JP2011010896A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine improving the taste of a game by changing a degree to be controlled in a notification period in a prescribed period which is an advantageous state but non-controlled in the notification period.SOLUTION: This slot machine can control a game to an RT being advantageous to a player, when winning to a downfall replay in the RT, control it to a regular game state and, when consuming a prescribed number of games without winning to the downfall replay, control it to an ART. This game machine is configured to control the game to an RT1 and an RT2 having different winning probabilities of the downfall replay, before consuming the prescribed number of games.

Description

  The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, the game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state, thereby completing one game. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a display result of the variable display device.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, special roles, and replaying roles. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the special role winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-gamer, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

  In order for winning of each combination to occur, generally, it is a condition that a winning is made by an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). In addition, the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery is aligned with the effective line, and the combination of symbols configuring the winning combination not selected in the internal lottery is not aligned with the effective line. Reel control is performed.

  In such a slot machine, after the bonus is over, the game is played while suppressing the consumption of the game value owned by the player by raising the winning probability of the re-gamer as compared to the normal state in an advantageous state for the player. Can be controlled to a replay time (RT), a predetermined falling combination is won and an end symbol combination corresponding to the falling combination is derived to end the RT. Controlled to a notification period (ART) for notifying information corresponding to a falling combination when winning a falling combination on condition that a predetermined number of games have been consumed without a combination being derived (for example, Patent Literature 1).

JP 2008-279123 A

  However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, the probability of winning a falling combination in a predetermined number of games from being controlled to an advantageous state until being controlled during the notification period was constant. For this reason, in the predetermined period until the predetermined number of games are consumed, the degree of control during the notification period cannot be changed without winning a fallen combination, and the interest of the game cannot be improved. .

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to change the degree of control during the notification period in a predetermined period that is advantageous but not controlled during the notification period. The object is to provide a slot machine that can improve the fun of gaming.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state, thereby completing one game. A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a winning can be generated according to a display result of the variable display device,
Prior determination means (internal lottery processing) for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation operation accepting means (stop switches 8L to 8R) for accepting an operation for deriving a display result from the variable display device;
Means for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation received by the derivation operation reception means, wherein a plurality of determination results of the prior determination means are provided. Ending procedure corresponding to the specific result type (see FIG. 8 (a)) when any of the specific results of the type is reached (winning left-pressed lip, middle-pressed lip, or right-pressed lip) When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means, control is performed to derive a predetermined end display result (falling replay), and the derivation operation accepting means performs an avoidance procedure (avoidance procedure) different from the end procedure. When the operation is accepted, derivation control means (reel rotation processing, control for deriving a display result (promotion replay, normal replay) different from the end display result is derived. 8 (a) and reference),
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (RT1, RT2) more advantageous to the player than a predetermined normal state (normal gaming state) (processing to control to RT1 when a special outcome is derived, promotion replay winning) Sometimes control to RT2),
When the end display result (falling replay) is derived in the advantageous state, normal state control means for controlling to the normal state (processing to control to the normal gaming state when winning the falling replay);
A means for notifying predetermined information, wherein the determination result of the prior determination means is one of the plurality of types of specific results, and the specific result time information corresponding to the type of the specific results (navigation) A notification means (navigation effect execution process) for notifying the effect),
When the predetermined period has passed without the end display result being derived during the advantageous state (for example, when 10 games have been consumed), the notifying means has a higher probability than before the predetermined period has elapsed. Information on specific result information is reported (control to AT mode),
The advantageous state control means, before the predetermined period elapses, in response to the establishment of a predetermined transition condition (elevation replay winning, special derivation of derivation), among the plurality of types of specific results by the predetermination means A first advantageous state (RT1) in which the ratio determined to be one is a predetermined first specific result ratio, and a second predetermined specific that is lower than the first specific result ratio Transition between a plurality of types of advantageous states including the second advantageous state (RT2), which is a result ratio (see FIG. 6, control to RT2 when a promotion replay is won at RT1, and control to RT1 when a special outcome is derived at RT2. (Refer to Modification (19)).

  According to such a configuration, when the predetermined period elapses without the end display result being derived in the advantageous state, the specific result time information is notified with a higher probability than before the predetermined period elapses. For this reason, after the predetermined period has elapsed, when the determination result of the predetermination means becomes the specific result, the ratio of deliberately operating in the avoidance procedure and deriving the display result different from the end display result is improved. As a result, the player can have a sense of expectation that the predetermined period will elapse without the end display result being derived during the advantageous state.

  Furthermore, before the predetermined period elapses, the ratio at which the determination result of the predetermination means becomes the specific result is lower than the first advantageous state that is the first specific result ratio and the first specific result ratio. A transition is made between a plurality of types of advantageous states including the second advantageous state which is the second specific result ratio. For this reason, even before the predetermined period elapses, the degree to which the predetermined period elapses without the end display result being derived depends on whether the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state is reached. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  The termination procedure and the avoidance procedure described above are a procedure in which the order in which the plurality of reels constituting the variable display device are stopped is a specific order (see FIG. 8A), and the timing when the derivation operation accepting unit accepts the operation. May be a procedure with a specific timing, or a sequence in which the order of stopping a plurality of reels is a specific order, and a timing at which an operation is accepted is a specific timing (see Modification (24)). Thereby, the variation of an end procedure and an avoidance procedure can be made abundant.

  Among the plurality of types of specific results described above, the avoidance procedure corresponding to a predetermined type (for example, left-pressed lip 1, left-pressed lip 2) is terminated for a type different from the predetermined type (a lip other than the left-pressed lip). This corresponds to the procedure (FIG. 8A). Thereby, since it is impossible to intentionally perform the avoidance procedure in a state where the type of the specific result is not known, it is possible to improve the advantage of notifying the specific result time information.

  The predetermined period mentioned above is a period in which the game is digested a predetermined number of times, a period in which the game is digested by the number of times determined by lottery from a plurality of types of times, and the determination result of the predetermination means is any of a plurality of types of specific results This includes the period until the number of operations received in the Kanagawa avoidance procedure reaches the predetermined number of times, the period until the number of times that a specific winning is allowed among a plurality of types of winnings reaches the predetermined number, etc. (Refer to Modification (25)).

  In the above-described second advantageous state, it may be configured such that it is not determined by any of the plurality of types of specific results by the pre-determining means (see the modified example (26)). Thereby, the expectation with respect to being controlled by the 2nd advantageous state can be improved.

  The greater the difference between the first specific result ratio and the second specific result ratio is set, the more difficult it is to be controlled in the normal state in the second advantageous state than in the first advantageous state. Therefore, the sharpness can be greatly increased depending on whether or not it is in the second advantageous state.

(2) The derivation control means is when the decision result of the prior decision means is any one of the plurality of types of specific results (left-pressed lip 1, middle-pressed lip 1, right-pressed lip 1), The specific display result (elevation replay) is derived on the condition that the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in an avoidance procedure different from the termination procedure corresponding to the type of the specific result,
The advantageous state control means controls the second advantageous state when the specific display result is derived in the first advantageous state (see FIG. 6).

  According to such a configuration, by avoiding the end display result being derived, the specific display result is derived, and the ratio at which the determination result of the predetermining means becomes the specific result is lower than in the first advantageous state. It can be controlled to the second advantageous state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The specific display result may be a display result (promotion replay) that generates a specific winning among a plurality of types of winnings. In this case, when the specific winning is generated in the first advantageous state, the second advantageous state is controlled, so that the specific winning is generated and further controlled to the second advantageous state. it can.

  Further, in the first advantageous state, when the determination result of the prior determination means is one of a plurality of types of special results, a non-special winning is different from the special winning procedure corresponding to the special result type. When the non-special display result derived when the operation is accepted by the deriving operation accepting means in the procedure, the second advantageous state may be controlled (see the modified example (28)). . Accordingly, it is possible to add the interest of being controlled to the second advantageous state instead of being able to generate a winning corresponding to the special result.

The plurality of types of specific results include a plurality of types of first specific results (left-pressed lip 1, middle-pressed lip 1, right-pressed lip 1) including allowing the generation of a specific winning in which a winning is generated by becoming a specific display result. ) And a plurality of types of second specific results (left-pressed lip 2, middle-pressed lip 2, right-pressed lip 2) not including the fact that the occurrence of the specific winning is not permitted,
The derivation control means is when the determination result of the prior determination means is one of the plurality of types of first identification results (left-pressed lip 1, middle-pressed lip 1, right-pressed lip 1), When an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting unit with an avoidance procedure different from the end procedure corresponding to the type of the first specific result, a specific display result (promotion replay) that causes the specific winning is derived. Also good. As a result, even when the operation is accepted in the avoidance procedure, the specific display result is derived according to the type of the specific result and the case where it is not controlled to the second advantageous state occurs. Interest can be improved.

  Further, the derivation control unit is a time when the determination result of the prior determination unit is any one of the plurality of types of specific results, and is an evasion procedure different from an end procedure corresponding to the type of the specific results When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting unit in the first avoidance procedure, a specific display result (promotion replay) is derived, and the operation is performed by the derivation operation accepting unit in a procedure other than the first avoidance procedure in the avoidance procedure. Is received, a display result (normal replay) different from the end display result and different from the specific display result may be derived (Modification (30)). Thereby, even when the operation is accepted in the avoidance procedure, the specific display result is derived according to whether the operation is performed in the first avoidance procedure or the second avoidance procedure, and the second advantage is obtained. Since it occurs when the state is controlled and when it is not controlled, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) The derivation control means is a predetermined winning display result corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result (left pressed grape, middle pressed grape, right pressed grape). Special display result different from the predetermined prize display result on condition that the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the prize winning procedure for deriving (Grape 1-8, Banana Grape 1-12) (Special appearance) is derived,
The advantageous state control means controls the first advantageous state when the special display result is derived in the second advantageous state (see FIG. 6),
The notification means notifies the predetermined result time information (navigation effect) corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the predetermined result after the predetermined period has elapsed (navigation). Production execution process).

  According to such a configuration, after the predetermined period has elapsed, when the determination result of the pre-determining means becomes the predetermined result, the predetermined winning display result is derived by intentionally operating the winning procedure. In the second advantageous state, it is possible to avoid the special display result from being derived and to be controlled to the first advantageous state, and to improve the fun of the game.

  The advantageous state control means does not control to the first advantageous state when the special display result is derived in the second advantageous state, but when a specific winning occurs in the second advantageous state. You may control to a 1st advantageous state (refer modification (27)). Accordingly, it is possible to add an interest that the first advantageous state is controlled instead of generating a specific winning.

  Further, the derivation operation is performed when the determination result of the prior determination means is one of a plurality of types of specific results in the second advantageous state, and the avoidance procedure is different from the termination procedure corresponding to the type of the specific results. The first advantageous state may be controlled when a predetermined display result derived when an operation is accepted by the accepting unit is derived (see Modification (27)). Thereby, instead of being able to avoid the control to the normal gaming state, it is possible to add the fun of being controlled to the first advantageous state.

  (4) The informing means, when a specific period has elapsed without the end display result being derived after the predetermined period has elapsed (for example, 50 games have been consumed, the number of navigation stocks has become zero, continuation failure) The specific result time information is notified at a lower probability than before the specific period has elapsed.

  According to such a configuration, even when the specific result time information is notified with a high probability, the probability that the specific result time information is notified decreases when the specific period has elapsed. As a result, even when the specific result time information is notified with a high probability, the game can be advanced with a sense of tension, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the specific period has elapsed, the notification unit may notify the specific result time information with the same probability as before the predetermined period has elapsed.

  The specific period described above is a period in which the game is digested a predetermined number of times, a period in which the game is digested by the number of times determined by lottery from a plurality of types of times, and the determination result of the predetermination means is any of a plurality of types of specific results For example, the period until the number of times the specific result information is notified reaches a predetermined number of times, the period until the number of times that a specific winning is permitted among a plurality of types of winnings reaches the predetermined number, etc. (Refer to Modification (29)).

(5) Provided with point granting means (see S1, S2, S10 in FIG. 10) for granting points when a predetermined grant condition (point grant condition) is established,
The notification means determines whether the determination result of the prior determination means is the plurality of types of specific results according to the amount of points given by the point grant means (total number of grant points) even before the predetermined period has elapsed. Information that is advantageous to the player (navigation effect) is notified when one of them is reached (see Modification (22)).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the amount of points given will be the amount of points for which information advantageous to the player is easily notified, and to improve the interest of the game. it can.

  Note that the notification means may notify the advantageous information so that the degree of advantage for the player is higher when the amount of points given is larger than when the amount of points is small.

  (6) As point information that suggests the amount of points awarded, accurate point information that can correctly identify the amount of points awarded, or points that are less advantageous to the player than the amount of points awarded Point information notifying means (see S4, S6, and S8 in FIG. 10) for notifying inaccurate point information whose amount can be specified is provided.

  According to such a configuration, as point information that suggests the amount of points awarded, accurate point information that can correctly identify the amount of points awarded, or more advantageous to the player than the amount of points awarded. Inaccurate point information that can specify the amount of points having a low degree is notified. For this reason, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that a point amount that is actually more advantageous to the player may be given than the amount of points specified from the point information. As a result, information that is advantageous to the player can be easily notified, while a greater sense of expectation can be given than the amount of points specified from the notified point information. Further, even when the amount of points having a relatively low degree of advantage for the player is identified from the notified point information, the amount of points for which information advantageous to the player is more likely to be notified than the amount of the point is determined. Since it may actually be granted, the expectation can be sustained.

The point information notifying means notifies the accurate point information as point information suggesting the updated point for each point updated when the grant condition is satisfied (control for notifying the granted point). Including notification determining means (S4 in FIG. 10) for determining whether or not
When the notification determining means notifies the accurate point information about the point updated when the provision condition is established before the point to be determined is updated, the probability of determining to notify the accurate point information is updated. The determination is made so as to differ depending on whether or not the determination is made (see FIGS. 13A and 13B).

  According to such a configuration, the probability of determining that accurate point information is to be notified for each of the points updated after the grant condition is established is determined so that the grant condition is established before the point to be determined is updated. It can be made different depending on whether or not it is already determined to notify the accurate point information about the updated point, that is, whether or not it is determined not to notify the accurate point information. Thus, depending on whether or not it is determined not to notify the accurate point information, the probability of determining that the accurate point information is to be notified for the point updated after the given condition is established is changed. Can be made.

  Note that the above-described notification determining means notifies the accurate point information about the points that have been updated with the given condition established before the point to be determined is updated. Then, the determination may be performed so that the time when it is not determined to notify the accurate point information is higher than when it is determined.

  In this case, when accurate point information is not determined to be reported (that is, accurate point information is notified) than when it is determined to notify accurate point information (that is, when accurate point information is not determined to be notified). Is determined to broadcast accurate point information with a high probability, it was decided not to report further accurate point information, and it was actually updated with the points specified from the point information. It can be prevented that the difference from the point becomes too large and the reliability of the point information is too low.

An external test device (test) that performs processing for causing the variable display device to derive the same display result as when the derivation operation means is operated in the operation procedure based on operation procedure information for specifying a predetermined operation procedure The apparatus 1200) further includes output means (for example, the sub control unit 91 and the input / output board 1100) for outputting recommended operation procedure information for specifying a predetermined recommended operation procedure.
The output means outputs operation procedure information (recommended operation procedure information) according to the determination result by the prior determination means (see FIG. 22 and modification (12)).

  According to such a configuration, in the external test apparatus, it is possible to identify an operation procedure that is likely to be actually performed by the player, and is derived when the operation procedure is performed according to such an operation procedure. A test can be performed based on the display result. As a result, the test can be performed on the assumption that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player.

  The output means outputs information for specifying an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting) (information that can specify the region numbers 1 to 21 for each of the reels 2L to 2R) as the recommended operation procedure information. (See Modification (12)).

  The output means operates as a recommended operation procedure information when a prize determined to be allowed to be generated by the pre-decision means is operated in a predetermined first operation procedure (a predetermined small combination is not awarded). Information for specifying a predetermined second operation procedure to be generated with a higher probability than when the stop operation is performed (see Modification (12)).

  According to such a configuration, in the external test apparatus, it is possible to identify an operation procedure that is likely to be actually performed by the player, and is derived when the operation procedure is performed according to such an operation procedure. A test can be performed based on the display result. As a result, the test can be performed on the assumption that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player.

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination, (b) is a symbol combination and special combination of a predetermined special appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to an appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when a fall replay and other replays win simultaneously, (b) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a grape. (C) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control in the case of winning a strawberry. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the production | presentation state in RT, (b) is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a probability state. It is a flowchart for demonstrating point related processing. It is a figure for demonstrating point provision conditions. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for determining a grant point. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing difference number corresponding | compatible notification lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing notification lot corresponding to total number. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery table used for the production | presentation state lottery when a bonus is won. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery table used for a production | presentation state lottery when a specific combination is won during a bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery table used for the production | presentation state lottery when a specific combination is won during game states other than a bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for frequency | count determination. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution ratio determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for continuation determination. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing alert | lottery lottery in a modification. It is a block diagram showing an example of a control circuit of a slot machine on which a test apparatus for performing a type test and an input / output board for inputting / outputting test information used for the test are mounted.

  Embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are horizontally arranged. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “melon”, “banana”, “white grape”, “black grape”, “strawberry”, “blank 1 (white star ), “Blank 2 (black star)”, “Black 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”, etc. A plurality of identifiable symbols are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 pieces each. . The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIGS. 2 and 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are transferred to the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed changing continuously, by stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect the reference position and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated with white light from the back side. A reel LED 55 is provided. The reel LED 55 includes nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  Further, a display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. There are two types of liquid crystal displays: a non-glare type liquid crystal display with non-glare processing on the surface of the liquid crystal panel and a glare type liquid crystal display with glare processing (gloss processing). In the embodiment, a glare type liquid crystal display in which glare processing is applied to the surface of the display area 51a is used. In addition, a backlight (not shown) that irradiates the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and a concealing member that conceals the inside is further provided on the back surface. (Not shown) is provided.

  On the front side (front side in FIG. 1) of the liquid crystal display 51, an instruction (for example, touch operation) from the player to the display surface is detected, and the position (for example, the position where the touch operation is performed) is specified. Light-emitting devices 56a and 56b and light-receiving devices 57a and 57b that constitute a touch panel for the above-described purpose are installed. The light emitting devices 56a and 56b include a plurality of infrared light emitting elements (for example, LEDs). The light receiving devices 57a and 57b include a plurality of infrared light receiving elements (for example, phototransistors).

  The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed in pairs in the horizontal direction across the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed so that infrared rays radiated from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56a can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57a. Similarly, the light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed in pairs in the vertical direction across the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed so that infrared rays emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56b can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57b.

  In the present embodiment, infrared grids are formed along the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 by emitting infrared rays from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b. When a touch operation is performed on the display surface by the player, the light receiving devices 57a and 57b detect the shielding of infrared rays and output a signal for specifying the position where the detected light receiving element is arranged. To the touch panel controller 99 described later. The touch panel controller 99 can specify the position where the touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and the touch panel is formed by these. Yes.

  The light emitting devices 56 a and 56 b constituting the touch panel are installed on the left side and the lower side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51, and the light receiving devices 57 a and 57 b are installed on the right side and the upper side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The touch panel can detect a touch operation in an area surrounded by the light emitting devices 56a and 56b and the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and can specify a position where the touch operation is performed.

  Further, on the front door 1b, a medal is inserted using a medal insertion unit 4 into which a medal can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which a medal is paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). A single BET switch 5 operated when setting the number of bets for a minute, and using a credit, a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range (the normal game described later in this embodiment) MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the state, the preparation mode, and RT (Replay Time) where the winning probability of replay is high, and 2 for bonus, medal and bet stored as credits Settlement switch 10 operated when settling the medals used for setting the number (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), game Start switch 7 is operated to start the reels 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 8C, 8R, but are provided operable by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired during a big bonus, regular bonus, and RT described later, and when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying an error code indicating the contents and a payout display 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning are provided.

  Further, on the front door 1b, 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 bets are set. 3BET LED 16 to notify when lit, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted is lit, start valid LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (previous Waiting state LED 19 for informing that it is in the state of waiting for the start of reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the game, during replay informing that it is in the replay game described later An LED 20 is provided.

  Further, inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. In the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R that indicate that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective are turned on. (See FIG. 4).

  Further, inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value described later A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time or during confirmation of the set value, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, which will be described later, are provided in a hopper tank 34 a provided inside the housing 1 a. (See FIG. 2) The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the side or the medal payout exit 9 side, the inserted medal that is inserted from the medal insertion section 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having a sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), the reel unit 2 including the reel LED 55, the external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, the hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided. .

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100 is a stop for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later. Switch 36a, for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement processing (processing for returning (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later It functions as an automatic settlement switch 36b, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state and a stop state except for a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. A reset that functions as a setting switch to change the setting value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery, which will be described later DOO / setting switch 38, a power switch 39 which is operated to turn ON / OFF the power supply is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line determined according to the gaming state among the winning lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the start switch 7 is operated. Is in a valid state, that is, a state where the game can be started. When medals are inserted beyond the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the reel 2L, The middle line of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upward direction, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the design arranged in a V shape. There are four types of winning lines L3, a lower line of reel 2L, a middle part of reel 2C, a lower part of reel 2R, that is, a winning line L4 set across a reverse V-shaped pattern. In the normal gaming state, the preparation mode, the RT, the big bonus, and the regular bonus, all of the pay lines L1 to L4 are set when a predetermined number of bets are set. It becomes effective. Note that the winning line is not limited to the lines indicated by L1 to L4. For example, the line extending over the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the line extending over the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Further, it may include a line extending over the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is set on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L4. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped as a display result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is given. Will be. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, or 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L4, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds). The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, the symbols from the symbol to six frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, within 7 frames including the symbols displayed on the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101. Yes.

  On the game control board 40, the one-sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Are connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are inputted.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Random number generation circuit 42 for generating a random number, sampling circuit 43 for acquiring a random number from the random number generation circuit, and switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 Circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of flow path switching solenoid 30, and various displays and LEDs connected to game control board 40 The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the power supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command is not input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 that sometimes gives a reset signal to the main CPU 41a, an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, and an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 A disconnection monitoring IC 50 for monitoring the above and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b, and performs processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 is also supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and while the backup power is being supplied, the main CPU 41a performs a refresh operation to hold the data stored in the RAM 41c. It has become so.

  The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, as will be described later, and the sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. . The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number, and in the present embodiment, 0 to 65535 is defined as the range. The main CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are processed by software instead of using the random numbers extracted by the hardware random number function as they are. The main CPU 41a also has a function of updating a numerical value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main) and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). .

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

  Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and stored in the RAM by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

  Next, the reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, The reset signal is output to restart the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the light receiving devices 57a and 57b constituting the touch panel described above, and detection signals of the connected light receiving devices 57a and 57b are input to the touch panel controller 99.

  The production control board 90 is connected to electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), production effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The electrical components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. The effect control board 90 is connected to the light emitting devices 56a and 56b constituting the touch panel described above, and the light emitting devices 56a and 56b are based on control by a touch panel controller 99 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. To be driven.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an effect driving LED 52, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, Switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from a reset circuit 95 for supplying a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and switches connected to the effect control board 90 Circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information The clock device 97, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub-control unit 91; A touch panel controller 99 for performing processing for specifying a position where a touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the devices 56b and 57b, other circuits, and the like are mounted. In response to the command transmitted from the game control board 40 and the output information from the touch panel controller 99, various controls for performing the performance are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the performance control board 90 is directly or Control indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). The sub CPU 91a acquires a command from the main control unit 41 based on an input of a strobe (INT) signal output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, and performs a command reception interrupt process for storing the command in the reception buffer. Execute. In addition, the sub CPU 91a generates an interrupt at regular intervals and executes a timer interrupt process. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes a power interruption interrupt process according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the payout rate being lower in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantages decrease stepwise in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

  In order to change the set value, when the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, it is necessary to turn it off once, and after the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the power of the slot machine 1 needs to be turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the game shifts to a state where the game can be started by setting the bet number. It should be noted that when the power of the slot machine 1 is in an ON state, an operation for turning it OFF once, an operation for turning the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned ON, an operation of the reset / setting switch 38, An operation necessary for setting the set value, such as an operation of the start switch 7 for confirming the set value, is referred to as a setting change operation. The setting change operation is not limited to such an operation, and may be any operation as long as it is an operation for setting a setting value.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, a stop phase work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time clock counter, is stored. General work consists of data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, the total number of medals paid out in the BB, and a winning flag that is initialized at the end of each game (small role, replay ) And a winning flag are stored.

  Special work, data for sending commands to the production control board 90, various software random numbers, etc., data that is initialized only before the start of setting, at the end of each game, at the time of winning and setting changes Winning flag (big bonus, regular bonus) that is initialized at the time (when changing to the setting change mode), gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state of the next game, the number of digested games reaches the predetermined number of games This is a work in which the number of remaining games controlled by the RT is stored when the game state is completed (for example, a normal game state described later). In the special work, an example in which the number of remaining games is stored will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games digested after being controlled in the gaming state may be stored.

  The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored, and is set to 1 after 0 is stored in the initialization before the setting is started (before transition to the setting change mode). The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored.

  Even in the case of shifting to the setting change mode, in principle, information regarding the gaming state (the type of gaming state and the number of remaining games when in the normal gaming state) before the setting changing mode is maintained. Thereby, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT, the game state is controlled such that the replay winning probability of the RT is maintained even after the mode change mode is changed. In addition, when the game is shifted to the setting change mode during the normal game state that ends when the number of games reaches the predetermined number of games, the number of remaining games is also maintained. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, in the case of shifting to the setting change mode during the bonus winning, the winning flag of the bonus is initialized, and when winning in the bonus lottery, the winning flag can be set again and the replay winning probability of the RT is maintained. Controlled by the state. For this reason, in principle, an area in which a game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored is not initialized in connection with the setting change. As an exception, for example, when the gaming state before transition to the setting change mode is a bonus, a gaming state flag indicating, for example, a preparation mode is stored in relation to the setting change.

  The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied.

  The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a starts up when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON, when a RAM error occurs, or when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. When the BB ends, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both turned off and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, six initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied. At this time, five types of initializations with different regions to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON at the time of start-up, and is performed when a change to the setting change mode is performed, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. Yes, in initialization 0, all areas (unused area and unused area) of the storage area of the RAM 41c except for the in-use stack area and the area where the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored (Including the stack area) is initialized and controlled to the initial gaming state.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed when only the setting key switch 37 is ON at the time of start-up and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, the stack in use in the storage area of the RAM 41c. The area, the area in which the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored, and all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the stop phase work are initialized.

  Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The saved work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, an example in which initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed at the end of the setting change mode will be described. However, the first game before the setting change mode, during the setting change mode, or after the setting change is performed. May be performed until the start is started (until the start switch 7 is operated). In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost, so the set value work is not initialized.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when a winning symbol is aligned on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bet number. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing. The big bonus may be indicated as BB, and the regular bonus provided during the big bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations, and FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to a symbol combination and a special appearance. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a preparation mode controlled after the bonus is completed by the main control unit 41, a predetermined condition is established (a special mode stop in the preparation mode or RT2 described later, or normal Predetermined end conditions in the advantageous states such as RT2, RT1, and RT2 controlled when RT1 and RT1 are controlled by playing (32 games in the gaming state) and RT1 are fulfilled (advanced replay winning will be described later) This is controlled to any one of a normal gaming state controlled by establishing (a fall replay winning to be described later), an internal medium RT controlled when a bonus is won, and a bonus controlled by a bonus winning. RT1 and RT2 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than the preparation mode and the normal gaming state in that the winning rate of the re-gamer is extremely high as will be described later. RT1 and RT2 may be referred to as RT, an advantageous state, or the like.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main control unit 41 can control the gaming state to the preparation mode, RT1, RT2, normal gaming state, internal RT, and bonus.

  Referring to FIG. 5A, the special combination among the winning combinations includes five types of bonuses of big bonuses 1 to 5 (hereinafter, each big bonus is referred to as BB).

  BB1 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB2 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB4 is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB5 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB3, the game shifts to a bonus that is controlled every game to regular bonus 1 (hereinafter referred to as RB1). Further, when any of BB4 to BB5 is won, the game is shifted to a regular bonus 2 (hereinafter referred to as RB2) which is controlled by each game.

  While the gaming state is in the bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, during the regular bonus, a regular bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of RB is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the corresponding regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state every time the game is started.

  The bonus generated due to the winning of any one of BB1 to BB3 is terminated on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. Bonuses resulting from winning of BB4 or BB5 are terminated on condition that 73 or more medals have been paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the game state is controlled to the inside RT from when BB1 to BB5 are internally won until winning. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state.

  When the big bonus is won, after the big bonus is over, all operations of the player are invalid except for the payment of credits, and the game is controlled in a frozen state in which the game cannot be progressed for a certain period of time. In addition, when the big bonus ends when the stop function is enabled, all operations of the player are invalidated except for the payment of credits, and reset to a stop state in which the game cannot be progressed. Control is performed until the / setting switch 38 is operated. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, after the big bonus is over, the gaming state is controlled to the preparation mode.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB5 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, they will win these roles. There is nothing. The symbols constituting “BB1” to “BB5” (“black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”) are not arranged within 7 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but 5 in the middle reel 2C. This is because they are not arranged within the frame.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, small roles include grape 1 to grape 8, banana grape 1 to banana grape 12, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 2, one piece 1, and one piece 2.

  Among the small roles, melon is awarded when a combination of “melon-melon-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When melon wins, 3 medals are paid out. Even if the melon is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbols constituting the melon ("melon") are not arranged within 7 frames on the left reel 2L and are not arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Next, among the small roles, strawberry 1 becomes a winning when the symbol “strawberry-banana-banana” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. Among the small roles, strawberry 2 is awarded when the symbol “strawberry” is derived to one of the winning lines for reel 2 </ b> C, and a medal is paid out. In addition, when strawberry 2 wins, since it becomes a prize in all the winning lines L1-L4, four medals are paid out.

  Next, out of the small combinations, the single combination 1 becomes a winning when the symbol “blank 2-blank 2-BAR” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, points are awarded on the condition that melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 2, and one-piece combination 1 are won.

  Of the small combinations, the single combination 2 becomes a winning when the symbol “BAR-white 7-white 7” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. As will be described later, the single winning combination 2 is set to be able to win only during RB1. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when one winning combination 2 is won, points are always given and navigation stock is given.

  Next, grapes 1 to 8 will be described. Grape 1 is awarded when a combination of “black grapes—black grapes—black grapes” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Grape 2 is awarded when a combination of “black grapes—black grapes—white grapes” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The grape 3 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. Grapes 4 are awarded when a combination of “black grapes—white grapes—black grapes” is aligned on any of the winning lines. The grape 5 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 6 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 7 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 8 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the symbols constituting each of the grapes 1 to 8 are not arranged within 7 frames on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Absent. For this reason, even if one of the grapes 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to be able to win these roles, it will be won. There will be no prizes for the grapes.

  However, as will be described later, grapes 1 to 8 are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination and won simultaneously. In addition, either “black grape” or “white grape” is arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and is arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. In addition, as described above, the grapes 1 to 8 are all eight combinations that can be composed of “black grapes” and “white grapes”. For this reason, when the grapes 1 to 8 are won, in principle, any of the grapes can be won.

  Next, banana grapes 1 to 12 will be described. The banana grape 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-black grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 2 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-black grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 3 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 4 is awarded when a combination of “banana-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 5 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 6 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 7 is awarded when a combination of “banana-black grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 8 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-white grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 9 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 10 is awarded when a combination of “banana-white grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 11 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The banana grape 12 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, among the symbols constituting each of the banana grapes 1 to 12, “banana” is arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. However, each of “black grape” and “white grape” is not arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but is arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Absent. For this reason, even if one of the banana grapes 1 to 12 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R corresponding to the “black grape” and “white grape” of the selected banana grape are set. If you do not operate at the right time to win, you will not win the winning banana grapes.

  When any of the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grapes 1 to 12 wins, nine medals are paid out.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay game includes normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay 1, fall replay 2, control replay 1, and control replay 2. When you win one of the re-players, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the normal replay (“banana”) are arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made.

  The promotion replay is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the promotion replay (“banana”, “melon”) are arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay can be a prize that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is elected.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the promotion replay in RT1, RT2 is controlled. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in the preparation mode, and is set to win with a predetermined probability in the internal lottery in RT1. For this reason, no promotion replay is awarded in the preparation mode. Further, even if a player wins the promotion replay in the normal gaming state, the RT2 is not controlled. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled by RT2 from the preparation mode or the normal gaming state, and is configured to receive a promotion replay prize only when it is RT1 and to be controlled by RT2 only from the RT1 concerned.

  In addition, even in a gaming state other than RT1 (for example, a preparation mode), the promotion replay can be selected and won by a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%), and RT2 can be selected from gaming states other than RT1. You may comprise so that it may be controlled by.

  The fall replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The tumble replay 2 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. Of the symbols constituting each of the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2, the left reel 2L is arranged within 7 frames and the middle reel 2C is arranged within 5 frames, but the right reel 2R symbol (“black”). Grapes "" White grapes ") are not placed within 7 frames.

  However, as will be described later, since the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are won simultaneously, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R, one of the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 constitutes the right reel 2R. The symbol can be drawn into the winning line. For this reason, the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, as a general rule, if they are won.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the fall replay at RT1 or RT2, the game state is controlled to the normal gaming state. As will be described later, the fall replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in the preparation mode, and is set to win with a predetermined probability in the internal lottery in RT1 or RT2. For this reason, since it does not win the fall replay in the preparation mode, it is configured not to be controlled to the normal gaming state from the preparation mode, and is configured to be controlled to the normal gaming state by the fall replay winning only from RT1 or RT2. Yes.

  It should be noted that even when in a gaming state other than RT1 (for example, a preparation mode), a falling replay can be selected and won with a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%). You may comprise so that it may be controlled by a gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, after falling into replay win at RT1 or RT2 and controlled to the normal gaming state, the game is controlled to RT1 again by digesting 32 games in the normal gaming state. .

