JP2011120633A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of reliably showing that a game is in an advantageous status to the outside of the slot machine without making a signal path for external output complicated. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine is configured to bring its game state into an advantageous replay time or RT in winning a promotion replay 3 in CZ and to bring its game state into a normal game state in winning a falling replay in CZ by a main control part, and is configured to bring its game state into an assist time or AT for performing a navigation presentation by a sub-control part in winning the falling replay. When the game state is not controlled to be in the AT in CZ, the slot machine is configured to win the falling replay before the promotion replay 3, and a signal 3 of the replay is output to the outside of the slot machine when winning of the promotion replay 3 in the CZ is determined only by the side of the main control part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

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, a game state advantageous to the player is called “RT (Replay Time)” in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is improved by a process on the game control board side that performs internal lottery. Information regarding the type of a small role is notified when one of a plurality of types of small roles with different operating procedures for winning a prize is determined by processing on the side of the state or the production control board that controls the production. Time) ”and outputs a signal indicating that it is in an advantageous gaming state, that is, an RT signal indicating that it is in RT and an AT signal indicating that it is in AT There was a thing (refer patent document 1).

  In addition, as a slot machine controlled by such an AT, a continuous winning signal indicating that the game control board side has continuously won a prize when a winning prize is continuously given to a small role subject to notification if the AT is in progress. (For example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2002-301194 A JP 2009-178190 A

  In the slot machine of Patent Document 1, a signal path for the RT signal is provided from the game control board as a signal path for outputting a signal indicating an advantageous gaming state to the outside, and separately from the signal path. It is necessary to provide a signal path for the AT signal from the effect control board, that is, to provide a signal path from each board. For this reason, the design of the signal path becomes complicated, and it becomes necessary to provide extra parts, which may lead to high costs. Therefore, the configuration described in the slot machine of Patent Document 2 is applied to the slot machine of Patent Document 1, and the signal corresponding to the AT signal is played when the small role is continuously won, as in the signal path of the RT signal. It may be conceivable to make an external output from the control board.

  However, the configuration described in the slot machine of Patent Document 2 is a signal corresponding to the AT signal when a winning combination is continuously made regardless of the gaming state currently controlled such as whether the gaming state is controlled by the AT. Will be output externally. Further, depending on the winning probability of a small role, the frequency of occurrence of a consecutive small role winning is high. For this reason, there is a possibility that a signal corresponding to the AT signal is unnecessarily output to the outside even though the performance control board side cannot be controlled by the AT or is not controlled by the AT. Furthermore, in order to specify whether or not a small winning combination continuous winning has occurred, it is necessary to provide a storage area for storing a plurality of small winning combinations for a plurality of games and to perform a process of storing them, which corresponds to an AT signal. The design for outputting the signal to the outside is complicated.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to more reliably ensure that it is an advantageous gaming state without complicating the signal path and design for external output. It is to provide a slot machine that can be transmitted to.

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,
Game control means (main control unit 41, game control board 40) for performing control to advance the game,
Production control means (sub control unit 91, production control board 90) for performing production control,
The game control means includes
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 types of determination results of the prior determination means are provided; If it becomes one of the specified results (combination of lottery target combinations including falling replays, such as the first forward push-up lip, etc.), the procedure is determined according to the type of the specified result and other specified When an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in an advantageous procedure (for example, forward pressing) different from the procedure determined according to the type of the result, a predetermined display result (for example, promotion replay 1) is derived, When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure determined according to the type, a specific display result (different from the predetermined display result ( For example if falling replay 1 or tumble Replay 2) deriving control means for performing control to derive an (reel rotation processing, FIG. 8, FIG. 9 (a), the reference like Fig. 9 (b)),
Control to the first gaming state (CZ1 to CZ3) and control to the advantageous gaming state (advantageous RT) advantageous to the player when the advantageous display result (promotion replay 3) is derived in the first gaming state, Game state control means for controlling to the second game state (normal game state) that is disadvantageous for the player when the specific display result is derived in the first game state (processing for controlling to CZ1 by special game derivation) , Processing to control to the normal gaming state in the fall replay winning, etc.)
Information transmission means (lottery process) for transmitting determination result specifying information (internal winning command) for specifying the determination result of the prior determination means to the effect control means,
The production control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes one of the plurality of types of specification results based on the determination result specifying information from the information transmission means and is in a predetermined advantageous performance state (AT) , Information determined according to the type of the specific result at a higher rate than that in the non-advantageous state (non-AT) other than the advantageous effect state, and determined according to the type of the other specific result Notification control means for notifying information (navigation effect) different from information (navigation effect execution processing executed by the sub-control unit 91);
Production state determination means (AT lottery process executed by the sub-control unit 91) for determining whether or not to make the advantageous production state,
The game control means includes
In the case of being controlled to the first gaming state but in the non-advantageous effect state, the specific display result is derived so that the advantageous display result cannot be expected to be derived before the specific display result. (In CZ1 to CZ3, promotion replay 3 can win with a probability of less than 0.148%, whereas fall replay can win with a probability of 99.8% or more),
The specific information (replay 3 signal) is output to the outside of the slot machine on the condition that the advantageous display result has been derived (when it is determined that the promotion replay 3 win has been won) (see the replay 3 signal in FIG. 10).

  According to such a configuration, the specific display result that triggers the control from the first gaming state to the second gaming state that is disadvantageous for the player is that the determination result of the predetermination means is one of a plurality of types of specific results. However, it is derived when operated by a procedure different from the advantageous procedure determined according to the type of the specific result, but is not derived when operated by the advantageous procedure. Further, when it is controlled to the first gaming state and is in the advantageous performance state, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes one of a plurality of types of specific results, the type of the specific result is set. The information determined accordingly is notified at a higher rate than when it is in the non-advantageous effect state.

