.

  The operation order notification means 53 notifies the operation order of the stop switches 7a to 7c on the image display device 10 via the image control means 22 under predetermined conditions. Specifically, the operation order notifying means 53, based on the result of the role lottery transmitted from the main control means 20 to the sub-control means 21 when the winning combination of the bells A to D is won in the AT lottery state lottery. , The operation order of the stop switches 7 a to 7 c that can win “9 bells” is selected, and the operation order is displayed on the image display 10. Specifically, in the case of winning the bell role A in the role lottery, when the sub-control means 21 receives information indicating that the bell role A has been won from the main control means 20, the operation order notification means 53 The operation order of “middle → left → right” for winning “9 bells” is selected (see FIG. 6), and the selected operation order is notified to the player while the reels 9a to 9c are rotating. Further, the operation order notification means 53, when winning the replay role in the AT lottery state lottery, based on the information of the selected winning combination transmitted from the main control means 20 to the sub-control means 21, "specific symbol" 2 ”is selected, and the operation order of the stop switches 7a to 7c that can display the stop is displayed, and the operation order is displayed on the image display 10. Here, the information transmitted from the main control means 20 to the sub-control means 21 is not limited to the winning combination information as described above. An operation order in which stop display is possible may be transmitted. In this case, the main control means 20 executes processing for selecting the operation order of the stop switches 7a to 7c, and the sub control means 21 executes processing for notifying the received operation order.

  In the following, details of the control processing of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts.

FIG. 13 shows the control contents of the main CPU that constitute the main routine. This main process is executed at intervals of 2 milliseconds by a timer interrupt. Details of steps S401 to S414 executed in the main process are as follows.
S401: It is detected whether or not the number of medals necessary for the game has been inserted or a bet operation from credit has been performed, and the system waits until any one is operated.
S402: Wait until the start switch 6 is operated.
S403: A lottery is performed, and the process proceeds to step S404. Specifically, a random value is extracted at the operation timing of the start switch 6, and it is determined whether or not any winning combination is won based on the extracted random value. Then, the result of the role lottery is stored in the RAM and transmitted to the sub-control means 21.
S404: The game number counter for counting the number of executed games of the slot machine 1 is updated, and the process proceeds to step S405.
S405: An advantageous section control process related to control in the game in the advantageous section (for example, end control of the advantageous section) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S406. Details of the advantageous section control processing will be described later. Note that the execution timing of the advantageous section control process can be changed as appropriate. For example, it may be executed after all the reels 9a to 9c are stopped (between S410 and S411), or may be executed after the medal payout (S412).
S406: A lottery process such as an advantageous section shift relating to various lotteries when the start switch 6 is operated is executed, and the process proceeds to step S407. Details of the lottery process such as advantageous section shift will be described later.
S407: The rotation of the reels 9a to 9c is started, and the process proceeds to step S408.
S408: Wait until the stop switches 7a to 7c are operated.
S409: The stop angle of the reels 9a to 9c is determined based on the operation order of the stop switches 7a to 7c, the operation timing, the result of the winning lottery, etc., the corresponding reels 9a to 9c are stopped, and the process proceeds to step S410.
S410: If rotation of all the reels 9a to 9c is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S408, and if rotation of all the reels 9a to 9c is stopped, the process proceeds to step S411.
S411: A winning determination is made to determine whether or not a winning combination has been won, and the process proceeds to step S412.
S412, medals are paid out, and the process proceeds to step S414.
S413: The transition of the role lottery state is executed.
S414: The lamp effect process related to the lighting control of the advantageous section display lamp 85 is executed, and the main process is terminated. Details of the lamp effect process will be described later.