  The control replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-white 7-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The control replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-blank 2-banana” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Of the symbols constituting each of the control replay 1 and the control replay 2, the symbols of the reels 2L and 2R ("bananas") are arranged within 7 frames in each reel, but the symbols of the middle reel 2C (" White 7 ”and“ Blank 2 ”) are not arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, even if the control replay is won in the internal lottery, the control replay will not be won unless the stop switch 8C is operated at an appropriate timing. However, as will be described later, since the control replay 1 and the control replay 2 are won simultaneously with the promotion replay and the fall replay, the symbols constituting the promotion replay and the fall replay are determined regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. You can draw into the winning line. Therefore, in principle, the control replay 1 and the control replay 2 cannot be won even if they are won, but it can be said that they can win either of the replays to be won at the same time.

  Next, the special appearance will be described with reference to FIG. Special features include 16 kinds of symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B, such as “banana-melon-black grapes”. In this embodiment, the reel control for stopping at any of the special pay lines L1 to L4 in this embodiment is when the player wins any of the grapes 1 to 8 in any gaming state. This is performed when a banana grape is dropped when a banana grape is selected at the same time as the vine grape is selected. As a result, when one of the grapes 1 to 8 is won, the symbol constituting the selected grape cannot be stopped by any of the winning lines L1 to L4, and the banana If you are winning the grapes at the same time and the symbols that make up the winning banana grapes cannot be stopped by any of the winning lines L1 to L4, Can be stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after the special event stops in the preparation mode or RT2, it is controlled to RT1. RT1 is continuously controlled until a bonus is won, a promotion replay is won, or a fall replay is won. Even if the special game is stopped in the game mode other than the preparation mode or RT2, it is not controlled by RT1. Even if the special outcome is stopped at RT1, the control to RT1 is maintained.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the combination of the lottery object combination read as the lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the combination of the lottery object combinations varies depending on which game state is in effect. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 7, “+” is indicated between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  In FIG. 7, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out. Also, the numerical value shown below the circle in FIG. 7 indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + small role group, BB2 + small role group, BB3 + small role group, BB4 + small role group Role, BB5 + small role group, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, 1 piece 1, grapes, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, middle pressed grape 1, middle pressed Grape 2, right-pressed grape 1, right-pressed grape 2, normal replay, promoted replay, and fall-down replay are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targets for internal lottery.

  In addition, each role of a small role group means each of normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 single-player role 1, and single-player role 1. Further, the fall replay refers to each of the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2. Thus, for example, each role of the BB1 + small role group is BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + fall replay 1, BB1 + fall replay 2, BB1 + melon, BB1 + strawberry 1, BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 It shows that the combination of each of the winning combination 1 and BB1 + 1 winning combination 1 is read and the internal lottery is performed.

  The left-pressed grape 1 refers to grape + banana grape 2 + banana grape 9. Left-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 5 + banana grape 12. The medium pressed grape 1 means grape + banana grape 4 + banana grape 8. The medium-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 7 + banana grape 11. Right-pressed grape 1 means grape + banana grape 1 + banana grape 3. The right-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 10 + banana grape 6. The grapes in the left, middle and right pressed grapes 1 and 2 refer to grape 1 + grape 2 + grape 3 + ... + grape 8. Therefore, for example, the left-pressed grape 1 indicates that the grapes 1 to 8, the banana grape 2, and the banana grape 9 are read and an internal lottery is performed.

  When the game state is the preparation mode, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + small role group, BB2 + small role group, BB3 + small role group, BB4 + small role group , BB5 + small role group, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, 1 piece 1, grape, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, medium pressed grape 1, medium pressed grape 2, right-pressed grape 1, right-pressed grape 2, and normal replay are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT1, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + small role group, BB2 + small role group, BB3 + small role group, BB4 + small role group, BB5 + small role group, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, 1 piece 1, grape, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, medium pressed grape 1, medium pressed grape 2 , Right push grape 1, right push grape 2, normal replay, left push lip 1, left push lip 2, middle push lip 1, middle push lip 2, right push lip 1, right push lip 2 are subject to internal lottery, internal lottery Are sequentially read as target roles.

  The left push lip 1 means promotion replay + falling replay + control replay 1. The left-pressed lip 2 refers to normal replay + falling replay + control replay 1. The middle push lip 1 means promotion replay + falling replay. The middle press lip 2 means normal replay + falling replay. The right push lip 1 means promotion replay + falling replay + control replay 2. The right push lip 2 refers to normal replay + falling replay + control replay 2. The fall replay in the left, middle, and right push lips 1 and 2 refers to the fall replay 1 + the fall replay 2. Thus, for example, the left push lip 1 indicates that the promotion replay, the fall replay 1, the fall replay 2, and the control replay 1 are read and an internal lottery is performed.

  When the gaming state is RT2, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + small role group, BB2 + small role group, BB3 + small role group, BB4 + small role group, BB5 + small role group, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, 1 piece 1, grape, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, medium pressed grape 1, medium pressed grape 2 , Right push grape 1, right push grape 2, normal replay, promotion replay, left push lip 1, left push lip 2, middle push lip 1, middle push lip 2, right push lip 1, right push lip 2 are subject to internal lottery , And sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  When the game state is RT in the inside, BB1 + small role group, BB2 + small role group, BB3 + small role group, BB4 + small role group, BB5 + small role group, Melon, Strawberry 1, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 Sheet 1, 1 Sheet 1, Grapes, Left pressed grape 1, Left pressed grape 2, Middle pressed grape 1, Middle pressed grape 2, Right pressed grape 1, Right pressed Grape 2, normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay, left push lip 1, left push lip 2, middle push lip 1, middle push lip 2, right push lip 1, right push lip 2 are subject to internal lottery and subject to internal lottery It is sequentially read as a role. In the internal RT, even if the BB is read at the same time as the small role group and won, the winning flag of the BB that triggered the control of the internal RT is maintained.

  When the game state is RB1, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 player role, 1 player role 1, 1 player role 2, all small roles are subject to internal lottery, and are subject to internal lottery It is sequentially read as a role. All small roles refer to grapes 1-8 + banana grapes 1-12 + melon + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1 Further, when the gaming state is RB2, all the small combinations are targeted for internal lottery and are read out as targets for internal lottery.

  Next, the internal lottery will be described. In the internal lottery, the variable display device 2 determines whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the symbol combination that generates the winning combination is allowed to perform control for aligning with any winning line. Is determined before the display result is derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

  In the present embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination such as a small combination and a replay combination, and a special combination with any of the general combination The range of judgment values to be won in combination with roles is specified, and winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and a general role and a special role are simultaneously won in one game. It can happen. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are drawn exclusively.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the combination or combination of roles that are subject to the internal lottery and the current gaming state are sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, Or it is determined that the combination of the winning combination is won.

  The number of determination values acquired in the bonus internal lottery increases as the set value increases. As a result, the larger the set value, the higher the probability of winning the special combination in the internal lottery.

  In addition, the bonus and each role of the small role group can be won at the same time, but among the small role groups, the probability of winning simultaneously with the bonus is highest for Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 role 1 and then Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 The number of determination values is set in the order of strawberry 1, melon.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-game player in FIG. 7, the re-game game winning probability is compared for each gaming state. In the normal gaming state, “7435” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “500” is the number of determination values when the promotion replay is read, and the fall replay (falling replay 1 + falling replay 2). “1000” is set as the number of determination values at the time of reading. For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, a promotion replay or a fall replay can be won and awarded. However, as shown in FIG. 6, the normal gaming state is terminated by winning a bonus or by playing the game a predetermined number of times, so that the normal gaming state is maintained without being controlled by RT by winning the promotion replay or falling replay. The

  In the preparation mode, “8935” is set as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read. As the number of determination values for normal replay in the preparation mode in the present embodiment, the total number of determination values for normal replay, promotion replay, and fall replay when in the normal gaming state is set. Therefore, in the preparation mode, the normal game state and the replay winning probability are set to be the same.

  In the preparation mode in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which promotion replay and fall replay are not read as a lottery target role and are not won, but this is not limiting, and promotion replay and fall replay is read as a lottery target role. Alternatively, it may be configured such that the player can win with a predetermined probability and win. When configured in this way, for example, in the preparation mode, when the promotion replay is won, the game may be controlled to RT2, and when the fall replay is won, the normal game state may be controlled.

  When it is RT1, “2750” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, “2200” is determined as the number of determination values when the left push lip 1 is read, and the determination value when the left push lip 2 is read. “12250” as the number, “2200” as the determination value when the middle press lip 1 is read, “12250” as the determination value when the middle press lip 2 is read, and when the right press lip 1 is read. “2200” is set as the number of determination values, and “12250” is set as the number of determination values when the right push lip 2 is read.

  In this embodiment, “46100” is set as the total determination value number of replays in RT1, and “6600” is set as the total determination value number of promotion replays in RT1, and the total determination of fall replays in RT1 “36750” is set as the number of values.

  When it is RT2, “40650” is read as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “100” is read as the number of determination values when the promoted replay is read, and each of the left push lip 1 and the right push lip 2 is read. “1100” is set as the number of determination values at that time.

  In this embodiment, “47350” is set as the total determination value number of replays in RT2, and “6600” is set as the total determination value number of fall replays in RT2.

As described above, the probability of winning one of the replays in each of the normal gaming state, the preparation mode, RT1, and RT2 is as follows from the total number of determination values assigned.
Replay winning probability when in normal gaming state 8935/65536
Replay win probability when in preparation mode ... 8935/65536
Replay winning probability when RT1 is 46100/65536
Replay winning probability when RT2 ... 47350/65536
Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning either replay is set to be high when it is RT1 and RT2, and is set to be low when in the normal gaming state and the preparation mode. Therefore, it can be said that RT1 and RT2 are advantageous to the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state or the preparation mode. Further, it is set so that the probability of winning one of the replays is higher when RT2 than RT1.

Next, in RT1 or RT2, attention is paid to the winning probability of falling replay to be shifted to the normal gaming state. The probability of winning the fall replay is as follows from the total number of judgment values assigned.
Fall replay winning probability when RT1 ... 43350/65536
Fall Replay Winning Probability for RT2 6600/65536
Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the fall replay is set to be lower at RT2 than at RT1. That is, the probability that RT is maintained is higher and the probability of falling into the normal gaming state is lower when RT2 is compared with when RT1 is. Further, as described above, it is set so that the probability of winning one of the replays is higher when RT2 is selected than RT1. For this reason, it can be said that it is a more advantageous state for the player when it is RT2 than when it is RT1.

Next, pay attention to the winning probability of the promotion replay to be shifted to RT2 in RT1. The probability of winning the promotion replay is as follows based on the total number of determination values assigned.
Promotion Replay Winning Probability when RT1 6600/65536
Thus, in RT1, the fall replay winning probability is set to be higher than the promoted replay winning probability.

  When winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combinations or combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. In addition, when a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role winning indicating that the general role is won Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.
The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table is drawn. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of frames to be drawn according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are 1 to 21 (see FIG. 1) from the reel reference position. 3) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 1 to 21 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 1 to 21 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the obtained table creation data, and the address of the stop control table for the unreacted reel corresponding to the stop reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. .

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of drawn frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of four symbols after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn in and perform reel stop control. If none of the roles are won, stop control with a number of frames to be drawn that does not match any of the roles A table is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If the winning combination is not drawn, it will be controlled so that it can be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  When a special role has been carried over from before the previous game and a small role (such as strawberry 1, melon, grape 1, etc.) is won, the selected small role is drawn to the winning line to the maximum in a range of 4 frames. As for the stop operation position where the number of winning draws is fixed and the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames, the winning special role is maximized within the 4 lines within the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled in is prepared, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop them, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within the 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the normal small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed.

  For example, when a special combination and grapes with a payout number of more than 3 are selected, reel control is performed preferentially to increase the number of grapes by winning the special combination before winning the special combination, which is advantageous to the player. . When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  In the reel control, an example is described in which reel control is performed in which a small role is preferentially aligned on a winning line over a special role. However, not all small roles are preferentially aligned over a special role. A small role in which medals greater than or equal to the number of bets are paid out among small roles (a small role in which 3 or more medals are paid out when the bet number is 3, for example, a grape that pays out 9 medals by winning a prize, hereinafter also referred to as a normal small role) ) Is preferentially aligned, and a small combination in which medals smaller than the number of bets are paid out (if the bet number is 3, a small combination in which medals of less than 3 are paid out, for example, strawberry 1, etc. With respect to the combination of the special combination, the reel control may be performed so that the special combination is preferentially aligned on the winning line. Thereby, even if winning is made, it is possible to prevent the reel control from being preferentially aligned even for the small role that is disadvantageous for the player because the payout is less than the bet amount.

  Next, if the special role and the replaying role are won at the same time (BB1 + normal replay, etc.), such as when the replaying role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the selected replay A stop control table in which the number of drawn-in frames is determined so as to draw the game player into the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time (for example, left push lip 1), as shown in FIG. Replay players determined according to whether the reel (the first stopped reel) is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel are aligned and stopped within a maximum draw range of 4 frames on the winning line. Control is performed. FIG. 8A is a diagram for explaining reel control when a fall replay and another replay are won in duplicate.

  For example, when the left push lip 1 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the combination of the promoted replays among the selected re-game players is aligned with any winning line and stopped. As shown in FIG. 3, symbols constituting the promotion replay are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the middle reel 2C, and the winning line Since L1 to L4 are set, when the left reel 2L is first stopped when the left push lip 1 is won, regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, Reel control is performed so that the promotion replay always wins.

  On the other hand, when the left push lip 1 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the combination of the falling replay 1 or the falling replay 2 among the selected replaying players is placed on any winning line. Control to stop at the same time. As shown in FIG. 3, the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are not operated within 7 frames because the symbols of the right reel 2R (“black grape” and “white grape”) are not arranged within 7 frames. I miss it by timing. However, since the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are won simultaneously, the symbols (“black grape” and “white grape”) of the right reel 2R can be stopped on the winning line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. The reel control is performed so that the falling replay always wins.

  Further, when the left push lip 2 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays among the selected re-game players is aligned with any winning line and stopped. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 2L and right reel 2R, are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the middle reel 2C, and the winning line Since L1 to L4 are set as follows, if the left reel 2L is first stopped when the left push lip 2 is won, regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, The reel control is performed so that the normal replay always wins.

  On the other hand, when the left push lip 2 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the combination of the falling replay 1 or the falling replay 2 among the selected replaying players is placed on any winning line. Control to stop at the same time.

  As described above, when the left push lip 1 or the left push lip 2 is won, the reel control is performed so that when the left reel 2L is first stopped, the promotion replay or the normal replay is won, and the left reel 2L Reel control is performed so that a tumble replay is awarded when the other is first stopped.

  Similarly, when the middle push lip 1 or the middle push lip 2 is won, reel control is performed so that when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, the promotion replay or the normal replay is won, and the reels other than the middle reel 2C are selected. Reel control is performed so as to win a fall replay when one is stopped.

  Similarly, when the right push lip 1 or the right push lip 2 is won, the reel control is performed so that when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the promotion replay or the normal replay is won, and other than the right reel 2R. The reel control is performed so that the falling replay is won when the first stop is made.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the player is promoted by avoiding the falling replay prize depending on whether the left push lip 1 or 2 is won, the middle push lip 1 or 2 is won, or the right push lip 1 or 2 is won. By changing the first stop reel for replay or normal replay winning, the operation procedure (avoidance procedure) for maintaining RT can be made different.

  Further, depending on whether the left push lip 1 has been won, the middle push lip 1 has been won, or the right push lip 1 has been won, the fall stop replay winning is avoided and the first stop reel for making the promotion replay winning is different. Thus, for example, an operation procedure (promotion procedure) for promoting from RT1 to RT2 can be varied.

In the case where the reel control is performed as described above, the probability of winning the fall replay when the fall replay is won is 1/3. Further, as described above, the probability of winning the fall replay at RT1 or RT2 is 43350/65536 when RT1 and 6600/65536 when RT2. From these, in RT1 or RT2, the probability of winning the fall replay and falling to the normal gaming state when the performance state is not the AT mode described later is as follows.
Falling probability when RT1 is 43350 / (65536 × 3) ≈ 1/5
Falling probability when RT2 is 6600 / (65536 × 3) ≈1 / 30
Accordingly, in the present embodiment, when the production state is not the AT mode described later, the fall replay is won once in about 5 games in RT1 and once in about 30 games in RT2.

  Next, when multiple types of small roles are selected at the same time (strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, grapes 1-8, etc.), small roles with a large number of payouts are given priority over small roles with a small number of payouts. Reel control for drawing into the line is performed.

  As a case where multiple types of small roles are simultaneously elected, grapes (grape 1 to 8), left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, middle pressed grape 1, middle pressed grape 2, right pressed grape 1, and right pressed grape 2 If one of the above is won, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the types of grapes and banana grapes that were won at the same time, and the reel that was first stopped (the first stopped reel) are on the left. Depending on whether it is a reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, control is performed to align and stop grapes on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. FIG. 8B is a diagram for explaining reel control when a grape is won.

  For example, when banana grapes are won without winning at the same time, regardless of the type of reel that has been first stopped and the stop operation timing of stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, Reel control is performed so that either one always wins. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting each of the grapes 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the middle reel 2C. Since L1 to L4 are set as the winning lines, the reel control is performed so that any of the grapes 1 to 8 always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

  Further, when the left pressed grape 1 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed to stop any one of the selected grapes 1 to 8 on the winning line.

