JP6887604B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a plurality of reels capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, a game control means capable of executing an internal lottery of a winning combination for each execution of a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels, and individually stopping the plurality of reels. A plurality of stop operation units for displaying are provided, and when the result of the game stopped and displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation units becomes a stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery, the winning combination is won. Regarding the slot machine that holds.

Conventionally, in a slot machine, a game is started by a player's start operation, a plurality of symbols drawn on reels are stopped based on the player's stop operation, and a game value is given based on the result of the game. Things are common. Then, as such a game machine, a slot machine that executes a game-related effect on a display device arranged in addition to the reel, and can have a feeling of expectation for a big hit even when a big hit or the like does not occur. Is provided.

In such a slot machine, a winning combination is provided depending on the stopping order of the reels, and a winning combination is established or not, and in a normal gaming state, a winning combination is established even if such a winning combination is won. In the specific gaming state (AT or ART) that occurs when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the stop order (assist information) of the reel is not notified, and when such a combination is won, the stop order of the reels for which a prize is established is notified. Has also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-46697

An object of the present invention is to enable normal gaming to be performed.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is
A plurality of reels capable of variable display of a plurality of symbols, a game control means capable of executing an internal lottery of a winning combination each time a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels is executed, and the plurality of reels are individually stopped and displayed. Equipped with multiple stop operation units for
When the result of the game stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation units becomes the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery, in the slot machine in which the winning of the winning combination is established.
A display means controlled by the game control means and capable of displaying information regarding the result of the internal lottery.
An effect control means that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means,
The effect display device, which is controlled by the effect control means to perform the effect, is provided.
The winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific winning combination in which the plurality of reels stop and display in a predetermined stop order to establish a prize.
The game control means
Information that can identify that the winning combination in the internal lottery is the specific combination and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning of the specific combination can be transmitted to the effect control means.
Depending on the lighting mode of the plurality of light emitting units in the display means, it is possible to notify the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning of the specific combination.
Based on the completion of the operations of the plurality of stop operation units in the game to be notified, the notification in the display means is terminated.
The effect control means
Based on the information from the game control means, the effect display device determines that the winning combination in the internal lottery is the specific combination and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning of the specific combination. It can be suggested by the display,
In certain effect to invalidate the operation of the stop operation section, to stop I specific symbol from a state that is not equipped with specific symbol without requiring any action by the player during the execution of the specific effect is assortment It is possible to perform the effect shown to the above, and it is possible to display the information corresponding to the operation of the reel on the effect display device, and the display means does not display the information regarding the result of the internal lottery.
The effect display device and the display means
During the execution of the specific effect, it is possible not to suggest that the winning combination in the internal lottery is the specific combination and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning of the specific combination. In the period after the execution of the specific effect and before the operation of the stop operation unit becomes effective, the winning combination in the internal lottery is the specific combination, and the winning combination of the specific combination is established. It is characterized in that it is possible to suggest the predetermined stop order.

Here, as the display means, in addition to a 7-segment display in which seven light emitting bodies are arranged in a figure eight shape, seven light emitting portions are formed in a figure eight shape in a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, imitating a seven-segment display. It also includes a display in which a plurality of light emitting units are arranged in a display arranged in a manner or other arrangement, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a matrix, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an arbitrary shape, and the like.

According to the present invention, a normal game can be executed.

It is a front view which shows the appearance of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which looked at the vicinity of the game component part in a slot machine from above. It is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure of the game control device. It is a block diagram which shows the schematic structure of the effect control device. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement of each reel, the type of winning, the symbol combination mode, and the winning content. It is a figure explaining an effective line. It is a state transition diagram explaining the transition of a game state. It is a figure explaining the display in the 1st game information display part. It is a figure explaining the modification of the display in the 1st game information display part. It is a figure explaining an example of the display in each part in a game. It is a figure explaining an example of the display in each part in a game. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in a game control device. It is a flowchart explaining the irreversible error processing. It is a flowchart explaining the power-returning process. It is a flowchart explaining the main loop processing. It is a flowchart explaining the combination lottery process. It is a flowchart explaining the reel rotation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the symbol control process. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining 7-segment data setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in an effect control device. It is a flowchart explaining the game management main processing. It is a flowchart explaining a command control process. It is a flowchart explaining the effect control code setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the command reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining V-Sync interrupt processing. 7 It is a flowchart explaining the SEG data editing process. It is a flowchart explaining the 2nd game information display part display data editing process. It is a figure explaining the display timing in the 1st game information display part and the 2nd game information display part. It is a figure explaining the end timing of the display in the 1st game information display part and the 2nd game information display part. It is a figure explaining the transmission timing of the winning combination notification command. It is a figure explaining another example of the transmission method of the winning combination notification command. It is a figure explaining the case where the winning combination notification command is missed in the slot machine of the 1st modification. It is a front view which shows the appearance of the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is sectional drawing seen from the right side explaining the cover member of the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the effect in the specific game state in the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining another example of the display in the 2nd game information display part of the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the addition effect in the specific game state in the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the effect using the image display device in the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the effect using the image display device in the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the effect using the image display device in the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the production in the 2nd game information display part in the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the production in the 2nd game information display part in the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the winning notification effect in the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the winning notification effect in the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the effect when the small winning combination prize is missed in the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining the synchronization timing of the display in the 1st game information display part and the 2nd game information display part of the slot machine of the 2nd modification. It is a front view which shows the appearance in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the effect using the 2nd effect button in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the effect using the 2nd effect button in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the display area in the image display device of the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the effect using the 2nd effect button in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the modification of the arrangement of the 2nd effect button in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the modification of the 2nd effect button in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the effect when the image display device in the slot machine of the 3rd modification is a touch panel. It is a figure explaining the effect on the lower panel in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the effect on the lower panel in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the effect on the lower panel in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the effect on the lower panel in the slot machine of the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the effect on the lower panel in the slot machine of the 3rd modification.

[First Embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 1, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, various devices are provided inside a box-shaped housing having an open front surface, and at the front surface of the housing, at the left end portion when viewed from the front surface. The front frame 2 is provided so as to be openable and closable in a single-sided manner via a hinge provided.

Inside the housing, a game control device 100 that controls the entire slot machine 1 and an effect control device 300 that controls the effect based on information from the game control device 100 are housed. Further, a variable display device having rotatable reels 6a, 6b, 6c and a medal payout device (hopper) are arranged inside the housing. The medal payout device receives and stores medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, and when a predetermined symbol combination mode is formed on the effective line and a prize is established, a payout command (command) from the game control device 100 is established. And data), the medal payout motor 63 is driven, and the number of medals (payout medals) corresponding to this prize or the medals exceeding the credit upper limit due to the addition accompanying the winning is paid out to the lower plate 27. is there.

Further, in order to store the medals that overflow from the medal payout device and flow in, or to guide the flowing medals to the medal collection mechanism of the installation island where the slot machine 1 is installed. There is also an overflow tank. In addition to this, a power supply device that supplies electric power to electronic components such as a control device, a motor, and a lamp, and a setting device for setting the winning probability of the slot machine 1 in any of six stages are provided inside the housing. Has been done.

On the upper part of the front frame 2, there is an image display device 3 for displaying and displaying information according to the game, an upper speaker 4a for producing sound, a decorative device 46 for performing light emission decoration with LEDs, and an operating movable body device. A frame effect device 7 or the like having a built-in 47 is provided. The image display device 3 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display panel, and displays various information such as a history information display as well as an effect display related to the game. Then, various effect displays and history information displays in the image display device 3 are controlled by the effect control device 300. That is, the image display device 3 serves as an effect display means capable of displaying an effect according to the progress of the game, and the effect control device 300 provides a display control means capable of performing display control of the effect display means. Eggplant.

A front panel 9 is arranged in the center of the front frame 2 so that the rear cannot be seen and a pattern for decoration is drawn, and the rear can be seen in the center of the front panel 9 (for example, the rear can be seen. A (transparent) design display window 5 is formed. The front panel 9 may be configured by a display device, and the reel 6 can be visually recognized when the image is not displayed on the symbol display window 5, and an image that mainly produces a game around the symbol display window 5 is displayed. indicate. In this case, it is also possible to display an image for producing the game on the portion of the symbol display window 5.

Through the symbol display window 5 (window portion), it is possible to visually recognize the symbol that is variablely displayed by the rotation of the reel 6 arranged in the housing. The reel 6 is composed of a cylindrical left reel 6a, a middle reel 6b, and a right reel 6c arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. On the outer peripheral surfaces of these reels 6a, 6b, 6c, a plurality of symbols are arranged so as to be arranged along the circumferential direction. Further, each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is provided with reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c (see FIG. 3), which are stepping motors, respectively, and the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are independently rotated and driven. It is possible to stop the rotation. That is, the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c form an electric drive source for driving the reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

By rotating the reel 6 by the reel motor 64, a plurality of types of symbols visually recognized from the symbol display window 5 are varied so as to circulate from top to bottom, for example (variation display). On the other hand, when the reel 6 is stopped, for each reel 6a, 6b, 6c, a predetermined number (for example, three) of consecutive symbols, that is, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3, are transmitted through the symbol display window 5. It is visible. That is, the effective display units of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c for deriving and displaying the stop result of the game can be visually recognized through the symbol display window 5. Therefore, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c form a plurality of variable display units capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols.

A predetermined enableable line is set for the 3 × 3 symbol matrix visually recognized from the symbol display window 5. In the present embodiment, only the line (middle stage line) that crosses the symbols in the middle stages of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c is the enableable line. Then, when the number of bets (number of bets) becomes a predetermined number (for example, 3) by inserting medals or inputting from credits (hereinafter referred to as "bet operation") by the player, the enableable line is activated and valid. It becomes a line (so-called three-card gambling only), and the establishment / non-establishment of a prize (combination) is determined based on the symbol combination mode (roll) formed on this effective line. It should be noted that the number of bets may be arbitrarily set in the range of 1 to 3 instead of being exclusively for 3 cards. However, in that case, the internal lottery described later shall be performed so that the internal winning probability will be the most advantageous to the player when the number of bets is 3 in the normal gaming state.

When a prize is established, three predetermined symbols may be lined up on the effective line, or three predetermined symbols may be lined up on another line in appearance. As such a line, each reel 6a, 6b, 6c diagonally crosses the upper symbol (upper line), left reel 6a lower-middle reel 6b middle-right reel 6c upper. Crossing line (upward right line), left reel 6a upper stage-middle reel 6b middle stage-right reel 6c lower stage, diagonally crossing each reel 6a, 6b, 6c (right down line), each reel 6a, 6b, 6c lower stage The lines that cross the symbols (lower line) and the virtual lines that are located across the front part (visible part) facing the symbol display window 5 of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c other than the above are lined with apparent symbols. You may do it. Hereinafter, the enableable line (middle line) and the line on which the symbols can be visually aligned at the time of winning (upper line, etc.) are collectively referred to as a symbol stop line (symbol alignment line).

On the left side of the symbol display window 5, a second game medium information display unit 44, which is controlled by the effect control device 300 and displays information about the game medium, is provided. The second game medium information display unit is provided with a second credit number display unit 11, a second payout number display unit 13, and a second acquired number display unit 12. The second credit number display unit 11 displays the number of medals stored as credits without being paid out by the medal payout device. In addition, the second payout number display unit 13 displays the number of payouts when the winning is established. In addition, the second acquired number display unit 12 displays the cumulative number of medals acquired from the start of the special game state. These display units 11, 12, and 13 are composed of, for example, a 7-segment display, and display various information depending on the lighting state thereof.

Below the symbol display window 5, a second game information display unit 40 is provided, which is controlled by the effect control device 300 and displays game information. The second game information display unit 40 is composed of three 7-segment displays of a second left display unit 40a, a second middle display unit 40b, and a second right display unit 40c. It is possible to notify the stop order of the reels 6 for establishing the combination.

Below the front panel 9, a game configuration unit 30 is provided, which is provided with game operation means for the player to perform operations related to the game. The game component 30 is a stepped portion that protrudes forward, and various game operating means are arranged on the upper surface and the front surface. As shown in FIG. 2, a 1-bet button 31 forming one of the game operating means is provided in the vicinity of the left end portion of the upper surface of the game constituent unit 30. The 1-bet button 31 is such that one bet number is input from the credit by performing the pressing operation once.

On the right side of the 1-bet button 31, a game state display unit 18 for displaying a state such as a replay state, a wait state, and a standby state in which a game can be played is provided, and the game state is displayed by lighting a lamp. The game status display unit 18 includes a replay display unit 18a indicating that a replay prize (replay prize) has been established and a replay game has been granted, and a reel 6 rotates after the player operates the start lever 21. The standby display unit 18b, which indicates that there is a waiting time before the game is started (the state is waiting for the start of rotation of the reel 6 because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game started), and the start operation are possible. A game start display unit 18c indicating that there is a game, and a medal insertion display unit 18d indicating that the slot machine 1 is in a game-ready standby state and prompting a betting operation are provided.

On the right side of the game status display unit 18, a max bet button 17 which is one of the game operation means is provided. The max bet button 17 can input from credits to the maximum number of bets (for example, 3) by performing a pressing operation once, but if the number of credits is less than the maximum number, the number of credits is input as the number of bets. It is designed to do.

On the right side of the max bet button 17, a first game medium information display unit 32 is provided, which is controlled by the game control device 100 and displays information about the game medium. The first game medium information display unit 32 is provided with a first credit number display unit 32a, a first payout number display unit 32b, and a first acquired number display unit 32c. The first credit number display unit 32a displays the number of medals stored as credits without being paid out by the medal payout device. In addition, the first payout number display unit 32b displays the number of payouts when the winning is established. In addition, the first acquired number display unit 32c displays the cumulative number of medals acquired from the start of the special gaming state. These display units are composed of, for example, a 7-segment display, and display various information depending on the lighting state thereof.

On the right side of the first game medium information display unit 32, a first game information display unit 33, which is controlled by the game control device 100 and serves as a display means for displaying game information such as information on the result of the internal lottery, is provided. There is. The first game information display unit 33 is composed of three 7-segment displays of a first left display unit 33a, a second middle display unit 33b, and a first right display unit 33c. It is possible to notify the stop order of the reels 6 for establishing the combination. On the right side of the first game information display unit 33, an effect button 10 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided. The effect button 10 forms one of the game operation means, and when the player operates the effect button 10, an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the effect display on the image display device 3 is performed, or the history information of the game is performed. Is displayed.

A medal insertion slot 15 is provided on the right side of the effect button 10. The game can be executed when the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot 15 and performs a betting operation. The medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of medals are provided in the path through which the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 pass, and the detection information by the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b is provided. The number of medals inserted is counted based on.

A settlement button 20 forming one of the game operation means is provided in the vicinity of the left end portion on the front surface of the game configuration unit 30. The settlement button 20 is paid out and stored as a credit when a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, a 1-bet button 31, a medal (bet medal) input as the number of bets by the max bet button 17, or a prize is established. It is used when giving a command to return the medals (stored medals) to the lower plate 27. In addition, when medals are inserted from the medal slot 15 after the automatic betting operation based on the establishment of the replay winning (replay winning), medals exceeding a predetermined number that can be stored as credits are also returned to the lower plate 27. A start lever 21 which is one of the game operation means is provided on the right side of the settlement button 20. The start lever 21 serves as a progress operation unit for advancing the game, and is an operation lever for starting a break game.

A reel stop button 24, which is one of the game operating means, is provided on the right side of the start lever 21. The reel stop button 24 serves as a progress operation unit for advancing the game, and is provided with a one-to-one correspondence with the left reel 6a, the middle reel 6b, and the right reel 6c, respectively. It is composed of a reel stop button 24b and a right reel stop button 24c, and is for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c according to the stop operation, respectively. These reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c are formed of, for example, a colored translucent resin member or the like. Inside the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, the reel stop for notifying by the light emitting mode whether or not the corresponding reel 6 can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c. Button LEDs 66a, 66b, 66c are provided, respectively. That is, the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c form a plurality of stop operation units for performing the stop operation provided corresponding to each fluctuation display unit, and the reel stop buttons LEDs 66a, 66b, 66c emit light of the stop operation unit. It forms an operation unit light emitting means that can be made to operate.

On the right side of the reel stop button 24, a return button 22 which is one of the game operation means is provided. The return button 22 is used when the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 and clogged in the medal flow path is returned to the lower plate 27. A keyhole 23 is provided on the right side of the return button 22. The keyhole 23 is for inserting a key when opening the front frame 2 or when resetting the error (for example, hopper error) state of the slot machine 1.

Further, below the game configuration unit 30, a lower panel (decorative panel) 25 forming a lower region of the front frame 2 is provided. Further, an ashtray 26, a lower plate 27 for storing medals, a medal payout outlet 28, a lower speaker 4b for outputting sound, and the like are provided below the lower panel 25 and at the lowermost portion of the front frame 2. ing. The arrangement positions of the various devices are not limited to those described above. For example, the game state display unit 18, the first game medium information display unit 32, and the first game information display unit 33 are located around the image display device 3, the portion where the front panel 9 is provided, or the portion where the lower panel 25 is provided. , The second game medium information display unit 44, the second game information display unit 40, and the like may be provided.

3 and 4 are block diagrams showing a schematic configuration of a control system of the slot machine 1. The components that are the same as or correspond to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 includes a game control device 100, which is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in an integrated manner. The game control device 100 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and uses a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a clock that serves as a reference for a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillator circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 or the like to generate.

The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 111b, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 111c. Further, although not shown, a random number generator that generates various random numbers such as a winning determination random number used in the internal lottery, and a timer having a predetermined cycle for the CPU 111a based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. It is equipped with a clock generator that generates a clock that gives an interrupt signal and update timing of a random number generator.

The CPU 111a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs various calculation processes, data input / output, control signal generation, and the like as a calculation processing device of the game control device 100. In addition to the control program and control data for executing various processes, the ROM 111b stores determination values (determination tables) for internal lottery. Further, the ROM 111b stores a stop control table that is referred to when the reel 6 is stopped and controlled in each game. For example, there is a stop control table corresponding to various prizes won internally, a stop control table corresponding to a loss, and the like. In the stop control table, the pull-in stop control of the reel 6 that maximizes the formation of the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning state (the state of the set winning flag) on the effective line and various prizes that have not been internally won are used. Data (number of sliding frames, etc.) for controlling the kicking stop of the reel that removes the corresponding symbol combination from the effective line is stored, and the stop position is set in advance according to the operation stop order and operation timing of the reel 6. There is.

The RAM 111c derives a storage area for random numbers for internal lottery sampled by the CPU 111a based on the start operation, various data (for example, credit number data, bet number data, internal winning state data, and a predetermined symbol combination mode. A storage area for temporarily storing data related to the payout based on the above, data indicating a winning probability value of the internal lottery, etc.), and a work area of the CPU 111a are provided. As the ROM 111b or the RAM 111c, an electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as EEPROM may be used.

Further, the first input port 121 of the game control device 100 is provided with an error release SW61, a setting button SW60, a start lever SW52, a settlement button SW58, and a max bet button via a low-pass filter, a buffer gate, an input / output interface, etc. (not shown). SW57, 1-bet button SW31a, reel stop button SW53 (first reel (left) stop button SW53a, second reel (middle) stop button SW53b, third reel (right) stop button SW53c) are connected. Various signals output from these switches are read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

Further, in the second input port 122 of the game control device 100, a stop switching SW35, an automatic settlement switching SW36, a stage setting key SW62, and a fullness detection sensor 82 are provided via a low-pass filter, a buffer gate, an input / output interface, etc. (not shown). , The medal payout sensor 59 and the reel sensor 54 (left reel sensor 54a, middle reel sensor 54b, right reel sensor 54c) are connected. Various signals output from these switches and sensors are read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Further, various signals output from these switches and sensors are input to the monitor LED 180 provided in the game control device 100, and the corresponding LEDs are turned on in response to the input of various signals. Regarding the reel sensor 54, the LEDs corresponding to the inputs of the left reel sensor 54a, the middle reel sensor 54b, and the right reel sensor 54c are lit.

Further, the third input port 123 of the game control device 100 generates a medal insertion sensor 51a, 51b, a medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c, and a power cutoff signal via a low-pass filter, a buffer gate, an input / output interface, etc. (not shown). The control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is connected. Various signals output from these sensors and the like are read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. The data held by each of the input ports 121, 122, 123 is asserted (changed to an effective level) the enable signal CE2 by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to each input port. Therefore, it can be read.

