JP6981776B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Slot machines generally have a variable display section with multiple (usually three) reels on which multiple types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer circumference, and each reel has a start lever on which the player presses the start lever. Rotation is started by operating. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the player stops the rotation within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. Then, a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

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

As such a slot machine, there is a slot machine in which the volume can be set by a player (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-215805

There was room for improvement in the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of suitably initializing a volume setting.

(A) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game value storage means for storing the game value owned by the player,
Volume setting means for setting the volume, which is a setting related to the volume based on the setting operation by the player,
A settlement means for settlement of the game value stored in the game value storage means based on the settlement operation by the player, and a settlement means.
An initialization means capable of initializing the volume setting performed by the volume setting means, and an initialization means.
It is equipped with a game standby effect execution means that can execute a game standby effect with a specific period as one cycle.
The game standby effect executing means can execute the game standby effect based on the settlement operation.
The initialization means does not perform the initialization when the re-game prize is generated so that the variable display unit can be variablely displayed without using the game value, while the re-game prize is generated. When the settlement operation is performed by the player when the payment operation is not performed, the game standby is performed without performing the initialization until the game standby effect is executed for at least one cycle based on the settlement operation. After the production has been executed for at least one cycle, the initialization is performed.
When the settlement operation is performed by the player when the re-game winning is generated, the game standby effect executing means does not execute the game standby effect based on the settlement operation being performed. Then, when the settlement operation is performed by the player when the re-game winning is not generated, the game standby effect is executed based on the settlement operation being performed .
A setting period for setting the volume is provided based on the setting operation by the player.
The game standby effect executing means can execute the game standby effect after the set period ends.
The initialization means
During the setting period, the initialization is not performed and the initialization is not performed.
After the set period ends, the initialization is performed after the game standby effect has been executed for at least one cycle.
(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A display that can display game information related to a game (for example, the menu screen shown in FIG. 14) when a predetermined operation for displaying the game information (for example, an operation on the effect switch 56) is executed by the player. Means (for example, liquid crystal display 51) and
It is provided with a bet number setting means (for example, a main control unit 41) for setting a bet number (for example, three bets) for enabling a game to be started.
The bet number setting means is
When the replay display result (for example, replay) is derived, even if the specific operation for setting the bet number (for example, operation to the MAXBET switch 6 and insertion of a medal) is not executed by the player, the said Set the number of bets (for example, automatic BET will be executed) and
When a display result different from the replay display result (for example, a display result different from the replay) is derived, the specific operation (for example, operation to the MAXBET switch 6 and insertion of a medal) is executed by the player. By doing so, the number of bets can be set.
The display means is
When the predetermined operation is executed with the bet number set by deriving the re-game display result, the game information can be displayed (for example, shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B). As described above, when the effect switch 56 is operated while the automatic BET is executed by the derivation of the replay, the menu screen can be displayed).
When the predetermined operation is executed with the bet number set by the execution of the specific operation, the game information is not displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 17C to 17E), the replay is performed. In a state where a display result different from the above is derived and the bet number setting operation is executed, the menu screen is not displayed even if the effect switch 56 is operated).

According to such a configuration, the state in which the bet number is set by executing the specific operation is the state in which the player himself / herself executes the specific operation for setting the bet number that enables the game to be started. For the player who has prepared for starting the game in this way, there is little need to be able to display the game information. Therefore, even if the player mistakenly executes a predetermined operation, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with the fact that the less necessary game information is displayed by not displaying the game information. ..

Further, the state in which the bet number is set by deriving the re-game display result is a state in which the player himself / herself does not execute a specific operation for enabling the game to start. A player who has not made preparations for starting the game in this way is not sure whether or not to continue the game after that, so there is a high need to be able to display the game information. Therefore, by making it possible to display the game information in a state where the bet number is set by deriving the re-game display result, the player who wants to confirm the game information can display the game information by executing a predetermined operation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from complaining that the game information is not displayed even though he / she wants to check the game information. As described above, the display means can display the game information so as not to make the player dissatisfied.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
A bet number operating means operated to set a bet number (for example, MAXBET switch 6).
Further prepare
The specific operation includes an operation on the bet number operating means (the betting setting operation includes an operation on the MAXBET switch 6).

According to such a configuration, the number of bets for enabling the game to be started by operating the bet number operation means is set. Therefore, the convenience of the player can be improved.

(3) In the slot machine of (2) above
A value storage means (eg, credit) that stores the game value that can be used to set the number of bets.
Further prepare
The bet number setting means is the bet number operating means even when the amount of game value stored in the value storage means is less than the amount corresponding to a predetermined number of bets for enabling the game to start. When is operated, it is possible to set the number of bets less than the predetermined number corresponding to the amount of the gaming value (for example, when the credit value is 1 or 2, the MAXBET switch 6 is operated. Sometimes, the value corresponding to the value of the credit is set as the number of bets),
The display means does not display the game information when the predetermined operation is executed while the number of bets less than the predetermined number is set by the operation of the bet number operation means (for example, FIG. 13).
As described in S92A of S92A, when one or two medals are set as the number of bets by MAXBET operation (YES of S92A), even if the menu switch of S91 is operated, the menu screen of S93 is displayed. Will not be executed).

According to such a configuration, even when the amount of game value stored in the value storage means is less than the amount corresponding to the predetermined number of bets for enabling the game to be started, the bet number operation means can be used. When manipulated, a bet number less than a predetermined number corresponding to the amount of the gaming value is set. In this case, it means that the player has made preparations for starting the game, and there is little need to be able to display the game information. Therefore, even if the player mistakenly executes a predetermined operation, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with the fact that the less necessary game information is displayed by not displaying the game information. ..

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
Further equipped with an insertion section (for example, a medal insertion section 4) into which a game medium is inserted,
The specific operation includes the insertion of the game medium into the insertion unit (the bet number setting operation includes the insertion of medals from the medal insertion unit 4).

According to such a configuration, the number of bets for enabling the game to be started by inserting the game medium into the input unit is set. Therefore, the convenience of the player can be improved.

(5) In the slot machine of (4) above,
The bet number setting means corresponds to the number of game media even when the number of game media inserted from the input unit is less than the number corresponding to the predetermined number of bets for enabling the game to start. The number of bets less than the predetermined number can be set (for example, when the number of inserted medals is 1 or 2, the value corresponding to the inserted number of medals is set as the number of bets).
The display means does not display the game information when the predetermined operation is executed in a state where the number of bets less than the predetermined number is set by inserting the game medium (for example, S92 in FIG. 13).
As explained in A, when one or two medals are set as the bet number by inserting medals (YES in S92A), even if the menu switch in S91 is operated, the menu screen display in S93 is displayed. Not executed).

According to such a configuration, even when the number of game media inserted from the input unit is less than the number corresponding to the predetermined number of bets for enabling the start of the game, the number of the game media is supported. A bet number less than a predetermined number is set. In this case, it means that the player has made preparations for starting the game, and there is little need to be able to display the game information. Therefore, even if the player mistakenly executes a predetermined operation, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with the fact that the less necessary game information is displayed by not displaying the game information. ..

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
An operating means that is used for an operation for executing a display process for displaying the game information but not for an operation for executing a process other than the display process (for example, as described in a modification, a menu). It also has a menu screen display switch) that is used only for operations to display the screen.
The predetermined operation includes an operation to the operating means (for example, the menu screen is displayed when the switch for displaying the menu screen is operated).

According to such a configuration, when the player wants to display the game information, the operating means may be operated, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

(7) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
An operating means that can be operated by the player (for example, a production switch 56) and
Further provided with an effect executing means (for example, a sub control unit 91) capable of executing an effect (for example, an operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 21 (E)).
The effect executing means advances the effect when the operation means is operated during the execution of the effect (for example, during the execution of the operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 21E, the effect switch 56.
When is operated, it proceeds to the result production shown in FIG. 21 (F)),
The display means can display the game information when the operation means is operated when the effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 21 (F) to 21 (G)). , The menu screen is displayed when the effect switch 56 is operated after the operation promotion effect is completed).

According to such a configuration, since the function of advancing a predetermined effect and the function of displaying game information can be combined by one operation means, it is possible not to increase the number of operation means.

(8) In any of the slot machines (1) to (7) above,
The display means can display the game information even in a non-game state in which the game is not executed (for example, as shown in the menu operation line of FIG. 18, a display result different from the replay). When derived, the menu screen can be displayed when the menu operation is executed during the demo state, and when the replay is derived, when the menu operation is executed in the state until the next game flag is set. The menu screen can be displayed).

According to such a configuration, in addition to the state in which the bet number for enabling the game to be started by deriving the re-game display result is set, the game information can be displayed even in the non-game state in which the game is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player.

(9) In any of the slot machines (1) to (8) above,
The game information includes the first game information (for example, the menu screen shown in FIG. 23 (B)) and the second game information (for example, the effect setting screen shown in FIG. 23 (C)).
For the predetermined operation, the first predetermined operation (for example, the operation to the effect switch 56) and the second predetermined operation (for example, the item of "effect setting" are selected, and the item of the "effect setting" is determined. Operation) and a third predetermined operation (for example, operation to the right switch 70b) are included.
The display means is
With the bet number set by deriving the re-game display result,
When the first predetermined operation is executed by the player, the first game information can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (B), automatic BET by deriving the replay. If the effect switch 56 is operated while is executed, the menu screen can be displayed),
When the second predetermined operation is executed by the player during the display of the first game information, the second game information can be displayed (for example, shown in FIGS. 23 (B) and 23 (C)). As described above, when the operation of selecting the item of "effect setting" and determining the item of the "effect setting" is executed while the menu screen is displayed, the effect setting screen can be displayed).
When the third predetermined operation is executed by the player, the second game information can be displayed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 23 (A) and 23 (C), automatic BET by deriving the replay. If the right switch 70b is operated while is executed, the effect setting screen can be displayed),
Regardless of which of the first predetermined operation, the second predetermined operation, and the third predetermined operation is executed by the player in the state where the bet number is set by the execution of the specific operation, the said Neither the first game information nor the second game information is displayed (for example, FIG. 23 (E)).
And as shown in FIG. 23 (F), no matter which of the effect switch 56 and the right switch 70b is operated, the menu screen and the effect setting screen are not displayed).