  On the other hand, when the left-pressed grape 1 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that either the selected banana grape 2 or banana grape 9 is aligned on the winning line and stopped. To do. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the banana grape 2 are not arranged within 7 frames of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C (“black grapes”). In addition, the symbols constituting the banana grape 9 are not arranged within 7 frames for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R ("black grape", "white grape"). Therefore, when each stop switch 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either the selected banana grape 2 or banana grape 9, it can win the corresponding banana grape 2 or 9, If the stop operation is not performed at any timing, any of the special outcomes shown in FIG. 5B can be derived without winning.

  Further, when the left pressed grape 2 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that any of the selected grapes 1 to 8 is aligned with the winning line and stopped.

  On the other hand, when the left-pressed grape 2 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that either the selected banana grape 5 or banana grape 12 is aligned on the winning line and stopped. To do. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the banana grape 5 are not arranged within 7 frames of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C (“white grapes”). In addition, the symbols constituting the banana grape 12 are not arranged within 7 frames for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R ("white grape", "black grape"). Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either the selected banana grape 5 or banana grape 12, it can win the corresponding banana grape 5 or 12, If the stop operation is not performed at any timing, any of the special outcomes shown in FIG. 5B can be derived without winning.

  As described above, when the left-pressed grape 1 or the left-pressed grape 2 is won, the reel control is performed so that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is surely won when the left reel 2L is first stopped. When the first stop other than the left reel 2L is stopped, the reel control is performed so that the selected banana grapes are awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and all are picked up when the pull-in is impossible and the special outcome is derived. It is.

  In addition, when the medium pressed grape 1 or the medium pressed grape 2 is won, reel control is performed to ensure that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is awarded when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. When the other is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the selected banana grape is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all are taken out and the special outcome is derived.

  In addition, when the right-pressed grape 1 or the right-pressed grape 2 is won, the reel control is performed to ensure that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is awarded when the right reel 2R is first stopped. When the reels other than the reels 2R are stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the selected banana grapes are awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all are dropped and the special outcome is derived.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the grapes 1 to 8 are surely won according to whether the left pressed grape 1 or 2 is won, the middle pressed grape 1 or 2 is won, or the right pressed grape 1 or 2 is won. By making the first stop reels different, the operation procedure for winning a prize (operating procedure for winning) and the operation procedure for avoiding the special outcome can be made different.

  Next, the reel control when the strawberry 1 is won will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, when strawberry 1 is won by itself, when it is won simultaneously with strawberry 2, a case of winning simultaneously with strawberry 2 + 1 role 1 occurs, as shown in FIG. 8 (c). Reel control is performed.

  First, when the strawberry 1 is selected alone, reel control is performed so that “strawberry-banana-banana”, which is a symbol constituting the strawberry 1, is preferentially drawn into any of the winning lines. As shown in FIG. 3, among the symbols constituting the strawberry 1, “banana” which is a symbol of each of the middle reel 2 </ b> C and the right reel 2 </ b> R is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or 7 frames, but the left reel Since “2strawberry” symbols “strawberry” are not arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less, reel control is performed so that a winning is made according to the stop operation timing of the stop switch 8L.

  Next, when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won, reel control is performed so that “strawberry” in the left reel 2L and “strawberry” in the middle reel 2C are preferentially drawn into any of the winning lines. If the “strawberry” of the middle reel 2C cannot be drawn on the winning line, that is, if the strawberry 2 is missed, reel control for winning the strawberry 1 is performed. As a result, as long as the pull-in is possible, the “strawberry” can be stopped on the winning line with the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. For the right reel 2R, reel control is performed to draw “banana” onto the winning line, and for “strawberry”, reel control is performed so as not to be pulled at least to the winning line. That is, when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won, reel control is performed so that “strawberry” can be stopped in alignment with the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, but is not stopped in alignment with the right reel 2R. .

  When winning strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, "Strawberry" on the left reel 2L, "Strawberry" on the middle reel 2C, and "Strawberry" on the right reel 2R are given priority in any of the winning lines. Pull-in reel control is performed. Accordingly, as long as the pull-in is possible, the “strawberry” can be stopped on the winning line with the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. That is, when the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 is won, reel control is performed so that the “strawberry” can be stopped in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. If the “strawberry” of the middle reel 2C cannot be drawn on the winning line, that is, if the strawberry 2 is missed, reel control for winning the strawberry 1 is performed. Furthermore, when the strawberry 1 cannot be won, reel control is performed to draw in the symbols constituting the single winning combination 1 as much as possible.

  As described above, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 have the highest probability of winning simultaneously with bonuses in the small role group, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 role 1 is the highest, then strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and strawberry 1 in that order. The number of judgment values is set so that When the strawberry 1 or strawberry 2 is won, the reel control shown in FIG. 8C is performed. For this reason, the more the symbol of “strawberry” appears on the winning line, the more expectation that the bonus is won can be improved, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game process one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed first. In order to be able to advance the game, for example, the set value work is stored in the set value work with the set value in the normal range with the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality. When the game is ready to proceed, game processing is repeated in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described. The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and operating the start switch 7. A BET process for instructing the substantial start of the game is performed. If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as in the previous game (3 in this embodiment) is automatically set by the flag during the replay game (the flag during the replay game is deleted at this stage) ). In the BET process, every time a bet number is set, a BET command that can specify the number of medals used for setting the bet number is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. A lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to do so. In the lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag set in the RAM 41c according to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control board 90. Further, in the lottery process, when any one of BB1 to BB5 is won, a process for controlling to the internal RT (for example, setting the value of the internal RT flag as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  When the lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor 32L is set on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. , 32C, 32R are driven, and rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stopped, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. In the reel rotation process, a reel rotation command for notifying the start of reel rotation is transmitted to the effect control board 90 when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, and rotation of any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Each time, a reel stop command capable of specifying the area number of the corresponding stop operation position of the corresponding reel is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to determine which reel has been stopped.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process for determining whether or not any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5A is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. Is done. If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed. In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that one of BB1 to BB5 has been won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, setting a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag) Is done.

  Also, in the winning determination process, when it is determined that the player has won the fall replay when it is RT1 or RT2, the process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, the value of the normal gaming state is set to the value of the gaming state flag). Etc.) are performed. Also, when it is determined that the promotion replay has been won during RT1, processing for controlling to RT2 (for example, setting the value of RT2 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, when it is determined that no winning has occurred in the preparation mode or RT2, and the special outcome is stopped at any of the winning lines L1 to L4, the control is performed to RT1. Processing (for example, setting the value of RT1 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9. Also, in the payout process, when the payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets), a payout start command for notifying the start of payout of medals is sent to the effect control board 90. When the medal payout by winning and winning the credit is completed, a payout end command for notifying the end of the medal payout is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  Also, in the payout process, as various processes not related to winning, a bonus end determination process for determining whether or not a bonus end condition corresponding to the bonus is satisfied during the bonus, 32 games are consumed in the normal gaming state. Thus, a normal game state end determination process is performed to determine whether or not the normal game state end condition is satisfied.

  In the bonus end determination process, when it is determined that the bonus end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to the preparation mode (for example, setting the value of the preparation mode flag to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, in the normal game state end determination process, when it is determined that the normal game state end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to RT1 (for example, setting the value of the RT1 flag to the value of the game state flag) is performed. It is.

  Also, in the payout process, a game state in which the game state of the next game (normal game state, preparation mode, RT1, RT2, bonus, etc.) can be specified The command is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the payout process, a winning flag that does not carry over (a winning flag for a small combination or replaying combination) is also deleted, and a winning flag for a bonus stored in a special work is not deleted. As a result, the bonus winning flag is carried over to the next game until the winning bonus is won. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 90. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 shifts the game state among the preparation mode, RT1, RT2, normal game state, internal RT, and bonus. A command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 according to the progress status. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 first executes a predetermined effect initial setting process, and after performing an effect control restoration process for restoring the control state in the effect control board 90 to the state when the power supply is stopped, the effect-side random value Repeat the update process.

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done. Further, command analysis processing for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and predetermined effect control processing is executed. By this effect control process, various game effects are performed by displaying images on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sounds from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in a predetermined ROM.

  In order to perform a game effect, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 has various counters, areas for setting various flags, a game state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. The area for storing the winning status, the combination of the display results derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the information indicating whether or not a winning has occurred, and the gaming state applied in the game running on the gaming control board 40 side (The winning situation and the game state are twice) are also provided in the RAM 91c.

  Further, in the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining the display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is not possible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. For this reason, the ROM 91b stores in advance a table showing all symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. With reference to this table, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped on the stop symbol table. The symbol is registered. The sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on the registration information of the stop symbol table.

  In addition, various random values counted by a random number circuit (not shown) or the like are updated on the side of the effect control board 90, and then the contents of the saved register are restored, and then the effect control interrupt process ends.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when a specific winning situation is reached during RT, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect execution process for executing a navigation effect informing the information corresponding to the winning situation. Done. By performing the navigation effect execution process, depending on the effect state during RT, for example, when a fall replay and other replays are won at the same time (such as at the time of left-press rep win), or grapes 1-8 When a specific winning situation occurs, such as when a banana grape is simultaneously won (such as when a left-pressed grape is won), a navigation effect corresponding to the type of the winning situation is executed.

  As a navigation effect in the present embodiment, a complete navigation effect in which an advantageous operation procedure for deriving a symbol combination (for example, promoted replay / normal replay, grapes 1 to 8) advantageous to the player can be specified, In order to increase the possibility that the player operates with the advantageous operation procedure, a partial navigation effect is provided in which the operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure can be specified and the operation procedure is narrowed down.

  More specifically, for example, when the left push lip 1 is won, the promotion replay can be awarded as an advantageous symbol combination by first stopping the left reel. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a partial navigation effect that narrows down the choices of the operation procedure such as “Not right!” Or “Not in the middle!”.

  In addition, when the middle pressed grape 1 is won, any one of the grapes 1 to 8 can be reliably won as an advantageous symbol combination by first stopping the middle reel. A message such as “Middle!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a part of the navigation effect, narrowing down the operation procedure choices such as “Not right!” Or “Not right!”. .

  In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In addition, assist time mode (AT mode), chance zone mode (CZ mode), dangerous mode (DZ mode), and normal mode are provided as effects during RT. The production state during RT is determined by the production state lottery executed by the sub-control unit 91 when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. Further, when the control is performed at RT1 by the effect state control process executed by the sub-control unit 91, the determined effect state is controlled. Hereinafter, the production state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A is a diagram for explaining the transition of the effect state during RT controlled by the sub-control unit 91.

[About AT mode]
The AT mode refers to an effect state in which a complete navigation effect is always executed when a specific winning situation is reached. The AT mode is controlled over 50 games as a predetermined period as shown in FIG. The AT mode can be repeatedly controlled every time the number of assigned navigation stocks is consumed, with the number of navigation stocks as the upper limit. As will be described later, the navigation stock is randomly determined and assigned when the AT mode is won in the production state lottery.

  When a predetermined period of time has elapsed in the AT mode, when the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more, the sub-control unit performs a lottery to determine whether to continue to the AT mode following the AT mode, that is, whether to continue or not. 91.

  When it is determined to continue according to the result of the continuous lottery, as shown in FIG. 9A, the navigation stock number is consumed by 1 and the AT mode is continuously controlled. Note that the timing for starting control to the AT mode may be when the next game is started, or after the presentation state is once controlled to the DZ mode, the game won for the fall replay is started. It may be time.

  On the other hand, when it is determined not to continue, the effect state is controlled to the DZ mode as shown in FIG. When it is determined not to continue the lottery in the continuous lottery, the resumption timing for resuming the control to the AT mode is determined, and when the resumption timing is reached, the AT mode is controlled. The restart timing is, for example, the timing that is once controlled to RT1 after being controlled once in the normal gaming state, the timing that is controlled again to RT1 after being controlled twice in the normal gaming state, the timing when the bonus is won and ended, etc. It may be one of a plurality of timings or a timing determined by lottery.

  When the predetermined period has elapsed in the AT mode and the number of navigation stocks is 0, the effect state is controlled to the DZ mode. For this reason, when it is controlled from the AT mode to the DZ mode, it becomes impossible to specify whether or not the navigation stock remains, so that a sense of expectation that the navigation stock remains and is controlled again in the AT mode. Can be sustained.

[CZ mode, DZ mode, normal mode]
The CZ mode determines whether or not to execute a navigation effect according to a predetermined execution rate when a specific winning situation is reached, and executes a partial navigation effect when it is determined to be executed. It means an effect state in which only the fact that it is one of specific winning situations when it is determined is notified. As described later, the execution ratio is determined from a plurality of types when the CZ mode is determined in the effect state lottery.

  The DZ mode refers to an effect state in which only a notification that only one of the specific winning situations has been obtained is given when the specific winning situation is reached. The normal mode refers to an effect state in which no notification is given due to the winning situation when a specific winning situation is reached.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (a), even if it is controlled by RT and is controlled in any one of the normal mode, DZ mode, and CZ mode, a fall replay is awarded. The game is controlled to the AT mode by the effect state control process executed by the sub-control unit 91 when 10 games are consumed as the predetermined number of times. Note that the timing for controlling the AT mode may be when the next game is started, or when the game won in the fall replay is started.

  Here, the advantageous degree of the production state will be examined. During the RT, when the effect state is controlled in any of the normal mode, the DZ mode, and the CZ mode, a partial navigation effect is executed or the navigation effect is not executed. For this reason, the fall replay winning cannot be intentionally avoided. On the other hand, when the effect state is controlled in the AT mode during RT, the complete navigation effect is always executed. For this reason, the fall replay winning can be intentionally avoided. Therefore, it can be said that the AT mode is an effect state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal mode, the DZ mode, and the CZ mode.

  Further, when the CZ mode is determined among the normal mode, the DZ mode, and the CZ mode, a partial navigation effect is executed according to the determined execution ratio. For this reason, compared with the normal mode or the DZ mode, the operation procedure for avoiding the falling replay winning is narrowed down to two choices, so that the possibility of avoiding the falling replay winning is increased accordingly. As a result, it can be said that the CZ mode is an effect state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal mode and the DZ mode.

  Even in the CZ mode, the higher the execution ratio of some navigation effects, the higher the possibility of avoiding a fall replay winning. As a result, even in the same CZ mode, it can be said that the higher the execution ratio, the higher the degree of advantage for the player.

  In addition, when controlled to RT1, when the normal mode, the DZ mode, or the CZ mode is determined, and when a promotion replay is won before the game is consumed a predetermined number of times, RT1 and In comparison, RT2 is controlled such that the winning probability of falling replay is low.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the production state is controlled to one of the normal mode, the DZ mode, and the CZ mode, and the production state is the CZ mode even when the complete navigation production is not executed. Depending on whether or not there is an execution rate in the CZ mode and whether or not the winning probability of falling replay is controlled to RT2, it is possible to change the degree of winning the falling replay while the game is played a predetermined number of times.

As described above, RT1 and RT2 fall probability (RT1 fall probability: about 1/5, RT2 fall probability: about 1/30) when in a mode other than AT mode (normal mode, DZ mode), RT1 The probability that 10 games can be digested without winning a tumble replay is (1−1 / 5) ¹⁰ ≈10%, and the probability that 10 games can be digested without falling replay when RT2 is (1 -1/30) ¹⁰ ≈ 70%. As a result, when the mode is other than the AT mode, the possibility that the game is digested a predetermined number of times and controlled to the AT mode depending on whether it is RT2 or not can be greatly varied, and a sharpness can be added.

  In addition, the winning probability of the fall replay in RT1 and RT2 is not limited to the probability shown in FIG. 7, and the possibility that the game is digested a predetermined number of times and controlled in the AT mode can be varied depending on whether it is RT2. What is set in the probability is sufficient.

  For example, the winning probability of the fall replay in RT1 and RT2 is such that the possibility that the game is digested a predetermined number of times and controlled to the AT mode is, for example, twice or more higher in RT2 than in RT1. May be set. When the mode is other than the AT mode, the greater the possibility that the game is digested a predetermined number of times and controlled to the AT mode depending on whether or not it is RT2, the greater the sharpness between RT1 and RT2. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  Further, the winning probability of the fall replay may be set so that the winning probability per game of the fall replay is 50% or more at RT1 and less than 50% at RT2. .

  Further, the winning probability per game of the fall replay may be set to be 50% or more at RT1, and may be set to be less than 50% at RT2. That is, in RT2, the winning probability of falling replay calculated from the winning probability of falling replay and the pull-in rate at which the falling replay is drawn on the winning line by reel control at the time of falling replay winning is 50% or more in RT1. The winning probability of falling replay and the pull-in rate of falling replay may be set so as to be less than 50%.

  In addition, the number of games of the predetermined number of times is set so that the falling probability of falling into the normal gaming state by winning the falling replay while the game is consumed the predetermined number of times is less than 50% at RT2 and less than 50% at RT2. A winning probability of falling replay may be set.

  Also, in this embodiment, after the game has been digested a predetermined number of times in RT, the mode is controlled to AT mode, avoiding falling replays, and when not controlled by RT2, promoted replay is awarded and controlled to RT2. . Even if it is RT2 and when it is controlled to the AT mode, the predetermined period elapses and the AT mode ends and the DZ mode is controlled. RT2 with a low winning probability is maintained. For this reason, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the player is again controlled to the AT mode without winning a fall replay while the game is played a predetermined number of times.