  For this reason, in the first gaming state, the specific display result is intentionally generated at a higher rate than in the non-advantageous performance state by operating in an advantageous procedure according to the information that is notified when it is in the advantageous performance state. It is possible to advance the game while avoiding the deduction of. On the other hand, even in the first gaming state, when it is in the non-advantageous effect state, the ratio that can avoid intentionally deriving the specific display result is lower than in the advantageous effect state. The possibility of being controlled to two gaming states increases. As a result, in the first gaming state, whether or not the player is in an advantageous performance state can give the player a degree of advantage for the player, effectively increasing the expectation for the advantageous performance state, Can be improved.

  Also, for these reasons, whether or not it is an advantageous performance state in the first game state is of great interest to both the player and the game hall where the slot machine is installed. According to the above configuration, the game control means Thus, when the advantageous display result is derived in the first gaming state and controlled to the advantageous gaming state, the specific information can be output to the outside of the slot machine. In the case of being controlled to the first gaming state but in the non-advantageous effect state, the specific display result is derived so that the advantageous display result cannot be expected to be derived before the specific display result. For this reason, it is substantially impossible for the advantageous display result to be derived earlier than the specific display result when the non-advantageous effect state is in the first gaming state, and from the specific display result in the first gaming state. However, when the advantageous display result is first derived and controlled to the advantageous gaming state, it can be said that the advantageous effect state is substantially achieved. That is, the fact that the advantageous display result is derived prior to the specific display result in the first gaming state is an advantageous effect state, and the specific determination is made when the determination result of the predetermining means becomes one of the specific results. It can be said that the information determined according to the type of result is a result of notification.

  Thereby, by determining whether or not the advantageous display result has been derived, it is possible to specify whether or not the advantageous effect state is determined on the effect control means side only on the game control means side. Further, on the condition that it is determined that the advantageous display result has been derived, the specific information is externally output only from the game control means side, so that there is no significant signal path for external output from the effect control means. Without changing the design, it can be more reliably transmitted to the outside of the slot machine whether or not it is an advantageous performance state.

  The specific display so that the advantageous display result cannot be expected to be derived before the specific display result when the game control means is controlled to the first gaming state but is in the non-advantageous effect state. Any method may be used as a method for deriving the result (see Modification (23)).

  As a first method, for example, there is a control capable of deriving the advantageous display result by the derivation control means on the condition that the occurrence of an advantageous prize among the plurality of types of prizes is permitted by the pre-determining means. When the control that can derive the specific display result by the derivation control means is performed on the condition that the occurrence of a disadvantageous prize among the plurality of types of prizes is permitted by the pre-decision means , According to a probability that the preferential means cannot be expected to be allowed before the disadvantageous prize in the case where the predetermination means is controlled in the first gaming state but is in the non-favorable effect state, It may be determined to allow the generation of the advantageous winning and the disadvantageous winning.

  Further, as a second method, for example, the total number of operation procedures for deriving the advantageous display result by the derivation control unit is different from the total number of operation procedures for deriving the specific display result by the derivation control unit. In the case of being controlled to the first gaming state but in the non-advantageous effect state, the advantageous display result is set to a value that cannot be expected to be derived before the specific display result. There may be.

  Further, as the third method, for example, a method combining the first method and the second method may be used. In other words, the derivation control means performs control capable of deriving the advantageous display result on the condition that the occurrence of an advantageous prize among the plurality of kinds of prizes is permitted by the prior determination means, and the plurality of kinds of prizes If the control for deriving the specific display result is performed by the deriving control means on the condition that the occurrence of a disadvantageous winning out of the winnings is permitted by the predetermining means, the predetermining means In the first gaming state, a determination is made that the advantageous prize is allowed to be generated according to a probability lower than the disadvantageous prize, and when the disadvantageous prize is allowed to be generated, the derivation control means The advantageous display result is obtained by the derivation control means when the occurrence of the advantageous winning is permitted rather than the total number of operation procedures for deriving the specific display result. By setting so that the total number of operation procedures for derivation is smaller, as a result, the advantageous display result is determined as the specified in the case of being controlled in the first gaming state but in the non-advantageous effect state. The specific display result may be derived so that it cannot be expected to be derived before the display result.

  Further, the fact that the advantageous display result cannot be expected to be derived earlier than the specific display result is, for example, when the number of games (average number of games) that can be executed in a predetermined period (1 day, 3 days) is exhausted If it is not in the non-advantageous effect state, it may be that the advantageous display result is derived once before the specific display result.

  The notification control means may notify the corresponding information whenever a specific result is obtained in the advantageous performance state, and notifies the corresponding information with a predetermined probability (for example, 70%). It may be a thing. Further, the notification control means may not notify corresponding information even when a specific result is obtained in the non-advantageous production state, and corresponds information with a probability lower than a predetermined probability. May be notified. In this case, when the first gaming state is controlled but the corresponding information is not notified with a predetermined probability or more, the specific display result is derived so as to be derived before the advantageous display result. It may be a thing (refer modification (4)). In addition, the notification control means changes the execution probability of notifying the corresponding information when a specific result is obtained in the advantageous performance state (for example, 70% or 50% in some cases). %, Sometimes 30%). In this case, when the information is controlled in the first gaming state but the corresponding information is not notified at a predetermined execution condition (for example, 70%) or more, it is derived before the advantageous display result. As described above, the specific display result may be derived (see Modification (4)).