According to such a configuration, the first game information can be displayed by the execution of the first predetermined operation by the player who has not prepared for the start of the game, and the display of the first game information. By executing the second predetermined operation, the second game information can be obtained. therefore,
The player can visually recognize the first game information and the second game information. Further, when the third predetermined operation is executed by the player, the second game information can be directly displayed without displaying the first game information. Therefore, for example, when the player does not want to visually recognize the first game information, the trouble of displaying the first game information can be saved, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

On the other hand, it is less necessary for the player who has prepared to start the game to be able to display the first game information and the second game information. Therefore, even if the player mistakenly performs either the first predetermined operation or the third predetermined operation, it is less necessary to display neither the first game information nor the second game information. It is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with the display of the first game information and the second game information.

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the store side setting switch. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game processing which the main control part executes. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the BET process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the settlement process which a main control part executes. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the prize-winning processing executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the payout process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the processing at the end of a game executed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the menu screen transition process executed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure which shows the menu screen. It is a figure which shows the effect setting screen for setting a volume and a light amount. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the state of a store side setting switch, volume and the amount of light. It is a figure which shows the display of a menu screen. It is a timing chart for explaining the transition to the menu screen and the initialization based on the settlement operation. It is a timing chart for explaining the initialization based on the non-game state. It is a timing chart for explaining the initialization based on the end of a menu screen. It is a figure for demonstrating the function of the effect switch during the effect execution. It is a timing chart for explaining the initialization process which concerns on a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the menu screen.

An embodiment for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example will be described when the present invention is applied to a slot machine.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern arrangement of reels. As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 has a liquid crystal display 51 on the front door 1b.
Is provided, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged side by side inside the housing 1a can be visually recognized via the see-through window 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order on each reel.

As shown in FIG. 1 (a), the front door 1b is defined according to the gaming state within the range of credits stored as the gaming value (medals) owned by the player as an example of the operating means. MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the specified number of bets, medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are settled). Settlement switch 10 operated when returning), start switch 7 operated when starting the game, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reel, and production switch 56. Etc. are provided. The effect switch 56 is a switch capable of displaying a menu screen (see FIG. 14) (see also FIG. 21). In the following, the operation to display the menu screen (
The operation of the effect switch 56) is also referred to as "menu operation".

In the following, the operation of the settlement switch 10 by the player when the credit and the set bet number are settled is also referred to as a settlement operation. When a replay prize is awarded, the bet number is automatically set, but in this case, the bet number is not settled even if the settlement operation is performed. in short,
When the settlement operation is performed when the bet number is automatically set, only the credit is settled. Regardless of whether or not there is a replay prize, only the credit may be settled when the settlement operation is performed, or both the credit and the number of bets may be settled.

The front door 1b is provided with a menu switch 70 for selecting a menu on the menu screen. The menu switch 70 includes an upper switch 70a, a right switch 70b, a lower switch 70c, and a left switch 70d. Since the menu switch 70 is provided on the front side of the front door 1b (that is, outside the front door 1b), the menu switch 70 is located on the front side of the slot machine 1 when the front door 1b is closed. Therefore, it can be operated from the outside, such as being operated by a player who plays in the slot machine 1.

At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided, and a front door 1 is provided.
At the lower part of b, a medal payout outlet 9 for paying out medals and speakers 53 and 54 are provided.

As an example of the notification means, the front door 1b has a game display unit 1 that notifies information about the game.
3 is provided. The game display unit 13 has a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED1 for notifying the number
4, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 to notify that the medal can be inserted, start effective LED18 to notify that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, weight (constant since the previous game start). A weighting LED 19 for notifying that the reel is in the process of waiting for the start of rotation because the period has not elapsed, and a replaying LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress after the replay winning is provided. Has been done.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. As shown in FIG. 3, the front door 1
Inside b, the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is selectively directed to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 3) side provided inside the housing 1a or the medal payout outlet 9 side. A flow path switching solenoid (not shown) for switching to, and an insertion medal sensor that detects medals that are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flow down to the hopper tank 34a side (located on the hopper tank 34a side of the flow path switching solenoid 30). A medal selector (not shown) is provided.

Inside the front door 1b, a store-side setting switch 60 for setting a reference for the effect mode during the game is provided. Since the store clerk owns the key for opening the front door 1b, the store side setting switch 60 can be operated from the outside by opening the front door 1b. On the other hand, a person other than the store clerk, such as a player, cannot open the front door 1b, so that the store side setting switch 60 cannot be operated. That is, the store-side setting switch 60 is an operating means for a game store in which the slot machine 1 is installed. By operating the store-side setting switch 60, the store clerk can set a reference for the volume and the amount of light in the production during the game.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a store-side setting switch 60. As shown in FIG. 4, the store-side setting switch 60 is a switch that switches a total of 16 channels from “0” to “F”. The clerk can switch between these channels by rotating the knob 61. For each channel "0" to "F", the volume and the amount of light in the production are divided into stages. The volume stage corresponding to the channels "0" to "F" is referred to as a first volume stage, and the light quantity stage corresponding to the channels "0" to "F" is also referred to as a first light quantity stage. For example, if the channel is "0", it is set to the first volume step set to the minimum volume and the first light amount step set to the minimum light amount. If the channel is "F", it is set to the first volume step set to the maximum volume and the first light amount step set to the maximum light amount.

The steps for the volume and the amount of light set by the store clerk based on the operation of the store side setting switch 60 are referred to as the first volume stage and the first light amount stage, whereas the effect switch 56
The stage for the volume and the amount of light that can be set by the player by shifting to the menu screen by operating is also referred to as a second volume stage and a second light amount stage.

In the following, the operation of the store-side setting switch 60 by the store clerk is also collectively referred to as a setting operation. That is, the setting operation is an operation performed by the store clerk, and is an operation for performing effect settings such as volume setting and light amount setting.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) is set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the number of bets already set, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. Further, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided so that it is easy to recognize that the combinations of the symbols constituting the winning are aligned on the winning line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2
By rotating R to display the symbols in a variable manner and stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, three symbols are derived as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the perspective window 3. indicate. When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning, and credits are added.
When the maximum number of credits (50) is reached, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

As shown in FIG. 1 (b), inside the slot machine 1, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and a predetermined effect according to the command are provided. An effect control board 90 or the like for control is provided. The game control board 40 is
It includes a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and controls a configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91 that receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to perform an effect, and controls a configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90.

The main control unit 41 detects operations on the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the settlement switch 10. The sub control unit 91
The operation of the effect switch 56 and the operation of the menu switch 70 are detected. In addition, FIG.
(B) is just an example, and other configurations are provided inside the slot machine 1.

Further, the AT is controlled by the main control unit 41, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8 are used.
This is a notification state in which a navigation effect for notifying the player of the operation mode (pushing order, operation timing) of R is executed. Specifically, the main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery relating to the granting of an AT game that is the right to control the AT. For example, the main control unit 41 determines by AT lottery whether or not to grant an AT game and the number of grants (the number of AT games) when the AT game is granted.

When the main control unit 41 wins the AT in the AT lottery, the RAM 4 is the number of AT games assigned.
Store in a predetermined area of 1c. Then, the main control unit 41 controls the AT over the number of stored AT games. When the push order combination such as the push order bell or the push order replay is won during AT, the main control unit 41 stops the symbol combination corresponding to the winning push order combination and advantageous for the player on the winning line LN. The operation mode for this is notified by the navigation effect. Therefore, by being controlled by the AT, the player can easily increase the net increase in the number of medals. Further, the main control unit 41 may execute an additional lottery during AT. The additional lottery is a lottery for granting the number of AT games by adding to the number of AT games already granted. When the additional winning is won, the assigned number of AT games is added to the number of AT games stored in the RAM 41c.

[Game processing]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game processing executed by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 5, the main control unit 41 performs BET processing (S1) for executing bet number setting and the like.
), Internal lottery process (S2) to determine whether or not to allow the derivation of the display result, and reel rotation process (S3) to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the detection of the operation of the stop switch. , Winning judgment processing (S4) that determines whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display result derived to each reel, and if it is determined that a winning has occurred, the credit is based on the number of payouts according to the winning. Addition and payout of medals from medal payout exit 9 at the time of winning (S5)
, And the game end processing (S6) for terminating the running game.

[BET processing]
6 to 8 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the BET process executed by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit 41 clears the value of the BET counter in which the value of the bet number is stored in the RAM 41c (S11). Then, the main control unit 41 sets a specified number according to the game state in the RAM 41c (S12), and the game is set based on whether or not the replay game flag indicating that the game is a replay game is set in the RAM 41c. It is determined whether or not the game is a replay game (S13).

When the main control unit 41 determines that the game is a replay game (Y in S13)
ES), after adding 1 to the value of the BET counter (S14), referring to the specified number of bets set in the RAM 41c, whether or not the value of the BET counter is the specified number, that is, the start condition of the game. It is determined whether or not the bet number is set (S15). And the main control unit 4
1 returns to the step of S14 if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number (NO in S15), while if the value of the BET counter is the specified number (YES in S15), the medal is based on the credit value. Is executed (S16).

If the main control unit 41 determines in the step of S13 that the game is not a replay game (NO in S13), the main control unit 41 proceeds to the step of S16 and executes the input availability determination process.

The main control unit 41 refers to the state of the input port corresponding to the setting key switch acquired in the port input process after executing the input enable / disable determination process in the step of S16.
It is determined whether or not the setting key switch is in the ON state (S17), and the setting key switch 37
If is in the ON state (YES in S17), the setting confirmation process for displaying the set value for confirmation is executed (S18).