  In the present embodiment, even when it is controlled to RT and the production state is controlled to the normal mode, as shown in FIG. The example in which the AT mode is controlled by the effect state control process executed by the sub-control unit 91 when 10 games are consumed as the predetermined number of times has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is controlled by RT and the production state is the normal mode, even when 10 games are consumed as a predetermined number of times without causing a fall replay, the AT mode is not controlled. You may comprise. In this case, it can be said that the DZ mode is a production state that is more advantageous for the player in that the DZ mode is controlled to the AT mode when 10 games are consumed as a predetermined number of times than the normal mode.

  In the performance state lottery, the higher the amount of points, the higher the degree of advantage for the player is determined in proportion to the amount of points given as the game progresses. In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, during the RT, the effect state determined by the effect state lottery is controlled, and the navigation effect described above is executed according to the effect state.

  Here, the processing executed by the sub-control unit 91 in relation to the points referred to in the effect state lottery will be described. In relation to the points, the sub-control unit 91 performs a probability state control process for controlling the probability state and a point related process for giving and managing the points and informing them.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining the transition of the probability state controlled by the sub-control unit 91. By executing the probability state control process by the sub-control unit 91, as shown in FIG. 9, the high probability state is controlled on the condition that the bonus is ended or the winning is performed in a predetermined high probability state lottery. In this case, the low probability state is controlled on the condition that a predetermined low probability state lottery is won or a bonus is won. The predetermined high probability state lottery and the predetermined low probability state lottery are executed, for example, when a melon is won, and a lottery is performed using a random number or the like to win with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%). But you can.

  In addition, by executing the probability state control process by the sub-control unit 91, when the BB is won in the high probability state, it is controlled to the low probability state, and after the BB is finished, the low probability state is changed to the high probability state. Controlled. The high-probability state controlled by the end of BB is continuously controlled until 50 games are consumed or a bonus is won.

  Next, the point related process will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining point-related processing executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  First, in S1, it is determined whether or not a predetermined point grant condition is satisfied. FIG. 11A is a diagram for explaining a point granting condition that can be established when the probability state is a high probability state other than the bonus, and FIG. 11B is a point that can be established during the bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating provision conditions.

  First, referring to FIG. 11 (a), when it is other than a bonus and is in a high probability state, at least one of melon, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 is won or strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 is won. It is established on the condition. More specifically, when a prize other than the bonus is high and at least one of melon, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 is won, the winner is won by a predetermined lottery using a random number extracted from a random counter, for example. On the condition that this is done, the point granting condition is satisfied. For example, the probability of winning in the predetermined lottery is set to 25% when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, and is set to 50% when the gaming state is other than the normal gaming state. In other words, even when at least one of melon, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 is won in the high probability state, the game state other than the normal game state is more than the normal game state. The point granting condition is established at a high rate. Therefore, it can be said that the player is more advantageous when the player is in the preparation mode or RT, for example, than in the normal gaming state, in that the point granting condition is easily established.

  In addition, points that are awarded when a point granting condition is established by winning at least one of melon, strawberry 1, and strawberry 2 when not in a bonus and in a high probability state, as will be described later. May be notified according to the result of the notification lottery.

  In addition, if the player is in a high probability state other than the bonus and wins the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1, the point granting condition is always satisfied. For this reason, in the case of a high probability state other than the bonus, at least a predetermined number (for example, 1) of points to be awarded when the point granting condition is established by winning the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 as described later It will be notified that the points have been awarded.

  Next, referring to FIG. 11 (b), during the bonus, it is established on the condition that one of the small combinations wins alone, or that one winning combination 2 is won. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, the bonus that can be won by the small combination alone and the bonus that can be won by the single combination 2 is only during RB1.

  When any small combination is won by itself during RB1, for example, a point granting condition is established on the condition that the winning is performed by a predetermined lottery using a random number extracted from a random counter. The probability of winning in the predetermined lottery is set to 50%, for example.

  Note that, as will be described later, points that are awarded when any of the small roles are elected alone during RB1 and the point granting condition is satisfied can be notified according to the result of a predetermined notification lottery.

  In addition, the point granting condition is always satisfied when one winning combination 2 is won during RB1. As described later, at least a predetermined number (for example, 1) of points has been given to the points awarded when the point granting condition is satisfied by winning one player 2 during RB1. Is done.

  In addition, when the point granting condition is always satisfied by winning, it is not limited to notifying that a predetermined number of points have been granted, but accurately notifying the granted points determined in S2, which will be described later. May be.

  Returning to FIG. 10, if it is not determined in S1 that the point granting condition corresponding to the state shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1 that the point granting condition is satisfied, in S2, a grant point that can be given to the player is set.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a table for determining the grant points in S2. When the point granting condition is satisfied when it is not a bonus, as shown in the non-bonus column in FIG. 12, the point is determined to be 1 point at a rate of 50%, and to 2 points at a rate of 20%. It is determined to be 3 points at a rate of 20% and 5 points at a rate of 10%.

  When the point granting condition is established while the bonus is in effect, as shown in the bonus column of FIG. 12, the point to be given is determined to be 1 point at a rate of 85%, and 2 points at a rate of 10%. It is determined to be 3 points at a rate of 4% and 5 points at a rate of 1%.

  In this way, more points are determined as the granted points at a higher rate when the point granting condition is established during the bonus than when the point granting condition is established during the bonus.

  In addition, you may comprise so that a grant point may be determined in a different ratio according to the game state when point grant conditions are satisfied. More specifically, it may be configured such that the awarded points are determined with reference to a table corresponding to the gaming state when the point granting conditions are established. Thereby, the expectation with respect to more points being awarded can be made different depending on the gaming state when the point granting condition is satisfied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that a grant point may be determined in a different ratio according to the kind of winning combination used as the opportunity that point grant conditions are satisfied. More specifically, the points to be awarded may be determined with reference to a table corresponding to the type of winning combination that triggered the point grant condition. Thereby, the expectation that more points will be awarded can be made different depending on the type of winning combination that triggers the point granting condition, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In S2 of FIG. 10, a grant point is determined with reference to the table shown in FIG. 12, and grant point information for specifying the determined grant point is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies a grant point resulting from the establishment of the current point grant condition based on the grant point information in the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which it is determined whether or not the point granting condition is satisfied in S1, and the granted point is determined in S2 when the condition is satisfied. With regard to the determination of the points and the grant points, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that whether or not the points are awarded in one lottery and the grant points are determined. For example, it may be configured to determine any of points 0 to 5 when the player is in a high probability state other than the bonus and wins a melon in the normal gaming state. In this case, when the point is determined to be 0, no point is given.

  In S3, it is determined whether or not the current point grant condition that triggered the point grant is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted. That is, when the point granting conditions this time are other than the bonus shown in FIG. 11A and are in a high probability state, the condition established by winning strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 or FIG. 11B It is determined whether any of the conditions established by winning the single winning combination 2 during the bonus shown.

  In S3, when it is determined that the point granting condition is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted, the process proceeds to S8 described later in order to notify that a predetermined number of points have been granted. . In the present embodiment, for example, the point “1” is determined as the notification point.

  On the other hand, in S3, when it is not determined that the point granting condition is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted, the determination and notification of whether or not to notify that points have been granted The process proceeds to S4 in order to make a notice lottery for determining the number of points.

  In S4, a difference number notification lottery is performed. In the difference number corresponding notification lottery, according to the difference between the total number of points actually given and the total number of notified points, the granted points set in S2 are notified when the current point grant condition is established. A lottery of whether or not to accurately notify the grant points set in S2, and a lottery of how many points are to be notified if the grant points set in S2 are not accurately reported Including. In S4, the difference number is calculated from the total number of granted points (updated in S10) and the total number of notification points (updated in S9), which will be described later. Specifically, the difference number is a value obtained by subtracting the total number of notification points from the total number of granted points.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a table for performing the difference number notification lottery. In the difference number correspondence notifying lottery in the present embodiment, first, referring to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 13A, a lottery is performed as to whether or not points are to be notified according to the difference number.

  When the difference number is “0”, it is determined to notify at 30% of the fact that the points have been granted in accordance with the setting of the granted points at S2, and not to notify at the rate of 70%. The When the difference number is “1”, it is determined to notify that a point has been granted in S2 at the rate of 40%, and not to be notified at a rate of 60%. The

  When the difference number is “2”, it is determined to notify the fact that the points have been provided in S2 at the rate of 50% and not to be notified at the rate of 50%. The When the difference number is “3 or more”, it is determined to notify 70% of the fact that the points have been provided in accordance with the setting of the granted points in S2, and not to notify at the rate of 30%. Is done.

  As described above, the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 13A is determined not to notify the fact that the points have been given at a higher rate as the difference number is smaller, and at a higher rate as the difference number is larger. To be decided. Thereby, when the difference number is already large, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large by not being further notified.

  When it is decided to notify by referring to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 13A, the granted points set in S2 with reference to the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. 13B. Depending on the difference, a lottery for determining whether or not to report the given point accurately and a lottery for determining the number of points to be notified when the given point is not reported correctly are performed. If the notification is not made accurately, the notification point is determined from the points that are less advantageous for the player in the production state lottery than the awarded points, that is, the points that are less than the granted points.

  When the granted point is “1”, the point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 100% as a notification point regardless of the difference number. When the granted point is “2” and the difference number is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be point “1” at a rate of 30%, and point “2” at a rate of 70%. Determined. When the granted point is “2” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be point “1” at a rate of 20%, and point “2” at a rate of 80%. To be determined.

  When the granted point is “3” and the difference is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 10%, and the point “2” at a rate of 20%. ”And the point“ 3 ”at a rate of 70%. When the granted point is “3” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be point “2” at a rate of 10%, and point “3” at a rate of 90%. To be determined.

  When the granted point is “5” and the difference number is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be “2” at a rate of 10%, and the point “3” at a rate of 20%. ”And the point“ 5 ”at a rate of 70%. When the granted point is “5” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be “3” at a rate of 10%, and the point “5” at a rate of 90%. To be determined.

  In this manner, in the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. 13B, the point to be notified is determined so that the fact that the smaller the difference number is, the fewer points than the granted points are given at a higher rate. The point to be notified is determined so that the higher the difference number is, the higher the proportion is given, or the fact that a point closer to the given point is given. In addition, the more points are given, the higher the rate is. As a result, when the difference number is already large, or when a large number of given points are likely to cause the difference number, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large due to the notification of even fewer points.

  In the difference number corresponding notification lottery according to the present embodiment, the example of determining whether to notify using the tables of FIGS. 13A and 13B and the notification point has been described. Only whether or not to notify according to the difference number is determined using only the table of 13 (a), and when it is determined to notify, the grant point set in S2 may be accurately notified. . Moreover, you may comprise so that an alerting | reporting point may be determined according to a difference number using only the table of FIG.13 (b).

  Returning to FIG. 10, in S <b> 5, it is determined whether or not it is determined to notify that the points have been awarded by the difference number notification lottery in S <b> 4. When it is determined to notify, the process proceeds to S8 described later in order to notify that the point determined in S4 has been given. On the other hand, when it is not determined to notify in S5, the process proceeds to S6.

  In S6, a total number notification lottery is performed. The total number corresponding notice lottery refers to the granted points set in S2 when the present point grant condition is satisfied according to the total number of granted points (the total number of normal granted points other than the bonus, the total number of bonus granted points during the bonus). A lottery for determining whether or not to be notified, a lottery for determining whether or not to accurately notify the grant points set in S2, and how many points are to be notified when the grant points set in S2 are not accurately reported Includes lottery. If not notified accurately, the notification point is determined from the points that are less advantageous to the player than the actual awarded points in an effect state lottery to be described later, that is, points that are less than the granted points. Note that the total number of points actually assigned is specified from the total number of granted points described later.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a table for performing the total number notification lottery. In the total number correspondence notifying lottery in the present embodiment, first, referring to the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 14A, whether or not to notify points according to the total number of points actually assigned is performed. It is.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “0 to 1”, the granted points are set in S2. It is determined to notify that the points have been given at a rate of 80% and not to notify at a rate of 20%.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “3-5”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “2-3”, the granted points are set in S2. It is determined to notify that a point has been given at a rate of 50% and not to notify at a rate of 50%.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “4 to 5”, the granted points are set in S2. It is determined to notify that a point has been given at a rate of 10% and not to notify at a rate of 90%.

  As described above, the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 14A is determined to notify the fact that points have been granted at a higher rate as the total number of given points is smaller. The larger the number, the higher the ratio is determined not to be notified. Thereby, when only a small number of points are given, the player can be relieved to recognize that a small number of points are given by notifying at a high rate. On the other hand, by not being notified at a high rate when a large number of points are given, it is possible to increase the possibility that more points are actually given than the points recognized by the player from the notification points. , Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  If it is decided to notify with reference to the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 14A, further refer to the total number correspondence table B in FIG. Depending on the total number of points granted, a lottery for determining whether or not to accurately report the given points and a lottery for determining the number of points to be notified when the given points are not reported correctly are performed. It is.

  When the granted point is “1”, the point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 100% as a notification point regardless of the total number of given points. When the number of points given is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 70%.

  When the number of points awarded is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 50%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 50%.

  When the number of points awarded is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 90%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 10%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 10%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 20%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 70%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 20%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 50%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 50%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 20%.

  When the number of points given is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “3” is determined at a rate of 10%, and the point “5” is determined at a rate of 90%.

  When the number of points given is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, 10% of the points are determined as “1”, 10% of the points are determined as “2”, 30% of the points are determined as “3”, 50% of the points are determined as “5” It is determined.

  When the number of points awarded is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, , 30% of the points are determined as “1”, 30% of the points are determined as “2”, 30% of the points are determined as “3”, and 10% of the points are determined as “5”. It is determined.

  In this way, the total number correspondence table B in FIG. 14B is given so that it is notified that the granted points or points closer to the given points are given at a higher rate as the total number of given points is smaller. The point to be notified is determined so that the fact that a smaller number of points than the granted points are given at a higher rate is notified as the total number of the given points is larger. Thereby, when only a small number of points are given, it is possible to reassure the player by recognizing that a small number of points are given by accurately informing at a high rate. On the other hand, when a large number of points are given, a point that is less than the given points is notified at a high rate, so that more points are actually given than the points recognized by the player from the notification points. Can increase the possibility of being in the future, and can sustain expectations.

  In the total number correspondence lottery according to the present embodiment, an example has been described in which notification is made using the tables in FIGS. 14A and 14B and an example in which notification points are determined. It may be configured to determine only whether or not to notify in accordance with the total number using only the table of (a), and to accurately notify the granted point set in S2 when it is determined to notify. Moreover, you may comprise so that an alerting | reporting point may be determined according to the total number using only the table of FIG.14 (b).

  Moreover, although the example which performs the difference number corresponding | compatible notification lottery and the total number corresponding | compatible notification lottery was demonstrated as the notification lottery in this Embodiment, you may comprise not only this but only any one. Further, the example of performing the total number corresponding notification lottery after performing the difference number corresponding notification lottery has been described, but the difference number corresponding notification lottery may be performed after performing the total number corresponding notification lottery.

  In the notification lottery according to the present embodiment, the example of determining whether to notify and the notification point according to the difference number and the total number has been described. However, the notification lottery is not limited thereto, and the difference number and the total number are determined. Regardless, it may be configured to determine whether or not to notify and the notification point according to the grant point set in S2.

  Returning to FIG. 10, in S <b> 7, it is determined whether or not it is determined to notify that the points have been granted by the total number corresponding notification lottery of S <b> 6. When it is determined to notify, the process proceeds to S8 described later in order to notify that the point determined in S6 has been given. On the other hand, if it is not determined to notify in S7, the process proceeds to S10 without performing the process for notifying that the points have been granted.

  In S8, the notification process for performing the point provision effect which alert | reports that the point was provided is performed. In the notification process, when it is determined YES in S3, for example, information that can specify that point “1” has been granted is notified as a point grant effect (at the start or end of the game, “Acquire Point 1! To display a message such as “!”. Also, in the notification process, information that can specify that the point determined in S4 or S6 is given as a point granting effect is notified (for example, when notifying that the point “2” has been given) Then, at the start or end of the game, a process for displaying a message such as “Acquire Point 2!” Is performed.

  Note that the point granting effect is not limited to that executed in the above-described manner, and may be executed in any manner as long as the effect is executed in an aspect corresponding to the number of points given. .

  In S9, the notification point total number information for specifying the total number of notification points, which is the total number of points notified to the player by the process of S8, is updated. Note that as the point granting effect notified in S8, information for specifying the total number of notification points (for example, a message such as “total number of acquired points 5!”) May be notified.

  The notification point total number information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and is added and updated for each point every time it is notified in S8 that a point has been given. Note that the notification point total number information is reset by winning a bonus or by determining to control the effect state to the AT mode.

  In S10, the total granted point information for specifying the total number of granted points, which is the total number of points actually given by the process of S2, is updated. The granted point total number information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and is added and updated for the given points after the given points are set in S2 and a notification lottery is performed.