Further, the power supply cutoff signal from the control signal generation unit 430 is also input to the power supply monitoring circuit 181. The power supply monitoring circuit 181 generates a control signal such as a reset signal RST based on the input of the power supply cutoff signal to generate the game microcomputer 111. Output to. The reset signal RST is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each output port 131 to 139. Further, the reset signal RST is configured to turn off the test firing test signal held in the output port 139 for outputting to the test firing test apparatus. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the input ports 121, 122, 123. The data set in each output port by the game microcomputer 111 just before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent the system from malfunctioning, but the game microcomputer 111 is sent from each input port just before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111.

Further, power is supplied to the game control device 100 from the normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400. The normal power supply unit 410 includes a converter that generates the DC 24V, DC 12V, and DC 5V DC power supplies from the AC 24V AC power supply, and supplies these to the game control device 100. Further, the backup power supply unit 420 of the power supply device 400 supplies the power supply voltage to the RAM 111c inside the gaming microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 111c is retained even at the time of a power failure. ..

Here, the error release SW61 detects, for example, that the key inserted in the keyhole 23 has been rotated in the opposite direction to the time when the front frame 2 is opened, and resets the slot machine 1 based on this detection. It is a switch of. The game control device 100 releases the error state of the slot machine 1, for example, based on the detection signal from the error release SW61.

The setting button SW60 and the stage setting key SW62 are provided in the setting device for switching the stage setting value (so-called setting) of the slot machine 1. By inserting the step setting key into the keyhole provided in the setting device and turning it, the step setting key SW62 is turned on and the setting can be changed, and the setting button provided in the setting device is operated to turn on the setting button SW60. The step setting value is changed each time. With this setting device, for example, the winning probabilities (internal winning probabilities) of various winnings (combinations) in the internal lottery for each game are set to any of a plurality of settings (for example, settings 1 to 6).

The start lever SW52 is a switch for detecting that the start lever 21 has been operated. The settlement button SW58 is a switch for detecting that the settlement button 20 has been operated. The max bet button SW57 is a switch for detecting that the max bet button 17 has been operated, and the 1-bet button SW31a is a switch for detecting that the 1-bet button 31 has been operated.

The first reel (left) stop button SW53a, the second reel (middle) stop button SW53b, and the third reel (right) stop button SW53c of the reel stop button SW53 are operated by the corresponding reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c. It is a switch for detecting that it has been done. The stop switching SW35 is a switch for selecting whether or not to set the stop mode in which the game is stopped after the end of the special game state. In the stop mode, the game cannot be restarted unless the error release SW61 is operated after the end of the special game state. The automatic settlement switching SW36 is a switch for selecting whether or not to enable automatic settlement for settlement of credits after the end of the special game state.

The fullness detection sensor 82 detects that the medals in the hopper of the medal payout device are full. The medal payout sensor 59 detects the medals paid out from the medal payout device, and counts the number of medals paid out by counting the detection signal from this switch. The left reel sensor 54a, the middle reel sensor 54b, and the right reel sensor 54c of the reel sensor 54 are sensors for detecting the rotation phases of the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c corresponding to each.

The medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b detect the passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, and the number of medals inserted is counted based on this detection information. Further, the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c is a sensor that detects fraudulent acts that detect as if a medal has been inserted. The medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b are arranged side by side from the upstream side along the flow direction of the medal, and the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c is arranged between the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b. If there is no cheating, the medal insertion sensor 51a detects the medal, and then the medal insertion sensor 51b detects the same medal. Further, the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c detects the presence of an object only at the moment when the medal flows down. However, when an illegal device is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 to cause the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b to detect as if the medal has passed, the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c continues to use the object. Will be detected, and fraudulent activity can be detected.

Further, a plurality of output ports are connected to the data bus 140 of the game control device 100, and information is output from the output ports to various devices provided in the slot machine via a driver or the like. The game microcomputer 111 outputs the operation data signal of the left reel motor 64a from the first output port 131 to the first driver 151, and the first driver 151 receives the operation data signal and drives the left reel motor 64a. Is generated and output to the left reel motor 64a. Further, the game microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the game start display unit 18c and the display data of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c from the first output port 131 to the second driver 152, and the second driver 152 performs the display. Upon receiving the data, the display signals of the game start display LED 67a and the reel stop buttons LEDs 66a, 66b, 66c are generated and output to the game start display LED 67a and the reel stop buttons LEDs 66a, 66b, 66c.

Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the max bet button 17 and the bet line number display unit (not shown) from the second output port 132 to the second driver 152, and the second driver 152 receives the display data. The display signal of the MAX bet button LED 17a and the bet line number display LED 37 is generated and output to the MAX bet button LED 17a and the bet line number display LED 37. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the operation data signal of the middle reel motor 64b from the second output port 132 to the third driver 153, and the third driver 153 receives the operation data signal of the middle reel motor 64b. A drive signal is generated and output to the middle reel motor 64b.

Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs the operation data signal of the right reel motor 64c from the third output port 133 to the fourth driver 154, and the fourth driver 154 receives the operation data signal of the right reel motor 64c. A drive signal is generated and output to the right reel motor 64c. Further, the game microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the medal insertion display unit 18d and the re-game display unit 18a from the third output port 133 to the fifth driver 155, and the fifth driver 155 receives the display data and inserts a medal. The display signals of the display LED 67b and the re-game display LED 67c are generated and output to the medal insertion display LED 67b and the re-game display LED 67c.

Further, the game microcomputer 111 outputs the display data of the standby display unit 18b from the fourth output port 134 to the sixth driver 156, and the sixth driver 156 receives the display data and generates a display signal of the standby display LED 67d. , Output to the standby display LED 67d. Further, the game microcomputer 111 outputs the external information supplied from the fourth output port 134 to the external device (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) to the sixth driver 156, and outputs the external information to the sixth driver 156, and the sixth driver 156. Receives the external information, generates an external information signal, and outputs the external information signal to the external signal output terminal 170.

The control signal output to the external signal output terminal 170 includes, for example, a signal indicating the number of bets output when the start lever 21 is operated (game medal insertion signal), and a payout signal output when the medal is paid out. A signal indicating the number of medals (game medal payout signal), a signal indicating that a super big bonus state is in effect (SBB signal), a signal indicating that a big bonus state is in effect (BB signal), and a regular bonus state. (RB signal), a signal indicating that the replay time state is in effect (RT signal), a signal output when the front frame 2 is opened or when the setting is changed (security signal), and the like.

Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs an operation data signal of the selector solenoid 68 provided in the medal selector that switches the flow path of the medal from the fifth output port 135 to the fifth driver 155, and the fifth driver 155 outputs the operation data. Upon receiving the signal, a drive signal for the selector solenoid 68 is generated and output to the selector solenoid 68. Further, the game microcomputer 111 outputs on / off drive data of the digit lines of the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32 from the fifth output port 135 to the seventh driver 157, and the seventh driver 157. The driver 157 receives the drive data, generates an on / off drive signal for the digit line, and outputs the signal to the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32.

Further, the game microcomputer 111 outputs on / off drive data of the segment lines of the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32 from the sixth output port 136 to the eighth driver 158, and outputs the eighth. The driver 158 receives the drive data, generates an on / off drive signal for the segment line, and outputs the signal to the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32. As a result, the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32 are controlled by the dynamic drive method. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 outputs an operation data signal of the medal payout motor 63 of the medal payout device from the sixth output port 136 to the ninth driver 159, and the ninth driver 159 receives the operation data signal and pays out medals. A drive signal for the motor 63 is generated and output to the medal payout motor 63.

Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 transmits data from the 7th output port 137 and the 8th output port 138 to the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. It should be noted that the one-way communication is such that a signal cannot be input to the game control device 100 from the effect control device 300 side. Further, the data may be transmitted to the effect control device 300 by serial communication. Further, the game control device 100 is configured to be mountable with a ninth output port 139 that outputs a signal or the like related to the game to the test firing test device 500 of the accredited organization. The ninth output port 139 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device 100 of a slot machine as an actual machine (mass-produced product) installed in a game store. Further, the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit information such as an identification code and a program of each slot machine to an external inspection device 600. The game microcomputer 111 and the inspection device 600 are configured to be able to communicate with each other so that data can be transmitted and received by serial communication. Since the transmission / reception of such data is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a normal general-purpose microprocessor, no port is provided.

In the game control device 100, for example, the CPU 111a updates a random number (for example, +1) at a predetermined cycle time, controls the sampling of the random number at that time at the detection timing by the start lever SW52, and internally stores the sampled random number. An internal lottery is performed as a random number for the lottery. Further, the game control device 100 refers to the corresponding stop control table based on the internal lottery result and the stop operation timing of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, and operates the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c. By controlling, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 5. The random number generated by the random number generator may be sampled.

Further, in the game control device 100, when the symbols constituting the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internally won prize (combination) are stopped before reaching the effective line, the reels 6a, 6b, 6c The so-called pull-in stop control is performed so that the timing of stopping the symbol is delayed so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line. Further, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning that is not internally won is formed on the effective line, the timing for stopping the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is delayed and the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped on the effective line. The so-called kick-off stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination mode that can be formed on the reels pass through the effective line. In the pull-in stop control and kick-off stop control by the game control device 100, the time value at which the stop timing can be changed (delayed) is predetermined, and normally (in the case of 21 frames per reel), the stop operation is performed. It is a time value that can be pulled in or kicked within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 5 frames) from the performed position.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 is a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) like the game microcomputer 111, and an image display device (liquid crystal display device) 3 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. It is equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for displaying images on the screen, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls the sound output to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speakers 4a and 4b. ing.

The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 composed of a program executed by the CPU and a PROM (programmable read-only memory) storing various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and stored contents even if power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. A FeRAM 323 that can be held and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a timing means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes commands from the game microcomputer 111, determines the production content, instructs the VDP 312 about the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 of the reproduced sound, lights the decorative lamp, and the motor. And the drive control of the solenoid, the management of the production time, and so on.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging / reducing an image. Further, the VDP 312 has an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is connected.

Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data in a parallel manner. By sending and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be sent in a shorter time than in the case of serial.

A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the video of the image display device 3 with the lighting of the decorative lamp provided on the front frame 2 and a synchronization signal STS for giving data transmission timing are input from the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311. Will be done. It should be noted that the VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a state of waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in VRAM. The wait signal WAIT and the like for this is also input.

The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the image display device 3 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC, and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is an image display device 3 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed in.

An audio ROM 327 in which audio data is stored is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are connected via the address / data bus 340. Further, an interrupt signal INT is input from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 4a and the lower speaker 4b provided on the front frame 2, and the sound generated by the sound source LSI 314 is an amplifier circuit. It is output from the upper speaker 4a and the lower speaker 4b via 337.

Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Through this command I / F331, various information such as commands transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 is received as an effect control command signal (effect command). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5 V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3 V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. There is.

Here, in the information about the game supplied from the game control device 100, the bet number information (for example, the number of pulses corresponding to the bet number is output) that is output when the start lever 21 is operated and the game is started. , Information that conveys the number of bets and the number of games), internal winning information that shows the lottery result by the internal lottery, game state information that shows the current game state (normal state, special game state, ART state, etc.), variable display Reel stop information or the like indicating that the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the reel 6 has been operated is included.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a rotating cylinder LED control circuit 332 that drives and controls a rotating cylinder decoration device 45 including a backlight that illuminates the reel 6 from the inside, and a decorative device 46 having an LED provided on the front frame 2. A decorative LED control circuit 333 for drive control, and an effect for driving and controlling an effect movable body device 47 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect in cooperation with the effect display in the image display device 3) provided on the front frame 2. A segment LED control circuit 335 that controls the display of the second game information display unit 40 and the second game medium information display unit 44 including the movable body control circuit 334 and the 7-segment display is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 that drive and control lamps, LEDs, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address / data bus 340.

Further, the effect control device 300 detects an effect button SW10a built in the effect button 10 provided on the front frame 2, an effect of detecting the initial position of the motor of the effect movable body device 47 provided on the front frame 2, and the like. A function of detecting the on / off state of the door sensor 65 for detecting the open state of the movable body SW47a and the front frame 2 and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and a volume control switch 338 provided in the effect control device 300. A switch input circuit 336 is provided which detects the state of the above and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above configuration and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 300. DC24V, an image display device 3 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving a motor and an LED, and DC5V which is a power supply voltage for command I / F331. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, DC-for generating DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in the reset state. Further, in the form of being output from the main control microcomputer 311, the VDP 312 (VDPReSET signal), the sound source LSI314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) that drives the speaker, and the control circuit 332-335 (IOReSET) that drives and controls the lamp, motor, etc. It is supplied to the signal) and puts them in the reset state. Further, a cooling FAN 48 for cooling various parts of the slot machine 1 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 48 is driven when the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

Here, the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be briefly described. When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player first inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 15 or operates the 1-bet button 31 or the max-bet button 17 to input the number of bets (bet input). When the bet is input, the valid line is set, and the operation of the start lever 21 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Then, when the start lever 21 is operated, the game control device 100 performs an internal lottery process to determine the winning / non-winning of the winning (combination), and the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c start to fluctuate. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a game control means capable of executing an internal lottery of a winning combination each time a game is executed with a variation display of a plurality of reels 6.

After the lapse of a predetermined time, the rotation of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is stopped based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c in which the stop operation is enabled, and the predetermined symbol is displayed on the symbol display window 5. Then, when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internally won prize is formed on the effective line, the prize is established and the medal corresponding to this prize is paid out. With the above, the game of one break is completed, and thereafter, the game is advanced by repeating this operation. Further, the effect control device 300 displays a notice of a small winning combination on the image display device 3 based on the information from the game control device 100, a notification display of a special prize, and an effect display (one that is completed in one game or one that spans a plurality of games). ) Etc. are displayed. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect control means for controlling the effect based on the information from the game control means (game control device 100).

FIG. 5A shows an example of the arrangement of symbols on the reels 6a, 6b, 6c included in the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 5A, "black 7", "white 7", "BAR", "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "replay", and "blank" can be identified on each reel 6. Eight kinds of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. In addition, although the symbols other than "black 7", "white 7", and "BAR" are shown in characters, they are actually displayed in the corresponding symbols.

FIG. 5B shows the types of winnings (combinations) in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the symbol combination mode corresponding to each winning, and the winning contents. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a super big bonus prize (SBB prize), a big bonus prize (BB prize), and a regular bonus prize (RB prize) are defined as special prizes. The winning flag of each special prize (the flag set when winning the internal lottery) is treated separately. In addition, when the special prize is internally won, the winning flag is carried over to the next game and the special prize can be established in the subsequent games even if the special prize cannot be established in the internally won game.

The number of medals paid out is 0 when the special prize is established, but when the SBB prize, BB prize or RB prize is established, the SBB state, BB state or RB state corresponding to each is generated. .. In this special game state, a game using a judgment table in which the internal winning probability of a small winning combination is higher than that in the normal game state is executed, and the number of payouts in the special game state exceeds a predetermined number or is predetermined. The special game state is terminated by executing the game a number of times. In the special game state, the JAC game (a game in which the internal winning probability of a predetermined winning combination becomes high when the JAC in winning is established) is repeatedly executed until the total number of medals paid out reaches the specified number. Alternatively, the JAC game and the game in which the internal winning probability of the small winning combination is high may be combined and executed.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, watermelon prize, bell 1 prize, bell 2 prize, cherry prize, replay prize, special replay 1 prize, and special replay 2 prize are defined as small role prizes. Of these small winning combination prizes, the winning combination other than the replay winning, special replay 1 winning, and special replay 2 winning will be paid out in the number of medals according to the winning combination. If a replay prize, a special replay 1 prize, or a special replay 2 prize is established, no medal is paid out, but a replay game (replay game) in which the game can be executed without a new betting operation is given. In addition, there are two types of watermelon prizes and cherry prizes, each of which has different roles.

The above winning is established when the symbol stops at the effective line (middle line) shown in FIG. 6A. It should be noted that the bell 1 prize, the bell 2 prize, the replay prize, the special replay 1 prize, and the special replay 2 prize cannot be established unless the reel 6 is stopped in a predetermined stop order (operation order (push order) of the reel stop button 24). There is a specific role. In the normal game state, the game is advanced in the stop order (forward push) of left, middle, and right, and the stop order is not notified when a specific combination other than forward push is won, so the internal lottery If the result is a winning of a specific role that is not pushed forward, it is difficult to establish this. Since the stop order is notified in the specific game state, it becomes easy to establish a specific combination other than the forward push.

If the small winning combination is internally won, the small winning combination can be established only in the internally won game. That is, depending on the timing of the stop operation, depending on the type of the small winning combination, even if the pull-in stop control of 5 frames is performed due to the pattern arrangement, the small winning combination cannot be established or the pushing order is not correct. If there is a small winning combination that may not be able to be established due to this, and the small winning combination cannot be established by internally winning such a small winning combination (so-called omission). The winning flag of this small winning combination is cleared and will not be carried over to the next game. In addition, although small winning combination prizes may be established in combination, the maximum number of payouts in one game is set to 15.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the same game, a special prize and a predetermined small winning combination can be won internally. In addition, if a small role prize is won in a game after the game in which the special prize is internally won and the winning flag is carried over, the priority of the prize derived on the valid line is replay prize> replay. Small role prizes other than prizes> Special prizes. That is, even if the winning flag of the special prize is carried over, if the small winning combination is internally won, the establishment of the small winning combination is prioritized, and the pull-in stop control is performed so that the small winning combination is established. ..

When any of the above prizes is internally won by the internal lottery in the game control device 100, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internally won prize can be derived on a predetermined effective line. On the other hand, if no internal winning is won in any of the winnings, it will be a loss (pure loss), and the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning will not be formed on the effective line.

As shown in FIG. 6A, only the middle line is used as the enableable line, but as shown in FIG. 6B, the upper, middle, lower, upward-sloping and downward-sloping lines are regarded as enableable lines. Is also good. Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 (c) and 6 (d), a line that is not a straight line may be an enableable line. In addition, all lines may be enabled regardless of the number of bets (even if the number of bets is 1 or 2), or a predetermined enableable line is activated according to the number of bets and is placed on this valid line. The establishment / non-establishment of the winning (combination) may be determined based on the formed symbol combination mode. For example, in the examples of FIGS. 6 (c) and 6 (d), only the dotted line may be used as the valid line for the number of bets 1 or 2, and the dotted line and the solid line may be used as the valid line for the number of bets 3.

FIG. 7 shows a state transition diagram for explaining the gaming state in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. The game states in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment are roughly divided into a normal game state ST10, a special game state ST20 that shifts when a special prize is established, and a specific game that shifts when a specific transition condition is satisfied. There is a state ST30. The specific gaming state ST30 is a state more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state ST10.

The normal game state ST10 includes a low probability state ST11 in which the winning probability (probability of acquiring the ART right) in the ART right acquisition lottery is low, and a high probability state ST12 in which the probability is higher than the low probability state ST11. When the special replay prize 1 is established in the low probability state ST11, the process shifts to the high probability state ST12. Further, when the predetermined number of games is exhausted in the high probability state ST12, the game shifts to the low probability state ST11. Further, when the special replay 2 prize is established in the normal game state ST10, the process shifts to the specific game state (ART state) ST30.

In the normal game state ST10, when the special prizes SBB prize, BB prize or RB prize are internally won, the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the prize is established, the process shifts to the special game state ST20. Specifically, when the SBB prize is internally won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the prize is established, the state shifts to the SBB state ST21. The SBB state ST21 ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 200. When the BB prize is internally won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the prize is established, the state shifts to the BB state ST22. The BB state ST22 ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 100. When the RB winning is internally won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the winning is established, the RB state ST23 is entered. The RB state ST23 ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds 50.

When each end condition is satisfied in the special game state ST20, if the transition condition is satisfied in the special game state ST20, the transition to the specific game state ST30 is performed, and if the transition condition is not satisfied, the transition to the normal game state ST10 is performed. To do. The transition condition is satisfied when the special replay 2 prize is established during the specific game state, or when there is the remaining number of games in the specific game state ST30.