(2) The derivation control means includes
On the condition that the occurrence of an advantageous winning (promotion replay 3) among the plurality of types of winnings is allowed by the pre-determining means, a control capable of deriving the advantageous display result is performed.
Performing a control that can derive a special display result (promotion replay 2) on the condition that the special determination (promotion replay 2) among the plurality of types of winning is allowed by the pre-determining means,
The first gaming state includes the non-advantageous gaming state (CZ2) in which the occurrence of the special prize can be allowed by the pre-determining means but the generation of the advantageous prize is not allowed, and the special gaming state in the unfavorable gaming state. A gaming state that is controlled when a display result is derived, and an advantageous gaming state (CZ3) in which the occurrence of the advantageous winning can be permitted.

  According to such a configuration, it is advantageous only after the special winning is allowed in the non-advantageous gaming state included in the first gaming state and the special display result is derived and controlled to the advantageous gaming state. No winning is allowed. That is, the advantageous display result cannot be derived in the non-advantageous gaming state in the first gaming state, and cannot be derived unless it is controlled to the advantageous gaming state. For this reason, possibility that a specific display result will be derived | led-out until it will be controlled by an advantageous game state increases. As a result, when the advantageous display result is derived prior to the specific display result in the first gaming state and controlled to the advantageous gaming state, the certainty of the advantageous effect state can be substantially increased.

(3) The pre-determining means may include a plurality of types of special determination results (a combination of lottery target roles including promotion replay 2, second forward-promotion promotion lip, etc.) as a determination result indicating that the occurrence of the special prize is permitted. (See FIG. 8B)
The derivation control unit is a procedure determined according to the type of the special determination result when the determination result of the prior determination unit is one of the plurality of types of special determination results. When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means with an advantageous procedure different from the procedure determined according to the type of the special determination result of (1), for example, the special display result is derived (for example, at the time of second forward push promotion When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure determined according to the type of the special decision result, the special display result is obtained. Control to derive different different display results,
The derivation operation when the game state is controlled to the first game state but is in the non-advantageous effect state, and the determination result of the prior determination means is one of the plurality of special determination results. The ratio (3/4) at which the operation received by the receiving means is different from the advantageous procedure determined according to the type of the special determination result is higher than the ratio (1/4) at which the advantageous procedure is performed. It becomes higher (see FIG. 8B).

  According to such a configuration, in the non-advantaged effect state, it is possible to make it difficult to control the game state from the ineffective advantage state to the advantageous state. For this reason, possibility that a specific display result will be derived | led-out before it is controlled to an advantageous game state can be raised more. As a result, when the advantageous display result is derived prior to the specific display result in the first gaming state and is controlled to the advantageous gaming state, the certainty of the substantially advantageous performance state can be further enhanced.

(4) The pre-decision means includes a plurality of types of advantageous determination results (a lottery object including the promotion replay 3) as a determination result indicating that the advantageous display result can be derived by the derivation control means. The combination of the combination, the third forward push-up promotion, etc. (see FIG. 8C))
The derivation control means is a procedure determined according to the type of the advantageous determination result when the determination result of the prior determination means is any of the plurality of types of advantageous determination results. When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means with an advantageous procedure different from the procedure determined according to the type of the advantageous determination result of When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure determined according to the type of the advantageous determination result, the advantageous display result is obtained. Control to derive different different display results,
The derivation operation when the game state is controlled to the first game state but is in the non-advantageous production state, and the determination result of the prior determination means is one of the plurality of types of advantageous determination results. The ratio (3/4) at which the operation received by the receiving means is different from the advantageous procedure determined according to the type of the advantageous determination result is higher than the ratio (1/4) at which the advantageous procedure is performed. It becomes higher (see FIG. 8C).

  According to such a configuration, even if the determination result of the prior determination means becomes an advantageous determination result, it is possible to make it difficult to derive an advantageous display result in a non-advantageous effect state. As a result, the specific display result can be derived prior to the advantageous display result in the case of the non-advantageous effect state, and the advantageous display effect is substantially achieved when the advantageous display result is derived prior to the specific display result. The certainty of the state can be further increased.

(5) The different display result includes the specific display result (see Modification (3)).
According to such a configuration, the specific display result can be derived when operated in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure. Therefore, the specific display result is derived before the advantageous display result in the non-advantageous production state. In addition, when the advantageous display result is derived prior to the specific display result, it is possible to further increase the certainty of the advantageous presentation state substantially.

(6) The derivation control means is a control capable of deriving the advantageous display result on the condition that an advantageous winning (promotion replay 3) among the plurality of types of winnings is allowed by the predetermining means. Do
In the first gaming state, the ratio at which the determination result of the prior determination means is any one of the plurality of types of specific results is higher than the ratio at which the advantageous winning is permitted. High (see winning probabilities of promotion replay and fall replay in FIG. 8C).

  According to such a configuration, there is a high possibility that the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific result before the occurrence of the advantageous winning is permitted. As a result, the specific display result can be derived prior to the advantageous display result in the case of the non-advantageous effect state, and the advantageous display effect is substantially achieved when the advantageous display result is derived prior to the specific display result. The certainty of the state can be further increased.

  The slot machine described above may be a slot machine further provided with a configuration listed below.

