JP2016036527A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress deterioration in visibility of a rotation body in a variation game.SOLUTION: Before rotation of the reel starts, specific processing is performed. That is, after the specific processing is performed, a variation game starts. In addition, before rotation of the reel starts, a display content of a performance display device is to be a state with high reel visibility.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Among the gaming machines, some of the spinning-type gaming machines (slot machines) are located on the back side of a reel (rotating body) to which a reel sheet on which a pattern or the like is drawn is attached, as in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1. Some have a back lamp. In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when the back lamp is turned off, the visibility of the symbols drawn on the reel and the reel is low, but when the back lamp is turned on, it is drawn on the reel and the reel. The visibility of the displayed symbols is increased.

JP 2009-285490 A

  By the way, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, various effects are performed using the lighting and extinguishing of the back lamp. When the variable game is started in a situation where the back lamp is extinguished, the reel is visually recognized. There is a risk that a variable game will be played with low performance.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a reduction in visibility of a rotating body in a variable game. There is.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problem is a specific processing unit that performs a specific process after the start operation unit is operated and before the rotation of the rotating body accompanying the start of the variable game is started, An effect device that can be changed between a first state and a second state in which the visibility of the rotating body is higher than the first state, an effect device control means for controlling the state of the effect device, Rotation control means for rotating the rotating body after a specific process is performed, and the rendering device control means is configured to start rotation of the rotating body after the start operating means is operated. The gist of the present invention is to put the production device in the second state.

  About the gaming machine, the rotating body is disposed on the back side of the effect device, the effect device is configured to be transmissive through the rotating body disposed on the back side, and the effect device control means includes: You may make it make the said production | presentation apparatus be a said 2nd state by ending the display presentation in the area | region which can permeate | transmit the said rotary body at least in the said production | presentation apparatus.

  In the gaming machine, the effect device is configured to be movable toward the front side of the rotating body, and the effect device control means controls the state so as not to be moved toward the front side of the rotating body. Thus, the rendering device may be in the second state.

  With respect to the gaming machine, when the start operation means is operated, an allowance determining means for determining whether or not to display a display result in which a prize is determined, and a special effect based on the determination contents of the allowance determining means can be executed. Special allowance execution means, and the permission determining means determines whether to allow display of the display result in which the prize is determined after the specific processing is performed after the start operation means is operated. The special effect execution means may enable the execution of the special effect after the determination by the allowance determination means is performed.

  The gaming machine includes a main control unit and a sub control unit, wherein the main control unit includes the specific processing unit and the rotation control unit, and the sub control unit includes the effect device. A first control information is output from the main control unit to the sub-control unit as the start operation unit is operated, and after the specific process is performed, The second control information may be output from the main control unit to the sub control unit.

  For the gaming machine, the time required for the specific processing by the specific processing means may be a fixed time.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the fall of the visibility of the rotary body in a variable game can be suppressed.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a slot machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. The flowchart which shows a game progress main process. The flowchart which shows a game progress main process. The figure which shows an effect state. The figure which shows an example of the display content of the production | presentation display apparatus at the time of the addition frequency notification production | presentation being performed. The flowchart which shows a change game start preparation process. The figure which shows the relationship between the control content of CPU for main control of a main control board, and the control content of CPU for sub control of a sub control board. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the display content of a production | presentation display apparatus, and the visibility of a reel. The figure which shows operation | movement of the movable body in another example.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
A slot machine 10 as a gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular parallelepiped main body cabinet 11 having an open front surface, and an opening / closing door 12 pivotally supported so as to be pivotable to the left side of the main body cabinet 11. I have. An effect display device 14 as an effect device is disposed on the front face of the opening / closing door 12. A transmission type liquid crystal display is used for the effect display device 14 of the present embodiment. The effect display device 14 may be, for example, a dot matrix display device, an organic EL display device, or the like.

  In addition, the effect display device 14 is formed with a see-through window 16 through which the reel unit 13 disposed inside the slot machine 10 can be seen through. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, various display effects are performed even in the region of the viewing window 16 in the effect display device 14.

  The reel unit 13 includes a left reel 13L, a middle reel 13C, and a right reel 13R as rotating bodies. The reels 13L, 13C, and 13R constituting the reel unit 13 are arranged side by side. When the slot machine 10 is viewed from the front, the left reel 13L is on the left side and the right reel 13L is on the right side. The right reel 13R is arranged on the right side of the middle reel 13C and the middle reel 13C. The see-through window 16 in the effect display device 14 includes a see-through window 16L that allows the left reel 13L to be seen through, a see-through window 16C that allows the center reel 13C to be seen through, and a see-through window 16R that allows the right reel 13R to be seen through. , Is composed of.

  Thus, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are disposed on the back side of the effect display device 14. And the effect display apparatus 14 is comprised so that the reels 13C, 13C, and 13C arrange | positioned by the back side can be permeate | transmitted. Incidentally, the area | region of the see-through window 16 is corresponded to the area | region which can permeate | transmit a rotary body in an effect production apparatus.

  Symbols are arranged on each reel 13L, 13C, 13R. Twenty-one symbols are arranged on the left reel 13L. Also, 21 symbols are arranged on the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R, as with the left reel 13L. In addition, the arrangement | positioning of the symbol in each reel 13L, 13C, 13R is different.

  Each of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is configured to rotate (rotate) and stop in the vertical direction independently by a stepping motor provided corresponding to each of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R. Then, as the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R rotate, various symbols are displayed (varied) in the see-through windows 16L, 16C, and 16R while continuously changing.

  Further, when the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is stopped, the three consecutive symbols in the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are stopped at the upper, middle, and lower positions in the see-through windows 16L, 16C, and 16R. Is displayed. The reel unit 13 includes a reel sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the rotation position of the left reel 13L, and a reel sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the rotation position of the middle reel 13C. ), A reel sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the rotational position of the right reel 13R is provided.

  The reel unit 13 is provided with backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 (shown in FIG. 2) for each of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R. A reel sheet is attached to each reel 13L, 13C, 13R, and various symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel sheet.

  In the reel unit 13, the backlight BL1 is arranged behind the reel sheet attached to the left reel 13L and in the direction of irradiating light toward the see-through window 16L. In the reel unit 13, the backlight BL2 is disposed behind the reel sheet attached to the middle reel 13C and in the direction of irradiating light toward the see-through window 16C. Similarly, in the reel unit 13, the backlight BL3 is arranged behind the reel sheet attached to the right reel 13R and in the direction of irradiating light toward the see-through window 16R.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a winning line NL (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 1) is formed in the symbol display area that can be seen through the see-through window 16. Yes. When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line NL is a symbol combination (display result) for which a prize is determined, the symbol combination is given.

  The see-through window 16 has nine symbol stop positions arranged in three rows and three columns so as to correspond to the upper, middle and lower stages in the vertical direction and to correspond to the left reel 13L, the middle reel 13C and the right reel 13R in the horizontal direction. The symbol is stopped and displayed. The winning line NL is formed by connecting a symbol stop position located in the middle stage of each row.

  In addition, the slot machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp LA as a light emitting means for performing a light emission effect. Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with a speaker SP as a sound output means for performing sound effects.

  Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with various information display sections 17 for informing information related to the variable game. The various information display unit 17 is configured by a throwable display lamp, a replay display lamp, a weight display lamp, a status lamp, a bet number display unit, a stored number display unit, and a prize number display unit.