In the specific game state (ART state) ST30, the internal winning probability of the replay winning (normal replay winning) is higher than that in the normal game state ST10 within the specified number of games (RT state), and the stop order is notified. As a result, the derivation of the established small winning combination is assisted (AT state). In the specific game state ST30, one set (for example, 30 games) of the specific game state ST30 can be executed for one ART right. Further, when the predetermined addition condition is satisfied, the number of executable games in the specific game state ST30 is added. In this specific game state ST30, the special game state ST20 is entered when the SBB prize, the BB prize, or the RB prize, which is a special prize, is internally won, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and the prize is established. Further, when the number of playable games is exhausted in the specific game state ST30, the game shifts to the normal game state ST10.

The RT state is controlled by the game control device 100, and the AT state is controlled by the effect control device 300. Of course, the game control device 100 may control both the RT state and the AT state. Further, before and after the specific game state ST30, only one of the RT state and the AT state may be set, but this state is also more advantageous to the player than the normal game state ST10. That is, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 change the game state into a normal game state and a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, based on the establishment of a predetermined transition winning combination. It serves as a game state switching means that can be switched.

Next, the first game information display unit 33 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8A, the first game information display unit 33 is composed of three 7-segment displays of a first left display unit 33a, a first middle display unit 33b, and a first right display unit 33c, and is an internal lottery. It is possible to notify the type of the winning combination and the stop order of the reels 6 for establishing the combination. In the following description, it is assumed that the light emitting part shown by shading in the figure is lit and the light emitting part shown by white is turned off. The second game information display unit 40 is also displayed in the same manner, and the second left display unit 40a can execute the display corresponding to the first left display unit 33a, and the second middle display unit 40a can execute the display. The 40b can execute the display corresponding to the first middle display unit 33b, and the second right display unit 40c can execute the display corresponding to the first right display unit 33c.

As shown in FIG. 8B, in each of the left and right display units, two light emitting units e, f and b, c arranged so as to extend in the vertical direction are arranged one above the other, and the left and right are in the center. By arranging three light emitting parts a, g, and d extending in the horizontal direction so as to connect the ends of the light emitting parts of the above, middle and lower parts, the seven light emitting parts have a figure eight shape. It is arranged in. The light emitting unit h may or may not be present. Further, here, a 7-segment display in which seven light emitters are arranged in a figure eight shape is used, but in a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, seven light emitting parts are arranged in a figure eight shape to imitate a seven segment display. It may be displayed.

The first left display unit 33a notifies the stop order necessary for establishing the internally elected winning combination. As shown in FIG. 8C, in the display on the first left display unit 33a, the left light emitting units e and f are associated with the left reel 6a, and the central light emitting units a, g and d are associated with the middle reel 6b. Correspondence, the right light emitting parts b and c are associated with the right reel 6c, and the stop order is notified by making the light emitting parts that light up in the order of the stop order line up from the top on one display unit. .. For example, when the stop order is left, middle, and right, by lighting the light emitting parts f, g, and c, the stop order can be grasped by following the light emitting parts that are lit in order from the top. I have to. Further, in the case of non-notification in which the stop order is not notified, or in the case of no stop order in which the combination is established regardless of the stop order, the light emitting units a to f are turned on to display "0". When any abnormality occurs, the light emitting units a, d to f are turned on to display "E".

The first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c notify the type of combination. In the first middle display unit 33b, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), the light emitting unit is turned on according to the type of the winning combination, and in the first right display unit 33c, the internal winning is performed as shown in FIG. 8 (e). The light emitting unit is turned on according to the strength of the role or the distinction between the Bell 1 prize and the Bell 2 prize. For example, in the display mode of FIG. 8A, the first left display unit 33a notifies that the stop order is in the order of left, middle, and right, and the first middle display unit 33b indicates that the type of combination is cherry winning. Is notified, and the first right display unit 33c notifies that the type of the combination is a strong cherry prize. Further, in the display of the first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c, the display of "7" used as the symbol on the reel 6 is not used, and the player mistakenly grasps the type of the role. It prevents you from doing it. However, the display of "7" may be used to notify that any of the special prizes has been internally won. As described above, in the first game information display unit 33, the type of the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the combination are notified by the lighting mode of the seven light emitting units arranged in a figure eight shape. It is possible. Further, the second game information display unit 40 can also perform the same notification.

When the first left display unit 33a notifies only the first stop order to be stopped first as the notification of the stop order, the light emitting unit corresponding to the first stop order is made to emit light as shown in FIG. 9A. It may be notified by the fact. For example, when the first stop order is the left reel 6a, the light emitting units e and f are turned on. Further, since the replay winning and the bell winning occur frequently during the specific game state, as shown in FIG. 9B, the first left display unit 33a notifies the stop order and replays depending on whether or not the light emitting unit h is lit. You may notify the winning and the bell winning. For example, when the stop order is left, middle, and right and the replay prize is internally won, the light emitting units c, f, g, and h are turned on. When the stop order is left, middle, and right and the bell prize is internally won, the light emitting units c, f, and g are turned on.

When the combination is notified using the light emitting unit h in this way, the display on the first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c may not be performed. Further, when the winning combination other than the replay winning and the bell winning is internally won, the light emitting unit h may be blinked. Further, when the light emitting unit is capable of emitting light in full color, the combination may be notified by the light emitting color. Further, the display may be performed on the first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c only when the winning combination other than the replay winning and the bell winning is internally won.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, the first left display unit 33a may be configured by a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a matrix. The same applies to the display unit using another 7-segment display. Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, the combination may be notified only by the first left display unit 33a and the first middle display unit 33b without providing the first right display unit 33c. In this case, the strength of the combination is not notified, but it may be notified depending on whether or not the light emitting unit h is lit.

Further, in a display device in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an arbitrary shape (circular, linear, or other shape), or in a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, a plurality of LEDs in an arbitrary shape (circular, linear, or other shape). The stop order and the winning combination may be notified by the display provided with the light emitting unit. In this case, it may be displayed so that the player can grasp the stop order and the winning combination at a glance, or the player may display the stop order and the winning combination so that it is difficult to grasp at a glance. Displaying the stop order and winning combination so that it is difficult for the player to grasp at first glance means, for example, assigning a plurality of light emitting modes to one stop order or winning combination, and arbitrarily selecting one from them. Is to be displayed. Furthermore, it becomes more difficult to identify by using a light emitting mode that is not in the shape of numbers or alphabets. Further, the light emitting mode may be assigned to the combination of the stop order and the winning combination, or a plurality of light emitting modes may be assigned to one combination, and one of them may be arbitrarily selected and displayed. You may do so.

In addition, when the player displays the stop order and the winning combination so that it is difficult to grasp at first glance, and when the player wants the player to recognize the stop order and the winning combination as in a specific game state, an image is displayed. This can be achieved by notifying the stop order and the winning combination with the device 3. In addition, when it is desired to make the player recognize the stop order and the winning combination as in the specific game state, the display is displayed so that the player can grasp the stop order and the winning combination at a glance, and in other cases, the stop order and the winning combination are displayed. At first glance, the player may display the stop order and the winning combination so that it is difficult to grasp.

From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery of a combination for each execution of a game accompanied by variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game in which the stop display is displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation units is won by an internal lottery. When the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination is reached, the slot machine 1 in which the winning combination is established is controlled by the game control means and can display information related to the result of the internal lottery (first game information display unit 33). ) Is provided, and the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific winning combination in which a prize is established when a plurality of reels 6 are stopped in a predetermined stop order. Depending on the mode, a predetermined stop order can be notified. Therefore, since the stop order can be notified by the game control means, a normal game can be executed. Further, since the stop order can be notified by the lighting mode of the plurality of light emitting units, the notification can be performed by a simple display, the configuration of the display means can be simplified, and the burden of control can be prevented from increasing. Here, as the display means, in addition to a 7-segment display in which seven light emitting bodies are arranged in a figure eight shape, seven light emitting portions are formed in a figure eight shape in a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, imitating a seven-segment display. It also includes a display in which a plurality of light emitting units are arranged in a display arranged in a manner or other arrangement, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a matrix, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an arbitrary shape, and the like.

Further, the number of the plurality of reels 6 is 3, and the reels 6 are arranged so as to be arranged in the left-right direction. By arranging three light emitting parts arranged so as to extend in the horizontal direction so as to connect the ends of the left and right light emitting parts in the center, seven light emitting parts are arranged in a figure of eight. Arranged in the mold, the game control means associates the left light emitting part of the display means with the left reel 6a, the central light emitting part with the middle reel 6b, and the right light emitting part with the right reel 6c. In the display means of the above, the light emitting units that are lit in the order of the predetermined stop order are made to emit light so as to be lined up from the top, so that the predetermined stop order is notified. Therefore, the stop order can be notified only by the lighting mode of the seven light emitting units arranged in one figure eight shape, the configuration of the display means can be simplified, and the burden of control can be prevented from increasing.

Further, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and a plurality of game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery of a combination for each execution of a game accompanied by variable display of the plurality of reels 6. A plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the reels 6 of the above are provided, and the result of the game in which the stop display is displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation units is used as a winning combination in the internal lottery. When the corresponding stop symbol mode is reached, in the slot machine 1 in which the winning of the winning combination is established, the game configuration unit 30 in which the game operation means for the player including the stop operation unit to perform the operation related to the game is arranged, and the game control The result of the internal lottery can be displayed by being controlled by the means, and the display means (first game information display unit 33) provided in the game configuration unit 30 is provided. The game control means can notify the predetermined stop order on the display means, including the specific combination in which the winning is established when 6 stops in the predetermined stop order. Therefore, since the stop order can be notified by the game control means, a normal game can be executed. Further, since the display means is provided in the game configuration unit 30 in which the game operation means for the player including the stop operation unit to perform the operation related to the game is arranged, it is easy for the player to check the display during the game. Become.

Further, the display means is provided on the upper surface of the game configuration unit 30 facing upward, and the game status display unit 18 for displaying the game status and the payout for displaying the number of payouts of the game medium are displayed on the upper surface of the game configuration unit 30. The number display unit 32b and the like are provided. Therefore, it becomes easy for the player to confirm the stop order together with the information necessary for the game during the game.

10 and 11 show an example of the progress of the game. FIG. 10A shows a state before the end of the previous game and the start of the current game. In this example, the gaming state is the specific gaming state (ART state) ST30, and the image display device 3 is performing the effect during the specific gaming state. Further, in the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40, all the light emitting units are turned off and no display is performed, and the reel stop button LEDs 66a of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c are not displayed. , 66b and 66c are all turned off to indicate that the stop operation cannot be performed.

Further, in this state, the number of credits is 3 or more, and as shown in FIG. 10B, by pressing the max bet button 17, the maximum number of bets (3 in this case) is input from the credits. .. After that, when the start lever 21 is pressed as shown in FIG. 10 (c), the game is started. With the start of the game, the game control device 100 performs an internal lottery, and the result is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Further, the game control device 100 starts the rotation of the reel 6, and the first game information display unit 33 displays information related to the internal lottery. Here, as a result of the internal lottery, the first left display unit 33a notifies that the stop order is middle, left, and right, and the first middle display unit 33b and the first right display unit 33c indicate that the type of combination is bell. It has been notified that one prize has been won.

The effect control device 300 displays information related to the internal lottery on the second game information display unit 40 based on the information from the game control device 100. Here, as a result of the internal lottery, the second left display unit 40a notifies that the stop order is middle, left, and right, and the second middle display unit 40b and the second right display unit 40c indicate that the type of combination is bell. It has been notified that one prize has been won. That is, the displays of the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 are in a synchronized state. In addition, the effect control device 300 notifies the stop order in the image display device 3. It should be noted that the type of combination may also be notified.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10D, when the reel 6 rotates at a constant speed and the stop operation becomes possible, the reel stop buttons LEDs 66a, 66b, 66c of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c light up and the stop operation is performed. Shown that it is possible. When the player operates the middle reel stop button 24b as the first stop operation according to the notified stop order, the middle reel 6b is stopped as shown in FIG. 11A. At this time, the game control device 100 controls so that the bell symbol stops on the effective line so that the internally won Bell 1 prize is established. Further, the middle reel stop button LED66b is turned off with the operation of the middle reel stop button 24b, and the image display device 3 ends the notification of the first stop order.

Further, when the player operates the left reel stop button 24a as the second stop operation according to the notified stop order, the left reel 6a is stopped as shown in FIG. 11B. At this time, the game control device 100 controls so that the bell symbol stops on the effective line so that the internally won Bell 1 prize is established. Along with this, the left reel stop button LED66a is turned off, and the image display device 3 ends the notification of the second stop order.

Then, when the player operates the right reel stop button 24c as the third stop operation according to the notified stop order, the right reel 6c is stopped as shown in FIG. 11 (c). At this time, the game control device 100 controls so that the bell symbol stops on the effective line so that the internally won Bell 1 prize is established. As a result, the Bell 1 prize is established, and the medals are paid out or added to the number of credits accompanying the establishment of the prize. Further, the right reel stop button LED 66c of the right reel stop button 24c goes out with the operation of the right reel stop button 24c. Further, the image display device 3 ends the notification of the stop order, and when the Bell 1 prize is established, the number of payouts due to the establishment of the prize is notified.

When the payout associated with the winning is completed, the game ends, and as shown in FIG. 11D, the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 ends. In addition, the image display device 3 ends the notification of the number of payouts, and the effect during the specific game state is performed. If the winning is not established, the game ends when all the reels 6 are stopped, and the state shown in FIG. 11D is obtained.

Next, the processing by the game control device 100 will be described.
[Main processing]
FIG. 12 shows the main process. This main process is started by the CPU 111a reading and executing the control program stored in the ROM 111b when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on and the power of the game control device 100 is turned on.

In the main process, first, a temporary stack pointer for specifying the address (here, the start address) of the temporary stack area for performing the process at power-on is set (step S1), and the interrupt vector is set. (Step S2). In the CPU 111a of the present embodiment, the interrupt mode is fixed at 2, so the interrupt mode is not set here, but the interrupt mode is set depending on the CPU.

Next, the CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates the timer interrupt signal and the random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is activated (step S3) to allow RAM access (step S3). Step S4), the initial setting of the CPU is performed (step S5). Initial settings of the CPU include settings that do not use the WDT and CS (chip select) attribute settings (control is performed by memory-mapped I / O). The setting items change as needed.

Subsequently, the checksum of the entire RAM area is calculated (step S6). The RAM 111c of this embodiment has 512 bytes, and XOR (exclusive OR) is taken one byte at a time from the beginning. At this point, the value of the temporary stack area is 0, so it can be ignored. Then, it is determined whether the calculated result and the thumb check constant match (step S7). If the information stored in the RAM 111c is maintained when the power is cut off, the calculation result and the thumb check constant will match.

If the calculated result does not match the thumb check constant (step S7; N), the start address 1 of the RAM initialization is set (step S8). The start address 1 is the start address of the RAM 111c. In this case, the information stored in the RAM 111c when the power is cut off does not match the current information. Therefore, the start address of the RAM 111c is specified as the start address of the RAM initialization, and the entire area of the RAM 111c is initialized. To do so.

After that, it is determined whether the stage setting key SW is ON (step S9). When the step setting key SW is on, it means that the step setting key is inserted into the keyhole and turned, and the step setting value can be changed or confirmed. When the stage setting key SW is on (step S9; Y), the process proceeds to step S14. If it is not on (step S9; N), the segment output data of the checksum error display is prepared (step S10), and the process proceeds to the unrecoverable error processing (step S30).

In step S10, as the lower digit segment output data of the payout number display unit 32b, data for displaying "1" indicating that a checksum error has occurred is set. In the non-recoverable error processing (step S30), data for displaying "E" indicating the occurrence of an error is set as the upper digit segment output data of the payout number display unit 32b. The error display may be displayed on the first game information display unit 33.

On the other hand, if the calculated result and the thumb check constant match (step S7; Y), that is, if the information stored in the RAM 111c at the time of power cutoff matches the current information, the step setting value is being changed. If it is determined (step S11) and the change is in progress (step S11; Y), the process proceeds to the power recovery process. If the stage setting value is not being changed (step S11; N), it is determined whether the stage setting key SW is on (step S12), and if it is not on (step S12; N), the power is restored. Transition. When the stage setting key SW is on (step S12; Y), the start address 2 for RAM initialization is set (step S13). The start address 2 is the first address excluding the area where the stage setting value and the random number for symbol lottery are stored, and the area other than these areas is initialized.

After that, the stack pointer is set (step S14), and the RAM check initialization process is performed (step S15). In the RAM check initialization process (step S15), data is written and read byte by byte for the area after the address set in steps S8 or S13, and if the area can be read and written normally, the area is cleared to 0. Perform the processing to be performed. If there is an area where reading and writing cannot be performed normally, the process proceeds to the unrecoverable error processing (step S30).

Next, a step setting value change process for changing the step set value is performed (step S16), a start address 2 for RAM initialization is set (step S17), and a RAM check initialization process is performed (step S18). The processes of steps S17 and S18 are the same as the processes of steps S13 and S15.

Subsequently, the automatic settlement stop mode setting process for setting the automatic settlement and the stop mode is performed (step S19). In this process, based on the selection by the operation of the stop switching SW35, the process of setting whether or not to set the stop mode in which the game is stopped after the end of the special game state, and the selection by the operation of the automatic settlement switching SW36 are performed. Settle the credit after the end of the special game state Performs the process of setting whether to enable the automatic settlement. Then, the command number (step setting value) corresponding to the set step setting value is prepared (step S20), the command setting process is performed (step S21), and the process proceeds to the main loop process. As a result, the information of the set stage setting value is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

[Unrecoverable error handling]
FIG. 13 shows the non-recoverable error processing (step S30) shown in the above-mentioned main processing and each processing described later. In this non-recoverable error processing, interrupts are first disabled (step S31), and all ports except the command port (7th output port 137, 8th output port 138) and the test signal port (9th output port 139) are used. Clear (step S32) and prohibit RAM access (step S33).

Next, the digit output data for the lower digit of the payout number display unit 32b is set (step S34), the digit output data for the upper digit of the payout number display unit 32b is set (step S35), and the payout number display unit 32b The upper digit segment output data (data to be displayed as “E”) is set (step S36). The lower digit segment output data of the payout number display unit 32b is set according to the error generated by the caller of the unrecoverable error processing.

Then, the digit-off data is output to the digit output port (fifth output port 135) (step S37), and the high-order digit segment output data is output to the segment output port (sixth output port 136) (step S38). Further, the digit output data for the upper digit is output to the digit output port (step S39), and wait processing for waiting for a predetermined time is performed (step S40).

Subsequently, the digit-off data is output to the digit output port (step S41), and the lower digit segment output data is output to the segment output port (step S42). Further, the digit output data for lower digits is output to the digit output port (step S43), wait processing for waiting for a predetermined time is performed (step S44), and the process returns to step S37. The processing of steps S37 to S44 is continued until the power is cut off. That is, only the error display is performed, and the game control cannot be returned.

[Power recovery processing]
FIG. 14 shows the power supply restoration process (step S50) shown in the main process. In this power restoration process, first, the power restoration processing flag is set (step S51), and it is determined whether the step setting value is equal to or less than the maximum setting value (6 in this case) (step S52). If the stage set value is not less than or equal to the maximum set value (step S52; N), the segment output data for the error outside the stage set value range (segment output data for the lower digit of the payout number display unit 32b) is prepared (step S66). The process proceeds to the non-recoverable error processing (step S30). When the step setting value is equal to or less than the maximum set value (step S52; Y), the automatic settlement stop mode setting process (step S53) is performed. This process is the same as the process in step S19.

After that, the command number (game state) corresponding to the current game state is prepared (step S54), and the command setting process (step S55) is performed. As a result, information on the current gaming state is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, the command number (step setting value) corresponding to the set step setting value is prepared (step S56), and the command setting process is performed (step S57). As a result, the information of the set stage setting value is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

Next, it is determined whether an error is occurring before the power is cut off (step S58). The error referred to here is not an error that shifts to non-recoverable error processing, but a recoverable error such as a payout error due to a shortage of medals. If an error is occurring before the power is cut off (step S58; Y), the command number (error occurrence) corresponding to the error is prepared (step S59), the command setting process is performed (step S60), and the process proceeds to step S62. To do. As a result, error information is transmitted to the effect control device 300. If no error has occurred before the power is cut off (step S58; N), a recovery process for returning to the state before the power is cut off is performed (step S61), and the process proceeds to step S62.