(A) Special gaming state control means (Big) for controlling to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a predetermined normal state (the second gaming state described above) when a special winning among the plurality of types of winnings occurs. Process for controlling the bonus when the bonus is won)
Preparation state control means for controlling to a predetermined preparation state when the special gaming state ends (processing for controlling to the preparation mode after the bonus ends);
Advantageous state control means (preparation mode) for controlling to an advantageous state (first gaming state described above) that is more advantageous to the player than both the normal state and the ready state when a predetermined advantageous condition is established in the ready state And processing for controlling to CZ when the special appearance stops at
Notification in which a notification condition (a table used for AT lottery) is set at a predetermined trigger (satisfaction condition is established) in the progress of the game, and is controlled during a notification period (AT) in which predetermined information (navigation effect) is notified according to the notification condition. Period control means (AT lottery processing and AT management processing executed by the sub-control unit 91);
When the determination result of the predetermination means becomes the specific result on the condition that it is the notification period (AT preparation mode, ACZ) of the period controlled to the preparation state or the advantageous state, Notification means (navigation effect execution process executed by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying the specific result time information corresponding to the specified result (navigation effect corresponding to the type of replay that is won at the same time in the fall replay win) And
The pre-determining means determines that the specific result is obtained at a higher rate in the preparation state than in the advantageous state (see FIG. 8).

  According to such a configuration, after the special gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the ready state, and if the advantageous condition is satisfied in the ready state, the advantageous state is controlled.

  In the advantageous state and in the notification period, when the determination result of the predetermination means becomes the specific result, the specific result time information corresponding to the specific result is notified. For this reason, in the notification period among the periods controlled to be in an advantageous state, it is possible to avoid deliberately deriving the specific display result by operating in the avoidance procedure based on the information on the specific result being notified. , The control can be continued in the advantageous state. On the other hand, it is not possible to avoid deliberately deriving the specific display result outside the notification period during the period controlled to the advantageous state, and the specific display result is derived and controlled to the normal state. The possibility that it will end up increases. As a result, it is possible to give a clear degree of advantage to the player depending on whether or not it is controlled during the notification period in the advantageous state, effectively increasing the expectation for being controlled during the notification period, and enhancing the interest of the game. Can be improved.

  Note that the notification condition may be a condition related to the control for the notification period. The notification condition may be, for example, a condition related to whether or not to start the notification period. More specifically, the notification condition relating to whether or not to start the notification period is (a) determined to control to the notification period in the slot machine that controls to the notification period on condition that it is determined to control to the notification period. (I) a ratio for determining the number of games reached until the control to the notification period is started in the slot machine that is controlled in the notification period on condition that the number of games reached has reached the determined number of reached games; (C) A slot that is controlled during the notification period on condition that the number of times of ending avoidance that has led to display of a display result different from the specific display result when the determination result of the predetermination means becomes the specific result has been reached. It may be a ratio that determines the number of times of arrival until the control to the notification period is started in the machine (see the modified example (18)).

  In the case of (a) above, the notification period is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state except for the notification period in the period controlled to the preparation mode or the advantageous state. The control means sets a notification condition that is determined to be controlled during the notification period at a high rate (see the table in FIG. 12A and the table in FIG. 12D). In the case of (b), the notification period is set to be more advantageous to the player than in the normal state in the period other than the notification period in the period controlled to the preparation mode or the advantageous state. A control means sets the alerting | reporting conditions which determine the less number of reached games at a high ratio (refer modification (18)). In the case of (c), the notification period is set to be more advantageous for the player than in the normal state except for the notification period in the period controlled to the preparation mode or the advantageous state. The control means sets a notification condition for determining a smaller number of arrivals at a high rate (see Modification (18)).

  Further, the notification condition may be, for example, a condition related to a period controlled in the notification period. More specifically, the notification condition related to the period to be controlled in the notification period is (d) control on the notification period on condition that the number of games digested in the notification period has reached the determined end game number. The ratio of determining the number of end games in the slot machine to be ended, (e) The end lottery is executed according to the end probability determined in advance in the notification period, and the control to the notification period is performed on condition that the winning in the end lottery is won. The ratio for determining the end probability in the slot machine to be ended, (f) The notification period, provided that the determination result of the predetermining means becomes the specific result in the notification period and the number of times the specific result time information has been notified has reached the specified number It may be a ratio for determining the specified number of times in the slot machine that finishes the control to (see the modified example (18)).

  In the case of (d) above, the notification period is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state except for the notification period in the period controlled to the preparation mode or the advantageous state. The control means sets a notification condition for determining a higher number of finished games at a high rate (see the table in FIG. 12A, the 30G digestion table, and the bonus winning table in FIG. 12D). In the case of the above (e), the notification period is set to be more advantageous to the player than in the normal state except for the notification period in the period controlled to the preparation mode or the advantageous state. The control means sets a notification condition for determining a lower end probability at a high rate (see Modification (18)). In the case of (f), the notification period is set to be more advantageous for the player than in the normal state except for the notification period in the period controlled to the preparation mode or the advantageous state. A control means sets the alerting | reporting conditions which determine the more specified frequency | count at a high ratio (refer modification (18)).

  In addition, the notification condition is, for example, (ki) a slot machine that draws whether or not to notify the specific result time information when the determination result of the predetermining means becomes a specific result during the notification period, and notifies when it is won May be a ratio for determining the winning probability. In the case of (ki), the notification period is set to be more advantageous for the player than in the normal state except for the notification period in the period controlled to the preparation mode or the advantageous state. A control means sets the alerting | reporting conditions which determine a higher winning probability with a high ratio (refer modification (18)).

  The notification condition may be any of the above (a) to (ki), or may be selectively combined among the above (a) to (ki). Even if the notification condition is any one of the above (a) to (ki) and selectively combined, it is in a normal state except for the notification period in the period controlled to the preparation mode or the advantageous state. Since the notification condition is set so as to be more advantageous to the player than at a certain time, the player can advance the game while having a sense of expectation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, in the slot machine that adopts (a) or (c) as the notification condition, a period during which the gaming state is controlled to be in the normal state when the specific display result is derived according to the notification condition. Out of the notification period, the non-period notification possible period control means for controlling to the out-of-period notification possible period for notifying the specific result time information, and
Provided with out-of-period notifying means for notifying specified result information corresponding to the specified result when the determination result of the prior determining means becomes the specified result on condition that the notification period is outside the period In this case, the notification condition relating to whether or not to start the notification period may further include the technical matters described below.