  The total number of granted points in the present embodiment is reset when a bonus is won and an effect state lottery is performed, or when it is determined to control the effect state to the AT mode. The information on the total number of granted points is not limited to the fact that the bonus was won and the production state lottery was performed, or the fact that the decision was made to control the production state to the AT mode. A predetermined number of points (for example, 2 points) out of the total number of granted points may be carried over even after the lottery is performed or after it is decided to control the production state to the AT mode.

  In the present embodiment, as the upper limit of the total number of granted points, “10” is set in advance except during the bonus, and “5” is set in advance during the bonus. For this reason, when the granted points set in S2 are added to the total number of granted points until the current point grant condition is satisfied, the upper limit is set as the total number of granted points when the above-described upper limit is exceeded. Accordingly, as the upper limit of the total number of notification points, “10” is set in advance except for the bonus, and “5” is set in advance during the bonus. For this reason, in S8, when the point determined by the notification lottery or the like is notified, it is notified from the relationship with the total number of notification points that if the above-described upper limit value is exceeded, the point that becomes the upper limit value is given. The

  When the total number of notification points is already the upper limit value, notification is not performed in the same manner as when no points are given. Therefore, after the granted points are set in S2, if the total number of notification points is already the upper limit value, the point-related process is terminated as it is, and the process proceeds to S3 only when the total number of notification points is less than the upper limit value. You may comprise.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the point granting condition is established, whether or not to notify is determined according to the difference number or the total number of points actually assigned, It is determined and notified according to the determination result. In addition, the notification point is determined from the point where the degree of advantage is lower for the player in the performance state lottery than the actually granted point. For this reason, the points recognized by the player from the notification points are equal to or less than the total number of points actually given. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the total number of points actually granted may be greater than the total number of points specified from the notification points, and the total number of points specified from the notification points. Therefore, it is possible to give a greater expectation to the player to be determined to be in an advantageous production state in the production state lottery.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 performs an effect state control process in accordance with the total number of points granted as described above. In the production state control process, a production state lottery process for performing the production state lottery when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation stock number lottery process for drawing the number of navigation stocks for specifying the period to be controlled in the AT mode, An execution rate lottery process for drawing the execution rate at which some navigation effects are executed in the CZ mode, and a continuous lottery process for lottering whether to continue control in the AT mode (these lotteries are referred to as (Also called various lotteries).

  In the effect state lottery process, one effect state is selected from a plurality of effect states according to the winning rate according to the total number of granted points, using the tables corresponding to the established lottery conditions among the tables shown in FIGS. Is determined by lottery.

  The predetermined lottery condition is satisfied when a bonus is won, when a specific combination is won during the bonus, or when a specific combination is won during a gaming state other than the bonus. Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17, the effect state lottery will be described in detail.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a lottery table used for effect state lottery when a bonus is won. Note that the effect state determined in the effect state lottery using the table shown in FIG. 15 is the effect state when the winning bonus is finished and RT1 to be shifted from the preparation mode is started.

  FIG. 15A is a lottery table used when winning a bonus alone, bonus + melon, bonus + strawberry 1, bonus + 1 player 1. Note that the bonus alone shown in FIG. 15 (a) indicates that the bonus is not won simultaneously with the small role and includes the concept including the case where the bonus is simultaneously won with the replay.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 94%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 1%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 2%, and AT is set at a rate of 3%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of awarded points is 3-5, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 92%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 1%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 2%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 5%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 6-9, the normal mode is decided at 83%, the DZ mode is decided at 2%, the CZ mode is decided at 5%, and the AT is decided at 10%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the normal mode is decided at 70%, the DZ mode is decided at 5%, the CZ mode is decided at 10%, and the AT mode is decided at 15%. Is done.

  FIG. 15B is a lottery table used when winning of bonus + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 70%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 5%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 10%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 15%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 3-5, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 55%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 10%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 15%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 20%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 6-9, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 50%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 10%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 15%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 25%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 40%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 10%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 20%, and the AT mode is set at a rate of 30%. It is determined.

  FIG. 15C is a lottery table used when winning of bonus + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 is won.

  When the total number of granted points is 0-2, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 55%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 10%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 15%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 20%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 30%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 15%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 25%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 30%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 6-9, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 10%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 20%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 30%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 40%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 20%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 30%, the AT mode is determined at a rate of 50%, and the normal mode is not determined.

  As described above, in the effect state lottery when the bonus is won, the winning rate is set so that the effect state is determined to be more advantageous for the player as the total number of granted points is larger. In addition, as the lottery table, it is determined that the stage is more advantageous for the player when the table shown in FIG. 15B is referenced than when the table shown in FIG. 15A is referenced. It is more advantageous for the player when the winning rate is set and the table shown in FIG. 15B is referenced than when the table shown in FIG. 15B is referenced. The winning rate is set so as to be determined in the production state. FIGS. 15B and 15C are tables that are referred to in the winning situation where strawberries can be stopped and displayed on the winning line as shown in FIG. 8C. For this reason, the more strawberries are arranged on the winning line, the more the player can have a sense of expectation that the stage is determined to be more advantageous for the player.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a lottery table used for effect state lottery when a specific combination is won during the bonus. In the effect state lottery using the table shown in FIG. 16, it is determined to change to the effect state or AT mode which is advantageous for the player by one rank over the effect state already determined at the time of winning the bonus or the like. The As shown in FIG. 9 (a), the effect state that is advantageous for one rank corresponds to the DZ mode when the already determined effect state is the normal mode, and corresponds to the CZ mode when it is the DZ mode. The AT mode corresponds to the CZ mode. The effect state determined / updated in the effect state lottery using the table shown in FIG. 16 is an effect state when RT1 is started after the bonus is ended and the mode is shifted from the preparation mode.

  FIG. 16A is a lottery table used when the strawberry 1 is won independently during the bonus.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, it is determined without change at a rate of 94%, is determined to be a stage up one rank at a rate of 3%, and is set to the AT mode at a rate of 3%.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, it is determined without change at a rate of 92%, it is determined to be a performance state one rank higher at a rate of 3%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 5%.

  When the total number of granted points is 6 to 9, it is determined without change at a rate of 83%, is determined to be a stage up one rank at a rate of 7%, and is determined to be AT mode at a rate of 10%.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, it is determined without change at a rate of 70%, it is determined at the 15% rate as a performance state one rank higher, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 15%.

  FIG. 16B is a lottery table that is used when a bonus is selected among melon, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet combination 1, and 1 sheet combination 1 during the bonus.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, it is determined without change at a rate of 70%, is determined to be a stage higher by 15%, and is set to the AT mode at a rate of 15%.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, it is determined without change at a rate of 55%, it is determined to be a performance state one rank higher at a rate of 25%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 20%.

  When the total number of granted points is 6 to 9, it is determined without change at a rate of 50%, it is determined at a stage that is one rank higher at a rate of 25%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 25%.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, it is determined that there is no change at a rate of 40%, the performance state is determined to be one rank higher at a rate of 30%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 30%.

  FIG. 16C is a lottery table used when one winning combination 2 is won during the bonus. Regardless of the total number of granted points, the AT mode is determined at a rate of 100%.

  As described above, in the production state lottery when a specific winning combination is won during the bonus (except for the case of two single-component combinations), the production state is determined to be more advantageous for the player as the total number of granted points increases. The winning rate is set for. In addition, when the table shown in FIG. 16B is referred to as the lottery table, the stage shown in FIG. 16B is determined to be more advantageous for the player. Thus, it is more advantageous for the player when the winning rate is set and the table shown in FIG. 16B is referenced than when the table shown in FIG. The winning rate is set so as to be determined in the production state. Moreover, in this Embodiment, it draws | lots so that it may not rank down to the production state more disadvantageous than the production state already determined. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may cause anxiety that a lottery disadvantageous to the player may be performed during the bonus.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a lottery table used for a production state lottery when a specific combination is won during a game state other than a bonus. In the effect state lottery using the table shown in FIG. 17, it is determined to change to the effect state or AT mode, which is advantageous for the player by one rank over the already determined effect state. Also, the effect state determined and updated in the effect state lottery using the table shown in FIG. 17 is the effect state when RT1 is newly started. That is, when RT, the RT is finished and once controlled to the normal gaming state, and then the RT1 is newly started. When the gaming state is other than RT, the gaming state is This refers to the effect state when RT1 is newly started after the end.

  In addition, when it is during RT, you may make it control immediately to the production state determined in the production state lottery using the table shown in FIG. Immediate control is not limited as long as it is controlled without being controlled by RT1. For example, it may be controlled from the determined game or may be controlled from the next game. Alternatively, it may be controlled when the number of games won is exhausted and the number of games won is exhausted. Thereby, the lottery result that increases the degree of advantage for the player due to the effect state lottery can be immediately reflected, and the degree of advantage for the player can be further increased.

  FIG. 17A is a lottery table used when melon and strawberry 1 are won alone. Note that the winning rate corresponding to the number of granted points is the same as in FIG.

  FIG. 17B is a lottery table that is used when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and 1-sheet combination 1 are won. Note that the winning rate corresponding to the number of granted points is the same as in FIG.

  FIG. 17C is a lottery table used when winning a combination of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1. When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, it is determined without change at a rate of 55%, it is determined at the stage of a rank one rank at a rate of 25%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 20%.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, it is determined without change at a rate of 30%, it is determined at a stage that is one rank higher at a rate of 40%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 30%.

  When the total number of granted points is 6 to 9, it is determined without change at a rate of 10%, it is determined to be a performance state one rank higher at a rate of 50%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 40%.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the performance state is determined to be one rank higher at a rate of 50%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 50%.

  As described above, in the production state lottery when a specific winning combination is won during a game state other than the bonus, the winning rate is set so that the greater the total number of granted points, the more advantageous the production state for the player. ing. In addition, when the table shown in FIG. 17B is referred to as the lottery table, the stage shown in FIG. 17B is determined to be more advantageous for the player. Thus, it is more advantageous for the player when the winning rate is set and the table shown in FIG. 17C is referred to than when the table shown in FIG. The winning rate is set so as to be determined in the production state. Moreover, in this Embodiment, it draws | lots so that it may not rank down to the production state more disadvantageous than the production state already determined. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may give an uneasy feeling that a lottery disadvantageous to the player may be performed during a gaming state other than the bonus.

  In the effect state lottery explained with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17, when the game is digested a predetermined number of times without winning a fall replay when the AT mode is determined or when the effect state in the RT is other than the AT mode. The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation stock number lottery process for lottering the number of navigation stocks for specifying the period during which the AT mode is controlled.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the number-of-times determination table for determining the number of navigation stocks at the time of determining the AT mode. The number of navigation stocks is also determined so that the degree of advantage for the player differs according to the total number of granted points.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, the navigation stock number is determined to be “1” at a rate of 90%, “3” at a rate of 5%, and “5” at a rate of 2%. Then, it is determined as “10” at a rate of 2%, and is determined as “20” at a rate of 1%.

  When the total number of granted points is 3-5, the number of navigation stock is determined to be “1” at a rate of 60%, “3” at a rate of 20%, and “5” at a rate of 15%. 3% is determined to be “10”, and 2% is determined to be “20”.

  When the total number of granted points is 6-9, the number of navigation stock is determined to be “1” at a rate of 42%, “3” at a rate of 30%, and “5” at a rate of 20%. It is determined to be “10” at a rate of 5% and “20” at a rate of 3%.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the number of navigation stock is determined to be “3” at a rate of 40%, “5” at a rate of 30%, and “10” at a rate of 15%, It is determined to be “20” at a rate of 15%, and not determined to “1”.

  As described above, in the navigation stock number lottery, the winning rate is set so that the greater the total number of granted points, the more advantageous the number of times for the player (the larger number of times) is determined. Further, when the total number of granted points is 10, the number of navigation stock is always determined to be “3” or more.

  In addition, when it is already determined to control to AT mode or when it is controlled to AT mode, and when it is further determined to AT mode in the production state lottery, the navigation stock number lottery is caused due to the determination. Then, the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the lottery result is added to the number of navigation stocks already determined in AT mode, that is, the number of navigation stocks is added.

  In the effect state lottery described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17, when the CZ mode is determined, the sub-control unit 91 executes an execution rate lottery process for drawing the execution rate at which the partial navigation effect is executed. Is done.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining an execution rate determination table for determining an execution rate for executing a partial navigation effect at the time of determining the CZ mode. The execution ratio is also determined so that the degree of advantage for the player differs according to the total number of granted points.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, “execution rate: 10%” is determined at a rate of 10%, “execution rate: 50%” is determined at a rate of 20%, and “execution rate is set at a rate of 30%. The ratio is determined to be “80%”, and the ratio of 40% is determined to be “execution ratio: 100%”.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, the execution rate is determined to be “execution rate: 10%” at a rate of 5%, “execution rate: 50%” at a rate of 15%, and 20% The ratio is determined to be “execution ratio: 80%”, and the ratio of 60% is determined to be “execution ratio: 100%”.

  When the total number of granted points is 6 to 9, the execution rate is determined to be “execution rate: 10%” at a rate of 5%, and “execution rate: 50%” is determined at a rate of 5%. The ratio is determined as “execution ratio: 80%”, and the ratio is determined as “execution ratio: 100%” at a ratio of 80%.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the execution rate is determined as “execution rate: 100%” at a rate of 100%.

  As described above, in the execution ratio lottery, the winning ratio is set so that the execution ratio is determined to be more advantageous for the player as the total number of granted points increases. When the total number of granted points is 10, the execution rate is determined as “100%”.

  When 50 games have been consumed in the AT mode and the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more, continue to draw lots of whether or not to continue to control the AT mode by consuming 1 navigation stock A lottery process is executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a continuation determination table for determining whether or not to continue the AT mode in the continuous lottery. Also in the continuous lottery, the degree of advantage for the player is determined according to the total number of granted points.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, “continuation success” is determined at a rate of 60%, and “continuation failure” is determined at a rate of 40%. When the “continuation success” is determined, the AT mode is continued. When the “continuation failure” is determined, the AT mode is terminated and the control is changed to the DZ mode, and then the predetermined mode is reached without falling from the RT to the normal gaming state. The AT mode is resumed when the game is completed several times or when the timing for resuming the AT mode is reached.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, “continuation success” is determined at a rate of 75%, and “continuation failure” is determined at a rate of 25%.

  When the total number of granted points is 6 to 9, “continuation success” is determined at a rate of 90%, and “continuation failure” is determined at a rate of 10%. When the total number of granted points is 10, “continuation success” is determined at a rate of 100%, and “continuation failure” does not occur.

  As described above, in the continuous lottery, the winning rate is set so that the greater the total number of granted points, the more “continuous success” is determined. Further, when the total number of granted points is 10, “continuation success” is determined at a rate of 100%, and “continuation failure” does not occur.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs a gaming state effect execution process, thereby displaying a gaming state effect related to the current gaming state or the rendering state as a liquid crystal display 51, a rendering effect LED 52, a speaker 53, 54, and using electrical components such as reel LED 55.

  As the game state effect, for example, in the normal game state and the preparation mode, a normal effect (for example, a message such as “Normally!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) that can specify that it is non-AT is performed. It is. In addition, the above-described normal performance is also performed when RT1, RT2 and internal RT are in the normal mode. For this reason, in the normal mode, a common gaming state effect is executed in the gaming state other than the bonus. As a result, it is difficult to specify which gaming state is controlled from the gaming state effect.

  Further, when it is RT and the effect state is the DZ mode, the effect for DZ is performed. Further, when it is RT and the effect state is the CZ mode, the effect for CZ is performed.

  A plurality of types of effects are provided as effects for CZ. When the CZ mode is determined in the effect state lottery, one effect is selected from a plurality of effects according to the execution ratio determined in the same manner. In selecting the production, for example, production A is selected at a high rate for “execution rate: 10%”, and production B is selected at a high rate for “execution rate: 50%”. For “execution rate: 80%”, production C is selected at a high rate, and for “execution rate: 100%”, production D is selected at a high rate. Thereby, the execution ratio determined from the type of effect for CZ can be predicted, and the interest of the game can be improved. For example, when the effect A is executed as the CZ effect, it can be predicted from the effect that the execution ratio may be “10%”.

  Further, when it is RT and the production state is the AT mode, the production for AT is performed. Even if it is determined that the AT mode is selected in the production state lottery, one production may be selected from a plurality of types of production according to the number of navigation stocks to be determined or the number of navigation stocks added. Good. As a result, the total number of navigation stocks can be predicted from the types of effects for AT, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, when 10 games are consumed as a predetermined number of times without deriving a fall replay when the AT mode is not controlled during RT, the AT mode is controlled. In the AT mode, since the complete navigation effect is executed when the fall replay is won, it is possible to continue the RT by intentionally operating according to the procedure for avoiding the fall replay winning. As a result, when the AT mode is not controlled during RT, the player can have a sense of expectation that 10 games will be consumed for a predetermined number of times without deriving a fall replay.