Then, the main control unit 41 after the setting confirmation process is completed in the step of S18,
Or, when it is determined in the step of S17 that the setting key switch 37 is not ON (S).
17), the process proceeds to step S21 shown in FIG. 7, and a medal insertion determination process for determining medal insertion is executed. In the medal insertion determination process, when the passage of the inserted medals is detected, if the BET counter is not the specified number (3 in the present embodiment), the BET counter is incremented by the number of inserted medals detected to pass. It is a process. Then, when the BET counter reaches the specified number, the credit counter is increased.

After executing the medal insertion determination process in the step of S21, the main control unit 41
With reference to the confirmed data set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c, the start switch 7,
Whether or not any of the MAXBET switch 6 and the settlement switch 10 has changed from the OFF state to the ON state is determined based on the confirmed data of each switch (S22, S31, S).
32) If it is determined that none of the switches has changed from the OFF state to the ON state, the process returns to the step of S17.

When the main control unit 41 determines in the step of S22 that the start switch 7 has changed from the OFF state to the ON state (YES in S22), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the other switches are in the ON state. When the determination is made based on the data (S23) and it is determined that the other switches are not ON (NO in S23), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number (S24). When it is determined in the step of S23 that the other switch is in the ON state (YES in S23), or when it is determined in the step of S24 that the value of the BET counter has not reached the specified number (NO in S24), S17 Return to step.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 determines that the other switches are not in the ON state in the step of S23 (NO in S23), and the value of the BET counter reaches the specified number in the step of S24 (YES in S24). ), The value of the random number storage work is set in the lottery work of the RAM 41c (S25), the input enable flag is cleared (S26), and the value of the output port corresponding to the flow path switching solenoid is set to the value indicating OFF (S27). ), The flow path of the medal is used as the route on the medal payout exit 9 side to prohibit the insertion of new medals, and the insertion request LED 17 is OF.
Set to the state of F (S28). Then, a detection time invalidation timer for invalidating the detection of the medal jam error by the inserted medal sensor is set for a predetermined period (500 ms in the present embodiment) (S29), and the setting at the start of the game is executed (S29). S30).

In S30, the main control unit 41 sets an in-game flag indicating that the game is in progress.
It is set in a predetermined area of AM41c. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits an in-game command that can identify that the in-game flag is set to the sub-control unit 91. Upon receiving the in-game command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 sets an in-game flag indicating that the game is in progress in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. That is, when the start switch 7 is operated after the bet number is set, the in-game flag is set in the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the BET process and returns to the main process.

When the main control unit 41 determines in the step of S31 that the MAXBET switch 6 has changed from the OFF state to the ON state (YES in S31), the process proceeds to the step of S41 shown in FIG. Judging whether or not the specified number has been reached (S41)
.. When the value of the BET counter has not reached the specified number in the main control unit 41 (S41NO)
, It is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 (S42). The main control unit 41 is S4
In step 2, when the value of the credit counter is not 0 (NO in S42), the credit counter is subtracted by 1 (S43), the BET counter is added by 1 (S44), and S41.
The process of S41 to S44 is repeatedly executed until the value of the BET counter reaches the specified number or the value of the credit counter becomes 0.

Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the value of the BET counter has reached the specified number in the step of S41 (YES in S41), or determines that the value of the credit counter is 0 in the step of S42. If (YES in S42), the process returns to step S17.

When the main control unit 41 determines in the step of S32 that the settlement switch 10 has changed from the OFF state to the ON state (YES in S32), the main control unit 41 returns the medal used for setting the credit or the bet number. The process is executed (S33). Then, the main control unit 41 returns to the step of S17 after the settlement process is completed.

As described above, the condition for setting the bet number includes a condition that the bet number setting operation is executed by the player and a condition that the automatic BET is executed by deriving the replay.
The bet number setting operation includes an operation of inserting a medal when the BET counter is less than 3, and an operation of the MAXBET switch 7 when the credit is 1 or more.
The automatic BET means that the number of bets (that is, 3) that can start one game is set even if the bet number setting operation is not executed. In this way, in the situation where there are 3 or more credits, M
By operating the AXBET switch 7, the number of bets for enabling the game to be started is set. Therefore, the convenience of the player can be improved. In addition, the number of bets can be set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit. Therefore, the convenience of the player can be improved.

[Settlement process]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the settlement process executed by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 9, the main control unit 41 sets a payout flag at the time of settlement, which indicates that the payout is in progress at the time of settlement, in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S51). The main control unit 41 is
When the payout flag at the time of settlement is set, medals are paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 in the timer interrupt process (payout process of FIG. 11 described later) executed at regular intervals (for example, intervals of 0.56 ms). As a result, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9 based on the settlement operation by the player.

The main control unit 41 sets a credit display update flag for updating the credit display 11 in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S52). When the credit display update flag is set, the main control unit 41 sets the credit display 11 in the timer interrupt process.
Updates to initialize the display (for example, display 0). As a result, the display of the credit display 11 is initialized with the settlement of the credit.

The main control unit 41 sets the BETLED update flag for updating the BETLED to RAM.
It is set in a predetermined area of 41c (S53). When the BETLED update flag is set, the main control unit 41 updates the BETLED and initializes the display in the timer interrupt process (
For example, 0 is displayed). As a result, the BETLED display is initialized as the bet number is settled. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the settlement process.

[Processing at the time of winning]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a control content (S5) of the winning process executed by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 10, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the small winning combination has won (S61). When the small winning combination is won (YES in S61), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the total number of payouts due to the occurrence of the small winning combination and the number of credits already stored exceeds the upper limit of 50. (S62).

When the total number exceeds the upper limit of 50 (YES in S62), the main control unit 41 sets a winning payout flag indicating that paying out at the time of winning is in progress in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S).
63). When the payout flag at the time of winning is set, the main control unit 41 pays out medals from the medal payout outlet 9 in the timer interrupt process (payout process of FIG. 11 to be described later). As a result, medals are paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 based on the winning.

After the step of S63, or when the total number does not exceed the upper limit of 50 (NO in S62), the main control unit 41 sets a credit display update flag for updating the credit display 11 in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. Set (S64). When the credit display update flag is set, the main control unit 41 sets the credit display 1 in the timer interrupt process.
The display value in 1 is updated to the display value after the number of medals paid out in connection with the winning is added. As a result, the display of the credit display 11 is updated with the small winning combination.

The main control unit 41 is after the step of S64, or when the small winning combination does not win (S).
61), RAM the game auxiliary display update flag for updating the game auxiliary display 12
It is set in a predetermined area of 41c (S65). When the game auxiliary display update flag is set, the main control unit 41 updates the display value on the game auxiliary display 12 to a display value indicating the number of medals according to the presence or absence of winning in the timer interrupt process. As a result, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is updated according to the presence or absence of winning. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the settlement process.

[Payout processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the control content of the payout process executed by the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 executes a payout process in the timer interrupt process. As shown in FIG. 11, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the payout flag at the time of settlement is set (
S71). When the payout flag at the time of settlement is not set (NO in S71), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the payout flag at the time of winning is set (S72). When the payout flag at the time of winning is not set (NO in S72), the main control unit 41 ends the payout process.

On the other hand, when the payout flag at the time of settlement is set in the main control unit 41 (YE in S71).
S), or when the payout flag at the time of winning is set (YES in S72), the hopper motor signal is output (S73). The hopper motor signal is a signal for driving a hopper motor (not shown) provided inside the housing 1a to pay out the medals stored in the hopper tank from the medal payout outlet 9. The hopper motor is the main control unit 4
When the hopper motor signal is received from 1, the number of medals corresponding to the settlement or winning is paid out from the medal payout outlet 9. As a result, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9 upon settlement or winning.

After that, the main control unit 41 clears the set settlement payout flag or the winning payout flag (S74), and ends the payout process.

[Processing at the end of the game]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game end processing executed by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the payout flag at the time of winning is set (S81). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the payout of medals accompanying the winning has been completed.

When the payout flag at the time of winning is set (YES in S81), the main control unit 41 is set.
That is, if the payout of medals accompanying the winning has not been completed, the step of S81 is executed again. On the other hand, when the payout flag at the time of winning is not set in the main control unit 41 (
NO in S81), that is, when the payout of medals accompanying the winning has already been completed, the set in-game flag is cleared (S82). The main control unit 41 clears the set in-game flag even when the small winning combination has not been won and the payout flag at the time of winning has not been set (S82).

Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a clear command capable of specifying that the in-game flag has been cleared to the sub control unit 91. When the sub control unit 91 receives the clear command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 clears the set in-game flag. In this way, for example, after the payout of medals accompanying the winning is completed, the in-game flag is cleared. After that, the main control unit 41 ends the game end processing.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the start switch 7 is operated after the bet number is set, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 set the in-game flag, and the payout of medals accompanying the winning is completed. Occasionally, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 clear the in-game flag. Therefore, the in-game flag is set during the game including the payout of medals. Therefore, the period during the game when the small winning combination is won is the period from the operation of the start switch 7 to the end of the payout of the medals accompanying the winning. Further, during the game when the small winning combination is not won, it is a period from the operation of the start switch 7 until all the reels are stopped and the symbol combination is derived.

[Menu screen transition process]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the menu screen transition process executed by the sub control unit 91. The process of FIG. 13 is a timer interrupt process executed at regular intervals (for example, intervals of 0.56 ms). As shown in FIG. 13, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a menu operation has been performed (S91). When the menu operation is not performed in the sub control unit 91 (S)
NO at 91), the menu screen transition process is terminated. On the other hand, when the menu operation is performed (YES in S91), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the in-game flag is set (S92). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game is in progress, including during payout.

When the in-game flag is set, that is, it is determined that the game is in progress (YES in S92), the sub-control unit 91 ends the menu screen transition process. On the other hand, the sub control unit 9
1 is when it is determined that the in-game flag is not set, that is, it is not in the game (
NO in S92), proceed to S92A.

In S92A, the sub control unit 91 operates the MAXBET switch 6 (hereinafter, MAXBE).
(Also referred to as T operation), or by inserting medals from the medal insertion unit 4, it is determined whether or not one or more medals are BET.