  As notification conditions related to whether or not to start the notification period, (h) notification outside the period can be made on condition that the number of games digested in the out-of-period notification period has reached the determined number of out-of-period end games Execute out-of-period end lottery according to the ratio of determining the out-of-period end game in the slot machine that ends the control to the period, and the predetermined out-of-period end probability in the out-of-period notification possible period. The ratio of determining the end-of-period end probability in the slot machine that finishes the control to the out-of-period notification period on condition that the lottery has been won, The slot for ending the control to the period that can be notified outside the period on condition that the number of times the information on the specific result is notified reaches the prescribed number outside the period. Good rate, be an determining the period out prescribed number of times in Tomashin (see Modification (19)).

  In the case of the above (ku), the notification period control means is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state in the period controlled to the advantageous state other than the notification period, A notification condition for determining a larger number of out-of-period end games at a high rate is set (see Modification (19)). In the case of the above (K), the notification period control means is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state except for the notification period in the period controlled to the advantageous state. A notification condition for determining a lower out-of-period termination probability at a high rate is set (see Modification (19)). In the case of (co), the notification period control means is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state except for the notification period in the period controlled to the advantageous state. A notification condition for determining a larger number of out-of-period prescribed times at a high rate is set (see Modification (19)).

  In addition, the notification condition is, for example, lottery whether or not to notify the specific result time information when the determination result of the predetermining means becomes the specific result in the (s) non-period notification possible period, and the notification is made when winning In the slot machine, the ratio for determining the winning probability may be used. In the case of (S), the notification period control means is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state except for the notification period in the period controlled to the advantageous state. A notification condition for determining a higher winning probability at a high rate is set (see Modification (19)).

  The notification condition in the slot machine including the non-period notification possible period control means and the non-period notification means may be any of the above (a) to (ki) and the above (ku) to (sa), Moreover, what was selectively combined among said (a)-(ki) and said (ku)-(sa) may be sufficient. Even if the notification condition is any of the above (a) to (ki) and the above (ku) to (sa) or selectively combined, other than the notification period in the period controlled to the advantageous state Since the notification conditions are set so as to be more advantageous to the player than in the normal state, the player can proceed with the game with expectation and improve the interest of the game. it can.

  (B) In the preparation state, the notification period control means sets the notification condition so as to be more advantageous to the player than in the normal state (see FIG. 12A) (see FIG. 12 (b) (d)).

  According to such a configuration, in the preparation state, the notification condition is set so as to be more advantageous to the player than in the normal state. For this reason, even when the player is controlled to the ready state, the player can advance the game while expecting a sense of expectation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the preparation state, the notification period control means is more advantageous to the player by setting a notification condition for controlling the notification period at a higher rate than in the normal state (FIG. 12 ( b) and FIG. 12 (d)). According to such a configuration, in the preparation state, the notification condition for controlling in the notification period is set at a higher rate than in the normal state, so that the expectation to be controlled in the notification period is more strongly held. And can improve the fun of the game.

Further, the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific result until the notification means reaches an upper limit number according to the notification period controlled according to the notification condition set by the notification period control means. The specific result time information corresponding to the specific result is notified (for example, the AT is controlled repeatedly over 50 games as many times as the number of navigation points)
In the preparatory state, the notification period control means is more advantageous to the player by setting a notification condition for controlling at a high rate in a notification period with a high rate of the upper limit number than in the normal state. (FIG. 12 (b), FIG. 12 (d)). According to such a configuration, in the preparation state, when the notification period is set, the notification condition for controlling at a high rate is set in the notification period having a higher upper limit number at a higher rate than in the normal state. It is possible to have a strong expectation for the increase in the upper limit number, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (C) In the period controlled to the advantageous state, in the period other than the notification period, the notification period is more advantageous to the player than in the normal state (see FIG. 12A). The control means sets the notification condition (see FIG. 12D).

  According to such a configuration, the notification condition is set so as to be more advantageous to the player than in the normal state in the period controlled to the advantageous state, except for the notification period. For this reason, even when it is controlled in the advantageous state but not during the notification period, the player can advance the game while expecting a sense of expectation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific result until the notification means reaches an upper limit number according to the notification period controlled according to the notification condition set by the notification period control means. The specific result time information corresponding to the specific result is notified (for example, the AT is controlled repeatedly over 50 games as many times as the number of navigation points)
In the period controlled to the advantageous state, in the period other than the notification period, the notification period control means controls the notification period with a high rate at a high rate at a higher rate than in the normal state. It may be advantageous for the player by setting notification conditions (AT lottery is performed with reference to the table of FIG. 12D). According to such a configuration, in the period controlled to the advantageous state, except for the notification period, the notification condition for controlling at a high rate is set in the notification period having a higher upper limit number at a higher rate than in the normal state. Therefore, when the notification period is set, a sense of expectation that the upper limit number is increased can be made stronger, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(D) The derivation control means is a specification corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result (winning one of the grapes) that allows the generation of a predetermined prize. When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in the procedure, control for deriving a winning display result (a combination of selected grapes) for generating the permitted predetermined winning is performed, and the corresponding to the predetermined result is performed. When an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a predetermined avoidance procedure different from the specific procedure, control is performed to derive a special display result (special appearance) different from the winning display result (see FIG. 5B). ,
The advantageous state control means controls the advantageous state by establishing the advantageous condition by deriving the special display result in the preparation state (in order to control to RT when the special outcome is stopped). Processing).