  In addition, RT1 has a relatively high probability of falling replay and a probability of falling replay than RT1 before 10 games have been digested as a predetermined number of times without deriving a falling replay when the AT mode is not controlled during RT. Can be controlled to RT2, which is low, and can be controlled to CZ mode in which the execution ratio of some navigation effects is different. Therefore, even before 10 games are digested, 10 games can be digested without winning a fall replay, depending on whether it is RT1 or RT2 and the execution ratio of the partial navigation effect in the CZ mode. Since the degree can be changed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, even when controlled to the AT mode, it can be controlled from RT1 to RT2 by promotion replay winning. When controlled in the AT mode and controlled in the RT2, even if the AT mode is terminated by digesting 50 games as a predetermined period, the winning probability of falling replay is controlled continuously in the RT2. Since the low state is maintained compared to when RT1 is RT1, the expectation that RT will be maintained is maintained, and 10 games are consumed and AT mode is controlled again without the fall replay being derived. Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, RT2 is controlled by winning a promotion replay that can be won at the same time as the fall replay in RT1. In other words, by avoiding the fall replay winning in RT1, the promotion replay winning can be made and controlled by RT2, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, RT1 is controlled by deriving the special appearance when the grapes 1 to 8 are missed in RT2. However, in the AT mode, since the complete navigation effect is executed, it can be operated in a procedure that does not intentionally drop the grapes 1-8, and any one of the grapes 1-8 can be won. At the same time, it can be avoided that a special outcome is derived and controlled by RT1, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, even when the control is performed by RT2, after the AT mode is ended, the navigation effect is not executed by being controlled by the DZ mode. For this reason, even when it is controlled to RT2 and controlled to the AT mode, the game can be advanced with a sense of tension, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  (5-1) In the embodiment described above, the production state lottery, the navigation stock number lottery, the execution ratio lottery, the continuous lottery, etc., according to the total number of granted points, the higher the number of given points, the higher The lotteries are drawn according to the winning rate determined so that the player has a higher degree of advantage. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation that more points are awarded.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the point related processing shown in FIG. 10, the point granting effect for notifying that the point has been granted in S8 is provided on the condition that the point granting condition is established and the point is granted. An informing process is performed. In this notification process, based on the processing results of S3 to S6 in FIG. 10, it is more than the point grant effect that accurately reports the grant points set in S2 of FIG. 10, or more than the grant points set in S2 of FIG. A point giving effect for informing a small number of points is executed. Further, in the point-related processing shown in FIG. 10, even when the point granting condition is satisfied and points are given, if it is decided not to be notified in the notice lottery of S4 or S6 in FIG. Is not executed, and no notification is given that points have been awarded. For this reason, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that more points than the total number of points specified from the executed point giving effect may be actually given.

  As a result, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the total number of points may be more advantageous for the player than the total number of points specified from the point giving effect. In addition, even when the total number of points specified from the point granting effect is relatively small, more points than the total number of points may be actually given, so that a sense of expectation can be maintained.

  Further, in the point related processing shown in FIG. 10, a point giving effect is performed on the given points set in S2 of FIG. 10 on the condition that the point granting conditions are satisfied and the points are given. For this reason, the above-mentioned feeling of expectation can be raised step by step every time the point giving effect is executed. In addition, in order for the player to predict the total number of points given, it is possible to add an interest that the player himself accumulates and stores the points specified from the executed point giving effects.

  (5-2) In the difference lot notification lottery in S4 of the point-related process, the tables shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B are referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the granted point correctly are determined. Is determined with a probability corresponding to the difference between the total number of notification points specified from the already performed point granting effects and the total number of granted points actually given. Further, in the difference number notification lottery, when the difference number is larger than when the difference number is small, it is determined to notify at a higher rate, and at a higher rate, points awarded or points closer to the given point are given. A notification point is determined so as to notify the user of the fact. As a result, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large and the reliability of the point specified from the point giving effect from becoming too low.

  (5-3) In the total number corresponding notification lottery in S6 of the point related processing, the tables shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B are referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the given point accurately are determined. It is determined with a probability corresponding to the total number of granted points actually given. Furthermore, in the total number corresponding notification lottery, when the total number of granted points is smaller than when the total number of granted points is large, it is decided to report at a high rate, and at a high rate, the points that are closer to the granted point or the given points The notification point is determined so that the fact that it has been granted is notified. On the other hand, the smaller the total number of granted points, the higher the player's attention to whether or not the points have been notified. Therefore, at a stage where the player's attention level with respect to the point giving effect is high, the player can be given a sense of expectation and a sense of security corresponding to the given points at a high rate.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, when the CZ mode is controlled during RT, the CZ effect selected from a plurality of types is executed according to the ratio according to the execution ratio. For this reason, the execution ratio can be predicted from the type of effect for CZ, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the RT2 is controlled by RT1 by controlling the RT1 from the preparation mode and then the RT2 is controlled by the RT2 in the RT1 has been described. , Promotion replay winning) is established, and after RT2 is controlled, RT2 is configured to be controlled by RT1 by deriving a special outcome in RT2, and is not controlled directly from RT1 to RT1 ( For example, an internal lottery may be performed so that grapes are always won at the same time as the promotion replay in the preparation mode).

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the presentation state determined when controlled by RT1 is controlled to any one of the CZ mode, the DZ mode, and the normal mode other than the AT mode has been described. . However, when controlled to RT1, it may be configured to always control to CZ mode. Even in this case, since the execution ratio at which the partial navigation effect is executed is selected from a plurality of types, a predetermined number of games are consumed and the AT mode is entered without causing a fall replay winning after being controlled by RT1. It can change the sense of expectation of being controlled.

  (3) In DZ mode in embodiment mentioned above, the example which is the production | presentation state which alert | reports only that it becomes any of the specific winning situations was demonstrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the DZ mode, as in the CZ mode, it is determined whether or not to execute the navigation effect according to a predetermined execution ratio when a specific winning situation is reached and is determined to be executed. It is good also as a production | presentation state which alert | reports only that it will be in one of the specific winning situations, when a part navigation effect is performed when it determines that it will not perform. In this case, the CZ mode and the DZ mode may be configured to have different probabilities that an execution ratio having a high degree of advantage for the player is selected. For example, an execution ratio with a higher degree of advantage for the player may be selected with a higher probability in the CZ mode than in the DZ mode.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, when a bonus is won, the RT effect state after the bonus is ended is drawn at a rate corresponding to the winning situation at the time of winning the bonus. explained. However, the RT effect state after the bonus ends may be drawn in a proportion corresponding to the effect state and game state at the time of winning the bonus as well as the winning situation at the time of winning the bonus. For example, the AT mode may be determined at a higher rate when the effect state when winning the bonus is the AT mode than when the bonus mode is not the AT mode. Alternatively, the AT mode may be determined at a higher rate when the gaming state at the time of winning the bonus is RT than when it is not RT. In such a configuration, as the player is in an advantageous state or a game state that is advantageous to the player, the proportion of the effect state that is highly advantageous to the player after the bonus ends is higher, and the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be improved. When the effect state at the time of winning the bonus is the AT mode, the AT mode may be controlled even after the bonus ends.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given of the example in which the 100% complete navigation effect is executed when a specific winning situation is obtained when the AT mode is set. However, the execution ratio for executing the complete navigation effect in the AT mode is not limited to 100%, and is higher than the CZ mode, for example, and has a higher degree of advantage for the player than other effect states such as the CZ mode. I just need it.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, the example of controlling to RB1 when BB1 to BB3 and controlling to RB2 when BB4 or 5 has been described, but the same RB is used regardless of the type of BB. You may comprise so that it may control. For example, you may comprise so that it may control to RB1 irrespective of the kind of BB. In this case, when controlled to BB, the bonus is such that a point can be always granted, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, even when it is not in the AT mode, the game is controlled to the AT mode by digesting a predetermined number of games without falling down and replaying at RT, and 10 is exemplified as the predetermined number of games. However, the predetermined number of games is not limited to 10 and may be any number of games. In addition, the predetermined number of games is not limited to a certain number, and for example, a lottery is selected from a plurality of types of games (for example, 3, 10, 15, etc.) according to different ratios depending on the performance state being controlled. It may be. In addition, as the predetermined number of games, for example, a lottery may be drawn from a plurality of types of games (for example, 3, 10, 15, etc.) according to different ratios depending on the given points. Thereby, since a predetermined number of games until the AT mode is controlled change, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the AT mode is determined in the production state lottery or the game is controlled to the AT mode by using a predetermined number of games without winning the falling replay has been described. However, the AT mode may be controlled also when a special condition is satisfied. The special conditions are satisfied, for example, when the bonus is won again until the specific number of games (for example, 3 games) is consumed after the bonus ends, or the upper limit number of games is consumed without being controlled by the AT mode. There may be. Thereby, since it is controlled to AT mode as a privilege when special conditions are satisfied, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (9) Various lotteries such as the performance state lottery in the above-described embodiment have been described with respect to examples in which lottery is performed according to the winning rate corresponding to the total number of granted points, as shown in FIGS. However, the various types of lottery are not limited to the total number of granted points, and may be configured to be selected according to a winning rate according to, for example, a set value that is set, an effect state at the time of the lottery, a game state at the time of the lottery, and the like. Good.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the operation procedure is narrowed down to two options by notifying the procedure other than the avoidance procedure for avoiding the falling replay winning as a partial navigation effect has been described. However, the partial navigation effect is not limited to this. For example, when not only the first stop reel but also the second stop reel is involved in the avoidance procedure for avoiding the fall replay winning, the first Only the stop reel may be notified, and the choices for the second stop may be two choices. Moreover, when the push order and the stop timing are involved in the avoidance procedure for avoiding the falling replay winning, only one of them (for example, only the push order) may be notified.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, in the notice lottery in S4 and S6 of FIG. 10, the degree of advantage for the player is lower than the given points set in S2, that is, points below the given points are determined as the notice points. An example to be described. However, if the notification points determined in the notification lottery in S4 and S6 of FIG. 10 are determined from points whose total number of notification points is not equal to or greater than the total number of granted points even after notification, S2 The player may be configured such that the degree of advantage for the player is higher than the grant points set in Step 1, that is, the points more than the grant points are determined as notification points.

  FIG. 21 is an example of a table used in the notification lottery, and is a diagram for explaining a table in which more points than the given points can be determined as notification points in the difference number compatible notification lottery.

  Also in the difference number corresponding notification lottery in this modification, with reference to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 21A, a lottery is performed as to whether or not points are notified according to the difference number. The difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 21A is the same as the table in FIG.

  When it is decided to notify by referring to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 21A, the added points set in S2 with reference to the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. 21B. In accordance with the difference number, a lottery for determining the notification points is performed.

  When the granted point is “1” and the difference number is “0 to 1”, the total number of reporting points after reporting the current reporting point at a rate of 100% is given as the reporting point. It is determined that the post-notification difference number is “0”, which is the difference from the total number of granted points to which the given points are added. Specifically, the notification points are (difference number−difference number after notification + giving points). In this case, if the difference number is “1”, the notification point is determined as (1−0 + 1) = point “2”. In this way, more points than the given points are notified.

  When the granted point is “1” and the difference number is “2-3”, the post-notification difference number is determined to be “0” at a rate of 15%, and “1” at a rate of 25%. ”And“ 2 ”at a rate of 60%.

  When the granted point is “1” and the difference number is “4”, the post-notification difference number is determined to be “1” at a rate of 10% and is set to “2” at a rate of 20%. It is determined to be “3” at a rate of 30% and “4” at a rate of 40%.

  Hereinafter, similarly, the post-notification difference number is determined according to the distribution rate specified from the granted point and the difference number, and the notification point is determined by calculating (difference number−post-report difference number + grant point). The

  For example, when the granted point is “3” and the difference number is “3” and “1” is determined as the difference number after notification, (3-1 + 3) = point “5” is determined as the notification point. To be determined.

  As described above, when a lottery is performed using a table in which more points than the granted points can be determined as notification points, for example, even when the difference number becomes too large, the player is more likely than the granted points. By reporting a point with a high degree of advantage as a reporting point, the difference number can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to easily improve the reliability of the total number of notification points.

  (12) In the industry where the slot machines in the above-described embodiments are distributed, inspection (type test) by a third party is required at the pre-shipment stage, and the predetermined standard is satisfied in the type test. There is a special situation that only the determined model is allowed to be shipped to the game hall. Further, in recent years, in order to prevent the shooting ability from being increased too much, it is required to be able to perform a test assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by a player. Yes.

  Therefore, in the slot machine in the above-described embodiment, in consideration of such special circumstances and needs, a test is performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. “Output means” for outputting “information that can be performed” may be further provided. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 22, the game control board, the production control board, and the input / output board will be described as an example of “output means”, and the recommended operation procedure information will be referred to as “the slot machine is shipped to the market and the player actually As an example of “information that can be tested on the assumption that a game is played”. FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing an example of a control circuit of a slot machine equipped with a test apparatus 1200 for performing a type test and an input / output board 1100 for inputting / outputting test information used for the test.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the test information output from the slot machine 1 to the test apparatus 1200 includes winning status information for specifying the game start and winning status, and the rotational positions of the reel motors 32L to 32R (for example, Recommendations that are expected to be actually operated by the player in consideration of the rotational position information for specifying the step number of the predetermined position, the area number of the symbol located in the lower stage, etc., the presence or absence of navigation effects, etc. The recommended operation procedure information for specifying the operation procedure is included. Note that the test information output from the slot machine 1 to the test apparatus 1200 includes winning information for specifying that a winning has occurred and the type of the winning, payout information for specifying that a medal has been paid out, and the like. , Other information included.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 22, the test information input from the test apparatus 1200 to the slot machine 1 includes game start information for starting a game such as bet number setting and reel rotation to start the game, reels, and the like. The game end information for ending the game such as stopping the game is included.

  The input / output board 1100 mounted on the slot machine 1 includes a connector 1101 for electrically connecting to the game control board 40, a connector 1102 for electrically connecting to the effect control board 90, and a test apparatus 1200. A connector 1103 for electrical connection is provided. The type test described above is performed by inputting / outputting various types of information in a state where the input / output board 100 and the test apparatus 1200 are connected by a connector. Hereinafter, the flow and operation of various information when the type test is performed will be specifically described.

  First, the test apparatus 1200 outputs game start information in order to start a game in the slot machine 1. The game start information is input to the game control board 40 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the main control part 41 of the game control board 40, the process for starting a game (the bet number setting, the lottery process, the reel rotation process, etc. in the BET process) is performed.

  And the main control part 41 of the game control board 40 produces | generates and outputs winning condition information at the time of a game start. The corresponding selection status information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. As a result, the test apparatus 1200 can specify that the game has started and the winning situation.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 generates and outputs rotational position information according to the reel rotation. The rotational position information is information for specifying a step existing at a predetermined position among 168 steps of each of the reel motors 32L to 32R, for example, and is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, the current rotation position can be specified for each of the reels 2L to 2R.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 generates and outputs recommended operation procedure information according to the winning situation or the like. The recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, the recommended operation procedure can be specified.

  Based on the current rotation position of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the rotation position information, the test apparatus 1200 provides game end information for stopping each of the reels 2L to 2R in the recommended operation procedure specified from the recommended operation procedure information. Generate and output. The game end information is input to the game control board 40 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the main control part 41 of the game control board 40, each of the reels 2L to 2R is stopped according to the game end information, and a process (reel rotation process, winning determination process, payout process, etc.) for ending the game is performed. Do. Thereby, each of the reels 2L to 2R can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  As described above, information is repeatedly input / output between the slot machine 1 and the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100, and the game can be automatically repeated. As a result, the type test for the slot machine 1 can be automatically performed.

  As described above, the recommended operation procedure may be information for enabling the test to be performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. For example, the recommended operation procedure is an operation procedure for deriving a symbol combination to be actually stopped by a player by a game effect (for example, a navigation effect or the like) for notifying information related to the winning situation. When the game effect for notifying the information related to is not performed, a predetermined operation procedure (a procedure for minimizing the small part missing, so-called DDT hitting method, KKK hitting method, etc.) may be used.

  Specifically, the recommended operation procedure is, for example, a normal replay in which a symbol combination to be actually stopped when a navigation effect at the time of falling replay is executed is simultaneously selected, so that the normal replay is derived. The operation procedure for Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, when the current rotation position of each of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the rotation position information becomes the position of each of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the recommended operation procedure information, the corresponding reel The game end information for stopping the game is output. As a result, each of the reels 2L to 2R can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure, and the normal replay winning selected in the slot machine 1 can be generated.

  As a result, in the test apparatus to which the recommended operation procedure information is input, the recommended operation procedure for deriving the symbol combination to be actually stopped by the player by the game effect informing the information related to the winning situation is specified. can do. As a result, the type test can be performed based on the results of operation according to the recommended operating procedure, so the test should be performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. Can do.

  In addition, the recommended operation procedure when the game effect that informs the information related to the winning situation is not performed is a predetermined operation procedure (in the case of including a predetermined small role that is missed by the operation procedure) It is also possible to use a procedure for minimizing missing, so-called DDT method, KKK method, etc. For example, it is conceivable that a player who has not recognized whether or not a bonus has been won usually performs a stop operation so that a predetermined small role can be won as much as possible. This is because it is possible to minimize the possibility of losing the selected small part that has been won. That is, the stop operation is performed so that the predetermined small role can be won, so that, for example, when the predetermined small role is won, it is more reliable when the predetermined small role is won. Can win a prize, and if you have not won a given small role and have won another small role (for example, a small role that has not been missed), you can pull in the selected small role, This is because the possibility of being missed can be minimized. Accordingly, for example, compared with an operation procedure in which a predetermined small role cannot be won, the possibility of losing a small role is reduced by performing a stop operation in an operation procedure for winning a predetermined small role. it can.