After that, the unused area of the RAM 111c and the temporary stack area when the power is turned on are cleared (step S62), the reel position detected flag is cleared (step S63), and the power recovery processing flag is cleared (step S64). Then, the value of the stack pointer save area is loaded into the stack pointer (step S65), and the process returns to the process before power off in the main loop process described later.

[Main loop processing]
FIG. 15 shows the main loop process (step S80) shown in the main process. In this main loop processing, first, the BB end flag set at the end of the SBB state ST21 or the SBB state ST22 is cleared (step S81), and the RB end flag set at the end of the RB state ST23 is cleared (step S82). ). Next, the off data of the bet line number display LED is set (step S83).

Then, the RT set process for setting the start of the RT state in the specific game state ST30 (ART state) is performed (step S84), interrupts are permitted (step S85), and the game initial process is performed (step S86). In the game initial process (step S86), for example, the operation start flag of the re-game based on the establishment of the replay prize and the operation start flag of the special game state accompanying the establishment of the special prize are cleared, and the game state is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Perform processing. Further, an initial value (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the automatic turn-off timer that measures the predetermined time in order to turn off the predetermined LED as the predetermined time elapses in the state where the game is not performed.

Next, a medal insertion initial process for performing a process relating to whether or not the medal can be inserted is performed (step S87). In the initial medal insertion process (step S87), if the current game is a replay performed based on the establishment of a replay prize in the previous game, the same number of bets as the previous bet is automatically set. The state of the selector solenoid 68 is set so that the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 are returned to the lower plate 27. If the game this time is other than a replay game, the state of the selector solenoid 68 is set so as to accept the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15.

After that, a display setting process (step S88) for setting the display on the acquired number display unit 32c is performed, and the medal insertion completed flag is cleared (step S89). Then, when the stage setting value is changed, the stage setting value display process (step S90) for displaying the stage setting value on the display unit of the setting device is performed, and if the automatic extinguishing time timer is 0 (time up). The off-data of the bet line number display LED is set (step S91).

Next, the medal insertion management process is performed (step S92). In this process, the number of bets is set by inserting medals from the medal slot 15 and added to the credits, the number of bets is set by operating the 1-bet button 31 and the max bet button 17, and the credits are set by operating the settlement button 20. Settlement, monitoring of full error of the medal payout device based on the signal from the fullness detection sensor 82, transmission of such information to the effect control device 300, and the like. After that, based on the signal from the medal payout sensor 59, the medal payout abnormality is monitored, and the medal payout sensor error processing for transmitting the occurrence or end of the abnormality to the effect control device 300 is performed (step S93), and the maximum according to the game state is performed. A medal insertion number check process for comparing the bet number (3 except in the special game state) with the current bet number is performed (step S94), and it is determined whether the medal insertion number (bet number) is 0 (step S95). ..

Then, when the number of inserted medals (number of bets) is 0 (step S95; Y), the process returns to step S89. If the number of inserted medals (number of bets) is not 0 (step S95; N), the medal inserted flag is set (step S96), and it is determined whether the number of inserted medals is the maximum value according to the gaming state. (Step S97). If the number of medals inserted is not the maximum value according to the gaming state (step S97; N), the process returns to step S92. When the number of medals inserted is the maximum value according to the game state (step S97; Y), the on-data of the game start display LED is set (step S98), and it is determined whether the start lever SW is turned on. (Step S99).

If the start lever SW is not turned on (step S99; N), the process returns to step S92. When the start lever SW is turned on (step S99; Y), the medal insertion end processing is performed (step S100). In the medal insertion end processing, the medal insertion display LED 67b is turned off, the medal insertion signal output data is set, and the state of the selector solenoid 68 is set so that the medals inserted from the medal insertion port 15 are returned to the lower plate 27. .. In addition, information indicating that the start lever SW has been turned on is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

Next, a winning combination lottery process for performing an internal lottery is performed (step S101), and a bonus winning process is performed (step S102). In the bonus winning process, when the result of the internal lottery is a special prize, the RT determination flag indicating whether the RT state is being executed and the number of remaining games of RT are backed up to perform RT. Perform the process of terminating. As a result, the remaining RT states can be executed after the end of the special game state.

Then, the reel rotation start process of selecting the effect according to the result of the internal lottery, performing the effect selection process of transmitting the expected effect information to the effect control device 300 (step S103), and performing the process related to the start of the rotation of the reel 6 and the like. (Step S104). After that, the off-data of the reel stop buttons LEDs 1 to 3 is set (step S105), and the interrupt waiting process waiting for the execution of the timer interrupt process is performed while updating the winning combination lottery random number used for the internal lottery (step S106).

Next, the operation abnormality of the reel motor is monitored, and if it is abnormal, the reel motor error detection process is performed to restart the motor (step S107), and it is confirmed by the reel sensor 54 whether or not there is a rotating reel 6. At the same time, a reel constant speed check process for checking whether the reel 6 has reached a constant speed rotation is performed (step S108). After that, it is determined whether the acceptance of the reel stop button is OK (step S109). The state in which the acceptance of the reel stop button is OK means that there is no operation abnormality of the reel motor and the reel 6 reaches a constant speed rotation. If the acceptance of the reel stop button is not OK (step S109; N), the process returns to step S105. If the acceptance of the reel stop button is OK (step S109; Y), the stop button check process is performed (step S110).

In the stop button check process (step S110), the operation of the reel stop button 24 is detected, and automatic stop is set to automatically stop the rotation of the reel 6 when there is no stop operation for a certain period of time or more. In the AT state, the automatic stop may not be set, or the reels 6 may be stopped in the stop order necessary for establishing the winning combination. Then, it is determined again whether the reception of the reel stop button is OK (step S111), and if the reception of the reel stop button is not OK (step S111; N), the process returns to step S105. If the reception of the reel stop button is OK (step S111; Y), it is determined whether there is a reel stop request (step S112).

The reel stop request means that the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the rotating reel 6 is operated and that the automatic stop is set. If there is no reel stop request (step S112; N), the process proceeds to step S114. When there is a reel stop request (step S112; Y), a symbol control process for stopping the reel 6 is performed (step S113), and a all-reel stop process for checking whether all reels have stopped is performed (step S114). ..

If all reels are not stopped (step S115; N), the process proceeds to step S106. When all the reels are stopped (step S115; Y), RT count subtraction processing is performed to manage the number of games that can be executed in the RT state, set the end of the RT state, clear the RT flag, and so on (step S115; Y). Step S116), based on the signal from the medal payout sensor 59, the medal payout sensor error processing is performed to monitor the medal payout abnormality and transmit the occurrence and end of the abnormality to the effect control device 300 (step S117).

Next, whether the symbol combination mode stopped on the valid line and the winning expected symbol, which is the symbol combination mode required to establish the winning combination in the internal lottery, match, that is, the winning combination is established. A winning determination process is performed (step S118). In this process, when a winning combination is established, a payout corresponding to the winning combination is set, a replay is set according to the establishment of the replay winning combination, and a gaming state according to the winning combination (normal game state). , The special game state, the specific game state (the game control device 100 sets the transition to the RT state), and the process of transmitting the determination and set information in this process to the effect control device 300 are also performed.

Then, a medal payout process (step S119) is performed, such as paying out medals corresponding to the established winning combination or adding to credits, and transmitting these information to the effect control device 300 (step S119), and the settlement button 20 is pressed. In that case, the processing to settle the medals corresponding to the credits and the number of entered bets, the processing to settle the credits with the end of the special game state when the automatic settlement is enabled, and the effect control device that the settlement was done. A game end process for performing a process of transmitting to the 300, a process of transmitting the end of the game to the effect control device 300, and the like is performed (step S120).

After that, the unused area and the temporary stack area when the power is turned on are cleared (step S121), interrupts are disabled (step S122), and the stack area is cleared (step S123). Further, the area corresponding to the state of the BB and RB end flags is cleared (step S124). The area for clearing information with the end of the game includes the area for clearing each time with the end of the game and the state corresponding only at the end of the state in which the continuous operating device for the accessory is activated, such as the SBB state, the BB state, and the RB state. There is an area to be cleared according to the end, and in this process, the necessary area is cleared according to the state of the BB and RB end flags.

Then, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the SBB state, the BB state or the RB state (step S125), and if it is the end timing of the SBB state, the BB state or the RB state (step S125; Y), the process returns to step S81. .. If it is not the end timing of the SBB state, the BB state, or the RB state (step S125; N), the process returns to step S84.

[Role lottery process]
FIG. 16 shows the winning combination lottery process (step S101) shown in the main loop process. In this winning combination lottery process, first, a medal insertion number check process is performed to compare the maximum bet number (3 except in the special game state) according to the game state with the current bet number (step S141), and the medal insertion number is the game. It is determined whether or not the maximum number of sheets is input according to the state (step S142). When the number of inserted medals is not the maximum number of inserted medals according to the game state (step S142; N), the segment output data of the medal error at the time of lottery (segment output data for lower digits of the payout number display unit 32b) is prepared (step). S168), the process proceeds to the non-recoverable error processing (step S30).

When the number of medals inserted is the maximum number of medals inserted according to the gaming state (step S142; Y), the number of effective lines is calculated (step S143), and the step setting value is equal to or less than the maximum setting value (6 in this case). A step setting value check process for determining the presence is performed (step S144). If the stage set value is not equal to or less than the maximum set value in the stage set value check process (step S144), the process proceeds to the non-recoverable error process.

Next, the lottery table address corresponding to the game state (normal game state, special game state, specific game state (RT state in the game control device 100)) is set (step S145), and the random number for the combination lottery is loaded (step). S146). Then, the number of lottery combinations is acquired and set as a loop counter (step S147), and the address of the lottery data table corresponding to the stage set value is calculated (step S148). Further, the lottery data of the role of determining the success or failure is acquired (step S149), the value obtained by subtracting the lottery data from the random number value is used as a new random number value (step S150), and it is determined whether or not the random number value is less than 0. (Step S151).

If the random number value is not less than 0 (step S151; N), that is, if the current determination target combination has not been won, the lottery table address is updated to the address corresponding to the next lottery combination (step S152). , The loop counter is updated by -1 (step S153), and it is determined whether the value of the loop counter is 0 (step S154). Then, when the value of the loop counter is not 0 (step S154; N), the process returns to step S148. When the value of the loop counter is 0 (step S154; Y), the winning flags 1 and 2 are set to be out of order (step S155), and the push order information 1 and 2 are set to no push order information (step S154; Y). Step S156) and step S159.

The winning flag 1 is information in the case of an internal winning other than the SBB winning, the BB winning, or the RB winning, and if the winning of the role is not established in the internally winning game, the internal winning is extinguished. Further, the winning flag 2 is information when the SBB winning, the BB winning, or the RB winning is internally won, and if the winning of the role is not established in the internally winning game, the internal winning is carried over to the next game or later. .. Further, the push order information 1 is information on the stop order for establishing the winning of the winning flag 1, and the pushing order information 2 is the information on the stopping order for establishing the winning of the winning flag 2.

On the other hand, when the random number value is less than 0 (step S151; Y), that is, when the winning combination of the current determination target is won, the winning flags 1 and 2 corresponding to the winning combination are acquired (step S157). The push order information 1 and 2 corresponding to the winning combination are acquired (step S158). Then, when the SBB prize, the BB prize, or the RB prize is internally won but the winning combination is not established, it is determined whether there is a carry-over winning in which the winning of the winning is carried over (step S159), and the carry-over winning is performed. If there is no such item (step S159; N), the process proceeds to step S162. If there is a carry-over winning (step S159; Y), the winning flag 2 is replaced with the value in the winning flag 2 area (step S160), and the push order information 2 is replaced with the value in the push order information 2 area (step S161). ..

Then, the value of the winning flag 1 is saved in the winning flag 1 area, the value of the winning flag 2 is saved in the winning flag 2 area (step S162), and the value of the winning flag 2 is saved in the carry-over winning flag area (step S162). Step S163). Further, the value of the push order information 1 is saved in the push order information 1 area, and the value of the push order information 2 is saved in the push order information 2 area (step S164), and the external signal output terminal 170 and the test firing test device 500 are used. Condition device signal output processing for setting the output signal is performed (step S165), and the winning combination lottery processing is completed.

[Reel rotation start processing]
FIG. 17 shows the reel rotation start process (step S104) shown in the main loop process. In this reel rotation start processing, first, a winning expected symbol setting table is prepared (step S171), and effective line information setting processing is performed (step S172). The winning symbol is a symbol combination mode required to establish the winning of the winning combination in the internal lottery, and in the effective line information set processing (step S172), it may be arranged for each effective line according to the game state. Set the symbol information. When the reel 6 is stopped, a symbol to be stopped is set with reference to this information.

Next, the stop priority symbol setting table is prepared (step S173), and the valid line information setting process is performed (step S174). If you have won a special prize and you have won a role other than the special prize, you need to set the priority of the winning to be established, and this priority is the highest for the replay winning and the small other than the replay winning. It is lower in the order of role winning and special winning (replay winning> small role winning other than replay winning> special winning). In the effective line information setting process (step S174), information on a symbol combination mode that may be aligned for each effective line is set according to the type of winning combination. When the reel 6 is stopped, a symbol to be stopped is set with reference to this information.

Next, interrupt wait processing that waits for execution of timer interrupt processing is performed (step S175), on-data of the standby display LED is set (step S176), and after the start of the previous game, until the next game can be started. It is determined whether the minimum game interval time timer for managing a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) is 0 (time up) (step S177). Then, when the minimum game interval time timer is not 0 (step S177; N), the process returns to step S175. When the minimum game interval time timer is 0 (step S177; Y), the off data of the standby display LED is set (step S178), and the command number corresponding to the start of reel rotation is prepared (step S179). The command setting process is performed (step S180). As a result, the start of rotation of the reel 6 is transmitted to the effect control device 300. This command also includes information on the number of games that can be executed in the RT state.

After that, the command numbers corresponding to the information of the winning flags 1 and 2 and the information of the push order information 1 and 2 are prepared (step S181), and the command setting process is performed (step S182). As a result, information on the winning combination and the pushing order (winning combination notification command) is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Based on this information, the effect control device 300 sets the display and effect of the second game information display unit 40. Next, the reel motor start processing for starting the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c is performed (step S183), and it is determined whether the start of all reel motors is completed (step S184). If the start of all reel motors has not been completed (step S184; N), the process returns to step S183. When the start of all reel motors is completed (step S184; Y), the reel rotation flag is set (step S185), and the reel rotation start process is completed.

[Design control process]
FIG. 18 shows the symbol control process (step S113) shown in the main loop process. In this symbol control process, first, interrupts are prohibited (step S201), and the address of the motor control area of the reel to be stopped is set (step S202). Next, the current symbol number is loaded as the pressed symbol number (step S203), and the step counter determines whether it is within the range that can be stopped immediately (step S204). Then, when the step counter is within the range that can be stopped immediately (step S204; Y), the process proceeds to step S206. If the step counter is not within the range that can be stopped immediately (step S204; N), the pressed symbol number is updated by -1 (step S205), and interrupt is permitted (step S206).

Twenty-one symbols are arranged on each of the reels 6, and each of the reels 6 is numbered 0 to 20 in order along the rotation direction of the reels 6 (see FIG. 5A). ). Further, the step counter defines the position of each symbol in more detail, and the regions in which the values 0 to 21 are sequentially assigned to each symbol are evenly allocated along the rotation direction of the reel 6. Then, the position of the uppermost part of the middle stage in the symbol display window 5 is set as a reference position, and various processes are performed based on the symbol at this reference position and the value of the step counter of the symbol. When the symbol is correctly stopped in the middle stage, the value of the step counter of the symbol at the reference position is in the range of 0 to 3.

In the above process, the interrupt is disabled in step S201 so that the value of the step counter does not change, and in step S203, the symbol number of the symbol at the reference position at the time of the reel stop request due to the stop operation or automatic stop is used. Let a certain current symbol number be the pressed symbol number. Then, in step S204, if the value of the step counter of the symbol at the reference position at the time of the reel stop request is within a predetermined range (here, 7 to 21), the symbol enters the middle position. Since it is in the middle of the process, it is determined that the symbol can be stopped at the middle position. That is, it is possible to immediately stop the symbol existing at the middle stage position at the time of the reel stop request. Therefore, in this case, the current symbol number is set as the pressed symbol number as set in step S203. However, if the value of the step counter of the symbol at the reference position is not within the predetermined range (0 to 6 in this case) when the reel stop request is made, the symbol is already in the middle position and the stop processing is performed. Even if you do, you cannot stop it in time. Therefore, in step S205, the pressed symbol number is changed to the symbol that comes into the next middle position.

After determining the pressed symbol number in this way, an interrupt is permitted (step S206), and a process of determining a symbol to be stopped corresponding to the result of the internal winning is performed. The symbol to be stopped can be set within a range of 5 frames from the pressed symbol number. That is, it can be set within the range up to the pressed symbol number -5. First, the drawing frame number table selection process is performed from the information of the reel to be processed and the winning combination (step S207), and the symbol arrangement data table of the reel to be stopped is set (step S208). Further, the data address corresponding to the pressed symbol number is calculated (step S209), and the effective line search data index table of the reel to be stopped is set (step S210).

Next, the stop priority symbol position information, which is the information of the symbol to be preferentially stopped in the range of 5 frames from the pressed symbol number, is cleared to 0 (step S211), and the stop is prohibited in the range of 5 frames from the pressed symbol number. The stop-prohibited symbol position information, which is the information of the symbol to be stopped, is cleared to 0 (step S212), and the symbol kicking process for setting the stop-prohibited symbol position information is performed (step S213), and the symbol pull-in for setting the stop priority symbol position information is performed. Perform the process (step S214).

Subsequently, when the stop operation is not performed for a predetermined time, the symbol automatic stop process for automatically stopping the reel 6 is performed (step S215). This process is performed when there is a reel stop request due to automatic stop, and is a process for determining the pressed symbol number at the time of automatic stop. Then, it is determined whether or not there is an appropriate stop position at the time of this automatic stop (step S216), and if there is no appropriate stop position (step S216; N), the process returns to step S205. If there is an appropriate stop position (step S216; Y), the process proceeds to step S217. In the case of a reel stop request by the player's stop operation, the process proceeds to step S217 as there is always an appropriate stop position (step S216; Y).

Next, the stop position setting process is performed (step S217), and the stop symbol set process is performed (step S218). In these processes, the symbol to be stopped is calculated based on the number of drawn frames set in the above process, the stop priority symbol position information, the stop prohibited symbol position information, etc., and the stop request (deceleration) for the target motor is set. A process of transmitting information on the stop of the reel 6 and the stop symbol (stop position of the reel 6) to the effect control device 300 is performed.

After that, the stop flag of the reel to be stopped is set (step S219), and the number of stopped reels is updated by +1 (step S220). Then, the command numbers corresponding to the information of the winning flags 1 and 2 and the information of the push order information 1 and 2 are prepared (step S221), the command setting process is performed (step S222), and the symbol control process is completed. As a result, even when the stop operation is performed, information on the winning combination and the pressing order (winning combination notification command) is transmitted to the effect control device 300. By transmitting information on the winning combination and the pressing order to the effect control device 300 for each stop operation in this way, the effect control device 300 can grasp the winning combination and the pressing order even if a command is missed before this. Will be. It is also possible to display the second game information display unit 40 based on this information.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 19 shows timer interrupt processing. The timer interrupt process is started by inputting a periodic timer interrupt signal (for example, every 1.9 msec) generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator to the CPU 111a. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt processing is started.

In the timer interrupt process, first, a register save process (step S241) for transferring the value held in the predetermined register to the RAM 111c is performed, and the return address in the stack area is checked to determine whether the value is outside the program area. (Step S242). When the return address is outside the program area (step S242; Y), the segment output data of the return address error (segment output data for the lower digit of the payout number display unit 32b) is prepared (step S263), and an unrecoverable error occurs. The process proceeds to the process (step S30).

When the return address is not outside the program area (step S242; N), a power cutoff process (step S243) is performed, which monitors the occurrence of a power failure and performs a process when a power failure occurs. As a process when a power failure occurs, for example, after stopping the payout of medals, backing up the information of the RAM 111c, storing the stack pointer, the checksum, etc., the RAM access is prohibited and the power of the slot machine 1 is cut off. Wait for If no power failure has occurred, the power cutoff process (step S243) does not perform the process.