  The insertable display lamp is turned on when the bet number of the variable game can be set or when a medal as a game medium can be inserted into the slot machine 10. The insertable display lamp is turned off when the variable game is started, or when the maximum bet number (MAXBET) is set and the stored data (credit) reaches the upper limit number of credits. The re-game display lamp is turned on when a re-game is given.

  The wait display lamp is turned on when a start operation is detected before the wait time elapses, and is turned off after the wait time elapses. When a start operation is detected during the wait time, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R start to rotate after the wait time has elapsed. In addition, after the wait time has elapsed, an enabling condition for enabling the operation of the stop button 23 for deriving the lottery result of the internal lottery is established.

  The status lamp is turned on and off as the changing game progresses. Further, the betting number display section is composed of a plurality of lamps, and the lamps are turned on according to the number of bets in the variable game. The stored number display section displays the number of credits stored and stored inside the machine. The award number display unit displays the number of award medals associated with the symbol combination when a symbol combination for which a medal payout is determined as a prize is stopped on the winning line NL.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with a medal slot 18. The medal inserted from the medal slot 18 passes through a medal selector 19 provided inside. The medal selector 19 is formed so as to branch into a storage passage 19a and a discharge passage 19b. Further, at the branch point of the storage passage 19a and the discharge passage 19b in the medal selector 19, a medal inserted from the medal insertion port 18 and passing through the medal selector 19 is guided to either the storage passage 19a or the discharge passage 19b. A medal blocker MB is provided as a guidance device operable to perform (sort).

  The medal blocker MB is configured to be operable by a blocker actuator BA (shown in FIG. 2). For example, a solenoid or a motor is used as the blocker actuator BA. The medal blocker MB operates so as to guide the inserted medal to the storage passage 19a when a medal blocker operation signal (control signal) is output to the blocker actuator BA. On the other hand, when the medal blocker operation signal is not output to the blocker actuator BA, the medal blocker MB operates to guide the inserted medal to the discharge passage 19b. In the following description, the state in which the medal blocker MB is operating so as to guide the inserted medal to the storage passage 19a is referred to as “the medal blocker MB is in the ON state”. On the other hand, a state in which the medal blocker MB is operating so as to guide the inserted medal to the discharge passage 19b is referred to as “the medal blocker MB is in an OFF state”.

  In addition, a medal sensor SE4 that detects inserted medals is disposed in the storage passage 19a. The medal sensor SE4 is disposed downstream of the medal blocker MB in the storage passage 19a. And the medal which passed the storage channel | path 19a is stored in the hopper 26. FIG.

  On the other hand, a medal sensor for detecting inserted medals is not provided in the discharge passage 19b. The medals that have passed through the discharge passage 19b are discharged to the outside of the slot machine 10 through the medal discharge port 24 for discharging medals. Therefore, when the medal blocker MB is in the OFF state, medals inserted from the medal insertion port 18 pass through the discharge passage 19b of the medal selector 19 and from the medal discharge port 24 formed at the lower center of the slot machine 10. Discharged. That is, medals are returned without being stored in the slot machine 10.

  The hopper 26 has a function of storing medals. The hopper 26 has a function of paying out medals. The medals paid out from the hopper 26 pass through the discharge passage 19b and are discharged from the medal discharge port 24.

  Further, the slot machine 10 is provided with a MAXBET button 20. When the MAXBET button 20 is operated, the maximum bet number of bets allowed in one change game is bet on the change game bet number.

  A settlement switch 21 is provided on the lower left side of the MAXBET button 20. When the settlement switch 21 is operated, medals bet or credits stored and stored at the start of the variable game are paid out.

  Also, a start lever 22 is provided at the right position of the checkout switch 21 as a start operation means that is operated when starting the variable game. In this embodiment, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are started to rotate by operating the start lever 22 after the setting of the bet number is completed.

  A stop button 23 as a stop operation means is provided at a right position of the start lever 22. The stop button 23 includes a stop button 23L, a stop button 23C, and a stop button 23R. The stop button 23L is a button for stopping the rotating left reel 13L. The stop button 23C is a button for stopping the rotating middle reel 13C. The stop button 23R is a button for stopping the rotating right reel 13R. Thus, the stop button 23L corresponds to the left reel 13L, the stop button 23C corresponds to the middle reel 13C, and the stop button 23R corresponds to the right reel 13R.

Next, an operation for a player to play a variable game and operation modes of various devices associated with the operation will be described.
In a state where medals can be inserted into the floating game or the MAXBET button 20 can be operated, the bet number can be set by operating the MAXBET button 20. Depending on the operation of the MAXBET button 20, a credit corresponding to the maximum bet number that can be set in the target variable game is set as the bet number from the stored credits.

  Also, in the slot machine 10, when the medal blocker MB is in the ON state, it is possible to set the bet number by inserting the number of medals corresponding to the bet number from the medal insertion slot 18. At this time, the number of bets for one bet is set by inserting one medal, and the number of bets for three bets is set by inserting three medals. When medals exceeding the maximum number of bets that can be set in the target variable game are inserted from the medal insertion slot 18, they are stored as credits. On the other hand, as described above, when the medal blocker MB is in the OFF state, the bet number cannot be set, and the inserted medal is returned.

  When the number of bets is set as described above and the operation of the start lever 22 can be accepted, that is, when the start lever 22 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are rotated and seen through. In the window 16, a plurality of kinds of symbols are displayed so as to fluctuate.

  Thereafter, when the enabling condition is satisfied after the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R start to rotate, the operation of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R is accepted. Subsequently, when the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R are operated, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the operated stop buttons is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed on the upper, middle, and lower rows of the corresponding row in the fluoroscopic window 16. Is done.

  When the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line NL when the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is stopped is a symbol combination for which a prize is determined, the symbol combination is determined. Awards are awarded.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, the symbols displayed at positions other than the winning line NL are also automatically determined. For this reason, in any case where nine symbols visible from the fluoroscopic window 16 are collectively defined as a display result and when a symbol combination stopped on the winning line NL is defined as a display result, the fluoroscopic window 16 Corresponds to the result display section.

  A single variable game is started by turning the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R triggered by the setting of the number of bets and the start operation by operating the start lever 22, and is a stop that is made by operating the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R. The operation is terminated when the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is stopped and the symbol combination (display result) is displayed. By the way, if the symbol combination displayed with all reels stopped rotating is a symbol combination with a prize such as award medals or replays, all reels stop rotating and symbol combinations Is displayed, the awarding determined for the symbol combination is completed, and one variation game is completed.

Next, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL will be described.
In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the symbol combinations for which a prize is determined include a payout combination stoppage and a re-game combination stoppage. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, there are payout spills and misses in the symbol combinations for which no prize is determined. In the following description, the payout spilled eyes and missed eyes are collectively referred to as “outage stop eyes”.

  When the symbol combination classified as the payout stoppage is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, a predetermined number of medals are awarded as award medals. In the present embodiment, only one type of symbol combination in which medals are paid out (award medal grant) is presented as an award, but a plurality of types of payout combination stoppages with different numbers of medals to be paid out as award medals are determined. May be. For example, when the cherry stop eye and the watermelon stop eye are provided as the payout combination stop eye, when the cherry stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, “4” award medals, watermelon stop as the payout stop eye When the eyes are stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, “6” medal medals may be awarded.