FIG. 14 shows the control contents of the advantageous section control process (FIG. 13: S405).
In the advantageous section control process, first, the main CPU determines whether or not the gaming state is an advantageous section (S501), and when it is determined that it is not an advantageous section, the advantageous section control process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is an advantageous section, “1” is added to the advantageous section number counter (S502), and it is determined whether or not the value of the counter is 1500 or more (S503). The advantageous section number counter is a counter that counts the number of digested games from the beginning of the advantageous section. That is, in step S503, it is determined whether or not the upper limit number of games (1500G) has been consumed since the start of the advantageous section. For this reason, when it is determined in step S503 that the advantageous section number counter is 1500 or more, the gaming state is shifted from the advantageous section to the normal section (S504), and the advantageous section number counter is set to “0”. Then, the advantageous section control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S503 that the advantageous section number counter is not 1500 or more, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is an AT activation state (S505). If it is determined that the state is not the AT activation state, the gaming state is the CZ state, so “1” is subtracted from the CZ game number counter (S506), and whether or not the value of the counter is “0”. Is determined (S507). The CZ game number counter is a countdown type counter that counts the number of CZ games. The initial value “10” is set at the start of the CZ state and is decremented by 1 for each game. That is, in step S507, it is determined whether or not all 10G CZ games have been consumed. For this reason, when it is determined in step S507 that the CZ game number counter is not “0”, the advantageous section control process is terminated as it is (the CZ state is continued), and it is determined that the CZ game number counter is “0”. In this case, after the gaming state is shifted from the CZ state (advantageous section) to the normal section (S508), the advantageous section control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S505 that the state is the AT activation state, “1” is subtracted from the AT game number counter (S509), and it is determined whether or not the value of the counter is “0” (S509). S510). The AT game number counter is a countdown type counter that counts the number of AT games, and an initial value “100” is set at the start of the AT activation state, and is subtracted by 1 for each game. That is, in step S510, it is determined whether or not all the set AT game numbers have been consumed. For this reason, if it is determined in step S510 that the AT game number counter is not “0”, the advantageous section control process is terminated as it is (the AT activation state is continued), and it is determined that the AT game number counter is “0”. In this case, the gaming state is shifted from the AT activation state (favorable section) to the normal section (S511), and then the advantageous section control process is terminated.

  FIG. 15 shows the control contents of the lottery process such as the above-mentioned advantageous section transition (FIG. 13: S406). Note that, in the content of the control processing described below, the section transition lottery means according to the present invention is mainly realized by step S602 in FIG.

  In the lottery process such as advantageous section transition, first, the main CPU determines whether or not the gaming state is an advantageous section (S601). And when it determines with it not being an advantageous area, an advantageous area transfer lottery is performed (S602). Specifically, a random number is extracted, and whether or not the advantageous game transition lottery is won with the above-described winning probability is determined depending on whether or not the extracted random number matches a predetermined winning value. Then, it is determined whether or not an advantageous section transition lottery has been won (S603), and if it is determined that the advantageous game transition lottery has not been won, the lottery process such as the advantageous section transition is terminated as it is, and the advantageous game transition lottery is completed. If it is determined that the winning game is won, the game is shifted from the normal gaming state to either the CZ state or the AT activation state according to the winning value (S604), and then the lottery process such as advantageous zone shifting is ended.

  In this embodiment, when “replay b role” is won in the role lottery in the normal section, the transition to the advantageous section is confirmed when the “replay b role” is won in step S603. This determination is executed. If the “replay b combination” has been won, the process proceeds to step S604, and if the “replay b combination” has not been won, the lottery process such as an advantageous section shift ends.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the zone is an advantageous zone, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is an AT activation state (S605). If it is determined that the state is not the AT activation state, since the current state is the CZ state, the AT activation lottery is executed (S606). Specifically, a random number is extracted, and whether or not the AT lottery is won with the above-described winning probability is determined depending on whether or not the extracted random number matches a predetermined winning value. Then, it is determined whether or not the AT activation lottery has been won (S607), and if it is determined that the AT activation lottery has not been won, the lottery process such as advantageous section transition is finished as it is, and the AT activation lottery is won. If it is determined that, the lottery process such as the shift to the advantageous section is terminated after the CZ state is shifted to the AT activation state (S608).

  If it is determined in step S605 that the AT is activated, an extended lottery is executed (S609). Specifically, a random number is extracted, and whether or not the extended lottery is won with the above-described winning probability is determined depending on whether or not the extracted random number matches a predetermined winning value. Then, it is determined whether or not the extended lottery has been won (S610), and if it is determined that the extended lottery has not been won, it is determined that the lottery process such as advantageous section transition has been finished and the extended lottery has been won. In this case, after adding the number of extended games corresponding to the extracted random number value to the AT game number counter (S611), the lottery process such as advantageous section shift is ended.

Next, the main part of the present invention will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 16, on the left side of the viewing window 4, a circular first insertion number display lamp 81, a second insertion number display lamp 82, and a third insertion number display lamp having the same light emitting area are formed. 83 is arrange | positioned on the straight line along the vertical direction.