  According to such a configuration, when it is not possible to generate the predetermined winnings allowed in the preparation state, it is not possible to obtain the profits associated with the occurrence of the predetermined winnings, but there is a disadvantage, Since the display result is derived and controlled to the advantageous state, the disadvantage can be compensated.

  (E) When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the predetermined result on the condition that the notification means is the notification period of the period controlled to the advantageous state, the predetermined result Is notified at predetermined permissible time (navigation effect corresponding to the type of grape that is selected at the time of grape selection) (navigation effect execution process executed by the sub-control unit 91).

  According to such a configuration, when setting an advantageous condition that triggers the transition from the ready state to the advantageous state, for example, there is no need to separately set a type of winning that establishes the advantageous condition. The design burden at the stage can be reduced.

(F) External test for performing 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 (test apparatus 1200) further includes output means (for example, a sub control unit 91 and an 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. 15 and modification (14)).

  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. (Refer to Modification (14)).

  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 a stop operation is performed (see Modification (14)).

  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 lottery object roles other than replay for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role of replay for every game state. (A) And (b) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when multiple types of re-game players are elected simultaneously, (c) is for demonstrating the reel control when it wins a grape It is a figure and (d) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control in the case of winning a strawberry. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an external output board | substrate. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery conditions used as the opportunity which performs AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table referred in AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the example about the case where it is not controlled by AT and the case where it is controlled by AT according to the result of AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the game state effect performed according to the present game state and effect state. 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 / Setting switch 38, the power switch 39 is provided which is operated to ON / OFF the power.

  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, the lower line of the reel 2L, the middle part of the reel 2C, the lower part of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L4 set across the reverse V-shaped pattern. In the normal gaming state, preparation mode, CZ, advantageous RT, internal RT, big bonus, regular bonus, it is entered when a specified number of bets are set. All of the line L1~L4 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 number of bets. 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 determining 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 in the gaming state is stored when the gaming state is ended by performing the game (for example, a normal gaming state to be 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 an initial gaming state (for example, a normal 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.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine in the present embodiment is controlled by the main control unit 41 to any one of the preparation mode, CZ1 to CZ3, advantageous RT, normal gaming state, internal RT, and bonus. .

  The preparation mode is controlled after the bonus ends. CZ1 is controlled by satisfying a predetermined first condition (preparation mode to be described later, CZ2, CZ3, special game stop in advantageous RT, or 32 games in normal game state). CZ2 is controlled when a predetermined second condition is established in CZ1 (promotion replay 1 winning described later). CZ3 is controlled when a predetermined third condition is established in CZ2 (promotion replay 2 winning, which will be described later). The advantageous RT is controlled when a predetermined advantageous condition is established in CZ3 (a promotion replay 3 winning which will be described later). The normal gaming state is controlled when a predetermined end condition is satisfied (falling replay winning to be described later) in CZ1 to CZ3, advantageous RT, and the like. Internal RT is controlled when a bonus internal is won. The bonus is controlled by bonus winning.

  The advantageous RT can be said to be an advantageous state for the player over other gaming states in that the winning rate of the re-gamer is extremely high as will be described later. In addition, CZ3 can be said to be a more advantageous state for the player than CZ1 and 2, the preparation mode, and the normal gaming state in that it can win the promoted replay 3 that triggers the advantageous RT as will be described later. Further, CZ2 can be said to be a more advantageous state for the player than CZ1, the preparation mode, and the normal gaming state in that it can win the promotion replay 2 as an opportunity to CZ3 as will be described later. Further, CZ1 can be said to be an advantageous state for the player over the preparation mode and the normal gaming state in that it can win the promotion replay 1 as an opportunity to CZ2, as will be described later. Note that CZ1 to CZ3 may be referred to as a first gaming state or CZ, an advantageous RT may be referred to as an advantageous state, and a normal gaming state may be referred to as a second gaming state.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main control unit 41 controls the game state to the preparation mode, CZ1 to CZ3, advantageous RT, normal game state, internal RT, and bonus. When the state is the preparation mode, CZ1 to CZ3, and advantageous RT, the sub-control unit 91 provides an assist time (hereinafter referred to as advantageous effect state) in which a navigation effect for notifying information according to the internal lottery result can be executed. The production state is controllable at AT). A state in which the gaming state is the preparation mode and the production state is controlled by the AT is referred to as an AT preparation mode, and a state in which the gaming state is the preparation mode but the production state is not controlled by the AT is also referred to as a non-AT preparation mode. . A state in which the gaming state is CZ1 to CZ3 and the production state is controlled by AT is also referred to as ACZ, and a state in which the gaming state is CZ1 to CZ3 but the production state is not controlled by AT is also referred to as non-ACZ. . A state where the gaming state is advantageous RT and the performance state is controlled by AT is also referred to as ART, and a state where the gaming state is advantageous RT but the performance state is not controlled by AT is also referred to as non-ART.

  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.

  In the present embodiment, on the condition that one of the big bonuses has been won, the sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the effect state to AT. The AT lottery refers to a lottery for the sub-control unit 91 to determine, for example, whether or not to control the AT using a random number extracted from a random counter and a period during which the AT can be controlled. The sub-control unit 91 controls the effect state to AT after the bonus ends when winning in the AT lottery by bonus winning.

  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.

  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, a navigation point is always given when a single winning combination 2 is won.

  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.