  When the symbol combination classified as the replaying role stoppage is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, replaying is given. When a re-game is awarded, the player can play the next variable game by automatically setting the maximum bet number in the slot machine 10 without betting the bet number. When a re-game is given, a certain profit that the next variable game can be played without consuming the medal is given, while no prize medal is given.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the re-game player stop eye includes a normal re-game player stop eye, an promoted re-game hand stop eye, and a demoted re-game hand stop eye. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the symbol combinations that are classified as normal replaying player stop, the symbol combinations that are classified as promoted replaying player stop, and the symbol combinations that are classified as demoted replaying player stop are all Different.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, there are a first internal control state and a second internal control state as internal control states. In the slot machine 10, winning information lottery is performed according to each internal control state. In the winning information lottery, a determination is made as to whether to allow display of a symbol combination for which a prize is determined.

  Here, winning information (so-called condition device combination) in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. The winning information in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment includes payout winning information and re-game winning information.

  The payout combination winning information is winning information that can be won in any of the first internal control state and the second internal control state. There are multiple types of payout winning information. When various types of payout winning combination information is won, the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line NL is different depending on the operation mode of the stop button 23. Specifically, when winning the winning combination winning information, if the stop button 23 is operated in the operation mode defined as the specific operating mode in the selected winning combination winning information, the payout line NL is paid out The winning combination is stopped and a prize medal is awarded. On the other hand, when the winning combination winning information is won, when the stop button 23 is operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode defined as the specific operating mode in the selected paying combination winning information, the winning line NL The payout spilled eyes are stopped and no prize is awarded. In the present embodiment, the stop button 23 to be operated first among the three stop buttons 23 is defined as a “specific operation mode”. Note that winning of the payout combination winning information is equivalent to permitting display of the payout combination stoppage.

  In the present embodiment, the winning combination information that creates a situation where the payout combination stoppage is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL and a situation where the payout spillover is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL by the operation sequence of the stop button 23. You can win. However, the winning combination information created by the timing at which the stop button 23 is operated wins the situation where the payout stoppage is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL and the situation where the payout spilling is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. You may comprise so that it can do. In addition, it is not always necessary to create a situation in which payout spilled eyes are not displayed when the winning combination winning information is won. Regardless of the operation sequence or operation timing of the stop button 23, the payout winning stop eye is placed on the winning line NL. You may comprise so that the winning information displayed stop can be won.

  The re-game player winning information includes normal re-game player winning information that can stop only the normal re-game player stop eye and promotion promotion that can stop and display the promoted re-game player stop eye. There are game player winning information and demoted re-game player winning information capable of stopping and displaying the relegation re-game player stop eye. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, at least one of the replay player winning information for promotion and the relegation winning game among the normal regame player winning information, the replaying player winning information for promotion, and the replaying player winning information for demotion. There are multiple types of re-game winning information.

  The normal regame player winning information is winning information that can be won in any of the first internal control state and the second internal control state. Further, the re-playing player winning information for promotion is winning information that can be won only in the first internal control state of the first internal control state and the second internal control state. On the other hand, the re-game winning combination winning information for demotion is winning information that can be won only in the second internal control state of the first internal control state and the second internal control state.

  When the normal re-game player winning information is won, regardless of the operation mode of the stop button 23, the normal re-game player stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, and the re-game is given. Winning the normal re-gamer winning information is equivalent to allowing the display of the normal re-gamer stoppage.

  When winning the re-game player winning information for promotion, if the stop button 23 is operated in the operation mode defined as the specific operation mode in the selected re-game player winning information for promotion, the winning line NL The stop of the promoted re-gamer is stopped and displayed, and re-game is given. On the other hand, when winning the replaying player winning information for promotion, if the stop button 23 is operated in an operating mode different from the specific operating mode defined in the winning replaying player winning information for winning, the winning line On the NL, the stop of the normal replaying role is stopped and displayed, and replaying is given. The winning of the replaying player winning information for promotion is equivalent to permitting the display of the stoppage of the promoting replaying player and the stop of the normal replaying player.

  Similarly, when the re-game player winning information for demotion is won, when the stop button 23 is operated in the operation mode defined as the specific operation mode in the selected re-game player winning information for demotion, On the winning line NL, the stop of the relegation replaying role stop is displayed and the replay is given. On the other hand, when the re-playing player winning information for demotion is won, if the stop button 23 is operated in an operating mode different from the specific operating mode determined in the winning re-playing player winning information, the winning line On the NL, the stop of the normal replaying role is stopped and displayed, and replaying is given. The winning of relegation re-gamer winning information is equivalent to permitting the display of the re-released re-gamer stop eye and the normal re-game player stop eye.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is easier to win re-game combination winning information when in the second internal control state than when in the first internal control state. That is, when the second internal control state is set, the chances of replays being given are likely to be increased as compared to when the first internal control state is set. For this reason, when it is in the second internal control state, it is possible to play a game while suppressing consumption of medals.

  In the present embodiment, the situation where the promoted re-game player stop eye (or demoted re-game player stop eye) is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, and the normal re-game player stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. The situation can be won in the winning combination information created by the operation order of the stop button 23. However, the situation where the promotion re-game stop (or the demote re-game stop) is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL and the situation where the normal re-game stop is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. You may comprise so that the winning combination information created by the timing which operates the stop button 23 can be won.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
The slot machine 10 is equipped with a main control board 40 as a main control unit. Further, the main control board 40 executes various processes, calculates various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals. Further, the slot machine 10 is equipped with a sub control board 41 as a sub control unit that executes effect control according to the gaming state. The sub control board 41 receives various control signals output from the main control board 40 and executes predetermined control based on the control signals.

Hereinafter, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 has a main control CPU 40a that executes control operations in a predetermined order, a main control ROM 40b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 40a, and a main control board that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 40c is provided.

  Reel 13L, 13C, 13R, reel sensors SE1, SE2, SE3, medal sensor SE4, and hopper 26 constituting the reel unit 13 are connected to the main control CPU 40a of the main control board 40. Various information display units 17 are connected to the main control CPU 40a. The main control CPU 40a is connected with a MAXBET button 20, a settlement switch 21, a start lever 22, and stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R. Further, a blocker actuator BA for operating the medal blocker MB is connected to the main control CPU 40a.

  A first position signal is input from the reel sensor SE1 to the main control CPU 40a according to the rotation position of the rotating left reel 13L. A second position signal is input from the reel sensor SE2 to the main control CPU 40a in accordance with the rotation position of the middle reel 13C that is rotating. Similarly, a third position signal is input to the main control CPU 40a from the reel sensor SE3 according to the rotation position of the rotating right reel 13R. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the rotation and stop of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R based on the first to third position signals.

  Each time the medal sensor SE4 detects a medal, a medal detection signal indicating that a medal has been detected is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the MAXBET button 20 is operated, a control signal indicating that the MAXBET button 20 is operated is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when the settlement switch 21 is operated, a control signal indicating that the settlement switch 21 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a.

  When the start lever 22 is operated, a control signal indicating that the start lever 22 has been operated is input to the main control CPU 40a. Further, when any of the stop buttons 23L, 23C, and 23R is operated, a control signal indicating that the operation is performed from the operated stop button is input to the main control CPU 40a.

  A main control program is stored in the main control ROM 40b. The main control ROM 40b stores a winning information table in which a winning probability for each winning information is determined. In the slot machine 10, the winning information table is stored in the main control ROM 40b for each internal control state. The winning information table is used in winning information lottery (so-called role lottery). In the main control board 40, a winning information determination random number is generated. Then, the main control CPU 40a performs winning information lottery using the value of the winning information determination random number and the winning information table corresponding to the internal control state. The random number used as the winning information determination random number may be a hardware random number or a software random number.