  Further, an advantageous section display lamp 85 is disposed immediately above the third insertion number display lamp 83 and on the same arrangement line as the insertion number display lamps 81 to 83. The light emission area of the advantageous section display lamp 85 is larger than the light emission areas of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83. For example, when the size of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 is set to “1”, it is desirable that the size of the advantageous section display lamp 85 is set to “2” to “5” because it fits on the front panel. However, the size of the advantageous section display lamp 85 may naturally be larger than “5”.

  In this configuration, when the first inserted number display lamp 81 is lit, it is notified that one medal has been inserted, and when the second inserted number display lamp 82 is lit, two medals are inserted. The third insertion number display lamp 83 is lit to notify that three medals have been inserted. Then, the advantageous section display lamp 85 is turned on to notify the player that the advantageous section is continuing. That is, one of the three medals is inserted (only the first insertion number display lamp 81) is lit, and two of the three medals are displayed (first insertion number display). The lamp 81 and the second inserted number display lamp 82) are turned on. When three pieces are inserted, three pieces (the first inserted number display lamp 81, the second inserted number display lamp 82, and the third inserted number display lamp 83) are turned on. doing.

  Further, on the left side of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 and the advantageous section display lamp 85, there is a print for informing the player what kind of function each of the display lamps 81 to 83, 85 has. It has been subjected.

  Specifically, to the left of the first insertion number display lamp 81, in order to notify the player that the number of inserted medals is one, the first insertion number display lamp corresponding description “1” is described. A mark 101 is marked. Similarly, on the left side of the second inserted number display lamp 82, a second inserted number display lamp corresponding explanation mark marked “2” is provided to notify the player that the number of inserted medals is two. 102, and to the left of the third inserted number display lamp 83, the third inserted number display lamp corresponding to “3” is described in order to notify the player that the number of inserted medals is three. A mark 103 is marked. Further, to the left of the advantageous section display lamp 85, the advantageous section lamp corresponding explanation mark 105 marked “CHANCE” is used to notify that the gaming state is an advantageous section that can be more advantageous to the player than the normal section. Is marked.

Next, according to the progress of the game, the light emission modes of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 and the advantageous section display lamp 85 will be described with reference to FIGS.
(1): In the normal section 123G, when a MAXBET, that is, the bet switch 5b is operated and three medals are inserted from the credit, the lighting state (A) is obtained. In the lighting state (A), as the medals are inserted, the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 are sequentially lit at intervals of 50 ms. At this time, since the interval is very short, the player can visually recognize the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 as if they are all lit up in an instant. In addition, the game start display lamp 88 is lit.
(2): By operating the start switch 6, the lottery is performed and the reels 9a to 9c are rotated. At this time, the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 are in a lighting state (B) while being lit. In addition, as a result of the role lottery, the “replay b role” is won and the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section is confirmed. Further, the game start display lamp 88 is turned off.
(3): The reels 9a to 9c are stopped by operating the stop switches 7a to 7c. When all the reels 9a to 9c are stopped (third stop), the “replay b role” is won and the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 are once turned off (C).
Here, in the normal case, the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 automatically turn on sequentially at intervals of 50 ms as a result of winning the replay role. As the special light emission mode shown in FIG.
(4): The lighting state (D) in which the first insertion number display lamp 81 is turned on 2000 ms after all the insertion number display lamps 81 to 83 are turned off.
(5): The lighting state (E) in which the second insertion number display lamp 82 is lit 2000 ms after the first insertion number display lamp 81 is lit.
(6): The lighting state (F) in which the third inserted number display lamp 83 is lit 2000 ms after the second inserted number display lamp 82 is lit.
(7): The lighting state (G) in which the advantageous section display lamp 85 is lit 2000 ms after the third inserted number display lamp 83 is lit.
(8): In addition, the game start display lamp 88 is lit and the start switch 6 can be operated. In games after 124G, the game becomes an advantageous section, and the game is performed in the lighting state (H) while the advantageous section display lamp 85 remains lit. Progresses.
(9): When the game progresses and the advantageous section ends at 950G, the advantageous section display lamp 85 is turned off (I) in 951G, and thereafter the game is played in the lighting state (I) during the normal section. proceed.