  Note that the recommended operation procedure when the game effect for notifying the information related to the winning situation is not performed may be an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting). This is because when the game effect is not performed, it is considered that the player can proceed with the game without pressing in consideration of speeding up the game. The recommended operation procedure information in this case is information that can specify the region numbers 1 to 21 for each of the reels 2L to 2R.

  Thereby, in the test apparatus to which the recommended operation procedure information is input, even when the game effect for notifying the information related to the winning situation is not performed, the symbol combination to be actually stopped by the player The recommended operation procedure for deriving can be identified. As a result, since the type test can be performed based on the result of operation according to the recommended operation procedure, it is not during the so-called AT assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. You can also test for time.

  Note that the recommended operation procedure information that is output when a game effect that informs the information related to the winning situation is not performed is a predetermined operation procedure (a procedure for minimizing a small part missing, so-called DDT batting method, KKK batting For example, the first information for specifying a method and the like and the second information for specifying an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting) may be output. As a result, the test apparatus 1200 can perform a test when a game effect that informs information related to the winning situation is not performed using the first information or the second information as necessary. It is possible to perform a test when a game effect for notifying information related to the winning situation is not performed in a state closer to the case where the game is played by the player.

  The sub-control unit 91 outputs, for example, a first strobe signal based on the internal winning command and the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, and outputs data for specifying the region number for the left reel 2L, The second strobe signal is output, data for specifying the region number for the middle reel 2C is output, and further, the third strobe signal is output, and the data for specifying the region number for the right reel 2R. To complete the output of the recommended operating procedure information. Thus, recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. On the test apparatus 1200 side, the position where each reel should be stopped can be specified from the recommended operation procedure information, and the game end information is output in consideration of the rotation position specified from the rotation position information. Each reel can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  When the recommended operation procedure includes the reel stop order, the sub control unit 91 outputs the first strobe signal based on the internal winning command and the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, for example. Data for specifying an area number for the first reel to be stopped is output, a second strobe signal is output, data for specifying an area number for the second reel to be stopped is output, and 3 is output, and data for specifying the region number for the third reel to be stopped is output, thereby completing the output of the recommended operation procedure information. Thus, recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. On the test apparatus 1200 side, in addition to the recommended operation procedure information, the reel stop order can be specified in addition to the position where each reel should be stopped, and the rotational position specified from the rotational position information is taken into consideration. The game end information can be output and each reel can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  Note that after the type test is completed, it is conceivable that an illegal act of inputting illegal information via the connector 1103 described above is performed. In order to avoid this, for example, the connector 1103 may be provided so as to be removable from the input / output board 1100, and the connector 1103 may be configured to be removable at the shipping stage. In the shipping stage, the input / output board 1100 may be shipped without being mounted. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized acts such as inputting unauthorized information.

  (13) In the total number corresponding notification lottery in the above-described embodiment, an example in which lottery is performed according to the total number of granted points updated in S10 of FIG. 10 has been described. However, the total number corresponding notification lottery may be configured to perform the lottery according to the total number of notification points updated in S9 of FIG. In the total number corresponding notification lottery in this case, the tables shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B are referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the granted point accurately are notified so far. The probability is determined according to the total number of points. Further, in the total number corresponding notification lottery in this case, it is determined to notify at a high rate when the total number of notification points is smaller than when the total number of notification points is large, and at a high rate, depending on the grant points or the grant points The notification point is determined so as to notify that a close point has been given. On the other hand, the smaller the total number of notification points, the higher the degree of attention the player has on whether or not the points have been notified. Therefore, at a stage where the player's attention level with respect to the point giving effect is high, the player can be given a sense of expectation and a sense of security corresponding to the given points at a high rate.

  (14) In the point-related processing in the above-described embodiment, even if the total number of granted points updated in S10 is an upper limit, if the total number of notification points updated in S9 is not the upper limit, S3 and subsequent steps You may comprise so that a process may be performed. Thereby, even after the total number of granted points has reached the upper limit, when the total number of notification points has not reached the upper limit, the same control as before the total number of given points has reached the upper limit is performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the point giving effect is not executed after the total number of given points reaches the upper limit. Note that when the total number of notification points reaches the upper limit, the point-related processing may not be executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent unnecessary processing from being performed.

  (15) The example in which the fall replay that is the re-gamer is set as the winning combination that triggers the termination of RT1 in the above-described embodiment has been described. However, the winning combination that triggers the termination of RT1 is not limited to the re-playing combination, but may be a predetermined small combination, a single bonus that controls the next game as a bonus by winning.

  (16) A process of clearing (for example, “0”) the number of navigation stock when the bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stock remains may be performed. May be performed, a process of subtracting a predetermined number may be performed, a process of adding and adding a predetermined number may be performed, and which process is to be performed every time the bonus is won It may be determined and the determined processing is performed. Thereby, the variation when a bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stocks remains is increased, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the number of awarded points is not subtracted has been described. However, a predetermined number is subtracted from the number of awarded points on condition that a predetermined subtraction condition (for example, winning a specific winning combination) is won. You may comprise. In this case, the number of points actually subtracted may be notified as the number of subtracted points, or the number of points larger than the number of points actually subtracted may be notified. As for whether to notify the number of points actually subtracted or the number of points greater than the number of points actually subtracted, at least one of grant points, difference numbers, grant points, report points Accordingly, it may be configured to determine with different probabilities. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of tension to the point being subtracted even after the point is awarded, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number or giving a game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set using a game ball. It may be a slot machine or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in game balls, and a take-in ball that detects game balls taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls, a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls payed out by the ball payout device It is possible to set the number of bets using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out when a winning occurs.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, even if the performance state during RT is controlled from the state other than the AT mode to the AT mode, the end condition (the predetermined period has elapsed, the number of navigation stocks = 0, the continuation failure) The example in which the AT mode is ended and the DZ mode is controlled when the above is established is described. In other words, even when the navigation effect is controlled from the effect state where the navigation effect is not performed or the navigation effect is performed with a low probability to the effect state where the navigation effect is performed with a high probability, the navigation effect is performed again with a low probability. The example that can be controlled to the effect state has been described. However, if the navigation state is not performed or the navigation state is performed with a low probability, and the control state is controlled with a high probability that the navigation effect is performed, for example, a bonus winning or winning or a fall replay winning is performed. Until then, the control to the effect state where the navigation effect is performed with high probability may be continued. Even in this case, when the performance state during RT is other than AT mode, the degree to which a predetermined number of games can be digested is changed without winning a fall replay depending on whether the RT is RT1 or RT2. In addition, it is possible to improve the expectation that the production state during RT is controlled to the AT mode.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the RT1 is controlled to RT2 by the promotion replay winning and the RT2 is controlled to RT1 by the special outcome derivation has been described. However, if RT1 is controlled to RT2 by promotion replay winning, it may not be controlled directly from RT2 to RT1 (hereinafter also referred to as a one-way system from RT1 to RT2). Thereby, the expectation with respect to being controlled from RT1 to RT2 can be improved.

  (20) When the configuration of the one-way system from RT1 to RT2 shown in (19) is adopted, control from RT1 to RT2 during the AT mode and control from RT2 to RT1 directly after the AT mode ends Therefore, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation for maintaining RT without winning the fall replay.

  In the above-described embodiment, the presentation state during RT is controlled from the normal mode, the DZ mode, and the CZ mode to the AT mode, and is controlled from the AT mode to a mode other than the AT mode such as the DZ mode. explained. However, in order to improve the degree to which RT is maintained even after the AT mode ends during RT, the configuration in which the mode is controlled from the mode other than the AT mode to the AT mode is not an essential configuration. Only a configuration controlled to a mode other than the mode may be provided.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, RT1 and RT2 are exemplified as RTs that fall into the normal gaming state due to a fall replay winning. However, the RT that falls to the normal state by the fall replay winning may be only one type of RT, for example, RT1. Even in this case, for example, when the CZ mode is controlled during RT1, even before 10 games are consumed, 10 games are consumed without winning a fall replay according to the execution ratio of some navigation effects. Since the degree to which it is possible can be changed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, when the navigation state is not performed or the navigation state is performed with a low probability, and the control state is controlled with a high probability that the navigation effect is performed, for example, a bonus winning or winning or a fall replay winning is performed. Until then, the control to the effect state where the navigation effect is performed with high probability may be continued. Even in this case, when the performance state during RT is the CZ mode, the degree to which a predetermined number of games can be digested without winning a fall replay can be changed according to the execution ratio, and the performance during RT The expectation that the state is controlled to the AT mode can be improved.

  In addition, although the example of controlling to the DZ mode when the AT mode ends during RT has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control may be performed to the CZ mode in which a partial navigation effect is executed. As a result, after the AT mode ends during RT, the CZ mode is controlled, so that the degree of maintenance of RT can be changed according to the execution ratio of some navigation effects, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

  (22) In the above-described embodiments, examples in which the grant points are used for various lotteries have been described. However, the grant points may be used for executing the navigation effect regardless of the effect state. For example, even if the presentation state is not determined in the AT mode and the presentation state during RT is a mode other than the AT mode, a complete navigation effect may be executed according to the given points. Good. Further, even when it is determined and controlled in a mode other than the AT mode or the CZ mode in the rendering state lottery, a partial navigation rendering may be executed according to the granted points. In this case, it may further be configured to determine whether to execute a complete navigation effect or a partial navigation effect according to the granted points. Thereby, the value of a point increases and the expectation with respect to giving a point can be improved.

  It should be noted that the navigation effect may be executed as many times as the number of points (the navigation effect is executed once for point 1), and when a fall replay or the like is won while the number of games corresponding to the points is consumed. A navigation effect may be executed (a navigation effect can be executed over 3 games for point 1), and a navigation effect is executed each time a fall replay is won according to a proportion corresponding to the amount of points granted. A lottery for determining whether or not to perform a navigation effect may be executed when winning (the greater the total number of granted points, the higher the probability that is used for the navigation effect lottery is determined at a higher rate).

  (23) The number of determination values corresponding to the fall replay may be different for each set value so that the fall replay winning probability varies depending on the set value. In this case, for example, the higher the set value, the lower the replay winning probability may be set. Further, the number of determination values corresponding to the promotion replay may be varied for each set value so that the promotion replay winning probability varies depending on the set value. In this case, for example, the higher the set value, the higher the replay winning probability may be set. As a result, in the production state other than the AT mode during RT, the degree to which 10 games can be consumed without winning the fall replay and the degree to which the promotion replay is awarded and transferred to RT2 according to the set value set. Since it can be changed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, the example in which the fall replay avoidance procedure is the pressing order of the stop operation has been described. Fall replay 1 (white 7-banana-banana), fall replay 2 (black 7-banana-banana), and fall replay 3 (BAR-banana-banana) are provided as replays. When each of the replays 1 to 3 is configured to be able to win simultaneously, a procedure for stopping the left symbol constituting the fall replay that is simultaneously won at a timing so as not to stop on the winning line. This is a procedure to avoid falling replays. Further, the fall replay avoidance procedure is not limited to the push order only or the stop operation timing, but may be the push order + stop operation timing.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the game is controlled to the AT mode by using 10 games as a predetermined period in a mode other than the AT mode during RT has been described. However, the predetermined period is not limited to the period for which the game is consumed for a predetermined number of times, but the period for digesting the game for the number of times determined by random lottery using a random number or the like from a plurality of types of times, and winning the fall replay The period until the number of times that can be avoided without winning a prize reaches a predetermined number, the period until the number of times that a specific winning combination (such as strawberry 1) is won without reaching a predetermined number of falling replays It may be.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, the example of winning the fall replay at a predetermined winning rate even when controlled by RT2 has been described. However, the number of determination values may be set so as not to win the fall replay when controlled by RT2. Further, when controlled to RT2, even if a fall replay is won, RT may be continued without being controlled to the normal gaming state. Thereby, the expectation with respect to being controlled by RT2 can be improved. Further, even when the AT mode is ended while being controlled by RT2, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the AT mode will be controlled again after a predetermined period.

  (27) In the above-described embodiment, the example of falling from RT2 to RT1 by deriving a special outcome that is a missed outcome at the time of winning the grape has been described, but the fall opportunity from RT2 to RT1 is This is not a limitation. For example, a prize may be awarded to a specific small role (for example, melon), or a promotion replay or a normal replay prize may be generated when a fall replay prize is avoided when winning a fall replay. This makes it possible to add the fun of being controlled by RT1 instead of avoiding a specific small role winning or falling replay.

  (28) In the above-described embodiment, the example of promotion from RT1 to RT2 by winning a promotion replay has been described, but the promotion opportunity from RT1 to RT2 is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined combination of symbols that is generated only when the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is avoided and the strawberry winning is avoided may be derived. This makes it possible to add the fun of being controlled by RT2 instead of missing strawberry.

  (29) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the AT mode for one navigation stock is terminated by using 50 games as a specific period in the AT mode during RT has been described. However, the specific period is not limited to a period of game digestion for a predetermined number of times, but a period of game digestion for a number of times determined by random lottery using a random number or the like from a plurality of types of times, won for fall replay Then, a period until the number of times that the complete navigation effect is executed reaches a predetermined number, a period until the number of times that a specific winning combination (for example, strawberry 1 or the like) is won reaches a predetermined number, or the like may be used.

  (30) In the above-described embodiment, the combinations including the promotion replay and the fall replay and the combinations including the normal replay and the fall replay are exemplified as a combination in which a plurality of types of replays are won simultaneously. However, the combination in which a plurality of types of replays are won simultaneously is not limited to this, and may include a combination in which a promotion replay, a normal replay, and a fall replay are simultaneously won.

  For example, in RT, as a combination in which a plurality of types of replays are won simultaneously, a first combination of promotion replay + normal replay + falling replay, and a second combination of promotion replay + normal replay + falling replay + control replay 1; The third combination of promotion replay + normal replay + falling replay + control replay 2 may be set.

  In this case, for example, when the first combination is won and the reel that is stopped first is promoted replay when it is left, normal replay when it is inside, and falling replay when it is right Reel control is performed, and when the second combination is won and the first stopped reel is left, a normal replay is awarded, a fall replay is awarded when it is in the middle, and a promotion replay is awarded when it is right In this way, the reel control is performed, and when the third combination is won and the first stopped reel is a fall replay when it is left, a promotion replay when it is inside, and a normal replay when it is right The reel control may be performed so as to be performed. Thereby, in RT1, depending on which of the first to third combinations is won, the fall replay avoidance procedure can be made different and the promoted replay winning procedure can be made different.

  (31) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling circuit, 51 liquid crystal Display, 90 stage control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM, 92 display control circuit, 141 VDP, 142 CGROM, 155 temporary storage memory, 156 frame buffer memory.

Claims (6)

By setting the number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the display result of the device,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation operation accepting means for accepting an operation for deriving a display result from the variable display device;
Means for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation received by the derivation operation reception means, wherein a plurality of determination results of the prior determination means are provided. Control for deriving a predetermined end display result when an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in an end procedure corresponding to the type of the specific result when any one of the types of specific results occurs. Deriving control means for performing control for deriving a display result different from the end display result when the operation is accepted by the deriving operation accepting means in an avoidance procedure different from the end procedure;
Advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state advantageous to the player over a predetermined normal state;
Normal state control means for controlling the normal state when the end display result is derived in the advantageous state;
It is means for notifying predetermined information, and information on specific result corresponding to the type of the specific result is notified on condition that the determination result of the prior determination means is one of the plurality of types of specific results. Informing means for
When the predetermined period has passed without the end display result being derived during the advantageous state, the notification means notifies the specific result time information with a higher probability than before the predetermined period has elapsed,
The advantageous state control means is configured such that a ratio determined by the prior determination means to any one of the plurality of types of specific results in accordance with establishment of a predetermined transition condition before the predetermined period elapses. A plurality including a first advantageous state that is a predetermined first specific result ratio and a second advantageous state that is a predetermined second specific result ratio that is lower than the first specific result ratio A slot machine, characterized in that it shifts between different advantageous states. The derivation control means is the derivation operation when the determination result of the pre-decision means is one of the plurality of types of specific results, and the derivation operation is different from an end procedure corresponding to the specific result type. The specific display result is derived on the condition that the operation is accepted by the accepting means,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the advantageous state control means controls the second advantageous state when the specific display result is derived in the first advantageous state. The derivation control unit is configured to perform the derivation operation in a procedure different from a winning procedure for deriving a predetermined winning display result corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes a predetermined result. On the condition that the operation is accepted by the accepting means, a special display result different from the predetermined winning display result is derived,
The advantageous state control means controls the first advantageous state when the special display result is derived in the second advantageous state,
The informing means informs the predetermined result time information corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the predetermined result after the predetermined period has elapsed, The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2.   When the specific period has passed without the end display result being derived after the predetermined period has elapsed, the notification means notifies the specific result time information with a lower probability than before the specific period has elapsed. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the slot machine is characterized by that. Provided with point grant means for granting points when a predetermined grant condition is established,
According to the amount of points awarded by the point granting unit, the notification result of the prior determination unit is one of the plurality of types of specific results even before the predetermined period has elapsed. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that information advantageous to a player is sometimes notified.   As point information suggesting the amount of points awarded, accurate point information that can correctly identify the amount of points awarded or the amount of points less advantageous to the player than the amount of points awarded is identified 6. The slot machine according to claim 5, further comprising point information notifying means for notifying possible inaccurate point information.

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