  In the winning information lottery, the type of winning or winning information is determined. That is, since the type of the winning information is determined by the winning information lottery, this corresponds to determining whether to allow the display of the symbol combination for which the prize is determined by the winning information lottery. Furthermore, in the winning information lottery, this corresponds to determining the type of display result that is allowed to be displayed.

  The main control CPU 40a controls the internal control state. Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a is in the first internal control state, when the promoted re-game player stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL (when the promoted re-game player stop eye wins) , Transition to the second internal control state. Further, the main control CPU 40a, when in the second internal control state, when the demoted re-game player stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL (when the demote re-game player stop eye wins) Transition to the internal control state. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs various processes (for example, winning information lottery) according to the type of the internal control state.

Next, the sub control board 41 will be described.
The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 41b that stores a control program for the sub-control CPU 41a, and a sub-control RAM 41c that can write and read necessary data. Is provided. The sub control ROM 41b is a read only memory.

  The effect display device 14 is connected to the sub-control CPU 41a. Further, a decoration lamp LA is connected to the sub control CPU 41a. A speaker SP is connected to the sub control CPU 41a. Further, backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 are connected to the sub control CPU 41a.

  A sub control program is stored in the sub control ROM 41b. The sub-control ROM 41b also displays a display effect pattern indicating the display effect mode of the effect display device 14, a sound effect pattern indicating the sound output mode of the speaker SP, and a light emission effect pattern indicating the light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA. Is remembered.

  The sub-control RAM 41c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a stores sub-control state information (flags, etc.) concerning the internal control state in the sub-control RAM 41c.

Hereinafter, based on FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the process (game progress main process) related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a based on the main control program will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the game progress main process, the main control CPU 40a starts accepting bets for medals (step S11). Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is a re-game operation (step S12). In the determination process in step S12, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination in which replay is determined as a prize in the immediately preceding symbol variation game, that is, whether or not the re-gamer stop eye has been won (stopped display on the winning line NL). This corresponds to the determination process for. If the determination result of step S12 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a sets the maximum bet number to the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c, and then proceeds to the process of step S14.

  If the determination result in step S12 is negative, medal management is performed (step S13). In step S13, the main control CPU 40a sets the number of bets stored in the main control RAM 40c based on the input of the medal detection signal from the medal sensor SE4 and the input of the control signal from the MAXBET button 20. Accordingly, in step S13, when the medal detection signal from the medal sensor SE4 is input, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In step S13, when the control signal from the MAXBET button 20 is input, the main control CPU 40a adds a value to the bet number so that the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c becomes the maximum bet number. The credit is subtracted by the added amount.

  When the determination result of step S12 is negative, the main control CPU 40a controls the medal blocker MB to the ON state. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a outputs a medal blocker operation signal to the blocker actuator BA of the medal blocker MB when the re-game operation is not performed, and the medals inserted from the medal insertion port 18 are transferred to the storage passage 19a. Operate medal blocker MB to guide. At this time, the medal blocker MB operates (maintains) from the ON state to the ON state in addition to operating from the OFF state to the ON state.

  Further, when the determination result of step S12 is affirmative and when the process of step S13 is terminated, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the bet number matches the maximum bet number (step S14). In step S14, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is in a state in which a variable game can be started. As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the variable game start enabling condition for enabling the start of the variable game is established by betting the maximum number of bets. If the determination result of step S14 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S12.

  When the determination result of step S14 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a start operation has been accepted (step S15). In step S15, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a control signal from the start lever 22 has been input. If the determination result of step S15 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S12. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that accepts a start operation functions as a start operation accepting unit.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a outputs a first operation acceptance command serving as first control information to the sub control CPU 41a (step S16). As described above, the first operation acceptance command is output from the main control board 40 as the main control unit to the sub control board 41 as the sub control unit in accordance with the operation of the start lever 22 as the start operation means. Is done. Then, when the determination result of step S15 is affirmative, control for playing the variable game is started.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a controls the medal blocker MB to the OFF state (step S17). Specifically, in step S17, the main control CPU 40a does not output a medal blocker operation signal to the blocker actuator BA of the medal blocker MB, and guides the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 18 to the discharge passage 19b. Operate the medal blocker MB as follows. At this time, the medal blocker MB may be operated (maintained) from the OFF state to the OFF state in addition to being operated (changed) from the ON state to the OFF state.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a controls the display of the various information display unit 17 (step S18). In step S18, the main control CPU 40a turns off the status lamps of the various information display units 17.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning information determination random number (step S19). In step S19, the main control CPU 40a stores the acquired winning information determination random number in the main control RAM 40c. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs the processing from step S17 to step S19 in a constant or substantially constant time. That is, the time required for the main control CPU 40a to perform the processing from step S17 to step S19 is a fixed time.

  In the present embodiment, the processing from step S17 to step S19 corresponds to the specific processing, and the main control CPU 40a that performs the processing from step S17 to step S19 functions as the specific processing means. Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R start to be rotated in the process of step S26 later in the game progress main process. Therefore, the processing from step S17 to step S19 corresponding to the specific processing is performed after the start lever 22 as the start operation means is operated and before the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is started. Will be done.

  Further, after the process of step S19, the main control CPU 40a sets a specific time (step S20). In step S20, the main control CPU 40a sets “150 ms” as the specific time. The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the specific time has elapsed after setting the specific time in step S20 (step S21). The main control CPU 40a stands by until the determination result of step S21 becomes affirmative, that is, until the specific time elapses after the specific time is set. In this way, the main control CPU 40a waits until the determination result in step S21 becomes affirmative after setting the specific time in step S20, and measures (measures) the specific time.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that sets a specific time in step S20 and measures the specific time functions as a specific time measuring means. In the present embodiment, by measuring the specific time, a “period from when the specific time starts until the specific time elapses” is generated (created). In the following description, “a period from the start of counting a specific time until the specific time elapses” is referred to as a specific period. The specific period corresponds to a preparation period, and the main control CPU 40a that generates (creates) the specific period functions as a preparation period generation unit.

  Further, when the determination result in step S21 becomes affirmative (specific time has elapsed), the main control CPU 40a outputs a second start operation acceptance command serving as second control information to the sub control CPU 41a (step S22). ). As described above, the second start operation acceptance command is output from the main control board 40 as the main control unit to the sub control board 41 as the sub control unit as the specific time elapses.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a performs a winning information lottery (step S23). In step S23, the main control CPU 40a performs winning information lottery using the value of the winning information determination random number acquired in the process of step S19 and stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the winning information lottery wins any winning information, the main control CPU 40a stores winning information data that can identify the winning information that has been won in the main control RAM 40c. Incidentally, the main control CPU 40a does not store the winning information data when no winning information is won in the winning information lottery, that is, when the winning information is lost. In step S23, the main control CPU 40a outputs a winning information lottery result command for instructing the lottery result of the winning information lottery to the sub control CPU 41a. In the present embodiment, the winning information lottery functions as an allowance determining means for determining whether to allow display of the symbol combination (display result) in which a prize is determined. Note that, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, winning of any winning information corresponds to allowing display of a symbol combination in which a prize is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 4, after performing the winning information lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the wait time has elapsed (step S24). When the determination result of step S24 is negative, the main control CPU 40a waits until the wait time elapses, that is, until the determination result of step S24 becomes affirmative.

  When the wait time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a sets the wait time (step S25). In step S25, the main control CPU 40a sets the wait time to be determined in step S14 when the next variable game is performed.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a outputs a control signal to the stepping motors corresponding to the reels 13L, 13C, 13R to start the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R (step S26). The rotation start of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R in step S26 corresponds to the rotation start of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R accompanying the start of the variable game. Then, in step S26, the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is started, so that the variable game is started.