FIG. 19 shows the control contents of the lamp effect process (FIG. 13: S414).
In the lamp effect process, first, the main CPU determines whether or not an advantageous section transition lottery (FIG. 13: S602) has been won (S701). In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the “replay b combination” is won in the normal section. If the winning lottery lottery is lost, that is, if the “replay b role” is not won, the ramp effect processing is terminated, and the advantageous zone shift lottery is won, ie, the “replay b role” is won. Then, the lighting timing of the advantageous section display lamp 85 is set (S702). Thereafter, the lighting timing of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 is set (S703). After the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 are turned on at the set timing (S704), the advantageous section display lamp 85 is turned on (S705). Then, the game state is set to an advantageous section (S706), the game start display lamp 88 is turned on (S707), and the lamp effect process is terminated.

  As described above, since the advantageous section display lamp 85 that is the right grant section light emitting section is arranged on the arrangement line of the insertion number display lamps 81 to 83 that are the standard light emitting section, the insertion number display lamps 81 to 83 are lit. The mode can be sequentially turned on at an interval of 2000 ms as an effect before the advantageous section display lamp 85 is turned on, so that the advantageous section display lamp 85 can be lit.

  Further, by changing the light emission mode of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 between the special light emission mode executed when the shift to the advantageous zone is determined and the other standard light emission modes, the advantageous zone display lamp 85 is obtained. Can draw the attention of the player.

  Further, the transition to the advantageous section is executed by winning the “replay b role”, and when the replay role is won, the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 are automatically turned on sequentially so that a known inserted number display lamp is displayed. 81-83 can be used effectively.

  In addition, when the shift to the advantageous section, the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 and the advantageous section lamp 85 are sequentially turned on at the same 2000 ms interval, so that the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 and the advantageous section display lamp 85 are linked. It can be a production.

  Moreover, since the advantageous area display lamp 85 has a larger light emission area than the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83, the advantageous area display lamp 85 can be effectively made conspicuous.

  A modification of this embodiment will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a), for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), instead of the inserted number display lamp correspondence explanation marks 101, 102, 103 in which only numbers are written as described above, the number of inserted sheets is displayed as the number of horse heads. A configuration is proposed in which the inserted number display lamp correspondence explanation marks 111, 112, and 113 are used, and the jumping horse is written as the advantageous section lamp correspondence explanation mark 115. In this way, by using the characters related to the contents of the game machine as the explanation marks, the lighting modes of the display lamps 81 to 83, 85 can be integrated with the contents of the game machine.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 20B, the inserted number display lamps 121 to 123 and the advantageous section display lamp 125 are configured to resemble a meter display whose width is increased toward the advantageous section display lamp 125. Is proposed. As a result, the lighting of the advantageous section display lamp 125 and the lighting of the inserted number display lamps 121, 122, and 123 performed before the advantageous section display lamp 125 is lit are further easily recognized as a series of effects.

  Further, it is not necessary to arrange the input number display lamps 81 to 83, 121 to 123 and the advantageous section display lamps 85 and 125 on a straight line. For example, as shown in FIG. The number display lamps 131, 132, 133 may be arranged, and the advantageous section display lamp 135 may be arranged so as to cover the outer periphery thereof in a donut shape. In this case, if it corresponds to the lighting states (D), (E), (F), and (G) shown in FIG. 17, it is advantageous to cover the outer periphery after the internal petal-shaped pictures are lit in order from the bottom. The section display lamp 135 is turned on.

  Further, the advantageous section display lamps 85 and 125 do not have to be one. For example, as shown in FIG. 21B, the number-of-insertion display lamps 141, 142, and 143 are arranged in a petal-shaped picture and the outer periphery thereof is arranged. It is good also as a structure which covers with the advantageous area display lamp 145 of the petal shape further divided into five. Also in this case, when corresponding to the lighting states (D), (E), (F), and (G) shown in FIG. 17, the inner petal-shaped pictures are lit in order from the bottom, and then the outer periphery is covered. The advantageous section display lamp 145 is turned on.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 22, the insertion number effect lamps 151 and 152 are arranged in the sub-control means 21, and for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, the first insertion number display lamp 81 and the second insertion number. A configuration is proposed in which a first inserted number effect lamp 151 is disposed between the display lamp 82 and a second inserted number effect lamp 152 is disposed between the second inserted number display lamp 82 and the third inserted number display lamp 83. Is done.