Next, input from various sensors and the like is taken in, that is, input switch state processing for reading the state of each input port is performed (step S244). The inputs captured in this input switch state processing (step S244) are the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b, the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c, the start lever switch 52, and the reel stop button switch 53 (first reel (left) stop button switch 53a). , 2nd reel (middle) stop button switch 53b, 3rd reel (right) stop button switch 53c), reel sensor 54 (left reel sensor 54a, middle reel sensor 54b, right reel sensor 54c), max bet switch 57, 1 Bet switch 31a, checkout button switch 58, medal payout sensor 59, error release switch 61, fullness detection sensor 82, stop changeover switch 35, automatic checkout changeover switch 36, etc., stage setting key switch 62 of setting device, setting button switch 60 Etc. are input.

Next, when the input from the medal insertion sensors 51a and 51b and the medal insertion fraud detection sensor 51c is an input indicating an abnormality, processing is performed according to the input, or a medal insertion error command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Perform a security check process (step S245).

After that, as the control of the left reel 6a, the work address of the first reel control is prepared (step S246), and the reel motor control process is performed (step S247). Next, as the control of the middle reel 6b, the work address of the second reel control is prepared (step S248), and the reel motor control process is performed (step S249). Further, as the control of the right reel 6c, the work address of the third reel control is prepared (step S250), and the reel motor control process is performed (step S251).

Then, the interrupt counter is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 3 (step S252), and a subroutine call is performed by the updated interrupt counter (step S253). When the value of the interrupt counter is "0", the 7-segment data setting process for setting the display of the display unit composed of the 7-segment display such as the first game information display unit 33 and the first game medium information display unit 32 is performed. (Step S254). When the value of the interrupt counter is "1", the LED blinking process (step S255) for controlling the display on the game status display unit 18 and the bet line number display LED 37 is performed.

When the value of the interrupt counter is "2", the fullness detection sensor monitoring process (step S256) for monitoring whether the medals in the hopper of the medal payout device are full is performed based on the input from the fullness detection sensor 82. Next, an abnormality in the medal payout is monitored based on the input from the medal payout sensor 59, and if there is an abnormality, a medal jam monitoring process (step S257) is performed in which a payout switch error command is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Furthermore, an automatic stop monitoring timer that monitors the time until automatic stop, a minimum game interval time timer that monitors the game interval, an automatic turn-off time timer that monitors the time until the LED is turned off, various error monitoring timers, etc. A timer update process (step S258) for updating various timers such as a game timer is performed.

When the value of the interrupt counter is "3", the external information output process (step S259) for editing the information to be output to an external device such as a hall computer is performed. In this process, the SBB signal output in the SBB state, the BB signal output in the BB state, the RB signal output in the RB state, and the output when a medal is inserted. The game medal insertion signal, the game medal payout signal output when the medal is paid out, the stage setting key signal output when the stage setting key switch is on, and the like are set.

After performing processing according to the value of the interrupt counter, based on the output data set in various processes, the effect control device 300, the first game information display unit 33, the first game medium information display unit 32, and the game status display unit. 18, medal payout device, reel motor 64a, 64b, 64c, external signal output terminal 170, reel stop button LED 66a, 66b, 66c, bet line number display LED 37, selector solenoid 68, test firing test device 500, inspection device 600, etc. On the other hand, a data output process for outputting a control signal is performed (step S260). Then, the register is restored (step S261), the interrupt is permitted (step S262), and the timer interrupt processing is terminated.

[7-segment data setting process]
FIG. 20 shows the 7-segment data setting process (step S254) shown in the timer interrupt process. In this 7-segment data setting process, first, segment data corresponding to the number of credits is set and set as a process related to display on the first credit number display unit 32a of the first game medium information display unit 32 (step S281). The segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first credit number display unit 32a (step S282).

Next, as a process related to display on the first payout number display unit 32b of the first game medium information display unit 32, blank display segment data is set (step S283), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating. (Step S284). When the reel 6 is rotating (step S284; Y), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first payout number display unit 32b (step S290). In this case, blank display is set.

When the reel 6 is not rotating (step S284; N), it is determined whether the stage setting value is being changed (step S285). If the stage setting value is being changed (step S285; Y), the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, blank display is set. Further, when the step setting value is not being changed (step S285; N), it is determined whether or not some error is occurring (step S286).

If some error is occurring (step S286; Y), segment data corresponding to the error number data is set (step S289), and the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, the display corresponding to the error is set. If no error has occurred (step S286; N), it is determined whether the medal payout counter for which the number of payouts is set is 0 when there is a payout (step S287).

When the medal payout number counter is 0 (step S287; Y), the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, blank display is set. If the medal payout counter is not 0 (step S287; N), segment data corresponding to the medal payout counter is set (step S288), and the process proceeds to step S290. In this case, the display of the number of payouts is set.

Next, as a process related to display on the first game information display unit 33, blank display segment data is set (step S291), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating (step S292). When the reel 6 is not rotating (step S292; N), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first game information display unit 33 (step S301). In this case, blank display is set.

Further, when the reel 6 is rotating (step S292; Y), it is determined whether the reel 6 is in the RT state (specific game state) (step S293), and when it is in the RT state (step S293; Y), it is determined. The process proceeds to step S295. When not in the RT state (step S293; N), it is determined whether the pressing order is forward pressing (left middle right order) or no pressing order (step S294). When the push order is forward push or no push order (step S294; Y), the process proceeds to step S295. If the push order is not forward push or no push order (step S294; N), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the first game information display unit 33 (step S301). In this case, blank display is set. That is, in the case of not in the RT state, the push order and the winning combination are notified only when the push order is forward push or no push order.

In step S295, the winning flag 1 determines whether or not there is no winning (missing) (step S295). If the winning flag 1 is not non-winning (missing) (step S295; N), the process proceeds to step S297. Further, when the winning flag 1 is not won (missing) (step S295; Y), it is determined whether the winning flag 2 is not won (missing) (step S296). Then, when the winning flag 2 is not won (missing) (step S296; Y), the process proceeds to step S297. If the winning flag 2 is not non-winning (missing) (step S296; N), the process proceeds to step S299. The winning flag 1 is the information of the small winning combination, and the winning flag 2 is the information of the special winning. When the small winning combination and the special winning are won at the same time, the small winning combination is controlled to be established with priority over the special winning, so the display on the first game information display unit 33 also corresponds to this. Display.

In step S297, the segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning flag 1 is set (step S297), the segment data corresponding to the push order information 1 is set (step S298), and the process proceeds to step S301. As a result, the first game information display unit 33 displays information about the small winning combination. Further, in step S299, the segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning flag 2 is set (step S299), the segment data corresponding to the push order information 2 is set (step S300), and the process proceeds to step S301. As a result, information about the special prize is displayed on the first game information display unit 33.

In addition, when it is not in the RT state, the push order and the winning combination are notified only when the push order is forward push or no push order, and in other cases, the blank display is made, but the blank display. It may be possible to notify the deviation instead of. Further, when the game control device 100 controls the AT state, it is determined whether or not it is in the AT state instead of determining whether or not it is in the RT state. If it is not in the AT state, the push order is used. Only when there is a forward push or no push order, the push order and the winning combination are notified. Further, the segment data may be acquired from the table or set by the program logic.

[Main processing]
Next, the processing by the effect control device 300 will be described. In the main process shown in FIG. 21, when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on and the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on, the CPU 311 reads and executes the control program of the effect control process stored in the PROM 321. Is started by. This main process includes a process that is performed only when the power is turned on and a loop process that is repeatedly executed.

First, as a process when the power is turned on, interrupts are prohibited (step S501), the built-in RAM is effectively set (step S502), and the initial setting of the CPU is performed (step S503). Next, the watchdog timer is started (step S504), the initial setting of the sound source LSI 314 is performed (step S505), and the initial setting of the VDP 312 is performed (step S506).

After that, an interrupt is permitted (step S507), a checksum calculation process is performed (step S508), and it is determined whether the calculated checksum matches the backup value of the checksum area (step S509). Then, if they match (step S509; Y), that is, if they have been backed up correctly, the process proceeds to step S511. If they do not match (step S509; N), that is, if the backup is not performed correctly, the backup section storing the backup information is cleared (step S510), and the process proceeds to step S511.

In step S511, the lamp control area is initialized (step S511), the watchdog timer is cleared (step S512), and the frame synchronization process is performed (step S513). In the frame synchronization processing, frame synchronization processing related to game management, frame synchronization processing related to voice control, sound code output processing, LED control data output processing, random number update processing, and the like are performed.

After that, as a loop process, first, the watchdog timer is cleared (step S514), interrupts are permitted (step S515), frame synchronization processing is performed (step S516), and the watchdog timer is cleared (step S517). Next, a game management main process for controlling various devices in the effect control device 300 is performed (step S518), a lamp & sound & image editing process for setting the effect mode is performed (step S519), and step S514 is performed. Return.

[Game management main process]
FIG. 22 shows the game management main process (step S518) shown in the main process. In this game management main process, first, a delay (wait time) for distribution of the effect control code, which is control information to be transmitted to various devices in the effect control device 300, is set (step S531), and the previous effect control code setting process is performed. The effect control code saved in step 2 is distributed (step S522), and it is determined whether or not all the effect control codes have been distributed (step S533).

If all the effect control codes have not been distributed (step S533; N), the process returns to step S532. Further, when all the effect control codes are distributed (step S533; Y), command control processing for performing processing related to the command received from the game control device 100 is performed (step S534), and the effect control for setting the effect control code is performed. The code setting process is performed (step S535). After that, the AT control process for controlling the start and end of the AT state is performed, and the game management main process is terminated.

The effect control code includes a sound code for controlling the sound source LSI 314, a lamp code for controlling LED control data for controlling I2C, an image code for controlling VDP 312, and the like, depending on the progress of the game. Control is performed by setting an effect control code and transmitting it to various devices in the effect control device 300.

[Command control processing]
FIG. 23 shows the command control process (step S534) shown in the game management main process. In this command control process, first, no command is set as the analysis command (step S551), and it is determined whether the analysis read index and the analysis write index match (step S552). Then, if they match (step S552; Y), the process proceeds to step S556. In this case, there is no command to be processed. If they do not match (step S552; N), the receive command is loaded from the analysis buffer corresponding to the analysis read index (step S553), and the loaded receive command is used as the analysis command (step S554).

Next, the analysis read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 127 (step S555), the analysis command is saved as an execution command (step S556), and it is determined whether the execution command has no command (step S557). ). If the execution command has no command (step S557; Y), the command control process ends. In this case, it is a case where it is determined in the process of step S552 that they do not match. If the execution command is not without a command (step S557; N), a command execution process for performing a process corresponding to the command is performed (step S558), and the process returns to step S551. In the command execution process, the effect control code, which is the control information to be transmitted to various devices in the effect control device 300, is set based on the information transmitted from the game control device 100. As a result, the operation settings of various devices are set based on the information transmitted from the game control device 100.

[Production control code setting process]
FIG. 24 shows the effect control code setting process (step S535) shown in the game management main process. In this effect control code setting process, first, the sound code set in the command execution process (step S558) is saved in the buffer (step S571), and the lamp code set in the command execution process (step S558) is saved in the buffer (step S558). Step S572).

Next, the image code set in the command execution process (step S558) is saved in the buffer (step S573), and the output of the interface board 2 (not shown) that outputs the test signal is controlled (step S574). End the setting process.

[Command reception interrupt processing]
FIG. 25 shows command reception interrupt processing. In this command reception interrupt process, first, it is determined whether the INT signal is on (step S601), and if it is on (step S601; Y), a command is input and saved as the first command (step). S602), a predetermined wait time (for example, 20 us) is set (step S604). If it is not on (step S601; N), 0000H is saved as the first command (step S603), and a predetermined wait time (for example, 20us) is set (step S604). After that, the same processing is performed as the second and third reception processing (steps S605 to S611), and it is determined whether the results of the three receptions are all the same value (step S612).

If the results of the three receptions are not all the same value (step S612; N), the received command is invalidated and the command reception interrupt process is terminated. If the results of the three receptions are all the same value (step S612; Y), it is determined whether the value of the received command is other than 0000H (step S613). Then, when the value of the received command is not other than 0000H (step S613; N), the received command is regarded as invalid and the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

When the value of the received command is other than 0000H (step S613; Y), the received command buffer address corresponding to the receive write index is calculated (step S614), assuming that the received command is valid. Save the command to a later address (step S615). After that, the receive write index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 127 (step S616), the value of the timer counter (hardware) is set as a random number seed (step S617), and the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

[V-Sync interrupt processing]
In FIG. 26, processing is performed for items that need to be processed according to V-Sync, such as a 7-segment display such as the second game information display unit 40 and the second game medium information display unit 44, and an image display device 3. -Sync interrupt processing is shown. In this V-Sync interrupt processing, first, the frame synchronization counter is updated by +1 (step S631), and it is determined whether the frame synchronization counter is 2 or more (step S632).

If the frame synchronization counter is not 2 or more (step S632; N), the process proceeds to step S635. When the frame synchronization counter is 2 or more (step S632; Y), the frame synchronization counter is set to 0 (step S633), the V-Sync flag is set (step S634), and the process proceeds to step S635. .. In step S635, a command copy process for copying the contents of the reception command buffer to the analysis command buffer is performed (step S635), and it is determined whether the V-Sync flag is set (step S636).

If the V-Sync flag is not set (step S636; N), the process proceeds to step S641 without editing the image data or the like. When the V-Sync flag is set (step S636; Y), the 7SEG data storage process is performed (step S637) and the 7SEG data editing process is performed (step S638). The 7SEG data is display data on a 7-segment display such as the second game information display unit 40 and the second game medium information display unit 44, and the 7SEG data editing process (step S638) edits the display data and stores the 7SEG data. In the process (step S637), a process of setting the edited display data to be output to the segment LED control circuit 335 is performed.

Next, the image data storage process is performed (step S639), the image data editing process is performed (step S640), and the volume switch input process for setting the volume based on the input from the volume control SW338 is performed (step S641). -End Sync interrupt processing. The image data is display data on a liquid crystal display device such as the image display device 3, the display data is edited in the image data editing process (step S640), and the edited display is performed in the image data storage process (step S639). Performs the process of setting the data to be output to the VDP 312.

[7SEG data editing process]
FIG. 27 shows the 7SEG data editing process (step S638) shown in the V-Sync interrupt process. In this 7SEG data editing process, first, as a process related to display on the second credit number display unit 11 of the second game medium information display unit 44, segment data corresponding to the number of credits based on the information transmitted from the game control device 100 is performed. Is set (step S661), and the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the second credit number display unit 11 (step S662).

Next, as a process related to display on the second payout number display unit 13 of the second game medium information display unit 44, blank display segment data is set (step S663), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating. (Step S664). When the reel 6 is rotating (step S664; Y), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the second payout number display unit 13 (step S669). In this case, blank display is set.

When the reel 6 is not rotating (step S664; N), it is determined whether the stage setting value is being changed (step S665). If the stage setting value is being changed (step S665; Y), the process proceeds to step S669. In this case, blank display is set. If the stage setting value is not being changed (step S665; N), it is determined whether or not there is medal payout information from the game control device 100 (step S667), and if there is no medal payout information (step S667; N). Goes to step S669. In this case, blank display is set. If there is medal payout information (step S667; Y), segment data corresponding to the medal payout information is set (step S668), and the process proceeds to step S669. In this case, the display of the number of payouts is set. The second payout number display unit 13 may display the error in the same manner as the first payout number display unit 32b. Next, the second game state display unit display data editing process (step S670), which performs processing related to the display on the second game information display unit 40, is performed (step S670), and the 7SEG data editing process is completed.

[Second game status display unit display data editing process]
FIG. 28 shows the second game state display unit display data editing process (step S670) shown in the 7-SEG data editing process. In the second game state display unit display data editing process, first, the blank display segment data is set (step S671), and it is determined whether the reel 6 is rotating (step S672). When the reel 6 is not rotating (step S672; N), the set segment data is saved in the segment data area of the second game information display unit 40 (step S682). In this case, blank display is set.

Further, when the reel 6 is rotating (step S672; Y), it is determined whether or not the winning combination / push order command for this game has been received (step S673), and when it has not been received (step S673). S673; N) proceeds to step S682. In this case, blank display is set. Further, when it has been received (step S673; Y), it is determined whether it is in the AT state (specific game state) (step S674), and when it is in the AT state (step S674; Y), it goes to step S676. Transition. When not in the AT state (step S674; N), it is determined whether the pushing order is forward pushing (left middle right order) or no pushing order (step S675). When the push order is forward push or no push order (step S675; Y), the process proceeds to step S676. If the push order is not forward push or no push order (step S675; N), the process proceeds to step S682. In this case, blank display is set. That is, in the case of not in the AT state, the push order and the winning combination are notified only when the push order is forward push or no push order.

In step S676, it is determined whether or not the winning information 1 corresponding to the winning flag 1 in the game control device 100 is not won (missing) (step S676). If the winning information 1 is not won (missing) (step S676; N), the process proceeds to step S678. Further, when the winning information 1 is not won (missing) (step S676; Y), it is determined whether the winning information 2 corresponding to the winning flag 2 in the game control device 100 is not won (missing) (step S676; Y). Step S677). Then, when the winning information 2 is not won (missing) (step S677; Y), the process proceeds to step S678. If the winning information 2 is not won (missing) (step S677; N), the process proceeds to step S680. Winning information 1 is information on small wins, and winning information 2 is information on special winnings. When the small winning combination and the special winning are won at the same time, the small winning combination is controlled to be established with priority over the special winning, so the display on the second game information display unit 40 also corresponds to this. Display.

In step S678, the segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning information 1 is set (step S678), and the segment data corresponding to the push order notification information 1 corresponding to the push order information 1 in the game control device 100 is set (step S678). Step S678) and step S682. As a result, the second game information display unit 40 displays information about the small winning combination. Further, in step S680, the segment data corresponding to the winning combination of the winning information 2 is set (step S680), and the segment data corresponding to the push order notification information 2 corresponding to the push order information 2 in the game control device 100 is set. (Step S681), and the process proceeds to step S682. As a result, the second game information display unit 40 displays information about the special prize.

Next, the start and end timings of the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, the display on the first game information display unit 33 is started after the start lever operation (t11). Here, the internal lottery is performed after the start lever operation (t11) is performed, and the timing is such that the reel 6 starts rotating (t12). Further, at the timing (t12) when the reel 6 starts rotating, a winning combination notification command for notifying the stop order and the winning combination is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 uses this command. Based on the reception, the display on the image display device 3 and the second game information display unit 40 is started (t13).

The first game information display unit 33 can start the notification after the internal lottery is completed, and the second game information display unit 40 can start the notification after receiving the winning combination notification command. , The notification may be started at any timing after the timing when the notification can be started. However, it is preferable that the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 starts before the timing (t14) when the reel 6 rotates at a constant speed and the stop operation is possible. ..

Further, the end of the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 is the stop timing of all reels 6 (t15). By stopping the notification when all the reels are stopped and the presence or absence of winning is confirmed and the notification is no longer necessary, it is possible to save power and prevent deterioration of the 7-segment display.

The end timing of the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 may be other than the stop timing of all reels 6. As shown in FIG. 30, for example, when there is a medal payout accompanying the establishment of a prize, the timing (t27) at which the medal payout ends may be set. By doing so, it is possible to confirm the winning combination and the number of payouts. In addition, even if some or all of the medals have not been paid out due to a medal payout error, the remaining number of payouts can be confirmed. If the winning is not established or if the winning without payout is established, the stop timing of all reels (t26) may be set, or a predetermined time may be set after the stop timing of all reels 6.

Further, the end timing may be set as the start operation of the next game. Examples of the start operation include the insertion of medals, the operation timing of the 1-bet button 31 and the max-bet button 17 (t21, t28), and the timing of the start lever operation (t22). By doing so, if a role is missed, it is possible to secure time for confirming the missed role.

Further, the timing at which the notification of the next game is started may be set as the end timing. In this case, it can be said that the display is switched. In this case, the display may be terminated when a predetermined time elapses without starting the next game after the end of the game. Further, since it may be difficult for the player to recognize by simply switching, a blank display period may be provided between the end and the start of the notification. Further, the blinking display may be performed when the display is started.