  Then, after starting the rotation of each reel 13L, 13C, 13R, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the rotation speeds of all the reels have reached a constant speed (step S27). If the determination result in step S27 is negative, the main control CPU 40a waits until all the reels 13L, 13C, 13R rotate at a constant speed, that is, until the determination result in step S27 becomes affirmative.

  Then, after the rotation speeds of all the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R reach a constant speed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a stop operation has been accepted (step S28). In step S28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not an operation signal from the stop button corresponding to the rotating reel is input. If the determination result of step S28 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S30. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S28 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a performs a rotation stop process and performs a rotation stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button (step S29). .

  In step S29, the main control CPU 40a stops the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop button within a predetermined range (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing when the stop button is operated. In step S29, the main control CPU 40a controls the stop control stored in the main control ROM 40b according to the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the operation mode (operation order, operation timing, etc.) of the stop button 23. The rotation of the reel is stopped based on the data.

  When the determination result of step S28 is negative and when the process of step S29 is terminated, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all the reels 13L, 13C, 13R are stopped (step S30). If the determination result of step S30 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S28.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S30 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a performs display result determination (step S31). In step S31, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL is a symbol combination for which a prize is determined, and if it is a symbol combination for which a prize is determined. Judge the winning symbol combination. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the lottery result of the winning information lottery is actually stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, and if the symbol combination is stopped and displayed, Determine the type. In step S31, when the symbol combination for which re-game is determined is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL, the main control CPU 40a operates the re-game and is given a re-game as a prize.

  Subsequent to step S31, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to pay out medals (step S32). In step S32, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a symbol combination for which a medal payout is determined as a prize has been won. If the determination result of step S32 is negative, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S34.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S32 is affirmative, the main control CPU 40a pays out the number of medals determined for the winning symbol combination (step S33) and gives award medals. In step S33, the main control CPU 40a adds the number of medals to be paid out to the credit. Incidentally, when the credit upper limit number is exceeded when added to the credit, the main control CPU 40a drives the hopper 26 so as to pay out medals for the amount exceeding the credit upper limit number.

  When the determination result of step S32 is negative and when the process of step S33 is terminated, the main control CPU 40a ends the variable game (step S34). In step S34, the main control CPU 40a controls to shift the internal control state, or outputs to the sub control CPU 41a a winning instruction command indicating that the symbol combination for which a prize has been determined on the winning line NL is stopped and displayed. I do. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the game progress main process related to the execution of one variable game, and proceeds to the process of step S11 again.

Next, a description will be given of processing related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various commands, the display contents of the effect display device 14, the sound output mode of the speaker SP, and the light-emission mode of the decoration lamp LA so as to execute various effects based on the contents instructed by the command. To control.

  The sub control CPU 41a controls the light emission mode of the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3. The sub-control CPU 41a turns off the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 when the variable game ends.

The sub control CPU 41 a controls the effect state of the effect display device 14.
As shown in FIG. 5, the effect states of the present embodiment include a normal effect state, a standby effect state, and an advantageous effect state. The normal effect state and the standby effect state are effect states that are controlled mainly in the first internal control state. On the other hand, the advantageous effect state is an effect state that is controlled mainly in the second internal control state. In the advantageous performance state, the performance is developed so as to assist the winning of the payout stop.

First, the contents of control in the normal performance state will be described.
During the control of the normal performance state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the symbol combination instruction that is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL.

  The sub-control CPU 41a performs the advantageous transition lottery when the lottery condition of the advantageous transition lottery for determining the transition to the advantageous performance state is satisfied during the control of the normal performance state. When the transition to the advantageous performance state is determined in the advantageous transition lottery, the sub control CPU 41a stores the advantageous transition information in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a erases the advantageous transition information in the sub-control RAM 41c when the advantageous effect state ends and the normal effect state is entered. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the normal effect state to the standby effect state when the shift to the advantageous effect state is determined by the advantageous transfer lottery during the control of the normal effect state.

  Incidentally, the lottery condition of the advantageous transition lottery may be configured to be established when the display of some symbol combinations among the symbol combinations that can be stopped and displayed on the winning line NL is permitted, You may comprise so that a part of symbol combination may be materialized on the occasion that it stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. In addition, the lottery conditions for the advantageous transition lottery may be configured so as to be triggered by a predetermined number of fluctuating games, or a predetermined event (for example, a predetermined symbol combination is stopped on the winning line NL). It may be configured to be established when the number of occurrences of (displayed) reaches a predetermined number of times.

  The sub-control CPU 41a operates the stop button 23C or the stop button 23R first in a variable game that does not allow the stop button 23C or the stop button 23R to be operated first during the control of the normal performance state. If it does, a penalty will be given. The sub-control CPU 41a gives a penalty to the player by giving a penalty. When a penalty is given in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the advantageous transition lottery is not performed.

Next, the control content in the standby effect state will be described.
During the control of the standby effect state, the sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the symbol combination instruction that is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL.

  The sub-control CPU 41a operates the stop button 23 for stopping and displaying the promotion re-playing game stop eye when the promotion re-playing game winning information is won during the control of the standby effect state (in this embodiment, The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation order. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a shifts from the standby effect state to the advantageous effect state when it is instructed that the promotion re-game player stop eye is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL during the control of the standby effect state.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a operates the stop button 23 for stopping and displaying the normal re-game player stop eye when the re-game player winning information for demotion is won during the control of the standby effect state (this embodiment). Then, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation order).

Next, the control contents in the advantageous effect state will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs processing based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery and the symbol combination instruction stopped and displayed on the winning line NL during the control of the advantageous effect state.

  The sub-control CPU 41a counts the number of executions of the variable game performed in the advantageous effect state in the advantageous effect state in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a sets the number of continuations in the sub-control RAM 41c when shifting from the standby effect state to the advantageous effect state. The sub-control CPU 41a subtracts (-1) the number of continuations each time the variable game is played in the advantageous performance state, and updates it until it becomes "0 (zero)".

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a stops the normal re-game player stop eye when the re-game player winning information for demotion is won when the number of continuations is not “0 (zero)” during the control of the advantageous effect state. Therefore, the display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to execute a navigation effect for navigating the operation mode of the stop button 23 (the operation order in this embodiment). On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a stops the normal re-game player stop eye when the re-game player winning information for demotion is won when the number of continuations is “0 (zero)” during the control of the advantageous performance state. The navigation effect for navigating the operation mode of the stop button 23 (in this embodiment, the operation order) is not executed.

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed that the stoppage of the demoted re-gamer is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL when the number of continuations is “0 (zero)” during the control of the advantageous effect state. The transition is made from the advantageous performance state to the normal performance state. Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a is instructed that, during the control of the advantageous effect state, when the number of continuations is not “0 (zero)”, the stoppage of the relegation re-gamer is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. Continue the advantageous performance state.

  In the advantageous effect state in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, “addition” that increases the number of continuations may be performed. In the following description, increasing the number of continuations is referred to as “addition”, and the amount (period) for increasing the number of continuations, that is, the number added to the continuation count is referred to as “addition count”. By performing the addition, the control period of the advantageous performance state is extended.