  In the lighting mode of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 executed before the advantageous section display lamp 85 is turned on, after the first inserted number display lamp 81 is turned on, the first inserted number effect lamp 151 is turned on, and thereafter The second inserted number display lamp 82 is lit. Then, after the second inserted number display lamp 82 is turned on, the second inserted number effect lamp 152 can be turned on, and then the third inserted number display lamp 83 can be turned on. As described above, the inserted number display lamps 151 and 152 are disposed between the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83, and the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 and the inserted number display lamps 151 and 152 are lit in the order in which they are disposed. By doing so, the production effect can be increased.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), there are provided the number-of-insertion display lamps 161, 162, 163 represented by a picture of fish and the number of fishes, and the advantageous section display lamp 165 is largely represented by a picture of a starfish, A configuration in which the number-of-insertion effect lamps 171 and 172 are provided as bubbles drifting in the sea between 161, 162 and 163 is also proposed. In this case as well, it is possible to increase the effect by lighting the inserted number display lamps 161, 162, and 163 and the inserted number effect lamps 171 and 172 in the order in which they are arranged. In addition, the inserted number display lamps 161, 162, 163, the inserted number effect lamp, the inserted number effect lamps 171 and 172, and the advantageous section display lamp 165 are common specific themes (for example, a model based on the sea). Are designed based on the sea, etc.), these lamps can give the player an integrated impression and enhance the decoration effect.

[Example 2]
Hereinafter, the configuration of the second embodiment will be described. In addition, a present Example changes the structure of a standard light emission part from the said Example 1. FIG. Since other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, common symbols are used for the common configurations in the text, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 24, a left reel stop button lamp 91a, a middle reel stop button lamp 91b, and a right reel stop button lamp 91c are disposed above the stop buttons 7a to 7c. That is, the player can visually recognize the left reel stop button lamp 91a, the middle reel stop button lamp 91b, and the right reel stop button lamp 91c as the standard light emitting unit.

  Further, an advantageous section display lamp 185 is disposed on the right side of the right reel stop button lamp 91c. The light emitting area of the advantageous section display lamp 185 is sized so as to be larger than the light emitting areas of the left reel stop button lamp 91a, the middle reel stop button lamp 91b, and the right reel stop button lamp 91c.

  Further, when the lottery role is any one of “common bell role”, “bell role A”, “bell role B”, “bell role C”, and “bell role D” (see FIG. 13) : S602) is executed. Here, when the advantageous section shift lottery is won, as shown in FIG. 25, the left reel stop button lamp 91a, the middle reel stop button lamp 91b, and the right reel stop button that are turned on as the reels 7a to 7c rotate. The lamps 91c are sequentially lit at intervals of 2000 ms, and the advantageous section display lamp 185 is lit 2000 ms after the right reel stop button lamp 91c is lit. As a result, the player recognizes that the transition from the next game to the advantageous section is unexpected. In this case, the advantageous section display lamp 185 recognizes the transition to the advantageous section by turning on the advantageous section display lamp 185 in the game before the transition to the advantageous section.

  Thus, it is not necessary to limit the advantageous section display lamp 185 to be lit only during the advantageous section, and the advantageous section display lamp 185 is lit during the previous game to shift from the next game to the advantageous section. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports this.

A modification of this embodiment will be described below.
Instead of the left reel stop button lamp 91a, the middle reel stop button lamp 91b, and the right reel stop button lamp 91c, a left stop switch effect lamp 71a, a middle stop switch effect lamp 71b, and a right stop switch effect lamp 71c are used as the standard light emitting unit. It can be. Then, an advantageous section display lamp is arranged on the right side of the right stop switch effect lamp 71c, and lighting and color change of the left stop switch effect lamp 71a, the middle stop switch effect lamp 71b, and the right stop switch effect lamp 71c are emitted. As a mode, a configuration is proposed that is linked to the light emission mode of the advantageous section display lamp 185.

  In this case, the lighting and color change of the left stop switch effect lamp 71b, the middle stop switch effect lamp 71b, and the right stop switch effect lamp 71c related to the lighting of the advantageous section display lamp 185 are at the stoppable timing of the reels 9a to 9c. Not limited to this, it can be executed when the start switch 6 is operated, or when all the reels 9a to 9c are stopped, and an effect having an impact on the player can be performed.

Example 3
Example 3 will be described below. This embodiment is a modification of the advantageous section shift lottery configuration from the first embodiment. Since other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, common symbols are used for the common configurations in the text, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

  In the third embodiment, only the “replay a role” is selected as the replay role, and when the “replay a role” is won in the normal lot lottery (FIG. 13: S403), the advantageous zone transition lottery (FIG. 15: S602) is executed. Then, a two-stage lottery in which the transition to the advantageous section is executed with a winning probability of 1/30 is executed.