Here, when the number of credits is 0, the bet number is not set even if the MAXBET operation is performed. When the number of credits is 1, when the MAXBET operation is performed, one bet number is set. When the number of credits is 2, when the MAXBET operation is performed, the number of bets of 2 is set. Even if one or two bets are set, the game cannot be started because the number of bets that allows the game to be started (3 in this embodiment) is not reached. When the number of credits is 3 or more and the MAXBET operation is performed, the number of bets of 3 is set. When the number of bets of 3 is set, the game can be started.

As described above, when the number of credits is 1 or more, the MAXBET operation is effective. On the other hand, when the number of credits is 0, the MAXBET operation is invalid.

If a medal is inserted without any bet number being set, the number of bets for the number of inserted medals is set regardless of the number of credits. For example, if two medals are inserted without any bet number being set, the two bet numbers are set regardless of the number of credits.

In this way, when S92A determines YES, "the number of 3 bet credits is 1".
When the MAXBET operation is performed in the above situation, and when one or more medals are inserted. Further, the case where NO is determined in S92A is "the case where it is determined that no bet number is set". If YES is determined in S92A, the menu screen transition process is terminated. If NO is determined in S92A, the screen shifts to the menu screen (S93). At this time, the sub control unit 91 displays the menu screen on the liquid crystal display 51. After that, the sub control unit 91 ends the menu screen transition process.

[Menu screen]
The menu screen will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a menu screen. In the slot machine 1, when the menu operation is executed during a period other than during the game, the menu screen is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. As a modification,
The area where the menu screen is displayed may be a part of the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

On the menu screen in the example of FIG. 14, each item such as "dividend table", "data accumulation", "effect setting", "game data", "game flow", and "menu end" is displayed in a selectable manner. .. In the example of FIG. 14, a pointer in the shape of a human finger is displayed. The pointer is displayed so as to be superimposed on the selected item. In the example of FIG. 14, the state in which the “dividend table” is selected is shown.

In the state where the menu screen is displayed, the pointer can be moved according to the operation of each switch of the menu switch 70. For example, when the right switch 70b is operated, the pointer can be moved to the right. Further, when the effect switch 56 is operated while the item is selected, the selected item is determined.

Next, the main items displayed on the menu screen will be described. The player can confirm the game history by selecting and deciding "data storage" on the menu screen. For example, when the player determines "data storage" and selects and determines the item (not shown) of "two-dimensional code creation", the two-dimensional code is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. specifically,
The sub control unit 91 generates a two-dimensional code that can read the game history and displays it on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the two-dimensional code is imaged by the mobile terminal 1000, 2
The game history is read by the mobile terminal 1000 based on the code information of the dimension code. The game history read by the mobile terminal 1000 is transmitted from the mobile terminal 1000 to the management server (not shown). As a result, the game history is accumulated and stored in the management server.

In addition, the player can take over the game history up to the game in which the two-dimensional code is created and play the game from the next time onward. For example, the player decides to accumulate data and "enter password"
When the item (not shown) is selected and confirmed, the password input screen is displayed. By inputting the password in advance on the password input screen, the player can take over the previous game history and play the game. The game history includes, for example, the number of bonus winnings, the number of advantageous state controls, the number of digested games, the number of payouts, the number of net increases, and the like.

In addition, the player selects and determines "game data" on the menu screen, so that the game history (number of bonus winnings, advantageous state) for a predetermined period (for example, one day) is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. You can check the number of controls, the number of digested games, the number of payouts, the net increase, etc.).

In addition, the player can set various elements of the effect by selecting and determining the "effect setting" on the menu screen. The effect setting includes "volume setting during production" and "light amount setting during production". In this way, the player can set the volume and the amount of light of the effect.

Here, FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an effect setting screen for setting the volume and the amount of light. Since the effect setting screen is a screen for changing or adjusting the set volume and light amount, the effect setting screen is a "screen for changing the volume and light amount" or.
It can be said to be a "screen for adjusting the volume and amount of light". The player says "
When "effect setting" is selected and determined, the effect setting screen shown in FIG. 15 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the effect setting screen shown in FIG. 15, the player can change the second volume stage and the second light amount stage by performing a predetermined change operation using the menu switch 70. For example, the player can move the highlight to the right by operating the right switch 70b to raise the second volume level, while the player can move the highlight to the left by operating the left switch 70d. The second volume step can be lowered.

With reference to FIG. 16, the relationship between the state of the store-side setting switch 60 (that is, the set channel) and the volume and the amount of light will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the relationship between the state of the store-side setting switch 60 and the volume and the amount of light.

The channel of the store-side setting switch 60 is divided into 16 stages of "0" to "F". In other words, the volume and light intensity stages set by the clerk (corresponding to the first volume stage and the first light intensity stage) are
It is divided into 16 stages. Further, a default value (initial value) is set for each channel of the store-side setting switch 60. This default value is first highlighted (also referred to as initial display) when the effect setting screen is displayed. The values of the second volume stage and the second light intensity stage set by the player are also referred to as custom values.

Further, the numbers in parentheses in the column of the actual volume range in FIG. 16 are volume indications corresponding to the second volume level set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the number in the volume setting area 52a of FIG. Further, the actual light amount range in FIG. 16 coincides with the range of the light amount display corresponding to the second light amount step set by the player. That is, it corresponds to the number in the light amount setting area 52b of FIG. The larger the value of the actual light amount range, the larger the light amount.

For example, when the channel of the store setting switch 60 is switched to "0", the default value of volume (initial display) becomes "2", the actual volume range becomes 2 to 14, and the default value of light intensity. (Initial display) becomes "30%", and the actual amount of light is "30%", "65%",
And set to either "100%".

Further, in FIG. 15, when the item "End menu" is selected and determined, the display of the menu screen ends. In the following, the operation of "selecting and determining the item of" menu end "" while the menu screen is displayed is referred to as "first operation". In the present embodiment, the display of the menu screen ends not only in the first operation but also in the second operation. The second operation is, for example,
It is an operation to another switch. It may be any of the other switches. The other switch may be, for example, a switch for advancing the game. The switch for advancing the game is, for example, a MAXBET switch 6 or a start switch 7. According to such a configuration, the menu screen can be closed by executing either the first operation or the second operation, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

As described above, since the menu screen can display the game history, numerical values related to the effect setting, and the like, it can be said that the menu screen is a screen for displaying information related to the game.

[Initialization of production settings]
In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the initialization process for initializing the volume setting and the light amount setting performed by the player. The initialization process is the default of the first volume stage and the first light amount stage set based on the operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the store clerk by setting the values of the second volume stage and the second light amount stage set by the player. It is a process to return to the value.

For example, when the channel is set to "2" by the operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the store clerk (in this case, the default value of the first volume stage is "4"), when the volume setting is initialized, the game Regardless of whether the second volume stage is set to any of "2" to "14" by the person, the setting of the second volume stage is changed to the default value "4". Further, for example, when the channel is set to "2" by the operation of the store side setting switch 60 by the store clerk (in this case, the default value of the first light amount stage is "65%"), the light amount setting is initialized. Sometimes, depending on the player, the second light intensity stage is "30%", "65%", and "100%".
Regardless of which of the above, the setting of the second light intensity stage is the default value of "65%".
Will be changed to.

[About menu screen display]
Next, the display of the menu screen will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 17 (A) to 17 (E)
In each, a liquid crystal display 51, a reel 3, and a BETLED are shown. Further, the BETLED to which the hatching is added indicates that the BETLED is emitting light, and the BETLED to which the hatching is not added indicates that the BETLED is turned off.

FIG. 17A is a diagram showing a case where a replay is derived when a character effect in which the character A is displayed is being executed (the menu screen is not displayed). In this case, automatic BET is executed. Further, by executing the automatic BET, the bet number is set to the bet number set state by setting the bet number of 3, and as shown in FIG. 17A, the three BET LEDs are turned on. When the effect switch 56 is operated while the bet number is set, the menu screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 17B. In addition, the displayed character A is no longer displayed due to the display of this menu screen.

FIG. 17C is a diagram showing a case where a display result different from the replay is derived when the character effect in which the character A is displayed is executed. The example of FIG. 17C shows a case where the bell alignment is derived as a display result different from that of the replay. In this case, automatic BET is not executed. Player bet number setting operation (MAXBET switch 6)
As shown in FIG. 17 (D), the bet number has been set by the operation (or the medal insertion). In the example of FIG. 17D, the number of bets of 3 is set. When the bet number has already been set due to the player's bet number setting operation, even if the effect switch 56 is operated, FIG. 17
As shown in (E), the menu screen is not displayed. Further, since the menu screen is not displayed, the display of the character A is continued.

As shown in FIGS. 17C to 17E, a display result different from that of the replay is derived, and the menu is displayed even if the menu operation is executed in the state where the bet number is set by executing the bet number setting operation. The screen is not displayed. By the way, the state in which the bet number is set by the execution of the bet number setting operation by the player is the state in which the player himself executes the bet number setting operation for setting the bet number that enables the game to be started. The player who prepared to start the game in this way (
For a player who is willing to start a game), there is little need to be able to display the menu screen. Therefore, even if the player mistakenly executes the menu operation, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with the fact that the menu screen, which is less necessary, is displayed by not displaying the menu screen. ..

Next, the reason why it is less necessary for the player who has prepared to start the game (the player who has the intention to start the game) to be able to display the menu screen will be described. First, to explain the first reason, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the player selects the "effect setting" in the menu screen to set the effect such as the volume setting and the light amount setting. It is possible to do. Generally, if the player is dissatisfied with the current production settings,
The player changes the effect setting before preparing to start the game. In other words, it can be said that the player who has prepared to start the game (the player who has the intention to start the game) is satisfied with the current production setting. As described above, for the player who has prepared to start the game, the need to change the effect setting is low, so the need to be able to display the menu screen is low.