  In the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the addition is performed, the effect display device 14 executes the effect of notifying the number of times of addition. Execution of the extra number notification effect is started at the timing when the operation of the stop button operated last among the three stop buttons 23 is completed. The stop button 23 of the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is a push-type button. When the stop button 23 is pressed, the operation of the stop button 23 is started, and when the stop button 23 is pressed, the stop button 23 is stopped. The operation of the button 23 is finished.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the image Ga is displayed on the effect display device 14 in the extra number notification effect of the present embodiment. The image Ga includes an image Ga1 indicating that the addition is performed and an image Ga2 indicating the number of additions.

  The image Ga displayed in the extra number notification effect includes a region including a region (a region of the see-through window 16) that can transmit the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R in the effect display device 14 in the display region of the effect display device 14. Is displayed.

  The period in which the extra number notification effect is executed is a period after the end of the variable game. For this reason, in the period when the extra number notification effect is executed, the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 are turned off, so that the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is lowered, while the effect display device 14 has the reel 13L. , 13C, 13R, the visibility of the display effect (in the present embodiment, the image Ga) is enhanced.

Hereinafter, control related to execution of the extra number notification effect will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs the extra lottery when the lottery condition for the extra lottery that determines whether or not to add the extra lottery is satisfied during the control of the advantageous effect state. When it is determined that the extra lottery is to be performed in the extra lottery, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the extra number.

  Then, when performing the addition, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the image Ga so as to display the image Ga when the operation of the stop button for stopping the reel that is finally rotating is finished. The display content is controlled, and an extra number notification effect is executed. At this time, the image Ga2 included in the image Ga has contents indicating all or part of the number of times of addition determined in performing the addition. The “image Ga indicating the total number of times of addition” refers to an image Ga including an image Ga2 that notifies the determined number of times of addition. The “image Ga indicating contents of a part of the number of additions” refers to an image Ga including an image Ga2 that notifies the number of times less than or equal to the determined number of additions.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a displays the image Ga and executes the extra number notification effect, an area in the effect display device 14 that can transmit the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R in the effect display device 14 The display content of the effect display device 14 is controlled so as to display the image Ga including (the region of the see-through window 16).

  Incidentally, the lottery condition for the extra lottery may be configured to be established when the display of some symbol combinations among the symbol combinations that can be stopped and displayed on the winning line NL is permitted. You may comprise so that it may be materialized when the symbol combination of a part was stopped and displayed on the winning line NL. In addition, the lottery condition for the extra lottery may be configured to be triggered when a predetermined number of variable games are performed, or a predetermined event (for example, a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL). May be established when the number of occurrences reaches a predetermined number.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the extra number notification effect is executed and the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is low, control is performed to increase the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R, and the reels The visibility of 13L, 13C, and 13R is improved.

  “Improving the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R” corresponds to “improving the visibility of the symbols arranged on the reel sheets attached to the reels 13L, 13C, 13R”. “Improving the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R” means “in the display area of the effect display device 14, the visibility in the area of the fluoroscopic window 16 through which the reels 13L, 13C, 13R can be seen. It can be said that it is improved. “Improving the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R” means “a symbol that is stopped and displayed on the winning line NL even in the region of the fluoroscopic window 16 (a symbol stop position that is located in the middle row of each row). It can also be said that the visibility in the region where the symbol) is visible is improved. As described above, “improving the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R” is not limited to improving the visibility of the reels on which symbols are arranged. In addition, improving the visibility of a predetermined area is equivalent to suppressing the fall of the visibility of the said predetermined area.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a variable game start preparation process so that the variable game is started in a state where the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is high and prepares to start the variable game. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that prepares to start a variable game functions as a game preparation unit.

Hereinafter, the variable game start preparation process will be described with reference to FIG.
In the variable game start process, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first start operation acceptance command is input (step S101). When the determination result of step S101 is negative, the sub control CPU 41a ends the variable game start preparation process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S101 is affirmative, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the effect in front of at least the reels 13L, 13C, 13R (step S102). In step S102, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the display contents of the effect display device 14 so as to end the display effect in the effect display device 14 at least in the region that can transmit the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R (the region of the see-through window 16). To control.

  In the present embodiment, the state in which the display effect is performed in the region including the region (the region of the see-through window 16) that can be transmitted through the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R of the effect display device 14 as the effect device is the effect device. This corresponds to the first state. On the other hand, the state where the display effect is not performed in the region including the region that can transmit the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R of the effect display device 14 corresponds to the second state of the effect device. Incidentally, “an area including an area that can be transmitted through the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R of the effect display device 14” means an area that includes all or a part of the area of the fluoroscopic window 16. As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the display content of the effect display device 14 functions as effect device control means for controlling the state of the effect device.

  Subsequently, the sub control CPU 41a turns on the backlights BL1, BL2 and BL3 (step S103). In the present embodiment, in step S103, the sub control CPU 41a controls the light emission mode of the backlights BL1, BL2, BL3 so that the backlights BL1, BL2, BL3 that are turned off are turned on. Note that in the case where the presentation is performed by blinking the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 from the end of the previous variation game to the beginning of the variation game, the sub-control CPU 41a blinks the backlight in step S103. The light emission mode of the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 is controlled so that the BL1, BL2, and BL3 are continuously turned on.

  Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether or not the second start operation acceptance command and the winning information lottery result command have been input (step S104). The sub-control CPU 41a waits until the determination result in step S104 becomes affirmative, that is, until the second start operation acceptance command and the winning information lottery result command are input.

  And if the determination result of step S104 becomes affirmative, it will transfer to the process which concerns on the change game to start. The process related to the starting variable game refers to a process related to control of display contents of the effect display device 14 based on a lottery result of the winning information lottery, a light emission mode of the decoration lamp LA, and a sound output mode of the speaker SP.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, an effect display device 14 performs an effect based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery. In the present embodiment, the effect based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery corresponds to the special effect. And in this embodiment, the effect display apparatus 14 which performs a special effect functions as a special effect execution means. In addition, since the process related to the starting variable game is performed after the winning information lottery result command is input, special processing is performed after the winning information lottery (determination of whether to display the display result in which the prize is determined) is performed. It can be seen that the execution of the production can be started.

Here, based on FIG. 8, the relationship between the control content of the main control CPU 40a of the main control board 40 and the control content of the sub control CPU 41a of the sub control board 41 will be described.
When the start lever 22 has been operated since the end of the previous variable game, the main control CPU 40a performs the process of step S16 of the game progress main process, thereby the sub control CPU 41a of the sub control board 41. To output a first start operation acceptance command. Along with this, the sub-control CPU 41a performs steps S102 to S103 of the variable game start preparation process to prepare for the start of the variable game.

  Further, after outputting the first start operation acceptance command, the main control CPU 40a performs a specific process from step S17 to step S19 of the game progress main process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a performs steps S20 to S21 of the game progress main process, and times the specific time. The sub-control CPU 41a finishes the start of the variable game within a period T from when the specific process is performed by the main control CPU 40a until the specific time elapses. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts from step S102 in the variable game start preparation process after the main control CPU 40a starts the process of step S17 in the game progress main process until the determination result of step S21 becomes affirmative. The process of step S103 is finished.

  Furthermore, the main control CPU 40a outputs a second start operation acceptance command to the sub control CPU 41a of the sub control board 41 when the determination result in step S21 of the game progress main process is affirmative. Along with this, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a process related to the starting variable game when the winning information lottery result command is also input.

  The main control CPU 40a of the main control board 40, after outputting the second start operation acceptance command, waits for the wait time to elapse and starts the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R accompanying the start of the variable game. . Incidentally, when the wait time has already elapsed since the wait time was set in step S25 of the game progress main process when starting the previous floating game, the main control CPU 40a accepts the second start operation. After outputting the command, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are started to rotate with the start of the variable game.