  Further, even if the winning section transition lottery is not won, there is a case where a false winning effect mode is performed in which the lighting number display lamps 81 to 83 are lit in the same lighting manner as when the advantageous section shifting lottery is won. It has a certain configuration.

Specifically, the lamp effect process shown in FIG. 26 is executed instead of the lamp effect process of FIG.
In the lamp effect process shown in FIG. 26, first, the main CPU determines whether or not the “replay a role” is won in the normal section (S801). If the “replay a role” has not been won, the ramp effect process is terminated. If the “replay a role” has been won, whether or not the advantageous section shift lottery (FIG. 13: S602) has been won. Is determined (S802). When the advantageous section shift lottery is won, the lighting timing of the advantageous section display lamp 85 is set (S803). Thereafter, the lighting timing of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 is set (S804), and the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 are turned on at the set timing (S805), and then the advantageous section display lamp 85 is turned on (S806). Then, the game state is set to an advantageous section (S807), the game start display lamp 88 is turned on (S808), and the lamp effect process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S802 that the advantageous section shift lottery is not won, a false winning effect lighting lottery is executed (S809), and it is determined whether or not a false winning effect lighting lottery is won (S810). If the false winning effect lighting lottery is won, the lighting timing of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 is set (S811), the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 are turned on at the set timing (S812), and then the game The start display lamp is turned on (S808), and the lamp effect process ends.

  When the false winning effect lighting lottery is not won, the lighting timing of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 is set (S813), and the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 are turned on at the set timing (S814). Then, the game start display lamp is turned on (S808), and the lamp effect process is terminated.

  Here, by making the lighting timing of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 set in step S804 the same as the lighting timing of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 set in step S811, it is possible to make an advantageous section transition lottery. The lighting state of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 in the case where the winning number is not won may be the same as the lighting state of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83 in the case where the advantageous section shift lottery is won. . As a result, the player cannot confirm that the advantageous section transition lottery has been won simply by looking at the lighting timing of the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83, and is nervous until the advantageous section display lamp 85 is lit. Attention is paid to the advantageous section display lamp 85 while maintaining the feeling.

  Moreover, as a right provision area, you may be comprised by areas (game state) other than the above-mentioned advantageous area.

Moreover, it is good also as the following content.
For example, the advantageous section display lamps 85, 125, 135, 145, and 165 (right grant section light emitting section) are turned on during the normal section, and are turned off during the advantageous section (right grant section), and the advantageous section continues. The number of inserted lamps 81 to 83, 121 to 123, 131 to 133, 141 to 143, 161 to 163 (standard light emitting unit) are lit during the uninserted state, and The player may be turned off during the inserted state to notify the player of the inserted state.

Furthermore, the following contents may be used.
For example, the advantageous section display lamps 85, 125, 135, 145, and 165 (right grant section light emitting unit) are turned off during the normal section and blinked during the advantageous section (right grant section), and the advantageous section continues. The number of inserted lamps 81 to 83, 121 to 123, 131 to 133, 141 to 143, 161 to 163 (standard light emitting unit) are turned off during the uninserted state, and Further, it may be configured such that the player is notified of the inserted state by blinking during the inserted state.

Moreover, it is good also as the following content.
For example, the advantageous section display lamps 85, 125, 135, 145, 165 (right granting section light emitting unit) are blinked during the normal section and are lit during the advantageous section (right granting section). To the player, and the inserted number display lamps 81 to 83, 121 to 123, 131 to 133, 141 to 143, 161 to 163 (standard light emitting unit) are blinked during the uninserted state, and The player may be lit during the inserted state to notify the player of the inserted state.

Furthermore, the following contents may be used.
For example, a full color LED is adopted, and the advantageous section display lamps 85, 125, 135, 145, and 165 (right grant section light emitting unit) are lit in white (first color) during the normal section, and the advantageous section ( During the right granting period), the player is informed in a blue color (second color) different from white to inform the player of the period during which the advantageous period continues, and the inserted number display lamps 81-83, 121-123, 131-133. , 141 to 143, 161 to 163 (standard light emitting unit) are turned on in white (first color) when not turned on, and are turned on in blue (second color) during the turned on state. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports to a player.