Next, to explain the second reason, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the player can display today's game history by selecting "game data" in the menu screen. can. Generally, when a player wants to visually recognize today's game history, the player displays the game history before making preparations for starting the game. In other words, it can be said that a player who has prepared to start a game (a player who is willing to start the game) is unlikely to visually recognize today's game history. As described above, for a player who has prepared for starting a game, there is little need to display today's game history, so there is little need to be able to display the menu screen.

Next, to explain the third reason, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the player can read the game history by selecting "data storage" in the menu screen. Is displayed, and when the two-dimensional code is imaged by the mobile terminal 1000, the game history is displayed by the mobile terminal 1000 based on the code information of the two-dimensional code. also,
When the player stops the game, he / she can take over the game history up to the game in which the two-dimensional code is created and play the game from the next time onward. It can be said that a player who has prepared to start a game (a player who is willing to start the game) is unlikely to visually recognize the game history and to stop the game. As described above, for the player who has prepared to start the game, the need to display the two-dimensional code is low, so the need to be able to display the menu screen is low.

Further, in the present embodiment, the menu screen is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, for example, some information (for example, the character A shown in FIG. 17) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.
) Is displayed, and if the menu screen is displayed, the displayed information cannot be visually recognized by the player. If the menu screen is displayed when the menu operation is executed with the bet number set by executing the bet number setting operation, preparations are made to start the game. When the player mistakenly executes the menu operation, the menu screen is displayed, and as a result, the displayed information (for example, character A) cannot be visually recognized by the player. Then, the player who has the intention to start the game will be dissatisfied with the fact that the displayed information (for example, character A) cannot be visually recognized. On the other hand, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, FIG. 17 (
As described in C) to FIG. 17 (E), even if the menu operation is executed with the bet number set by executing the bet number setting operation, the menu screen is not displayed, so that such dissatisfaction is felt. It can be prevented from being caused.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 17 (A) and 17 (B), the replay is derived and the automatic BET is performed.
With the bet number set by, the menu screen is displayed when the menu operation is executed. The state in which the bet number is set by deriving the replay is a state in which the player himself / herself is not executing the bet number setting operation for enabling the game to start. A player who has not made preparations for starting the game in this way has a high need to be able to display the menu screen because it is unknown whether or not to start the game after that. Therefore, by making it possible to display the menu screen when the bet number is set by deriving the re-game display result, the player who wants to check the menu screen can display the menu screen by executing a predetermined operation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from complaining that the menu screen is not displayed even though he / she wants to check the menu screen.

Next, the reason why it is highly necessary for a player who is uncertain whether or not to start a game (a player who is uncertain whether or not he / she intends to start a game) to be able to display a menu screen will be described. .. First, to explain the first reason, it can be said that it is unclear whether or not the player is satisfied with the current production setting for the player who is uncertain whether or not to start the game. As described above, since a player who is uncertain whether or not to start the game may change the effect setting, there is a high need to enable the menu screen to be displayed.

Next, to explain the second reason, a player who is uncertain whether or not to start a game
It can be said that it is unclear whether or not to visually check today's game history. As described above, since a player who is uncertain whether or not to start the game may display today's game history and a two-dimensional code, it is highly necessary to be able to display the menu screen.

From the above, the slot machine of the present embodiment can display the menu screen so as not to make the player dissatisfied.

Further, as described in S92A of FIG. 13, even when the value of the credit is less than the amount (for example, 1 or 2) corresponding to the specified number (3 in the present embodiment) for enabling the game to start. Since it is an effective operation when the MAXBET operation is performed, it is possible to set the number of bets less than the specified number corresponding to the credit value. Further, when the number of bets less than the specified number is set by the MAXBET operation, the menu screen is not displayed because it is determined to be YES in S92A (the processing of S93 is not executed).

Even when the credit value does not meet the amount corresponding to the specified number for starting the game, the player who operates MAXBET is the player who has prepared to start the game. I can say. It is less necessary for the player who has prepared to start the game to be able to display the menu screen. Therefore, even if the player mistakenly executes the menu operation, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with the fact that the menu screen, which is less necessary, is displayed by not displaying the menu screen. ..

Further, when the number of credits is 0, even if the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the number of bets is not set. Therefore, MAXB when the number of credits is 0
It can be said that the operation to the ET switch 6 is an invalid operation. Since it is unknown whether or not the player who has performed such an invalid MAXBET operation starts the game, the menu screen is displayed when the menu operation is executed.

Further, as described in S92A of FIG. 13, even when the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is less than the number corresponding to the specified number for enabling the start of the game (3 in the present embodiment). (For example, even when one or two medals are inserted), it is possible to set the number of bets less than a predetermined number corresponding to the number of inserted medals. Further, when the number of bets less than the specified number is set by inserting the medal, the menu screen is not displayed because it is determined to be YES in S92A (the processing of S93 is not executed).

It can be said that a player who has inserted a number of medals less than the amount corresponding to the specified number for starting the game is a player who has prepared for starting the game. It is less necessary for the player who has prepared to start the game to be able to display the menu screen. Therefore, even if the player mistakenly executes the menu operation, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with the fact that the menu screen, which is less necessary, is displayed by not displaying the menu screen. ..

[Transition to menu screen and initialization based on settlement operation]
FIG. 18 is a timing chart for explaining the transition to the menu screen and the initialization based on the settlement operation. The timing chart shown in FIG. 18 includes a line indicating a period during which the settlement operation is effectively accepted and a line indicating the timing at which the settlement end command is output by the main control unit 41. In addition, when a display result different from that of the replay is derived (in FIG. 18, it is indicated as "non-replay winning time") and when the replay winning is won, a line indicating the timing controlled to the demo state and the period thereof. And a line indicating whether the effect setting is custom or default, and a line indicating the period during which the menu operation is effectively accepted.

As shown in FIG. 18, when the game is started at the timing t1 (when the start switch 7 is operated), the in-game flag is set in the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. At this time, the acceptance of the menu operation by the sub control unit 91 is switched from valid to invalid. After that, when the game ends at the timing t2, the in-game flag is cleared in the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. At this time, the acceptance of the menu operation by the sub control unit 91 is switched from invalid to valid. As described above, since the menu operation is not effectively accepted during the game including payout, the menu screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 even if the player operates the effect switch 56.

Further, when the in-game flag is set at the timing t1, the acceptance of the settlement operation by the main control unit 41 is switched from valid to invalid. After that, when the in-game flag is cleared at the timing t2, the acceptance of the settlement operation by the main control unit 41 is effectively switched from invalid. As described above, since the settlement operation is not effectively accepted during the game, even if the player operates the settlement switch 10, the medals used for the credit and the bet number setting are not settled. During the non-game after the in-game flag is cleared at the timing t2, the acceptance of the menu operation and the acceptance of the settlement operation become valid again. Further, when the settlement operation is performed at the timing t3, the settlement (medal payout) is performed over the period from the timing t4 to the timing t5. When the settlement is completed, a settlement end command is output from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 at the timing t5.

Next, the processing at the time of non-replay winning will be described. When the bet number setting operation is executed at the time of processing at the time of non-replay winning, the bet number is controlled to the bet number set state, which is the state in which the bet number is set. As described in FIGS. 17 (C) to 17 (E), in the bet number set state based on the execution of the bet number setting operation, the menu screen is not displayed even if the menu is operated (it is not possible to shift to the menu screen). Is). Further, it is effective to accept the menu operation during the settlement from the timings t4 to t5. Therefore, during the settlement, when the player operates the menu, the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, after timing t5, the menu screen can be displayed until the medal is inserted (when the menu is operated, the menu screen can be displayed.
The menu screen is displayed).

In this way, during the game including payout, the player cannot display the menu screen on the liquid crystal display 51 even if the menu operation is performed, and the player can view the game history and set the volume and the amount of light. Can not do it. Therefore, the player can concentrate on the game. On the other hand, during the settlement, the player can display the menu screen on the liquid crystal display 51 by performing the menu operation, view the game history, and set the volume and the amount of light. When the player causes the slot machine to perform the settlement, it can be said that the player is likely to end the game on the slot machine. Further, in general, when ending a game in a slot machine, there are many players who want to visually recognize the game history in the slot machine. Then
There is a high need to display the game history of the slot machine during payment. Therefore, since the menu screen can be displayed during such payment, the convenience for the player is improved.

Next, the processing at the time of winning the replay will be described. When the automatic BET based on the replay winning is executed, the bet number is controlled to the bet number set state, which is the bet number set state. Figure 17 (
As described in A) and FIG. 17 (B), in the bet number set state by the automatic BET based on the derivation of the replay, the menu screen is displayed when the menu is operated. also,
During the settlement from timings t4 to t5, acceptance of menu operations is effective.
Therefore, during the settlement, when the player operates the menu, the menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, after the timing t5, it is possible to shift to the menu screen until the next game flag is set (until the lever is turned on) (when the menu is operated, the menu screen is displayed). Further, even if the settlement process is executed when the replay prize is won, the bet number setting by the automatic BET based on the replay prize is maintained.

Further, as the timing at which the effect setting is initialized, for example, immediately after the settlement operation is performed by the player can be considered. This is because it is usually expected that the players will be replaced when the settlement operation is performed. However, in reality, the players may not be replaced even after the settlement operation, and in this case, the player must set the effect again.
As a result, the player may be dissatisfied. Therefore, it is desirable to suitably initialize the effect settings made by the player.

Therefore, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment does not give dissatisfaction to the player.
The effect settings are initialized at the timing when the effect settings made by the player can be appropriately initialized.

For example, when the settlement operation is performed at the timing t4, the player may not be replaced yet, so that the effect setting is not initialized regardless of whether or not the replay prize is won. afterwards,
When the settlement is completed, the settlement end command is output from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 at the timing t5.

Since there is no BET at the time of non-replay winning, when the settlement end command is output from the main control unit 41, it is controlled to the demo state by the sub control unit 91 at the timing t6. The demo state remains controlled until the bet count is set again. Then, at the timing t7 when the demo effect makes three laps, the effect setting is initialized.