  In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs the specific process after the start lever 22 is operated and before the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R start to rotate in response to the start of the variable game. . In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that performs the specific processing functions as the specific processing means.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a that controls the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R as the rotating body functions as a rotation control means. The main control CPU 40a as the rotation control means rotates the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R as the rotation bodies after the specific process is performed. Further, the main control CPU 40a as the rotating cylinder control means rotates the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R as the rotating bodies after the elapse of a specific time.

  Next, based on FIGS. 9A to 9D, the display contents of the effect display device 14 when the extra number notification effect is executed and the next variable game are started after the extra number notification effect is executed. The display contents of the effect display device 14 until the end will be described.

As shown in FIG. 9A, when all the stop buttons 23 of the three stop buttons 23 are operated, nine symbols are stopped and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 16.
Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), when the operation of the stop button for stopping the last rotating reel is finished, the image Ga is displayed on the effect display device 14, and the number of times of addition is increased. The execution of the notification effect is started. At this time, the image Ga is displayed in an area including the area of the fluoroscopic window 16 in the effect display device 14. Furthermore, since the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 are turned off, the visibility of the image Ga can be improved, it is easy to recognize that the extra number notification effect has been executed, and the player can be clearly displayed with a clear display effect. Can be entertained effectively.

  Thereafter, when the start lever 22 is operated to start the next variable game, the main control CPU 40a performs a specific process. Further, when the start lever 22 for starting the next variable game is operated, the specific time is counted by the main control CPU 40a. During this time, the sub-control CPU 41a performs the variable game start preparation process and prepares the start of the variable game.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 9C, the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 are turned on before the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R start to rotate in response to the start of the variable game. The visibility of 13L, 13C, and 13R is improved. Furthermore, the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is improved by terminating the display of the image Ga that has been displayed in the region including the region of the see-through window 16 of the effect display device 14.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9D, after the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is improved, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R start to be rotated when the variable game is started. When the rotational speed of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R reaches a constant speed, the enabling condition is satisfied, and the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R can be stopped again by operating the stop button 23. .

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) After a specific time has elapsed, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R as the rotating bodies are started to rotate, and the variable game is started. Furthermore, before the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is started, the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is changed to a state where the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is high (second state). The display content is controlled. As described above, since the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is high before the start of the variable game, the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R in the variable game is reduced. Can be suppressed.

  (2) The specific processing is performed before the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R as the rotating body is started. That is, the variable game is started after the specific process is performed. Furthermore, before the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is started, the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is changed to a state where the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is high (second state). The display content is controlled. By performing the specific process in this manner, the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R becomes high before the start of the variable game. Therefore, the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R in the variable game is increased. Can be suppressed.

  (3) In the effect display device 14 as the effect device, after the display effect (for example, the extra number notification effect) in the region of the see-through window 16 that can be transmitted through the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R as the rotating body is ended. It was configured to start a variable game. As a result, after the display effect is switched from the state where the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is low (first state) to the state where the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is high (second state), the variable game Can be done.

  (4) After controlling the display contents of the effect display device 14 as the effect device to a state where the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is high (second state), the winning information lottery (determination by the permission determining means) is performed. An effect (special effect) based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery is performed. That is, after the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is increased, an effect based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery is started. For this reason, the image Ga is displayed on the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R, and the effect based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery is maintained while the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R remains low (first state). It can be prevented from being executed. Therefore, it is possible to effectively entertain the effects based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery while suppressing the decrease in the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R in the variable game.

  (5) By measuring the specific time on the main control board 40 as the main control unit, each of the effect display devices 14 is displayed on the sub control board 41 as the sub control unit while the specific time is being measured. The reels 13L, 13C, and 13R can be controlled to have a high visibility (second state). As a result, even when the control unit that controls the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R as the rotating body and the control unit that controls the effect display device 14 as the effect device are different from each other, before the variable game is started. By making the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R high, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R in the variable game.

  (6) When the main control board 40 as the main control unit performs the specific process, the effect display device 14 is placed on each reel 13L by the sub control board 41 as the sub control unit while the specific process is being performed. , 13C, 13R can be controlled to a high visibility state (second state). Thus, even when the control unit that controls the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R as the rotating body and the control unit that controls the effect display device 14 as the effect device are different from each other, the change game is started before the start of the variable game. In addition, the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R in the variable game can be suppressed by setting the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R to have a high visibility.

  (7) Since the time required for the specific processing is a fixed time, the time required for the specific processing is shorter than expected, and the reels 13L, 13C are switched before the reels 13L, 13C, 13R are switched to a high visibility state. , 13R can be prevented from starting. That is, it is possible to suppress a decrease in visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R in the variable game.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine 10 may be equipped with a movable body KD as an effect device that is movable to the front side of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R as rotating bodies. When such a movable body KD is provided, the state in which the reels 13L, 13C, 13R are movable on the front side corresponds to the state where the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is low (first state). On the other hand, a state in which the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R are not movable on the front side corresponds to a state where the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is high (second state). Then, the sub-control CPU 41a is movable to the front side of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R when the first start operation acceptance command is input in the variable game start preparation process (when the start lever 22 is operated). You may comprise so that it may control to the state which is not. With this configuration, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R can be controlled to be highly visible before the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R start to rotate when the variable game starts. It is possible to suppress a decrease in visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R in the variable game.

  Although FIG. 10 shows the movable body KD movable on the front side of all the reels 13L, 13C, 13R, the movable body KD movable on the front side of some of the reels may be used. Thus, even when the movable body is movable to the front side of some of the reels, this corresponds to a state where the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is low (first state). Moreover, you may comprise so that the said movable body KD may be used when performing an additional notification effect. Moreover, you may comprise so that the additional alerting | reporting effect in the said embodiment is executable, and it is not necessary to perform an additional alerting | presenting effect. Moreover, you may use the movable body which has a display apparatus which can perform a display effect as movable body KD.

  In the above embodiment, the time required for the specific process may not be a fixed time. However, it is preferable that the minimum time required for the specific process is equal to or longer than the time required for the processes of steps S102 to S103 in the variable game start preparation process. It should be noted that even if the time required for the specific process is short in the variable game start preparation process, the total time with the specific time is the step S102 through step S103 in the variable game start preparation process. If it is more than the time required for this process, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the visibility of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R in the variable game.

  In the above embodiment, if the time required for the specific process is equal to or longer than the time required for the processes of steps S102 to S103 in the variable game start preparation process, the reel 13L in the variable game can be obtained without measuring the specific time. , 13C, 13R can be prevented from lowering visibility.

  In the above embodiment, if the specific time is equal to or longer than the time required for the processes in steps S102 to S103 in the variable game start preparation process, the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R in the variable game are not required even if the specific process is not performed. A reduction in visibility can be suppressed.

  -Image Ga2 contained in the image Ga of the said embodiment may not be the content which shows all the addition frequency | counts determined in performing addition, but the content which shows a part of said addition frequency | count.

  In the embodiment described above, the area that suppresses the decrease in visibility of the rotating body in the variable game is the area that forms the winning line NL (the area where the symbol at the symbol stop position located in the middle of each row can be visually recognized). May be. In order to suppress a reduction in the visibility of an area constituting the winning line NL (hereinafter referred to as “winning line area”), an area other than the winning line area (hereinafter referred to as “non-winning line area”) of the transparent window 16 area. It is not necessary to suppress the decrease in the visibility. For this reason, even in a situation where at least one of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R is rotating, various display effects are executed in the non-winning line area or on the front side of the non-winning line area. The movable body may be moved. Further, when controlling the winning line area to the second state in order to suppress the decrease in the visibility of the winning line area, the non-winning line area may not be controlled to the second state. After that, the non-winning line area may be controlled to the second state. Of course, in order to suppress a decrease in the visibility of the winning line area, the winning line area may be controlled to the second state after the non-winning line area.