1 slot machine (game machine)
6 Start switch 7a, 7b, 7c Stop switch 9a, 9b, 9c Reel (design display part)
20 Main control means (main control unit)
21 Sub-control means (sub-control unit)
47 Lottery means such as advantageous section transition (section transition lottery means)
48 Payout lottery means 71a to 71c Stop switch effect lamp (standard light emitting part)
81-83, 121-123, 131-133, 141-143, 161-163 Insertion number display lamp (standard light emitting part, game value number notifying light emitting part)
85, 125, 135, 145, 165 Advantageous section indicator lamp (right-providing section light emitting section)

Claims (11)

Section transition lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to transition from a normal section that does not give a player a predetermined right to a right grant section that has the possibility of granting the right to the player;
A right-providing section light-emitting unit that informs the player that at least the right-providing section continues to emit light when the right-providing section continues;
A plurality of standard light emitting units for notifying the player that the predetermined authorized state is valid by emitting light when the authorized state is valid;
Comprising
The plurality of standard light emitting units are arranged along a predetermined direction,
When notifying the player that the authorization state is valid when shifting to the right granting section, before the right granting section light emitting part emits light, the plurality of standard light emitting parts in a predetermined light emitting mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the right-providing section light emitting unit emits light in association with a predetermined light emitting mode in the plurality of standard light emitting units. A predetermined light emission mode by the plurality of standard light emission units is a special light emission mode,
When notifying the player that the authorization status is valid when the right granting section is not entered, the plurality of standard light emitting units emit light in a standard light emitting mode different from the special light emitting mode, and the right granting is performed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the section light emitting unit does not emit light. The standard light-emitting unit is a game value number notification light-emitting unit that notifies the number of game values that have been thrown to play a game,
The authorization state is a state where the number of game values that have been input has reached a predetermined number,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least one of the standard light emitting units emits light when the replay combination is won. The standard light emitting unit and the right granting section light emitting part sequentially emit light at the same interval, so that the authorization state is effective when the right granting section light emitting part moves to the right granting period. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein light is emitted in association with light emission modes of the plurality of standard light emitting units when notifying a player. The right granting section light emitting unit is disposed on the alignment line of the standard light emitting unit, so that when the right granting section light emitting unit moves to the right granting section, the authorization state is valid. The game machine of any one of Claim 1 thru | or 4 which light-emits in connection with the light emission mode of these standard light emission parts when alert | reporting to a person. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a light emission area of the right grant section light emission unit is larger than a light emission area of the standard light emission unit. A main control unit that controls at least the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit for controlling the production according to the progress of the game based on the information transmitted from the main control unit;
With
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the standard light emitting unit and the right granting section light emitting unit are controlled only by the main control unit. A lighting unit for performance controlled only by the sub-control unit,
In the light emission mode of the plurality of standard light emitting units and the right granting unit light emitting unit when notifying the player that the authorized state is valid when shifting to the right granting region, the effect light emitting unit includes: The gaming machine according to claim 7, comprising emitting light in association with the light emitting mode. When notifying the player that the authorization state is valid when shifting to the right granting section, the light emission mode of the plurality of standard light emission units is a special light emission mode,
When notifying the player that the authorization status is valid when not shifting to the right granting section, the plurality of standard light emitting sections emit light in the special light emitting mode, and the right granting section light emitting section does not emit light. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein there is a case. A plurality of symbol display portions for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
A start switch for starting the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display section;
A stop switch for stopping and displaying the symbol during the fluctuation display;
With
The standard light emitting unit is a stop switch lamp,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the authorized state is a state in which the symbol can be stopped and displayed by operating the stop switch. Section transition lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to transition from a normal section that does not give a player a predetermined right to a right grant section that has the possibility of granting the right to the player;
A right-providing section light-emitting unit that informs the player that at least the right-providing section continues to emit light when the right-providing section continues;
A plurality of standard light emitting units for notifying the player that the predetermined authorized state is valid by emitting light when the authorized state is valid;
Comprising
The plurality of standard light emitting units are arranged along a predetermined direction,
When starting to notify the player of the transition to the right granting section when shifting to the right granting section, the plurality of standard light emitting units emit a predetermined light before the right granting section light emitting unit emits light. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the right-providing section light-emitting unit emits light in association with a predetermined light-emitting mode in the plurality of standard light-emitting units.

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