In addition, the timing at which the stop operation is possible (t23), the timing of the first stop operation (t24), and the timing of the second stop operation (t25) may be set. If the game is terminated at these timings, the player will perform the stop operation based on the memory before the guess or the stop operation, and the game playability can be improved. It should be noted that the stop order may be set to end at the timing of the first stop operation (t24) only in the case of two options for notifying only the reel 6 that performs the first stop operation. Further, it may be possible to end at the timing of the second stop operation (t25) only in the case of a combination that is not missed due to the timing of the stop operation. Further, if the stop order is not followed, the notification may be terminated at that point.

From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery of a combination for each execution of a game accompanied by variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game in which the stop display is displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation units is won by an internal lottery. When the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination is reached, the slot machine 1 in which the winning combination is established is controlled by the game control means and can display information related to the result of the internal lottery (first game information display unit 33). ) Is provided, and the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific winning combination in which a prize is established when a plurality of reels are stopped in a predetermined stop order. Therefore, it is possible to notify the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the combination, and the notification in the display means is terminated based on the establishment of the predetermined notification end condition. It will be.

Therefore, the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the combination can be notified by the game control means, so that the normal game can be executed. Further, since the stop order can be notified by the lighting mode of the plurality of light emitting units, the notification can be performed by a simple display, the configuration of the display means can be simplified, and the burden of control can be prevented from increasing. Since the notification in the display means is terminated when the predetermined notification end condition is satisfied, the notification can be performed only for a necessary period. Here, as the display means, in addition to a 7-segment display in which seven light emitting bodies are arranged in a figure eight shape, seven light emitting portions are formed in a figure eight shape in a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, imitating a seven-segment display. It also includes a display in which a plurality of light emitting units are arranged in a display arranged in a manner or other arrangement, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in a matrix, a display in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in an arbitrary shape, and the like.

Further, the notification end condition is that all reels 6 have stopped. Therefore, the notification can be terminated based on whether or not the winning combination has been established for the winning combination in the internal lottery.

Further, the notification end condition is that all reels 6 are stopped when the game medium is not paid out, and when the game medium is paid out, the payout is completed. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the correspondence between the result of the internal lottery and the payout.

Further, the notification end condition is that a predetermined time has elapsed after all the reels 6 have stopped. Therefore, the result of the internal lottery can be confirmed after all the reels 6 are stopped.

In addition, the notification end condition is satisfied based on the start operation of the next game of the game to be notified, the notification in the display means is terminated, and the notification for the next game is started. Become. Therefore, the notification in the display means is terminated based on the start operation of the next game of the game to be notified, and the notification for the next game is started, so that the notification corresponding to the game can be performed. ..

FIG. 31 shows the transmission timing of the winning combination notification command. The winning combination notification command, which is information on the winning combination and the push order, is first sent to the effect control device 300 at the timing (t32) when the internal lottery is performed after the start lever operation (t31) is performed and the reel 6 starts rotating. Will be sent. After that, it is also transmitted when there is a first stop operation (t33), when there is a second stop operation (t34), and when there is a third stop operation (t35). In this way, information on the winning combination and the pushing order is transmitted to the effect control device 300 for each stop operation, so that even if the winning combination notification command is missed before this, the effect control device 300 uses the winning combination and the pressing order. You will be able to grasp. Therefore, for example, if the winning combination notification command is missed at the start of rotation of the reel 6, the display on the second game information display unit 40 can be started from the subsequent reception timing of the winning combination notification command. Further, by receiving the command a plurality of times, the effect control device 300 can determine the validity of the command by comparing the contents of the command a plurality of times.

FIG. 32 shows another example of the transmission mode of the winning combination notification command. In this example, the internal lottery is performed after the start lever operation (t41), and the winning combination notification command is started to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the timing (t42) when the reel 6 starts rotating. Until there is a stop operation (t43), it is intermittently transmitted a plurality of times. By transmitting the winning combination notification command a plurality of times at the start of the game in this way, it is possible to prevent omission. In addition, the effect control device 300 can determine the validity of the command by comparing the contents of the command a plurality of times.

The winning combination notification command is also transmitted when there is a first stop operation (t43), when there is a second stop operation (t44), and when there is a third stop operation (t45). Of course, the winning combination notification command is intermittently transmitted a plurality of times from the timing when the reel 6 starts rotating (t42) to the time when the second stop operation is performed (t44) or the time when the third stop operation is performed (t45). You may do so. That is, the winning combination notification command may be transmitted intermittently from the start of transmission until the elapse of a predetermined time or the completion of transmission of a predetermined number of times.

From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery of a combination for each execution of a game accompanied by variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game in which the stop display is displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation units is won by an internal lottery. When the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination is reached, in the slot machine 1 in which the winning combination is established, the game control means provides information on the result of the internal lottery at the start of the game and at the time of operating the stop operation unit. This means that the game is transmitted to the effect control means that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means.

Therefore, the information regarding the result of the internal lottery is transmitted to the effect control means that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means at the start of the game and at the time of operating the stop operation unit, so that the effect control means can be sure. Information can be transmitted and normal games can be executed.

Further, the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific winning combination in which a prize is established when a plurality of reels 6 are stopped in a predetermined stop order, and the game control means includes the winning combination in the internal lottery and the winning combination. Information on the predetermined stop order for establishment is transmitted to the effect control means at the start of the game and at the time of operating the stop operation unit. Therefore, the information can be reliably transmitted to the effect control means, and the normal game can be executed.

Further, an effect display device (second game information display unit 40) that is controlled by the effect control means and can display information is provided, and the effect control means provides information on the result of the internal lottery based on the information from the game control means. It is possible to notify by the display on the effect display device. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player of necessary information. In particular, even if information is missed, it is possible to notify based on the information transmitted again thereafter.

[First modification]
Next, a first modification of the slot machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. It should be noted that basically, it has the same configuration as the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts. Will be described. The slot machine of this modification is designed to perform a specific effect when the winning combination notification command received at the start of rotation of the reel 6 is missed.

As shown in FIG. 33A, when the internal lottery is performed after the start lever operation (t51) and the reel 6 starts rotating, the stop order and the winning combination are displayed on the first game information display unit 33. It will be started. Further, a winning combination notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 with the start of rotation of the reel 6 (t52), but in this example, the effect control device 300 misses this winning combination notification command.

Based on the fact that the effect control device 300 did not receive the winning combination notification command during the reception standby period from the reception of the command indicating that the start lever was operated (t51) to the elapse of a predetermined time (t53), all A specific effect is started until the timing (t55) when the reel 6 is stopped. This specific effect is a stop order guessing game that urges the player to hit the stop order, and as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the image display device 3 displays "Hit the push order!" And stops. A "?" Is displayed indicating that the order is unknown. In addition, the second game information display unit 40 displays "EEE" as an error display indicating that the winning combination notification command could not be received.

By executing the stop order guessing game as a specific effect in this way, even if the winning combination notification command is missed, the effect does not become unnatural and the interest of the game can be prevented from deteriorating. Since the stop order and the winning combination are notified in the first game information display unit 33, it is possible for the player to establish the internally won combination from the display of the first game information display unit 33. Therefore, instead of or in addition to the stop order guessing game, an effect of prompting the user to refer to the first game information display unit 33 may be performed. Further, in the conventional slot machine, the stop order and the winning combination are notified only by the display device controlled by the effect control device 300, and therefore, if this display becomes impossible, the player cannot obtain the game value (prize medal). However, by providing the first game information display unit 33 in this way, such a problem can be solved.

The pachinko gaming machine has a display unit controlled by a game control device that controls the game in an integrated manner and a display unit controlled by an effect control device that controls the effect under the control of the game control device. If the display on both display units becomes inconsistent due to some reason such as omission, the problem can be avoided by simply discontinuing the provision of information on the display unit controlled by the production control device. it can. This is because the player's operation does not affect the derivation of the result after the lottery is performed. However, in slot machines, the player's operation after the lottery is performed affects the derivation of the result. When the stop order and the winning combination are notified only by the display device controlled by the effect control device 300 as in the conventional slot machine, simply ending the display on the display device controlled by the effect control device 300 is sufficient. It has a disadvantageous result for the player. That is, it is not enough to simply apply the pachinko gaming machine technology to a conventional slot machine. As described above, such a problem can be solved only by providing the first game information display unit 33 as in the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 33 (c), the second left display unit 40a for notifying the stop order may display "0" whose push order is unknown. In addition, when the winning combination notification command consists of two commands, a stop order command including stop order information and a winning combination command including information on the winning combination, if only one command is missed, the received command is received. Information may be notified. For example, when only the stop order command is missed, the display of the second left display unit 40a is set to "E" as shown in FIG. 33 (d), and the second middle display unit 40b and the second right display unit 40c are elected. Display based on the information of the role command. If only the winning combination command is missed, as shown in FIG. 33 (e), the second left display unit 40a displays based on the information of the stop order command, and the second middle display unit 40b and the second right display unit 40b and the second right display unit 40a. The display of the part 40c is set to "E".

Further, when a specific effect is executed based on the fact that the winning combination notification command is not received during the reception standby period from the reception of the command indicating that the start lever has been operated (t51) to the elapse of a predetermined time (t53). However, the command received after receiving the winning combination notification command may be determined to have been missed at the time of receiving the winning combination notification command even though the winning combination notification command is not received, and a specific effect may be performed. For example, when a command indicating that effect is transmitted when the stop operation becomes possible (t54), it is determined that the omission has occurred when this command is received without receiving the winning combination notification command. You may do so.

In addition, when the stop order guessing game that prompts the player to hit the stop order as a specific effect based on the fact that the winning combination notification command is not received during the reception waiting period is started, it is transmitted based on the subsequent stop operation. If the winning combination notification command is correctly received, the stop order or notification of the winning combination may be started from that point if the stop operation up to that point matches the stop order.

From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery of a combination for each execution of a game accompanied by variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game in which the stop display is displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation units is won by an internal lottery. When the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination is reached, in the slot machine 1 in which the winning of the winning combination is established, the effect control means (effect control device 300) that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means, and the effect control means. A production display device (second game information display unit 40) that is controlled to produce an effect is provided, and a winning combination is established when a plurality of reels 6 are stopped in a predetermined stop order for a winning combination in an internal lottery. The game control means includes information on the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the combination, including the specific combination, and the effect control means is transmitted from the game control means. Based on the information in, the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the combination can be notified by the display on the effect display device, and the information on the predetermined stop order could not be received. In that case, it is possible to execute an effect that urges the player to hit the stop order.

Therefore, the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the combination can be notified by the display on the effect display device, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced. Further, when the information on the predetermined stop order cannot be received, it is possible to execute an effect of urging the player to apply the stop order, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to a defect in the effect.

Further, a display means (first game information display unit 33) controlled by the game control means and capable of displaying the result of the internal lottery is provided, and the game control means establishes the winning combination in the internal lottery and the combination. Can be notified by the display means of the predetermined stop order, and the effect control means can execute an effect prompting to refer to the display of the display means when the information of the predetermined stop order cannot be received. Will be. Therefore, when the information of the predetermined stop order cannot be received, it is possible to execute an effect of prompting the user to refer to the display of the display means, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to a defect in the effect.

[Second modification]
Next, a second modification of the slot machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. It should be noted that basically, it has the same configuration as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. The different parts will be explained. The slot machine of this modification has a different configuration of the second game information display unit 40.

As shown in FIG. 34, the second game information display unit 40 of this modified example is arranged above the symbol display window 5. The second game information display unit 40 includes a drive mechanism unit 41 including a drive source, and the drive mechanism unit 41 includes three drive shafts 42 extending downward. The drive shafts 42 can operate independently in the vertical direction, and a second left display unit 40a, a second middle display unit 40b, and a second right display unit 40c are attached to the lower part of each drive shaft 42. There is. That is, in the second game information display unit 40, the second left display unit 40a, the second middle display unit 40b, and the second right display unit 40c can each independently operate up and down, and the effect movable body device 47 It also has a function as. Further, the second left display unit 40a is located above the left reel 6a, the second middle display unit 40b is located above the middle reel 6b, and the second right display unit 40c is located above the right reel 6c. It is also possible to notify the stop order of the corresponding reel 6 by the operation. That is, the second game information display unit 40 forms an effect device that is controlled by the effect control means (effect control device 300) to perform the effect. In addition, the second game information display unit 40 forms an effect display device capable of operating and displaying information.

FIG. 35 shows a schematic cross-sectional view seen from the right side of the portion where the second game information display unit 40 is provided. On the front side of the front panel 9, a cover member 43 made of a transparent member is provided so as to cover the front side of the second game information display unit 40. As a configuration of the cover member 43, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the entire surface of the front panel 9 is covered, and the portion covering the lower side of the second game information display unit 40 is projected forward. The number may be reduced, or the entire surface of the front panel 9 may be covered in parallel with the front panel 9 as shown in FIG. 35 (b). Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the second game information display unit 40 may only be covered.

FIG. 36 shows an example of the effect in the specific gaming state. In the slot machine 1 of this modification, the entire surface of the front panel 9 is an image display device 3, and an image can be displayed. Further, the portion of the symbol display window 5 is transparent so that the reel 6 can be visually recognized, and an image can be displayed on this portion as well. Further, during the specific game state, the number of executed games display 71 indicating the number of games executed in the specific game state is displayed on the left side of the second game information display unit 40, and the specific game state is displayed on the right side of the second game information display unit 40. The number of remaining games display 72 indicating the number of remaining games that can be executed in is displayed. Here, it is shown that 130 games are executed from the start of the specific game state, and the specific game state can be executed for the remaining 15 games.

As shown in FIG. 36A, when the game is started and the reel 6 is rotating, the stop order and the winning combination are displayed on the 7-segment displays of the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40. Is notified. Further, the vertical position of the second game information display unit 40 is set according to the stop order, and the stop order can be notified by the vertical position. Here, the display unit corresponding to the reel 6 having the earliest stop order. Is placed at the lowest position, and the placement positions are sequentially raised according to the stop order. In the example of FIG. 36, since the stop order is left middle right, the second left display unit 40a corresponding to the left reel 6a is at the lowest position, and the second middle display unit 40b corresponding to the middle reel 6b is the next lowest. At the position, the second right display unit 40c corresponding to the right reel 6c is at the highest position. Further, in the image display device 3, the stop order is displayed above each reel 6, and as shown in FIGS. 36 (a) and 36 (b), highlighting is performed above and below the reel 6 to be stopped next.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), when the player stops the reels 6 according to the stop order and all the reels 6 are stopped and the winning is established, the payout corresponding to the winning is performed and the second game information is provided. The display unit 40 returns to the initial position. After that, when the payout is completed as shown in FIG. 36 (d), the display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 is completed.

FIG. 37 shows another example of the display on the second game information display unit 40. As shown in FIG. 37 (a), when the second left display unit 40a notifies the information of no stop order, the second middle display unit 40b replays, and the second right display unit 40c notifies the information of no strength or weakness, the second left Since there is no inconvenience to the player even if the display unit 40a and the second right display unit 40c do not perform the notification, even if the display is performed only on the second middle display unit 40b as shown in FIG. 37 (b). good. Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), the second left display unit 40a and the second right display unit 40c may be moved upward so as to be housed inside the drive mechanism unit 41.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), the second left display unit 40a may notify the winning combination, or the second right display unit 40c may notify the winning combination (not shown). Is also good. Further, when it is not necessary to notify the stop order and the strength, the winning combination may be notified in order on each display unit for each game. If the display is not performed on an unnecessary display unit as shown in FIGS. 37 (b) and 37 (c), the second middle display unit 40b for displaying the winning combination will be used more frequently. By using the display unit 40c to notify the winning combination, the frequency of use of each display unit can be made the same.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (e), when there is no stop order in the second left display unit 40a, cherry is notified in the second middle display unit 40b, and strong information is notified in the second right display unit 40c, the second left Since there is no inconvenience to the player even if the notification is not performed on the display unit 40a, even if the display is performed only on the second middle display unit 40b and the second right display unit 40c as shown in FIG. 37 (f). good. Further, as shown in FIG. 37 (g), the second left display unit 40a may be moved upward so as to be housed inside the drive mechanism unit 41. Further, in order to make the frequency of use of each display unit the same, as shown in FIG. 37 (h), the second left display unit 40a may notify the winning combination. Further, when it is not necessary to notify the stop order, two display units may be used in order for each game to notify the winner and the strength.

Further, the front surface of the drive mechanism unit 41 is made of a material capable of transmitting light back and forth, and the display unit is housed inside the drive mechanism unit 41 as shown in FIG. 37 (c), for example. The lighting mode may be visually recognizable by lighting the display unit. Further, the front surface of the drive mechanism unit 41 may be formed of a light guide plate. That is, light can be transmitted back and forth, and a groove is formed on the plate surface in a predetermined shape (pattern, model name, etc.), and the light incident from the side end is refracted at the formed groove and the groove is formed. It may be configured so that the portion forming the above can be seen shining. By doing so, when light is not incident on the light guide plate from the side end, the lighting mode is such that the display unit housed inside the drive mechanism unit 41 is lit as shown in FIG. 37 (c), for example. Becomes visible. Further, when light is incident on the light guide plate from the side end, the light emission of the grooved portion becomes visible, and the light of the display unit housed inside the drive mechanism unit 41 can be made inconspicuous. .. Therefore, depending on whether or not light is incident on the side end of the light guide plate, it is possible to switch between a state in which the lighting mode of the display unit is visible and a state in which light emission in the grooved portion is visible.

FIG. 38 shows an example of an additional effect of adding the number of games that can be executed in a specific game state. The number of games that can be executed in a specific game state is added when a predetermined addition condition is satisfied. This additional condition includes winning the additional lottery when the cherry prize is established.

As shown in FIG. 38 (a), when the cherry winning is established, the additional effect is started. Here, the additional effect is an effect in which the number of additional games is notified by repeatedly hitting the effect button 10, and a display prompting the user to repeatedly press the effect button is performed. After that, when the payout is completed, the stop order and the notification of the winning combination on the first game information display unit 33 are completed as shown in FIG. 38 (b). In addition, the second game information display unit 40 ends the notification of the stop order and the winning combination, and starts displaying the additional effect according to the operation of the effect button 10. That is, at this point, the synchronized display on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 ends. Further, the image display device 3 also starts displaying the additional effect according to the operation of the effect button 10.

In this additional effect, the number of additional games displayed on the second game information display unit 40 is increased by repeatedly hitting the effect button 10. The number of additional games is determined in advance by lottery. Further, the image display device 3 indicates the remaining time of the period during which the effect button 10 can be operated. Then, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), when the period during which the effect button 10 can be operated ends, the number of additional games (135 games in this case) is displayed on the second game information display unit 40, and FIG. 38 ( As shown in d), the effect of shifting from the second game information display unit 40 to the display of the number of remaining games 72 on the image display device 3 is performed, and the additional effect is completed.

In addition, in order to execute this additional effect, if a prize that may satisfy the additional condition is established (for example, a rare role such as a cherry prize or a watermelon prize), the game cannot proceed after the end of the game. The frozen state may be set. If the next game can be started without being in the frozen state, the additional effect is ended based on betting operations such as inserting medals and operating the 1-bet button 31 and the max-bet button 17. In this case, the value of the remaining game number display 72 of the image display device 3 is added and increased by the number of games. In order to show that there was an addition, the image display device 3 may indicate that there was an addition. In addition, an additional effect may be performed in the next game based on the start of the next game.

From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery of a combination for each execution of a game accompanied by variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game in which the stop display is displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation units is won by an internal lottery. When the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination is reached, in the slot machine 1 in which the winning of the winning combination is established, the effect control means (effect control device 300) that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means, and the effect control means. A production device (second game information display unit 40) that is controlled to perform an effect, and the effect device is capable of operating and displaying information (second game information display unit 40). In preparation, the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific winning combination in which a prize is established when a plurality of reels 6 are stopped in a predetermined stop order, and the game control means includes the winning combination in the internal lottery and the winning combination. Information on the predetermined stop order for establishment is transmitted to the effect control means, and the effect control means determines the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined combination for establishing the combination based on the information from the game control means. It is possible to notify the stop order of the above by the operation of the effect device and the display on the effect display device. Therefore, the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the combination can be notified by the operation of the effect device and the display on the effect display device, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

In addition, the effect control means can notify a predetermined stop order for establishing a specific combination in a specific game state in which a predetermined game is executed over a predetermined period, and the specific game is based on the establishment of a predetermined extension condition. The period for executing the state can be extended, and the extended period can be notified by the effect device. Therefore, since it is possible to notify the extension period of the period for executing the specific game state, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, when the effect control means notifies the extended period, the extended period is determined after notifying the winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning combination. It means that it is notified. Therefore, the information can be provided in the order required by the player.