On the other hand, since the replay is automatically BETed at the time of winning, even if the settlement end command is output from the main control unit 41, it is not controlled to the demo state by the sub control unit 91 at the timing t5. Furthermore, even after that, as long as the number of bets is set, it is not controlled to the demo state and is not initialized.

As described above, in the present embodiment, at the timing t4 when the settlement operation is performed by the player, the effect setting including the volume setting is not initialized, and the demo state is three laps after the settlement end command is output. Initialization is performed at the timing t7 after the lapse (about 3 minutes). Therefore, even if the players are not replaced after the settlement operation, the effect setting can be maintained until the demo state elapses for 3 laps (about 3 minutes) after the settlement end command is output, and the settlement can be performed. There is no dissatisfaction with the player who performed the operation.

When the replay prize is generated, even if the settlement operation is performed by the player, it is not controlled to the demo state. As a result, the effect setting including the volume setting is not initialized even at the timing t7. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the players will not be replaced after the settlement operation, such as when a replay prize is generated, the effect setting can be maintained. Further, even if the settlement operation is performed when the replay prize is won, the bet number setting by the automatic BET based on the replay prize is maintained. Therefore, even if the settlement operation is performed, the player may continue the game, and in this case, it can be said that the player is satisfied with the set effect setting. Therefore, even if the settlement operation is performed when the replay prize is won, the effect setting can be maintained by not initializing the effect setting. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player who is satisfied with the set effect setting from being dissatisfied.

On the other hand, when the replay winning is not generated, the settlement operation is performed by the player, and the initialization is performed at the timing t7 when the demo state has elapsed for 3 laps (about 3 minutes). In addition, there is a possibility that the players will be replaced after the settlement operation. Therefore, it is possible to have the player after the replacement play the game with the initialized effect setting. Therefore, it is possible to suitably initialize the effect setting performed by the player (the player before the replacement).

Further, if the settlement operation is performed while the replay winning is occurring, it is highly possible that the players will not be replaced because the next game can be continued. Therefore, if the settlement operation is performed while the replay winning is occurring, the effect setting is maintained even after the timing t7, so that the player does not have to set the effect again. You can continue playing.

When the initialization is performed, the effect setting set by the player is changed to the effect setting set by the clerk of the game store. More specifically, the initialization returns the values of the second volume stage and the second light amount stage set by the player to the default values of the first volume stage and the first light amount stage set by the clerk. Therefore, when the initialization is performed, the setting related to the production can be made as desired by the clerk.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect setting is made by the clerk, the effect setting made by the player is changed to the effect setting made by the clerk of the game store. More specifically, when the production setting is made by the clerk, the second set by the player.
The values of the volume stage and the second light amount stage are returned to the default values of the first volume stage and the first light amount stage set by the clerk. Therefore, when the effect setting is made by the clerk, the setting related to the effect can be made as desired by the clerk.

Further, as shown in the timing t5 of FIG. 18, when a display result different from that of the replay is derived, the menu screen can be moved to the menu screen by the menu operation until the medal is inserted even in the demo state. Also, when the replay is derived, even if the game is not running (for example, the reel is not rotating), it is possible to move to the menu screen by operating the menu until the next game flag is set. Is. Therefore, in addition to the state in which the bet number for enabling the game to be started by deriving the replay is set, the menu screen is displayed even in the non-game state (demo state and the state where the reel is not rotating) in which the game is not executed. Since it can be displayed, the convenience of the player can be improved.

[Initialization based on non-game state]
FIG. 19 is a timing chart for explaining initialization based on the non-game state. The timing chart shown in FIG. 19 includes a line indicating the timing at which the unit game (1 game) has ended, a line indicating the timing at which the demo command is output, and a line indicating the timing controlled to the demo state and the period thereof. Includes a line to indicate whether the production settings are custom or default. Further, the line indicating the timing controlled to the demo state and the period thereof, and the line indicating whether the effect setting is custom or default are divided into the case without BET and the case with BET, respectively.
In addition, when there is BET, there are cases where the bet number is set by the bet number setting operation by the player, and there are cases where the bet number is automatically set based on the replay winning in the previous game. .. The example shown in FIG. 19 applies to both the case where the bet number is set by the player and the case where the bet number is automatically set by the occurrence of the replay winning.

As shown in FIG. 19, after one game is completed at the timing t1, the time is timed by the main control unit 41. This timekeeping is an RTC (real) not shown in the main control unit 41.
It is done by time clock).

If there is no BET, a demo command is output from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 at the timing t2 one minute after the game ends. When the demo command is output from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 controls the demo command at timing t3.
The demo state remains controlled until the bet count is set again. Then, at the timing t6 when the demo effect makes three laps, the effect setting is initialized.

On the other hand, when there is a BET, the demo command is not output from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 at the timing t2 even if one minute has passed after the game is finished. Therefore, it is not controlled to the demo state by the sub control unit 91 at the timing t3. Furthermore, even after that, as long as there is BET, it is not controlled to the demo state and initialization is not performed.

As described above, when there is a BET, it is not controlled to the demo state even one minute after the non-gaming state is reached. As a result, the effect setting is not initialized even at the timing t6. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the players will not be replaced as in the case of BET, the effect setting can be maintained. On the other hand, when there is no BET, the demo state is controlled to the demo state at the timing t3 after 1 minute has passed since the non-gaming state, and the demo state is 3 laps (about 3 laps).
Initialization is performed at the lapsed timing t6. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the players will be replaced as in the case where there is no BET, initialization can be performed. in this way,
The effect settings made by the player can be suitably initialized.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the period from when the settlement operation is performed by the player and the settlement end command is output until the initialization is performed is from the end of the game to the initialization. Same as the period. More specifically, when the settlement operation is performed by the player, the settlement end command is output and then controlled to the demo state, and the demo state is 3 laps (about 3).
When (minutes) have passed, the effect settings are initialized. On the other hand, when the state in which the game is not performed is controlled to the demo state after 1 minute has passed since the end of the game, the effect setting is initialized when the demo state has passed 3 laps (about 3 minutes). .. In this way, when the demo state has elapsed for 3 laps (about 3 minutes) regardless of whether the player has settled the operation and controlled the demo state or the non-gaming state and controlled the demo state. The production settings are initialized to. Therefore, the player who performed the settlement operation will not be dissatisfied.

[Initialization based on the end of the menu screen]
FIG. 20 is a timing chart for explaining initialization based on the end of the menu screen. The timing chart shown in FIG. 20 includes a line indicating whether or not the menu screen is displayed, a line indicating the timing controlled in the demo state and its period, and a line indicating whether the effect setting is custom or default. included.

As shown in FIG. 20, during the display of the menu screen, the effect can be set by the player, so that the demo state is not controlled. When the display of the menu screen ends at timing t1,
Controlled to demo state. Then, at the timing t4 when the demo effect makes three laps, the effect setting is initialized.

In this way, the demo state is not controlled by the display of the menu screen during the period when the effect can be set, the display of the menu screen ends and the demo state is controlled, and the demo effect elapses for 3 laps (about 3 minutes). When you do, the effect settings are initialized. Therefore, the effect setting is not initialized during the effect setting, and the player is not dissatisfied.

[About the production switch 56 during production]
Next, the function of the effect switch 56 during the effect execution will be described. FIG. 21 illustrates a case where an AT lottery for determining whether or not to be controlled by AT is executed, and a fanning effect for inciting whether or not to be controlled by AT by the privilege lottery is executed by the sub-control unit 91. Is. The fanning effect may be an effect executed within one game, or may be a continuous effect executed over a plurality of games.

As shown in FIG. 21 (A), the fanning effect is executed when the lever is turned on. FIG. 21 (A)
In the example of, a screen in which the ally character A and the enemy character are in conflict with each other is displayed. When the first stop operation is executed while the screen is displayed, the screen is switched to the screen in which the character A is beating the enemy character as shown in FIG. 21 (B). When the second stop operation is executed while the screen is displayed, the screen is switched to the screen in which the enemy character is beating the character A as shown in FIG. 21 (B). When the third stop operation is executed while the screen is displayed, the screen is switched to the screen in which the character A and the enemy character are rushing to each other as shown in FIG. 21 (C). After a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) from the time when the screen is displayed, FIG. 21 (E)
As shown in the above, a promotion effect that promotes the operation of the effect switch 56 is executed. FIG. 21 (E
The promotion effect in the example of)) is an effect of displaying an image imitating the effect switch 56.

When the effect switch 56 is operated during the execution of the promotion effect, the result effect is executed. The result effect is a result effect that informs the result of the AT lottery, and if the AT is won, the result effect is announced.
The characters "WIN" and the number of AT games granted are displayed, and if the privilege is not granted, the characters "LOSE" are displayed. In the example of FIG. 21 (F), as a result effect, the characters "WIN!" And the characters "100G acquired!", That is, the assigned AT.
Characters indicating that the game is 100G are displayed. In this way, the production switch 5
Reference numeral 6 is also used as an operation unit for displaying the menu screen. However, even if the effect switch 56 is operated during a series of effects (fanning effect, promotion effect, and result effect), the menu screen is displayed. Do not show.

After that, as shown in FIG. 21 (G), a predetermined time (from the timing when the result production is started)
In the example of FIG. 21, after 5 seconds), the menu screen is controlled to be in a transitionable state. The menu screen transitionable state is a state in which the menu screen is displayed when the effect switch 56 is operated. As shown in FIG. 21 (H), when the effect switch 56 is operated while the menu screen transition is possible, the menu screen is displayed. When the display of the menu screen is finished, the screen of FIG. 21F is displayed again.

In the state where the screen of FIG. 21 (E) is displayed, an operation related to the start of the next game (for example, a bet number setting operation or a lever-on operation) is executed without operating the effect switch 56. At that time, the screen of FIG. 21F is not displayed, and the game starts in a state of being controlled by the AT to which the AT game of 100 games is given.