  In the above embodiment, the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 do not have to be turned off every time the variable game ends. For example, when a display effect (for example, an extra number notification effect) is performed in an area including the area of the perspective window 16 of the effect display device 14 after the end of the variable game until the start of the next variable game. As long as the variable game ends, the backlights BL1, BL2, and BL3 may be turned off. In addition, when a display effect (for example, an extra number notification effect) is performed in a region including the region of the fluoroscopic window 16 of the effect display device 14 after the end of the variable game until the start of the next variable game. Even if it exists, you may comprise so that backlight BL1, BL2, BL3 may be lighted.

  In the above embodiment, the execution start timing of the extra number notification effect may be changed. For example, the execution of the extra number notification effect may be started when an operation of a stop button for stopping the reel that is rotating last is started. In addition, the execution of the extra number notification effect may be started regardless of the operation of the stop button 23. In addition, after the operation of the stop button for stopping the reel that is rotating last is completed, the execution of the extra number notification effect may be started after the awarding is completed.

-In the above-mentioned embodiment, it is not necessary to constitute the production (special production) based on the lottery result of the winning information lottery.
-In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that winning information lottery may be performed before progress of specific time. Moreover, in the said embodiment, you may comprise so that winning information lottery may be performed before specific processing is performed.

  In the above embodiment, only the effect in the region including the region of the see-through window 16 in the effect display device 14 (the region on the front side of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R in the case of the movable body) is ended, and the reels 13L and 13C are terminated. , 13R may be configured to improve visibility.

-In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that a specific process may be performed after finishing the time measurement of a specific time.
In the above embodiment, when a period including a period in which a specific time is measured and a period in which a specific process is performed is defined as a special period, the reel 13L in the variable game is created by the creation of the special period. , 13C, 13R can be prevented from lowering visibility.

  In the above embodiment, the effect performed in the region including the region of the see-through window 16 in the effect display device 14 (the region on the front side of the reels 13L, 13C, and 13R in the case of the movable body) is limited to the extra number notification effect. Absent. For example, it may be an effect according to the lottery result of the winning information lottery (the determination content of the permission determining means).

  -In the said embodiment, the control content in a specific process is not restricted to the process of step S17-step S19 shown in the said embodiment. For example, only the processing of step S17 and step S19 may be performed as the specific processing, and the processing of step S18 may be performed after the reel starts rotating.

  In the above embodiment, the effect performed within the period from the end of the variable game to the start of the next variable game is not limited to the extra number notification effect. For example, it may be an effect according to the lottery result of the winning information lottery (the determination content of the permission determining means).

  In the embodiment described above, the navigation effect is not limited to being performed by the effect display device 14, but may be configured to be performed by the speaker SP. Alternatively, a light emitter may be built in the stop button 23 and a navigation effect may be executed using the light emitter. Further, the navigation effect may be configured to be executed using a plurality of effect execution means (effect display device 14, speaker SP, light emitter incorporated in stop button, etc.).

  A setting device may be provided in the slot machine 10 of the above embodiment. The setting device is connected to the main control CPU 40a. The setting device is preferably disposed inside the slot machine 10 and cannot be operated by the player. Then, the setting state of the slot machine 10 may be changed by operating the setting device when the power to the slot machine 10 is turned on. By changing the setting state of the slot machine 10, it is possible to change the winning probability (that is, the probability that the display result is allowed) of at least some of the winning information among a plurality of types of winning information. .

The above-described embodiment may be embodied in a revolving game machine (slot machine) that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium.
In the above-described embodiment, a BET button (for example, 1 BET button) that can bet 1 from credit by operating may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, after the start lever 22 (start operation means) is operated and before the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R (rotating body) is started, the effect display device 14 and the movable body KD ( It is only necessary that the rendering device can be controlled to the second state. That is, the effect display device 14 (or the movable body LD) is necessarily controlled to the second state before the rotation of the reels 13L, 13C, 13R is started after the start lever 22 is operated. It does not have to be configured.

In the above embodiment, the type of winning information that can be won may be changed. Moreover, you may change arbitrarily the probability of winning each winning information.
-The above embodiment is applied to a revolving game machine (slot machine) to which a bonus game is granted (occurred) when a symbol combination classified as a bonus stop is displayed on the winning line NL. May be.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) a preparation period generating means for generating a preparation period in response to an operation of the start operation means, a game preparation means for preparing to start a variable game in response to an operation of the start operation means, and a change after the preparation period A gaming machine comprising: a rotation control means capable of starting rotation of the rotating body accompanying the start of a game.

  (B) Changes to a specific time counting means for measuring a specific time triggered by an operation of the start operation means, a first state, and a second state in which the visibility of the rotating body is higher than that in the first state. A possible rendering device, a rendering device control unit that controls the state of the rendering device, and a rotation control unit that rotates the rotating body after the lapse of the specific time, and the rendering device control unit includes: A game machine characterized in that the effect device is set to the second state before the rotation of the rotating body is started after the start operating means is operated.

  LA ... decorative lamp, NL ... winning line, SP ... speaker, 10 ... slot machine, 13 ... reel unit, 13L ... left reel, 13C ... middle reel, 13R ... right reel, 14 ... effect display device, 16 ... see-through window, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 22 ... Start lever, 23 ... Stop button, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... Sub control board, 41a ... Sub control CPU, 41b ... Sub control ROM, 41c ... Sub control RAM.

Claims (6)

In a gaming machine in which a variable game is started by the operation of the start operation means,
Specific processing means for performing specific processing after the start operation means is operated and before the rotation of the rotating body accompanying the start of the variable game is started;
An effect device capable of changing between a first state and a second state in which the visibility of the rotating body is higher than that in the first state,
Rendering device control means for controlling the state of the rendering device;
Rotation control means for rotating the rotating body after the specific processing is performed,
The effect device control means places the effect device in the second state before the rotation of the rotating body is started after the start operation means is operated. The rotating body is disposed on the back side of the effect device,
The stage device is configured to be transmissive through the rotating body disposed on the back side,
The rendering device control means sets the rendering device to the second state by ending a display rendering in an area that can pass through the rotating body at least in the rendering device. The gaming machine described. The stage device is configured to be movable toward the front side of the rotating body,
2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the effect device control unit controls the effect device to be in the second state by controlling the effect device so as not to move to the front side of the rotating body. Machine. Permission determination means for determining whether or not to allow display of the display result in which a prize is determined, triggered by the operation of the start operation means;
Special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect based on the determination content of the allowance determination means,
The allowance determining means determines whether to allow display of the display result in which the prize is determined after the specific processing is performed after the start operation means is operated,
The said special effect execution means can start execution of the special effect after the determination by the said tolerance determination means is performed, The said special effect execution means is any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned. Gaming machine. A main control unit and a sub-control unit,
The main control unit includes the specific processing unit and the rotation control unit,
The sub-control unit has the effect device control means,
Along with the start operation means being operated, first control information is output from the main control unit to the sub-control unit,
5. The second control information is output from the main control unit to the sub-control unit after the specific process is performed. 5. Game machines.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the time required for the specific processing by the specific processing means is a fixed time.