  Referring now to FIG. 3, of the symbol constructing the banana grape 1-12 each "banana" is left reel 2L, it is disposed within 7 pieces in the right reel 2R respectively, 5 pieces in the middle reel 2C It is disposed within each "black grapes" and "white grape" is left reel 2L, not disposed within 7 pieces in the right reel 2R respectively, are located within 5 frames in 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 1 to promotion replay 3, 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 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols (“banana” and “melon”) constituting the promotion replay 1 are arranged within 7 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay 1 can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  Further, the promotion replay 2 is awarded when a combination of “banana-blank 1-banana” or “banana-blank 2-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. Left symbol and right symbol constituting the promotion Replay 2 ( "banana") is left reel 2L, is disposed within 7 pieces in the right reel 2R respectively, one middle symbol (a "blank 1" or "blank 2 ' Are arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. Therefore, in principle, the promotion 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 if it is won.

  Further, the promotion replay 3 is awarded when a combination of “banana-blank 1-melon” or “banana-blank 2-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The left symbol and right symbol ("banana", "melon") constituting the promotion replay 2 are arranged within 7 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and the middle symbol ("blank 1" or "blank"). 2 ”) is arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Therefore, in principle, the promotion 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 if it is won.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the promotion replay 1 in CZ1, it is controlled to CZ2. As will be described later, the promotion replay 1 is set so as not to win in a gaming state other than CZ1. Therefore, the game state other than CZ1 is not controlled by CZ2.

  Further, after winning the promotion replay 2 in CZ2, it is controlled to CZ3. As will be described later, the promotion replay 2 is set so as not to be won in a gaming state other than CZ2. For this reason, it is comprised so that it may not be controlled by CZ3 from game states other than CZ2.

  Also, after winning the promotion replay 3 in CZ3, it is controlled to advantageous RT. As will be described later, the promotion replay 3 is set so as not to win in a gaming state other than CZ3. For this reason, it is configured not to be controlled to advantageous RT from a gaming state other than CZ3.

  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, the player is not controlled from the preparation mode to the normal gaming state because the fall replay is not won in the preparation mode. On the other hand, after winning a fall replay at CZ1 to CZ3 or advantageous RT, the game 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 CZ1 to CZ3 or advantageous RT. For this reason, it is configured to be controlled to the normal gaming state by the fall replay winning only from CZ1 to CZ3 or advantageous RT. In addition, when winning a fall replay in the AT preparation mode, ACZ, or ART, the gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state and the AT is terminated.

  Incidentally, as a game state other than CZ1～CZ3 and advantageous RT (e.g., preparation mode) even when a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%) may be elected by lottery for fall Replay, CZ1～CZ3 The game state other than the advantageous RT may be controlled to the normal game state. In this case, in the gaming state in which a lottery replay can be drawn and won, when controlled by the AT, a navigation effect described later may be executed when the fall replay is won.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, after CZ1 to CZ3 or advantageous RT, a fall replay is won and the game is controlled to the normal game state. Is done. Thus, to advantageously RT, in CZ1～CZ3, without winning the tumble replay, unless finishers promoted replay in accordance with the type of CZ being controlled, and is configured so as not to be controlled.

  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 control replay 1 and control replay 2, reel 2L, 2R of symbols ( "banana") has been arranged within 7 frames in each reel, the reel 2C symbol ( " 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. The special appearance includes 16 kinds of symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B such as “banana-melon-black grape”. 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 appearance stops in the preparation mode, CZ2, CZ3, or advantageous RT, it is controlled to CZ1. CZ1 is continuously controlled until winning a bonus, winning a promotion replay 1, or winning a fall replay. Even if the special game is stopped in the normal game state other than the preparation mode, CZ2, CZ3, or advantageous RT, it is not controlled by CZ1. Further, even if the special outcome is stopped in CZ1, the control to CZ1 is maintained. As a result, for the advantageous RT, in CZ1 to CZ3, not only does not win the fall replay, but also does not stop the special appearance and must win the promotion replay according to the type of CZ being controlled. It is configured not to be controlled.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the combination of the lottery object combination read as the lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In FIG. 7, combinations other than replay are explained as combinations of lottery object combinations, and in FIG. 8, combinations related to replay are explained as combinations of lottery object combinations. In the present embodiment, the combination of the lottery object combination varies depending on which game state is selected, and the combination of the lottery object combinations determined according to the game state (see FIG. 7 and FIG. 8) is sequentially read and stored. A lottery will be held. 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 and FIG. 8, “+” is indicated between winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  First, with reference to FIG. 7, the combination of lottery object combinations other than replay will be described. 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 one of the normal gaming state, the preparation mode, CZ1 to CZ3, or advantageous RT, each combination of BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + small role group as a combination of lottery target roles other than replay 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 role 1 1 roll 1, grape, left-pressed grape 1, left-pressed grape 2, middle-pressed grape 1, middle-pressed grape 2, right-pressed grape 1, right-pressed grape 2 are subject to internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as internal lottery target roles It is.

  In addition, each role of a small role group means each of melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 single-piece combination 1, and single-piece combination 1. Thus, for example, each combination of the BB1 + small role group is a combination of BB1 + melon, BB1 + strawberry 1, BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 single combination 1, and BB1 + 1 single combination 1 Indicates that a lottery will be held.

  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 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 Grapes 2 are targeted for internal lottery and are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery. 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, with reference to FIG. 8, the combination of the lottery object combination relating to replay will be described. In FIG. 8, the combination of the lottery object combination regarding replay is shown for each gaming state. Further, the numerical value in FIG. 8 indicates the winning probability when the value is a predetermined setting value (for example, setting value 1). The number of determination values used in the internal lottery is distributed so that the winning probability shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8A is a view for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations related to replay when the gaming state is CZ1. When the gaming state is CZ1, the combination of replay lottery target roles is normal replay, first forward push promotion lip, first pinch push promotion lip, first reverse push promotion lip, and first medium push promotion lip. It becomes an object and is sequentially read out as a lottery object role.