In this way, the operation unit (effect switch 56) of 1 can make both the function of advancing the effect (that is, the function of advancing from the promotion effect to the result effect) and the function of displaying the menu screen. , It is possible not to increase the number of operation units.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 21 (G) and 21 (H), the menu screen transitionable state is not controlled until a predetermined time (5 seconds) has elapsed from the timing at which the result effect is started. Therefore, the execution time of the result effect can be secured for at least 5 seconds. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to visually recognize the result effect by displaying the menu screen.

Next, a modification of FIG. 21 will be described. In the example of FIG. 21, it has been described that the control timing to the menu screen transitionable state is executed at the timing when a predetermined time (5 seconds) has elapsed from the start timing of the result effect. However, the control timing may be another timing. For example, the control timing may be the start timing of the result effect. According to such a configuration, the player can display the menu screen at the same time as the end of the promotion effect, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

Further, the start timing of the result effect may be the timing at which the result effect is completely finished. As the result production ends, the next production is executed. The next effect is, for example, A.
In the case of T winning, it is an effect related to AT, and in the case of non-AT winning, it is a normal effect. As described above, by setting the control timing to the timing at which the result effect is completely completed, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to see the result effect on the display of the menu screen.

[Main configuration of slot machine 1 according to this embodiment]
In the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 7, when the start switch 7 is operated, the in-game flag is set by the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. Then, as shown in FIG. 12, the in-game flag is cleared by the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 after the payout is completed. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 18, even if the menu operation is performed by the player, the sub-control unit 91 has a menu screen during the period in which the in-game flag is set, that is, during the game including payout. Does not move to. Therefore, the player can concentrate on the game. On the other hand, as shown in FIG.
During the non-game, it is possible to settle based on the settlement operation of the player, and when the menu operation is performed by the player during the settlement, the screen is displayed. Therefore, the convenience for the player is improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the player selects and determines "data storage" or "game data" on the menu screen, so that the number of bonus winnings, the number of control of the advantageous state, the number of digested games, and the number of digested games can be determined. You can check the results of games in today's or past games, such as the number of payouts, the number of net increases, and the number of small winnings, as a game history. Here, the player may perform a settlement operation when there is a possibility of ending the game, and the game history is displayed on the liquid crystal display by performing the settlement operation during the settlement which may also end the game. Since it can be displayed on the 51, the convenience for the player is improved.

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game value storage means (for example, RAM 41c of the main control unit 41) for storing a game value (for example, a credit) owned by a player, and
An effect setting means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that performs an effect setting (for example, a setting of a second volume stage and a second light amount stage) based on a setting operation by a player.
A settlement means (for example, a settlement switch 10) for settlement of the game value stored in the game value storage means based on the settlement operation by the player,
The initialization means is used when a re-game prize (for example, a replay prize) is generated (for example, at the time of a replay prize) in which the variable display unit can be variablely displayed without using the game value. When the settlement operation is performed and the initialization is not performed after a predetermined period (for example, the period of timings t4 to t7 at the time of replay winning shown in FIG. 18) has elapsed, but the replay winning has not occurred (for example). For example, at the time of non-replay winning), the settlement operation is performed by the player, and after the predetermined period (for example, the period of three demo laps of timings t4 to t7 at the time of non-replay winning shown in FIG. 18) has elapsed, the said. Initialize.

According to such a configuration, when a re-game prize is generated in which the variable display unit can be variablely displayed without using the game value, the player performs a settlement operation and sets the effect even after a predetermined period of time has passed. Is not initialized. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the players will not be replaced after the settlement operation, such as when a re-game prize is generated, the effect setting can be maintained. On the other hand, when the re-game winning has not occurred, the player performs a settlement operation and initialization is performed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the players will be replaced after the settlement operation, such as when the re-game winning has not occurred, the initialization can be performed.
In this way, the effect settings made by the player can be suitably initialized.

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

[About the production switch]
In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 21, the operation unit (effect switch 56) of 1 displays a function of advancing the effect (that is, a function of advancing from the promotion effect to the result effect) and a menu screen. It was explained that it is also used as a function. However, a switch for advancing the effect and a switch for displaying the menu screen may be provided separately.
For example, in FIG. 1, in addition to the effect switch 56, a menu screen display switch (not shown) may be provided. The menu screen display switch is a switch used only for operations for displaying the menu screen. That is, the menu screen display switch is used for an operation for executing a display process for displaying the menu screen, but is not used for an operation for executing a process other than the display process. According to such a configuration, when the player wants to display the menu screen, he / she may operate the menu screen display switch, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

[About the player's movement]
In the present embodiment, as the bet number setting operation for setting the bet number, medal insertion and MAX
The operation to the BET switch was illustrated. Further, as a menu screen display operation for displaying the menu screen, a menu operation is exemplified. However, at least one of the bet number setting operation and the menu screen display operation may include other operations.

If the slot machine is equipped with a sensor that detects, for example, a part of the player's body (eg, a hand), the other action is, for example, "a sensor on the player's body" to the player. It may be "an operation to detect a part". Further, when the slot machine is provided with a voice recognition device for recognizing a player's voice, for example, the other operation may be a "player's generation operation".

For example, in a configuration in which the bet number setting operation includes another operation, when the slot machine detects the other operation, the bet number is set. Further, in the configuration in which the menu screen display operation includes other operations, when the slot machine detects the other operations, the menu screen is displayed.

According to such a configuration, the bet number can be set and the menu screen can be displayed by other operations, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

[About the menu screen]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, as a game information screen for displaying game information related to a game, a menu screen in which a plurality of options are displayed is exemplified. However, the game information screen may be another screen. For example, the game information screen may be a screen in which information about one of the options described with reference to FIG. 14 is displayed without displaying the options. For example, the game information screen may be a screen in which only the volume can be set. According to such a configuration, it is not necessary to perform a process of selecting an option by the player, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

[About MAXBET switch]
In the present embodiment, the MAXBET switch 6 is exemplified as an operation unit for setting the number of bets. However, instead of the MAXBET switch 6, one BET switch may be provided separately from the MAXBET switch 6. The one-card BET switch is a switch for setting the number of bets on one card when there is one or more credits. In a slot machine provided with such a single BET switch, the single BE is used for the bet number setting operation.
The operation to the T switch may be included.

[About during the game]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 set the in-game flag when the start switch 7 is operated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control is performed when the bet number is set. The unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 may set the in-game flag.
In this case, the period during the game when the small winning combination is won is the period from the setting of the bet number to the end of the payout of the medals accompanying the winning. In addition, when the small winning combination is not won, the period during the game is the period from when the bet number is set until all reels are stopped and the symbol combination is derived.

[Transition to menu screen]
In the present embodiment, the menu screen is displayed by operating the effect switch 56 detected by the sub control unit 91, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the menu screen may be displayed by operating a predetermined switch detected by the main control unit 41. For example, as an example of the predetermined switch, the menu switch 70, M
AXBET switch 6, start switch 7, and stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R
There are switches related to the progress of the game. For example, during the game, if the switches related to the progress of the game are operated, the progress of the game is hindered. Therefore, even if the switches are operated, the menu screen may not be displayed. On the other hand, during the non-game, the menu screen may be displayed when the switches related to the progress of the game are operated.

[Transition to demo state]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a settlement end command after the settlement is completed, and the sub control unit 91 controls the demo state after receiving the settlement end command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-control unit 91 may control the demo state after a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed after receiving the settlement end command. Further, when the settlement operation is performed, the main control unit 41 sends a settlement start command, and the sub control unit 91 controls the demo state after a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed after receiving the settlement start command. May be good.

[About game history]
In the present embodiment, as the game history, the number of bonus winnings, the number of AT and CZ controls, the number of digested games, the number of payouts, the net increase number, and the like are displayed via the menu screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game history may include a history of achievement status of a task (so-called mission) during a game or presented in advance.

[Initialization process]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the demo state is controlled after the settlement operation, and the effect setting is initialized when the demo effect elapses for 3 laps (about 3 minutes). ..
However, the initialization of the effect setting is not limited to the one performed when the demo effect has elapsed for 3 laps (about 3 minutes).

For example, the sub control unit 91 clocks the time after receiving the settlement end command from the main control unit 41, and executes the initialization process when the time measured reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes). You may. This timekeeping is performed by an RTC (not shown) included in the sub control unit 91.

By doing so, when the time measured after the settlement end command is output reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes), the effect setting is initialized, so that the player is replaced after the settlement operation. , And when the player is not replaced after the settlement operation, the effect setting can be maintained for an appropriate time in consideration of both. For example, if the players are generally replaced when 5 minutes have passed after the settlement operation, the predetermined time may be set to 5 minutes.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the demo state after receiving the demo command, and the effect setting is initially set when the demo effect has elapsed for 3 laps (about 3 minutes). It was something that was transformed. However, the initialization of the effect setting is not limited to the one performed when the demo effect has elapsed for 3 laps (about 3 minutes).

For example, the sub control unit 91 clocks the time after receiving the demo command from the main control unit 41, and executes the initialization process when the time measured reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes). May be good.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, in the demo state controlled after the display of the menu screen is finished, the effect setting is initialized when the demo effect elapses for 3 laps (about 3 minutes). It was a thing. However, the initialization of the effect setting is not limited to the one performed when the demo effect has elapsed for 3 laps (about 3 minutes).

For example, the sub-control unit 91 may clock the time after the display of the effect setting screen is finished, and execute the initialization process when the clocked time reaches a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes). ..

Further, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the initialization process as shown in FIG. 22. Figure 2
2 is a timing chart for explaining the initialization process according to the modified example. Figure 2
In the timing chart shown in 2, a line indicating whether or not the effect setting screen is displayed, a line indicating the timing when the effect setting operation is performed, a line indicating the timing of timing and its period, and the effect setting are custom and default. A line indicating which of the above is included.

In the modified example shown in FIG. 22, the time measured by the sub-control unit 91 is a specific time (
For example, when 3 minutes have passed, the display of the effect setting screen ends. However, when the setting operation is performed before the timed time reaches a specific time (for example, 3 minutes), the sub control unit 9
Time is timed again by 1. Further, the effect setting is initialized when a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes) has elapsed from the end of the display of the effect setting screen.