FIG. 39 shows an example of an effect using the image display device 3. As shown in FIG. 39 (a), when a special prize (SBB prize, BB prize, RB prize) is won, the display of "7" is executed as the display of the winning combination in the second game information display unit 40. It is possible. Here, the SBB prize is internally won, and "F" is displayed as the display of the winning combination in the first game information display unit 33. Further, in the image display device 3, a "big hit" is displayed as a notification that the special prize has been won. In FIG. 39 (a), the player cannot align the black 7 on the effective line, and the SBB prize is not established.

In the case where the special prize is won but the prize cannot be established in this way, it is possible to execute the winning notification effect for notifying the winning. When this winning notification effect is started, as shown in FIG. 39B, the stop order and notification of the winning combination in the second game information display unit 40 are completed, and the light emitting unit is in a state of randomly emitting light. The display on the first game information display unit 33 ends when all the reels 6 are stopped as shown in FIG. 39 (a).

In the winning notification effect, the image of black 7 is displayed on the image display device 3 at the position of the middle stage on the left reel 6a as shown in FIG. 39 (b), and the image of black 7 is displayed on the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. 39 (c). The image of black 7 is displayed on the image display device 3 at the position. Further, as shown in FIG. 39 (d), the image of black 7 is displayed on the image display device 3 at the middle position on the right reel 6c, and the second game information display unit 40 indicates that the SBB prize has been won. "FFF" is displayed on the. This winning notification effect is completed by inserting a medal or performing a betting operation by operating the 1-bet button 31 and the max-bet button 17, and the black 7 is displayed on the image display device 3 and the second game information display unit 40 is displayed. "FFF" display ends.

As shown in FIG. 39 (a), the winning notification effect is performed when the winning of the special winning is notified but the winning is not established, but the reach or winning indicating the winning of the special winning is performed. It may be done only when there is a chance to show that there is a possibility of. In particular, as shown in FIGS. 39 (e) and 39 (f), the symbols corresponding to the other special prizes are aligned outside the effective line with the aim of establishing a special prize different from the special prizes internally won by the player. When a reach eye appears, a winning notification effect may be performed to notify the type of special winning that has been internally won.

FIG. 40 also shows an example of an effect using the image display device 3. Here, the effective line is only the lower line. When the black 7s are aligned on the effective line as shown in FIG. 40 (a) and the SBB prize is established, then as shown in FIGS. 40 (b) and 40 (c), the effective line among the positions on the front side of the reel 6 The image may be displayed at a position other than the front side of (lower line). That is, the design on the effective line may be visible, and the image may be displayed in other areas to produce the effect.

The image to be displayed may be any image, but character information such as "Congratulations" may be displayed as shown in FIG. 40 (b), or the reel 6 may be displayed as shown in FIG. 40 (c). The character may be displayed corresponding to the position of the symbol. Further, the image may be displayed so as to straddle the front side and the peripheral edge portion of the reel 6.

FIG. 41 also shows an example of an effect using the image display device 3. Here, in addition to the reel 6, a production reel 90 is provided. The configuration of the effect reel 90 is the same as the configuration of the reel 6 described above, but it is controlled by the effect control device 300 and forms one of the effect movable body devices 47. Further, the configuration of the reel 6 arranged on the left side of the second game information display unit 40 is the same as that of the above-mentioned reel 6, but since the reel has a smaller diameter than the effect reel 90, FIG. 5 (b) shows. The symbols that can display the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning prize shown are arranged, but the number of arranged symbols is smaller than the number of symbols shown in FIG. 5 (a). Further, only one symbol is visible on each reel 6, and an effective line is set in the visible portion.

In a slot machine having such a configuration, the reel 6 and the effect reel 90 start rotating by operating the start lever 21. Then, when the left reel stop button 24a is operated, the left reel 6a and the production left reel 90a are stopped, and when the middle reel stop button 24b is operated, the middle reel 6b and the production middle reel 90b are stopped, and the right reel stop button 24c is pressed. When operated, the right reel 6c and the production right reel 90c are stopped. Further, the determination of the winning is determined by the symbol combination mode of the reel 6.

In FIG. 41 (a), the symbol combination mode corresponding to the SBB winning is established on the reel 6, and the SBB winning is established. When the stop operation is performed so that the SBB prize is established on the reel 6, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the SBB prize is not always established on the effect reel 90, so that the effect is as shown in FIG. 41 (a). The reel 90 may stop in a symbol combination mode in which a prize is not established. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 41 (b) to 41 (d), as shown in FIGS. 41 (b) to (d), an SBB winning symbol combination mode is provided in the portion corresponding to the middle line of the effect reel 90 in the image display device 3. Perform the effect of displaying.

Further, the effect display may be performed as shown in FIGS. 41 (e) and 41 (f). In this case, the effect display is performed so that the images do not overlap with the reel 6 as shown in FIG. 41 (e). Further, when the effect display is moved from the upper side to the lower side of the reel 6 in the image display device 3, the display is set so that the effect image passes through the back side of the reel 6 as shown in FIG. 41 (f). Try to ensure visibility.

FIG. 42 shows an example of the effect of the second game information display unit 40. In this example, as shown in FIG. 42A, when the start lever 21 is operated to start the game, a freeze state occurs in which the game cannot proceed temporarily, and the reel 6 is in the freeze state. The effect of rotating in the opposite direction is performed. Since the rotation of the reel 6 in this frozen state is a rotation for the effect and not a rotation for executing the game, the display on the first game information display unit 33 is not performed at this point. Further, since the stop operation cannot be performed, the reel stop button LED does not light.

The number of rotations in the opposite direction in this frozen state suggests the result of the game, and the higher the number of rotations, the higher the possibility that the special prize is internally won. ing. In order to show the number of rotations to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, the second game information display unit 40 displays the number of rotations of the reel 6 that rotates in the reverse direction. The second left display unit 40a displays the rotation speed of the left reel 6a, the second middle display unit 40b displays the rotation speed of the middle reel 6b, and the second right display unit 40c displays the rotation speed of the right reel 6c. .. In the state shown in FIG. 42 (a), since it is the first rotation, "1" is displayed for each. Information on the number of rotations of each reel 6 is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300, and the second game information display unit 40 displays the information based on this information. After that, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), "2" is displayed at the second rotation.

Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), when the freeze state ends and the reel 6 starts rotating in the forward direction, the stop order and the notification of the winning combination on the first game information display unit 33 are started. In addition, the second game information display unit 40 ends the display of the number of rotations, and starts notifying the stop order and the winning combination. After that, as shown in FIG. 42 (d), when the reel 6 rotates at a constant speed and the stop operation becomes possible, the stop operation of the reel 6 becomes possible and the reel stop button LED lights up.

Further, as shown in FIG. 43A, it is possible to reversely rotate only a part of the reels 6 in the frozen state. In FIG. 43A, the left reel 6a is not rotated, and only the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c are rotated in the reverse direction. In this case, since the second left display unit 40a that displays the rotation speed of the left reel 6a does not rotate, "0" is displayed, and the second middle display unit 40b that displays the rotation speed of the middle reel 6b and the right In the second right display unit 40c that displays the rotation speed of the reel 6c, since it is the first rotation, it is displayed as "1". After that, as shown in FIG. 43B, when the middle reel 6b finishes the rotation at the first rotation and only the right reel becomes the second rotation, the display of the second right display unit 40c is set to "2". ..

The reel 6 may be rotated in the forward direction in the frozen state, or the number of rotations in the forward direction may be displayed on the second game information display unit 40. Further, when displaying the rotation speed in the reverse direction and rotating in the forward direction, the displayed rotation speed may be subtracted or added, or may not be adjusted. Further, when displaying the rotation speed in the forward direction, the rotation speed to be displayed may be subtracted or added when the rotation speed is rotated in the reverse direction, or the rotation speed may not be adjusted. Further, the rotation speed may be displayed on the first game information display unit 33, or the rotation speed may be displayed on the image display device 3.

FIGS. 44 and 45 show an example of a winning notification effect for notifying that a special prize has been internally won. As shown in FIG. 44 (a), when the special prize is won, "7" is displayed as the display of the winning combination in the second game information display unit 40. In the first game information display unit 33, "F" is displayed as a display of the winning combination to notify that the SBB winning is won. In addition, the image display device 3 displays "Big hit confirmed !!" as a notification that the special prize has been won. In FIG. 44 (a), the player cannot align the black 7 on the effective line, and the SBB winning is not established.

In this way, as a winning notification effect to notify the winning when the special winning is won but the winning cannot be established, here, the game cannot proceed temporarily after all the reels 6 are stopped. A freeze state is generated, and the effect is performed in the freeze state. In this effect, first, the reel 6 is rotated in the forward direction as shown in FIG. 44 (b). Further, with the start of the production, the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 end the notification of the stop order and the winning combination. Further, the second game information display unit 40 displays "777" notifying that the special prize has been internally won.

After that, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b stop rotating so that the white 7 corresponding to the BB winning stops on the middle line. At this time, the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b are shaken up and down to indicate that they are not completely stopped. Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (d), the rotation speed of the right reel 6c is reduced to make White 7 appear to stop on the middle line.

However, in the right reel 6c, the white 7 does not stop at the middle line, and all the reels 6 rotate in the forward direction again as shown in FIG. 45 (a). Here, since the SBB prize is internally won, the display of the second game information display unit 40 changes to the display of "FFF" notifying that the SBB prize is internally won, as shown in FIG. 45 (b). At the same time, each reel 6 stops so that the black 7 stops on the middle line. At this time as well, it is assumed to be in a state of shaking up and down to indicate that it has not stopped completely. After that, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), the reel 6 returns to the state of displaying the symbol combination mode before the start of the freeze state, the freeze state ends, and the winning notification effect ends. As a result, the next game can be started.

If the BB prize is internally won, the right reel 6c stops so that the white 7 is aligned on the middle line from the state shown in FIG. 44 (d), and the winning notification effect ends. Further, when the RB prize is internally won, the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b stop the BAR on the middle line in the state of FIG. 44 (c), and the right reel 6c aligns the BAR on the middle line. It stops and the winning notification effect ends. Of course, when the SBB prize is won, the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b stop the BAR at the middle line in the state of FIG. 44 (c), and the right reel 6c is the middle line in the state of FIG. 44 (d). It is also possible to perform an effect as if the BAR is stopped. Further, as shown in FIG. 45 (d), the remaining time display 91 indicating the remaining time in the frozen state may be performed. Of course, the remaining time may be displayed in the same manner other than the cases shown in FIGS. 44 and 45.

FIG. 46 shows an example of the effect when a small winning combination is missed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 46A, the watermelon prize is internally won, and the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 indicate that fact. However, the player was unable to win the watermelon prize and missed it.

In this case, after all the reels 6 are stopped, a freeze state is generated so that the game cannot proceed temporarily, and the effect is performed in the freeze state. In this effect, as shown in FIG. 46B, the right reel 6c in which the watermelon symbol is not stopped on the middle line, which is an effective line, is rotated in the forward direction. Further, the left reel 6a and the middle reel 6b on which the watermelon symbol is stopped on the middle line, which is an effective line, are operated so as to swing up and down.

Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), the right reel 6c is stopped so that the watermelon symbols are aligned on the middle line, and the player is shown that the watermelon prize has been missed. After that, the reel 6 returns to the state of displaying the symbol combination mode before the start of the freeze state, the freeze state ends, and the effect ends. As a result, the next game can be started. In addition, the freeze state may be generated only when the omission occurs, or the freeze state may be generated regardless of the presence or absence of the omission. If there are no omissions, the effect will be to emphasize the establishment of the prize in the frozen state.

FIG. 47 shows the display of the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 when an effect accompanied by a freeze state is performed after all the reels 6 are stopped. Until the stop operation becomes invalid (t61), that is, until all reels 6 are stopped, the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 are lit to notify the stop order and the winning combination. At this time, the information displayed on both is the same information, and the displays are in a synchronized state.

With the stop of all reels 6 (t61), the first game information display unit 33 ends the display and turns off. In addition, the second game information display unit 40 ends the notification of the stop order and the winning combination, but starts displaying the effect accompanied by the freeze state. After that, when the effect accompanied by the freeze state ends, the display on the second game information display unit 40 ends and the light goes out (t62). That is, the display contents of the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 are not synchronized during the execution of the effect accompanied by the freeze state.

After that, when the start lever 21 is operated (t63) and the rotation of the reel 6 is started, the stop order and the winning combination are notified on the first game information display unit 33 (t64). Further, at this time, a winning combination notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and notification of the stop order and the winning combination on the second game information display unit 40 is also started. At this time, the information displayed on both is the same information, and the displays are in a synchronized state.

In the above second modification, the second game information display unit 40 is assumed to operate up and down, but other operations may be performed. For example, it may be movable in the left-right direction or the diagonal direction. Further, the drive shaft 42 can be rotated around the central axis along the extending direction, and the display unit faces the front side that can be seen by the player and the back side that cannot be seen by the player. It may be convertible. Further, the display unit may be rotatable with respect to the drive shaft 42 about an axis along the front-rear direction. Further, these plurality of operations may be combined.

Further, in the above second modification, the operating range of the second game information display unit 40 is within the range above the symbol display window 5, but it may be possible to descend to a position overlapping the symbol display window 5. In this case, each display unit may be lowered to a position where it does not overlap the symbol on the effective line. By preventing each display unit from overlapping the symbols on the effective line, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being affected. Of course, it may be possible to descend to the lower part of the symbol display window 5. In this case, the operation may be controlled so as not to overlap the symbol on the effective line of the rotating reel 6. Further, the movable second game information display unit 40 may be provided on the front surface of the lower panel 25.

[Third modification example]
Next, a third modification of the slot machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. It should be noted that basically, it has the same configuration as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. The different parts will be explained. The slot machine of this modification includes an operable second effect button 95.

As shown in FIG. 48, the second effect button 95 is arranged so as to overlap the front of the right side portion of the front panel 9. The second effect button 95 can be pressed from the front side to the rear, and the signal output based on the operation is input to the effect control device 300. Further, the second effect button 95 is connected to a drive unit 96 arranged so as to extend in the vertical direction via a support shaft 97, and the drive unit 96 operates the support shaft 97 in the vertical direction. The second effect button 95 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction along the front surface of the front panel 9.

Further, the second effect button 95 is a see-through portion 95b whose central portion is composed of a transparent member capable of seeing through the rear portion, and the front panel 9 located at the rear side can be seen through. The front panel 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device so as to function as an image display device 3, and as shown in FIG. 48, the second effect button 95 is in the initial position and is in front of and behind the second effect button 95. A credit number display unit 11 is arranged in a portion overlapping the above, and the display can be visually recognized through the second effect button 95.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present modification, the lower panel 25 is also composed of a liquid crystal display device, and can display various images. The display control on the lower panel 25 is performed by the effect control device 300. Further, the lower panel 25 also has a function as a third effect button capable of pressing from the front side to the rear side. The signal output based on the pressing operation on the lower panel 25 is input to the effect control device 300.

FIG. 49 shows an example of an effect using the second effect button 95. After the game is started and the reel 6 is rotated as shown in FIG. 49 (a), a button operation is performed at a position within the operating range of the second effect button 95 of the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. 49 (b). The instruction display 98a for instructing is displayed, and the second effect button 95 moves toward the position of the instruction display 98a. When the player operates the second effect button 95 when the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 overlap each other in the front-rear direction, the instruction display 98a suggests the result of the game as shown in FIG. 49 (c). It is supposed to change to. If the player does not operate the second effect button 95 while the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 are overlapped in the front-rear direction, the instruction display 98a remains unchanged.

In addition, the result of the game can be suggested by the display mode of the instruction display 98a. For example, as shown in FIG. 49 (d), the instruction display 98a is set to a mode different from the normal mode shown in FIG. 49 (b) (here, the size is large), so that the special result is internally won. It is possible to suggest that there is a high degree of expectation, such as a high possibility.

Further, it may be suggested that the higher the position of the instruction display 98a is from the initial position of the second effect button 95 shown in FIG. 49 (a), the higher the degree of expectation. In the example shown in FIG. 49 (e), the position of the instruction display 98a is farther than the initial position of the second effect button 95 than in the state shown in FIG. 49 (b), suggesting that the degree of expectation is high. .. In this case, as shown in FIG. 49 (f), there is a high possibility that the suggestion display 98b will be displayed to indicate that the degree of expectation is high. Further, the suggestion of the high degree of expectation by the suggestion display 98b may be indicated by the size as shown in FIG. 49 (g) in addition to the content of the character display. In FIGS. 49 (c) and 49 (f), the character is displayed so as to fit in the perspective portion 95b of the second effect button 95, but in FIG. 49 (g), the character is displayed so as to fit in the perspective portion 95b of the second effect button 95. The size is not large, suggesting that expectations are high.

FIG. 50 also shows an example of an effect using the second effect button 95. As shown in FIG. 50A, the effect is started after the game is started and the reel 6 is rotated, and the instruction display 98a instructing to operate the second effect button 95 as instructed is made. Then, as shown in FIG. 50B, an instruction display 98a for instructing the button operation is displayed at a position within the operating range of the second effect button 95 of the image display device 3, and the second effect button 95 displays the instruction display 98a. Move toward the position of. In this effect, the operation of the second effect button 95 is requested a plurality of times, and "1" is displayed on the instruction display 98a to indicate that it is the first operation instruction. In addition, the suggestion display 98b is displayed, and the operation timing display 98c indicating the time until the second effect button 95 is operated is displayed. At this point, the suggestion display 98b shows only the number of characters to be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 50 (c), when the player operates the second effect button 95 when the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 overlap each other in the front-rear direction, the instruction display 98a is operated at an appropriate operation timing. The operation result display changes to 98d. In addition, a part of the suggestion content is displayed on the suggestion display 98b based on the fact that the first operation is performed at an appropriate operation timing. Here, the suggestion content is "chance", and some of the characters "cha" are displayed. Further, the instruction display 98a, which is the second operation instruction, is displayed. In this instruction display 98a, "2" indicating that it is the second time is displayed. Further, the operation timing display 98c is displayed up to the second operation timing.

Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), when the player operates the second effect button 95 when the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 overlap each other in the front-rear direction, the instruction display 98a is operated at an appropriate operation timing. The operation result display changes to 98d indicating that. Further, the suggestion display 98b displays the remaining suggestion contents based on the fact that the second operation is performed at an appropriate operation timing. In addition, based on the operation of the second effect button 95, as shown in FIG. 50 (g), from the state where a part of the suggested content is displayed, another suggested content is displayed as shown in FIG. 50 (e). You may change it to.

Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (f), when the operation of the second effect button 95 is not performed even though the operation timing is appropriate, the operation result display 98d indicates that fact. Moreover, the suggestion display 98b does not change. After that, when the operation is performed at the second operation timing as shown in FIG. 50 (g), only the display corresponding to the second operation is performed on the suggestion display 98b.

FIG. 51 shows the division of the display area in the image display device 3. Note that FIG. 51 is a schematic cross-sectional view seen from above of the second effect button 95 and the image display device 3. The second effect button 95 has a non-transparent portion 95a made of an opaque member and forming an outer frame of the second effect button 95, and a see-through portion 95b made of a transparent member located inside the non-transparent portion 95a. Of the display areas that overlap the second effect button 95 of the image display device 3 in the front-rear direction, the effect control device 300 has a first area 3a that overlaps the non-transparent unit 95a in the front-rear direction and a second area 3b that overlaps the perspective unit 95b in the front-rear direction. It is possible to display different images for each. The first region 3a is a portion that cannot be seen unless the player 99 looks into the second effect button 95 from an angle, and the specific information is specified only for the player 99 who looks into this portion by displaying specific information. Information can be provided and the interest of the game can be improved.

Based on the above, the game is executed in the gaming machine (slot machine 1) that executes the game based on the establishment of the predetermined conditions and generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result. The operation means includes an effect display means (image display device 3) capable of displaying the effect and an operation means (second effect button 95) that can move in front of the effect display means and accepts the operation of the player. A see-through unit 95b capable of seeing through the rear is provided, and the display of the effect display means located at the rear can be visually recognized through the see-through portion 95b. Therefore, the operating means includes a see-through portion 95b capable of seeing through the rear, and the display of the effect display means located at the rear can be visually recognized through the see-through portion 95b. It can enhance the interest.

Further, an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display of the effect display means is provided, the operation means includes a non-transparent unit 95a that cannot see through the rear, and at least the non-transparent unit is between the effect display means and the effect display means. Are arranged at a predetermined space, and the effect control means is configured to perform a specific display at a position overlapping the non-perspective portion in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the player can visually recognize a specific display by looking into it, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 52, a sensor capable of detecting the hand held up may be provided instead of pressing the configuration of the second effect button 95. Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), the instruction display 98a indicates that the hand should be held up, and when the hand is held up at an appropriate timing as shown in FIG. 52 (b), it is shown in FIG. 52 (c). The suggestion display 98b may be changed as described above. Further, the second effect button 95 may be provided with a touch sensor for detecting a contact operation.

FIG. 53 shows a modified example of the arrangement of the second effect button 95. As shown in FIG. 53 (a), in addition to providing the second effect button 95 on the right side of the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the vertical direction, the second effect button 95 is provided above the symbol display window 5 in the left-right direction. It may be provided so as to be movable. Of course, the second effect button 95 may only be provided above the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the left-right direction.

Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), in addition to the configuration of FIG. 53 (a), the second effect button 95 may be provided on the left side of the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. Of course, the second effect button 95 may be provided only on the left side of the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 53B, the second effect button 95 provided on the left side of the symbol display window 5 has the acquired number display unit 12 and the payout number display unit 13 as the fluoroscopic unit 95b of the second effect button 95. It may or may not be provided so that it can be seen through.

Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), in addition to the configuration of FIG. 53 (b), the second effect button 95 may be provided below the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the left-right direction. Of course, the second effect button 95 may be provided only below the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the left-right direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), the second effect button 95 provided below the symbol display window 5 allows the second game information display unit 40 to be visually recognized through the perspective unit 95b of the second effect button 95. It may or may not be provided as possible.

Further, when the second effect button 95 is arranged as shown in FIGS. 53 (a) to 53 (c) and the second effect button 95 is in the initial position, the two second effect buttons 95 overlap each other in the front-rear direction. It may be arranged as follows. Further, when the drive unit 96 is arranged as shown in FIGS. 53 (a) to 53 (c), the second effect button 95 is applied not only within the range of one drive unit 96 but also to the drive unit 96 along the adjacent side. May be movable. For example, in the case of FIG. 53A, the second effect button 95 can be moved over the entire range of the drive unit 96 arranged in an L shape. Further, in the case of FIG. 53C, the second effect button 95 can be moved so as to rotate around the symbol display window 5.

Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (d), drive units 96 are provided on the left and right sides of the symbol display window 5, and a support shaft 97 arranged so as to pass between the two drive units 96 is driven in the vertical direction. 2 The effect button 95 may be provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction. In this case, the second effect button 95 may be movable in front of the symbol display window 5, so that the symbol of the middle reel 6b can be visually recognized through the second effect button 95. Further, the second effect button 95 may be movable in the left-right direction along the support shaft 97 so that the movement range is the entire surface of the front panel 9. In this way, the second effect button 95 can be moved to the front of each display unit, the front of each symbol of each reel 6, and the like, and various effects can be produced. In this case, it may not move to the front of the rotating reel 6. Further, as shown in FIGS. 53 (e) and 53 (f), the drive unit 96 may rotate the support shaft 97. In this rotation range, as shown in FIG. 53 (f), the second effect button 95 may or may not overlap with a display unit such as the credit number display unit 11.

Further, although it is assumed that the effect control device 300 operates according to the progress of the effect, the second effect button 95 may be operated based on the operation of the effect button 10 of the player. Further, when there is a second effect button 95 that operates up, down, left, and right as shown in FIGS. 53 (a) to 53 (d), a cross key is provided as an effect button 10 that can be operated by the player, and the player can move up and down at his / her will. The second effect button 95 may be operated to the left and right.

FIG. 54 shows an example in which a cover member 94 for covering the second effect button 95 is provided when the configuration of the second effect button 95 is not pressed and is provided with a sensor capable of detecting the hand held up. It was. When the second effect button 95 is provided on the right side of the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. 53 (a), the right side portion of the front panel 9 which is the movable range of the second effect button 95 is provided. A cover member 94 is provided so as to cover the cover member 94. As shown in FIG. 53 (b), when the second effect button 95 is provided on the right side of the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the vertical direction and is provided on the upper side of the symbol display window 5 so as to be movable in the horizontal direction, the second effect button 95 is provided. 2 The cover member 94 is provided so as to cover the right side portion and the upper side portion of the front panel 9 which is the movement range of the effect button 95.

As shown in FIG. 53 (c), when the second effect button 95 is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction to the left and right of the symbol display window 5, and is provided to be movable in the vertical direction to the upper and lower sides of the symbol display window 5, the symbol is provided. A cover member 94 is provided so as to cover a portion of the second effect button 95 that is a moving range except the front of the display window 5. The cover member 94 may be provided so as to cover the entire surface of the front panel 9 including the front of the design display window 5. When the second effect button 95 is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction as shown in FIG. 53 (d), the cover member 94 is provided so as to cover the entire surface of the front panel 9 including the front of the symbol display window 5.

FIG. 55 shows an example in which the front panel 9 forming the image display device 3 is used as a touch panel type liquid crystal display device in place of the movable second effect button 95 to perform the above-mentioned effect. As shown in FIG. 55 (a), the effect is started after the game is started and the reel 6 is rotated, and the instruction display 98a instructing to perform the operation of touching the image display device 3 is made as instructed. Then, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), the instruction display 98a is displayed on the image display device 3. In this effect, a plurality of contact operations are required, and "1" is displayed on the instruction display 98a to indicate that it is the first operation instruction. In addition, the suggestion display 98b is displayed, and the operation timing display 98c indicating the time during which the first contact operation can be executed is displayed. At this point, the suggestion display 98b shows only the number of characters to be displayed.

When the player performs a contact operation by touching the instruction display 98a, the instruction display 98a changes to the operation result display 98d indicating that the contact operation has been performed, as shown in FIG. 55 (c). In addition, a part of the suggestion content is displayed on the suggestion display 98b based on the first contact operation. Here, the suggestion content is "chance", and some of the characters "cha" are displayed. Further, the instruction display 98a, which is the second operation instruction, is displayed. In this instruction display 98a, "2" indicating that it is the second time is displayed. Further, the operation timing display 98c is a display of the time during which the second contact operation is possible. Then, when the player performs a contact operation of touching the instruction display 98a, the instruction display 98a changes to the operation result display 98d indicating that the contact operation has been performed, as shown in FIG. 55 (c). Further, the suggestion display 98b displays the remaining suggestion contents based on the second contact operation.

As shown in FIG. 55 (e), the instruction display 98a may be performed so as to indicate the order in which the contact operation is performed on the suggestion display 98b. Then, when the player performs a contact operation of touching the instruction display 98a in order, the instruction display 98a of the touched portion may change to a state indicating the content of the suggestion as shown in FIG. 55 (f). Further, as shown in FIGS. 55 (g) and 55 (h), the suggestion display 98b may be displayed on the right side of the symbol display window 5.

FIG. 56 shows an example of the effect on the lower panel 25 provided with the liquid crystal display device. As shown in FIG. 56A, the lower panel 25 may display the same display as that displayed on the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40. Further, the second game information display unit 40 is configured to be composed of the display of the image display device 3, and a display prompting the user to refer to the display of the lower panel 25 is performed at a predetermined timing as shown in FIG. 56 (b). , The lower panel 25 may start notifying the stop order and the winning combination. Further, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), the lower panel 25 may be displayed to explain the display contents of the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 in an easy-to-understand manner.

From the above, a plurality of reels 6 capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols, and a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing an internal lottery of a combination for each execution of a game accompanied by variable display of the plurality of reels 6. And a plurality of stop operation units (reel stop buttons 24) for individually stopping and displaying the plurality of reels 6, and the result of the game in which the stop display is displayed by operating the plurality of stop operation units is won by an internal lottery. When the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination is reached, the effect control means (effect control device 300) that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means and the stop operation unit in the slot machine 1 in which the winning combination is established. Is also arranged below, an effect display device (lower panel 25) that can display information controlled by the effect control means, and a display means (first) that is controlled by the game control means and can display information on the result of the internal lottery. A game information display unit 33) is provided, and the game control means displays information on the result of the internal lottery on the display means and transmits the information to the effect control means, and the effect control means is from the game control means. Based on the information, the information regarding the result of the internal lottery can be displayed on the effect display device. Therefore, since the information regarding the result of the internal lottery can be notified by the game control means, the normal game can be executed. In addition, since information on the result of the internal lottery can be displayed on the effect display device which is arranged below the stop operation unit and can display information controlled by the effect control means, it is possible to perform unprecedented notification of the game. You can improve your interest.

Further, the winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific winning combination in which a prize is established when a plurality of reels 6 are stopped in a predetermined stop order, and the game control means includes the winning combination in the internal lottery and the winning combination. Information on the predetermined stop order for establishment is displayed on the display means, and the information is transmitted to the effect control means, and the effect control means wins the winning combination in the internal lottery based on the information from the game control means. Then, the information of the predetermined stop order for establishing the combination and the information of the stop order is displayed on the effect display device. Therefore, it is possible to display information on the effect winning combination in the internal lottery and the predetermined stop order for establishing the combination on the effect display device controlled by the effect control means and capable of displaying the information. It is possible to make notifications that are not available, and improve the interest of the game.

FIG. 57 shows an example of the effect on the lower panel 25 when there is an addition that increases the number of games that can be executed in the specific game state. Here, an example of the effect when the additional effect as described with reference to FIG. 38 is performed is shown. As shown in FIG. 57 (a), the number of additional games may be notified on the lower panel 25 in synchronization with the notification of the number of additional games on the second game information display unit 40. Further, at a predetermined timing, as shown in FIG. 57B, the second game information display unit 40 displays a display prompting the user to refer to the display of the lower panel 25, and the lower panel 25 notifies the stop order and the winning combination. May be started. Further, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), the lower panel 25 may be displayed to explain the display contents of the second game information display unit 40 in an easy-to-understand manner.

In the specific game state, the number of executed games display 71 indicating the number of games executed in the specific game state, the number of remaining games display 72 indicating the number of remaining games that can be executed in the specific game state, and the number of games to be added are displayed. The display of the number of additional games 73 shown may be performed by the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. 57 (a), or a part thereof may be displayed on the lower panel 25 as shown in FIG. 57 (b). Alternatively, the entire display may be displayed on the lower panel 25.

FIG. 58 also shows an example of the effect on the lower panel 25 provided with the liquid crystal display device. Here, an example of the effect when the effect as described with reference to FIG. 50 is performed is shown. As shown in FIG. 58 (a), the effect is started after the game is started and the reel 6 is rotated, and the instruction display 98a instructing to operate the second effect button 95 as instructed is made.

Then, as shown in FIG. 58B, an instruction display 98a for instructing the button operation is displayed at a position within the operating range of the second effect button 95 of the image display device 3, and the second effect button 95 displays the instruction display 98a. Move toward the position of. In this effect, the operation of the second effect button 95 is requested a plurality of times, and "1" is displayed on the instruction display 98a to indicate that it is the first operation instruction. Further, the suggestion display 98b is displayed on the lower panel 25, and the operation timing display 98c indicating the time until the second effect button 95 is operated on the image display device 3 is displayed. At this point, the suggestion display 98b shows only the number of characters to be displayed. The operation timing display 98c may also be displayed on the lower panel 25.

As shown in FIG. 58 (c), when the player operates the second effect button 95 when the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 overlap each other in the front-rear direction, the instruction display 98a is operated at an appropriate operation timing. The operation result display changes to 98d. In addition, a part of the suggestion content is displayed on the suggestion display 98b based on the fact that the first operation is performed at an appropriate operation timing. Here, the suggestion content is "chance", and some of the characters "cha" are displayed. Further, the instruction display 98a, which is the second operation instruction, is displayed. In this instruction display 98a, "2" indicating that it is the second time is displayed. Further, the operation timing display 98c is displayed up to the second operation timing.

Then, as shown in FIG. 58 (d), when the player operates the second effect button 95 when the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 overlap each other in the front-rear direction, the instruction display 98a is operated at an appropriate operation timing. The operation result display changes to 98d indicating that. Further, the suggestion display 98b displays the remaining suggestion contents based on the fact that the second operation is performed at an appropriate operation timing. The lower panel 25 may be used as a touch panel type display device so that the effect shown in FIG. 55 can be executed.

FIG. 59 also shows an example of the effect on the lower panel 25 provided with the liquid crystal display device. Here, an example of the effect when the effect as described with reference to FIG. 50 is performed is shown. As shown in FIG. 59 (a), the effect is started after the game is started and the reel 6 is rotated, and the instruction display 98a instructing to operate the second effect button 95 as instructed is made.

Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (b), an instruction display 98a for instructing the button operation is displayed at a position within the operating range of the second effect button 95 of the image display device 3, and the second effect button 95 displays the instruction display 98a. Move toward the position of. In this effect, the operation of the second effect button 95 is requested a plurality of times, and "1" is displayed on the instruction display 98a to indicate that it is the first operation instruction. Further, the suggestion display 98b is displayed on the image display device 3, and the operation timing display 98c indicating the time until the second effect button 95 is operated is displayed. At this point, the suggestion display 98b shows only the number of characters to be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 59 (c), when the player operates the second effect button 95 when the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 overlap each other in the front-rear direction, the instruction display 98a is operated at an appropriate operation timing. The operation result display changes to 98d. In addition, a part of the suggestion content is displayed on the suggestion display 98b based on the fact that the first operation is performed at an appropriate operation timing. Here, the suggestion content is "chance", and some of the "chi" characters are displayed. Further, the instruction display 98a, which is the second operation instruction, is displayed. In this instruction display 98a, "2" indicating that it is the second time is displayed. Further, the operation timing display 98c is displayed up to the second operation timing.

Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (d), when the player operates the second effect button 95 when the instruction display 98a and the second effect button 95 overlap each other in the front-rear direction, the instruction display 98a is operated at an appropriate operation timing. The operation result display changes to 98d indicating that. In addition, a part of the suggestion content is displayed on the suggestion display 98b based on the fact that the second operation is performed at an appropriate operation timing. Here, the suggestion content is "chance", and some of the characters "cha" are displayed.

After that, as shown in FIG. 59 (e), the instruction display 98a, which is the third operation instruction, is displayed. In this instruction display 98a, "3" indicating that it is the third time is displayed. Further, the operation timing display 98c is displayed up to the third operation timing. The instruction display 98a instructs the pressing operation of the lower panel 25, and is moved from the upper part of the image display device 3 toward the lower panel 25 as shown in FIG. 59 (e) in order to show the player in an easy-to-understand manner. As shown in FIG. 59 (f), the lower panel 25 is displayed.

Then, when the player operates the lower panel 25 as shown in FIG. 59 (f), the instruction display 98a changes to the operation result display 98d indicating that the operation is performed at an appropriate operation timing. Further, the suggestion display 98b displays the remaining suggestion contents based on the fact that the third operation is performed at an appropriate operation timing.

FIG. 60 shows a modified example after the timing at which the instruction display 98a, which is the third operation instruction shown in FIG. 59 (e), is displayed. Here, the effect is performed with the reel 6 stopped, but the contents of the effect up to that point are as shown in FIGS. 59 (a) to 59 (e). Similar to FIG. 59 (e), as shown in FIG. 60 (a), the instruction display 98a instructs the pressing operation of the lower panel 25, but the upper part of the image display device 3 is shown in an easy-to-understand manner to the player. Is displayed to move toward the lower panel 25.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 60B, the instruction display 98a is enlarged and displayed to make it easier for the player to understand. The enlarged instruction display 98a is displayed straddling the image display device 3 and the lower panel 25. That is, it is possible to display the image display device 3 and the lower panel 25 in an integrated manner. Further, since the reel 6 is stopped here, the instruction display 98a is displayed straddling the symbol display window 5. When the reel 6 is rotating as shown in FIG. 60 (d), the instruction display 98a may not be displayed on the symbol display window 5. After that, as shown in FIG. 60 (d), the instruction display 98a is set on the lower panel 25. In this way, by providing the liquid crystal display device on the lower panel 25 and making it possible to accept the operation of the player, it is possible to perform various effects and improve the interest of the game. Further, the configuration of this modification can be applied not only to slot machines but also to pachinko gaming machines and the like.

In the above embodiments and modifications, it can be seen that the first game information display unit 33 and the second game information display unit 40 are turned off or do not represent anything such as "-" in the normal game state. It may be lit in a lighting mode, and may be lit only in a specific game state to notify the stop order and the winning combination. In addition, in a slot machine configured to advance the game by pushing forward in the normal game state, if the winning combination whose stop order is not forward push or no stop order is won in the normal game state, the second The game information display unit 40 may display the deviation. Further, in this case, the first game information display unit 33 may also display the deviation. Further, when the winning combination notification command including the stop order and the winning combination information is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 in the normal game state, the winning combination whose stop order is not forward push or no stop order is won. If so, you may send information to the effect that it is out of order.

Further, the first game medium information display unit 32 may be used instead of the first game information display unit 33. In particular, since the first acquired number display unit 32c is not used except in the special game state, it functions as the first game information display unit 33 except in the special game state, and functions as the first acquired number display unit 32c in the special game state. You can do it. By doing so, the area of the slot machine (game component 30 and the like) can be effectively utilized. Further, although the effect button 10 is only a push button, a plurality of types of buttons such as a cross key and a push button may be provided. The effect button 10 may be operated (jumped out, vibrated, etc.).

The slot machine of the present invention is not limited to the slot machine using the medal as shown in the above embodiment, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as a slot machine using a game ball. Further, the present invention can be applied not only to slot machines but also to all game machines that use game balls such as pachinko game machines, arrange ball game machines, and sparrow ball game machines. Further, the configurations of the above-described modifications can be applied in combination as appropriate.

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

1 Slot machine 6 Reel 33 1st game information display unit (display means)
24 Reel stop button (stop operation unit)
100 Game control device (game control means)

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels capable of variable display of a plurality of symbols, a game control means capable of executing an internal lottery of a winning combination each time a game accompanied by a variable display of the plurality of reels is executed, and the plurality of reels are individually stopped and displayed. Equipped with multiple stop operation units for
When the result of the game stopped and displayed by the operation of the plurality of stop operation units becomes the stop symbol mode corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery, in the slot machine in which the winning of the winning combination is established.
A display means controlled by the game control means and capable of displaying information regarding the result of the internal lottery.
An effect control means that controls the effect based on the information from the game control means,
The effect display device, which is controlled by the effect control means to perform the effect, is provided.
The winning combination in the internal lottery includes a specific winning combination in which the plurality of reels stop and display in a predetermined stop order to establish a prize.
The game control means
Information that can identify that the winning combination in the internal lottery is the specific combination and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning of the specific combination can be transmitted to the effect control means.
Depending on the lighting mode of the plurality of light emitting units in the display means, it is possible to notify the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning of the specific combination.
Based on the completion of the operations of the plurality of stop operation units in the game to be notified, the notification in the display means is terminated, and the notification is terminated.
The effect control means
Based on the information from the game control means, the effect display device determines that the winning combination in the internal lottery is the specific combination and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning of the specific combination. It can be suggested by the display,
In certain effect to invalidate the operation of the stop operation section, to stop I specific symbol from a state that is not equipped with specific symbol without requiring any action by the player during the execution of the specific effect is assortment It is possible to perform the effect shown to the above, and it is possible to display the information corresponding to the operation of the reel on the effect display device, and the display means does not display the information regarding the result of the internal lottery.
The effect display device and the display means
During the execution of the specific effect, it is possible not to suggest that the winning combination in the internal lottery is the specific combination and the predetermined stop order for establishing the winning of the specific combination. In the period after the execution of the specific effect and before the operation of the stop operation unit becomes effective, the winning combination in the internal lottery is the specific combination, and the winning combination of the specific combination is established. A slot machine characterized in that it can suggest the predetermined stop order.

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