For example, as shown in FIG. 22, the sub control unit 91 measures the time from the timing t1 when the effect setting screen is displayed. After that, when the setting operation is performed at the timing t2, the sub control unit 91 initializes the time timing and measures the time again at the timing t3 immediately after that.
The display of the effect setting screen ends at the timing t4 when the timed time reaches a specific time (for example, 3 minutes). After that, after the display of the effect setting screen is finished, a predetermined time (for example,
At the timing t5 after (2 minutes), the effect setting is initialized.

In this way, the effect setting is initialized when the time measured after the display of the effect setting screen ends reaches a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes), so that the effect setting is initially set while the effect is set. It will not be turned into a game and will not dissatisfy the player.

In the above-described embodiment and modification, the effect setting screen ends when a specific time (for example, 3 minutes) has elapsed from the display of the effect setting screen, or after a specific time (for example, 3 minutes) has been set. For example, it is not limited to when 3 minutes have passed. For example, the effect setting screen may be terminated when a switch such as the menu switch 70 is operated by the player. Also in this case, the initialization process may be executed when the time after the end of the effect setting screen reaches a predetermined time (for example, 2 minutes).

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the main control unit 41 clocks the time (1 minute) after the end of the game, and when 1 minute has elapsed, the demo command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. It was a thing. Then, the sub control unit 91 was able to control the demo state when the demo command was received. However, it is not limited to such a processing mode.

For example, the main control unit 41 once sends a demo command to the sub control unit 91 when the game is completed, and then clocks the time (1 minute) after the demo command is transmitted, and when 1 minute has elapsed. The initialization command may be sent to the sub-control unit 91. Then, the sub-control unit 91 may control to the demo state when the initialization command is received.

Alternatively, the main control unit 41 issues a demo command to the sub control unit 91 when the game is completed.
The sub-control unit 91 clocks the time (1 minute) after receiving the demo command.
It may be controlled to the demo state after 1 minute has passed.

[Period from the end of the game to the control of the demo state]
In the above, the period from the end of the game to the control of the demo state is described as one minute as described in FIG. 19 and the like. However, the period may be any period. If the game is controlled to the demo state immediately after the game ends, the player cannot enjoy the afterglow of the effect that was executed when the game ended (when the third stop). Therefore, the period may be any period as long as it is a period that allows the player to enjoy the afterglow of the effect that was being executed when the game is finished. For example, the period may be 30 seconds.

[About closing the menu screen]
In the present embodiment, the operation for closing the menu screen includes the first operation of selecting and determining the "menu end" item in the menu screen and the operation of another switch (second operation). Explained as including. However, as a modification, the operation for closing the menu screen may be limited to the first operation and may not include the second operation. With a slot machine having such a configuration, the processing load for closing the menu screen can be reduced as compared with the slot machine in which the operation for closing the menu screen includes the first operation and the second operation.

Further, in the case of adopting such a configuration, in the case of a configuration in which the menu screen is displayed when the menu operation is executed with the bet number set by executing the bet number setting operation. If the player who has prepared to start the game mistakenly executes the menu operation, the menu screen will be displayed. In this case, when the player tries to start the game, the player needs to perform a complicated first operation (an operation of selecting and determining the item of "menu end"). Therefore, it hinders the progress of the game. On the other hand, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 17 (C) to 17 (E), even if the menu operation is executed with the bet number set by executing the bet number setting operation. Since the menu screen is not displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from hindering the progress of the game.

[About production settings]
In the present embodiment, the clerk and the player can set the volume and the amount of light as the effect setting. However, what can be set for the effect is not limited to the volume and the amount of light.

For example, as a setting on the main side, even if the store clerk and the player can set the pressure (pressing) and the hardness when operating various operating means such as the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Alternatively, the lighting and extinguishing control of various lighting means such as the turn-on request LED 17 and the start effective LED and the lighting condition thereof may be set. also,
As a setting on the sub side, the store clerk and the player may be able to set the pressure and hardness when operating various operating means such as the effect switch 56. In addition, the clerk and the player
The effect mode may be set, or the characters and music appearing in the set effect mode may be set. Further, the clerk and the player may be able to set the power saving mode. In any of these effect settings, the content set by the player may be changed to the initial content set by the clerk by being initialized.

In the present embodiment, the store-side setting switch 60 is provided as an operation means operated by the store clerk at the time of setting the effect. However, other means may be used as the operation means operated by the clerk at the time of setting the effect.

For example, the administrator mode may be entered by operating a switch provided inside the housing or turning a key, and the liquid crystal display 51 may display a screen for setting an effect during the administrator mode. .. Then, the clerk may be able to set the effect by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the like.

In the present embodiment, the effect switch 56 is provided as an operation means operated by the player when the effect is set. However, other means may be used as the operating means operated by the player at the time of setting the effect.

For example, the effect can be set by using the menu switch 70, or the effect can be set by using an operation means operated by the player during the game such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. .. When using the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R,
For example, the effect may be set by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in a special order.

[Transformation example of menu screen transition]
Next, a modified example of the transition of the menu screen will be described with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23A is a diagram showing a case where the replay is derived when the character effect in which the character A is displayed is executed (the menu screen is not displayed). In this case, automatic BET is executed. Further, by executing the automatic BET, the bet number is set to the bet number set state by setting the bet number of 3, and as shown in FIG. 23A, the three BET LEDs are turned on. When the effect switch 56 is operated while the bet number is set, the menu screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 23 (B). When the item of "effect setting" is selected and the item of the "effect setting" is determined during the display of the menu screen, as shown in FIG. 23 (C),
The effect setting screen is displayed.

Further, in the state of FIG. 23A, when a switch different from the effect switch 56 is operated, the effect setting screen is directly displayed without displaying the menu screen. The "switch different from the effect switch 56" is preferably a "switch other than the switch that advances the game". The "switch for advancing the game" is, for example, the MAXBET switch 6.
, The start switch 7, and the stop switches 8L to 8C. In this modification,
The switch different from the effect switch 56 is the right switch 70b, but other switches may be used. For example, the left switch 70d may be used.

According to such a configuration, when the replay is derived, the bet number is set by the automatic BET, and the menu screen is not displayed, by operating the effect switch 56, FIG. 17 (B). ), The menu screen can be displayed. Further, by selecting the item of "effect setting" and determining the item of the "effect setting" while the menu screen is being displayed, the effect setting screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 17 (C). Can be done. Further, when the right switch 70b is operated when the bet number is set by the automatic BET and the menu screen is not displayed, the menu screen is not displayed.
Direct, directing Display the screen directly.

With such a configuration, for players who are not prepared to be able to start the game,
The menu screen and the effect setting screen can be visually recognized. Further, when the right switch 70b is executed by the player, the effect setting screen can be directly displayed without displaying the menu screen. Therefore, for example, when the player does not want to visually recognize the menu screen, the trouble of displaying the menu screen can be saved, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

FIG. 23D is a diagram showing a case where a display result different from the replay is derived when the character effect in which the character A is displayed is executed. The example of FIG. 23D shows a case where the bell alignment is derived as a display result different from that of the replay. In this case, automatic BET is not executed. Player bet number setting operation (MAXBET switch 6)
As shown in FIG. 23 (E), the bet number has been set by the operation (or the medal insertion). In the example of FIG. 23 (E), the bet number of 3 is set. When the bet number has already been set due to the player's bet number setting operation, the effect switch 56 and the right switch 70b
Is operated, neither the menu screen nor the effect setting screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 23 (F). Further, since neither the menu screen nor the effect setting screen is displayed, the display of the character A is continued.

As shown in FIGS. 23 (D) to 23 (F), when a display result different from that of the replay is derived and the bet number is set by executing the bet number setting operation, the effect switch 56 and the right switch 70b are used. Even if is operated, neither the menu screen nor the effect setting screen is displayed.
Therefore, for a player who has prepared to start a game (a player who has operated the MAXBET switch 6 or inserted a medal), there is a need to be able to display the menu screen and the effect setting screen. Low. Therefore, even if the player mistakenly operates the effect switch 56 or the right switch 70b menu operation, the less necessary screen is displayed by not displaying either the menu screen or the effect setting screen. It is possible to prevent the player from having such dissatisfaction.

[About a modified example of a slot machine]
As the above embodiment, a slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) may be adopted without any problem. The board and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the board or the board and the drum are called a gaming machine. In addition, it is a slot machine that has a game area in which a game ball can be fired and a game can be played, and the number of bets can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

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

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 12 payout number display unit, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 60 store side setting switch, 70 menu switch, 90 production control board, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game value storage means for storing the game value owned by the player,
Volume setting means for setting the volume, which is a setting related to the volume based on the setting operation by the player,
A settlement means for settlement of the game value stored in the game value storage means based on the settlement operation by the player, and a settlement means.
An initialization means capable of initializing the volume setting performed by the volume setting means, and an initialization means.
It is equipped with a game standby effect execution means that can execute a game standby effect with a specific period as one cycle.
The game standby effect executing means can execute the game standby effect based on the settlement operation.
The initialization means does not perform the initialization when the re-game prize is generated so that the variable display unit can be variablely displayed without using the game value, while the re-game prize is generated. When the settlement operation is performed by the player when the payment operation is not performed, the game standby is performed without performing the initialization until the game standby effect is executed for at least one cycle based on the settlement operation. After the production has been executed for at least one cycle, the initialization is performed.
When the settlement operation is performed by the player when the re-game winning is generated, the game standby effect executing means does not execute the game standby effect based on the settlement operation being performed. Then, when the settlement operation is performed by the player when the re-game winning is not generated, the game standby effect is executed based on the settlement operation being performed .
A setting period for setting the volume is provided based on the setting operation by the player.
The game standby effect executing means can execute the game standby effect after the set period ends.
The initialization means
During the setting period, the initialization is not performed and the initialization is not performed.
A slot machine that performs the initialization after the game standby effect is executed for at least one cycle after the set period ends.

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