  The first forward push promotion lip indicates a fall replay + promotion replay 1. The fall replay means fall fall replay 1 + fall fall replay 2. The first forward push promotion lip causes a promotion replay 1 to be awarded when pushed forward, and a fall replay 1 or a fall replay 2 (hereinafter also simply referred to as a fall replay) when operated according to other operating procedures. Refers to a combination of lottery roles The forward pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after first stopping the left reel 2L.

  The first pinch push promotion lip indicates a fall replay + promotion replay 1 + control replay 1; a lottery that wins the promotion replay 1 when the pinch is pressed and wins the fall replay when operated by any other operation procedure. A combination of eligible roles. The press nip, means an operating procedure of the left reel 2L is second stopped after operating procedure right reel 2R to the second stop or the right reel 2R, was first stopped after was the first stop on the left reel 2L.

  The first reverse push promotion lip means a fall replay + promotion replay 1 + control replay 2; a lottery that wins the promotion replay 1 when pressed reversely and wins the fall replay when operated by other operating procedures. A combination of eligible roles. The reverse pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time.

  The first middle push promotion lip is a fall replay + promotion replay 1 + control replay 1 + control replay 2. When the middle press is performed, the promotion replay 1 is won, and when it is operated by any other operation procedure, the fall replay is won. This refers to the combination of lottery roles to be made. The middle push means an operation procedure for first stopping the middle reel 2C.

  When the gaming state is CZ1, one of the replays is won with a winning probability of about 1 / 7.1. In the normal replay, an internal lottery is performed with a winning probability of about 1/10. The first forward push promotion lip, the first pinch push promotion lip, the first reverse push promotion lip, and the first middle push promotion lip are each subjected to internal lottery with a winning probability of about 1/100.

  FIG. 8B is a diagram for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations related to replay when the gaming state is CZ2. When the game state is CZ2, as a combination of replay lottery target roles, forward push normal lip, pinch push normal lip, reverse push normal lip, medium push normal lip, second forward push promotion lip, second pinch push promotion lip, The second reverse push promotion lip and the second middle push promotion lip become the targets of the internal lottery and are sequentially read as the lottery target combination.

  Normal push normal rep indicates normal replay + falling replay, and refers to a combination of lottery target combinations that wins a normal replay when pressed forward and wins a falling replay when operated in other operating procedures. The pinch push normal rep is a normal replay + falling replay + control replay 1 which is a lottery target role that wins a normal replay when the pinch is pressed and wins a troll replay when operated by other operating procedures. Refers to a combination. Reverse push normal rep is normal replay + falling replay + control replay 2. When a reverse push is performed, the normal replay is won, and when operated by other operating procedures, the falling replay is awarded. Refers to a combination. Normal press normal rep means normal replay + tumble replay + control replay 1 + control replay 2, which is a lottery item that wins a normal replay when pressed in the middle and wins a tumble replay when operated in any other operating procedure A combination of roles.

  The second forward push promotion lip means normal replay + promotion replay 2, which is a combination of lottery candidates that wins the promotion replay 2 when pressed forward, and wins the normal replay when operated in other operating procedures. Say. The second clip push promotion lip means normal replay + promotion replay 2 + control replay 1; a lottery that wins the promotion replay 2 when the squeeze is pressed and wins the normal replay when operated by other operating procedures. A combination of eligible roles. The second reverse push promotion lip means normal replay + promotion replay 2 + control replay 2; a lottery that wins promotion replay 2 when pressed reversely and wins a normal replay when operated by other operating procedures. A combination of eligible roles. The second middle push promotion lip means normal replay + promotion replay 2 + control replay 1 + control replay 2. When the middle press is made, the promotion replay 2 is awarded, and when the other operation procedures are operated, the normal replay is awarded. This refers to the combination of lottery roles to be made.

  When the gaming state is CZ2, one of the replays is won with a winning probability of about 1/5. For normal push normal lip, pinch push normal lip, reverse push normal lip, and intermediate push normal lip, an internal lottery is performed with a winning probability of 1/25. The second forward push promotion lip, the second pinch push promotion lip, the second reverse push promotion lip, and the second middle push promotion lip are each subjected to internal lottery with a winning probability of 1/100.

  FIG. 8C is a diagram for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations related to replay when the gaming state is CZ3. When the gaming state is CZ3, as a combination of replay lottery target roles, a normal push normal lip, a pinch push normal lip, a reverse push normal lip, a middle push normal lip, a third forward push promotion lip, a third pinch push lip, The third reverse push promotion lip and the third middle push promotion lip become the objects of the internal lottery and are sequentially read out as the lottery target combination. The normal push normal lip, the pinch push normal lip, the reverse push normal lip, and the middle push normal lip are the same as the replay combinations described with reference to FIG.

  The third forward push promotion lip indicates normal replay + promotion replay 3, and a combination of lottery target players that wins the promotion replay when they are pushed forward and wins the normal replay when operated in other operating procedures. Say. The 3rd pinching push promotion lip indicates normal replay + promotion replay 3 + control replay 1 and a lottery that wins the promotion replay 3 when the pinch is pressed and normal replay when operated in other operating procedures. A combination of eligible roles. The third reverse push promotion lip means normal replay + promotion replay 3 + control replay 2; a lottery that promotes promotion replay 3 when pressed reversely and wins a normal replay when operated by other operating procedures. A combination of eligible roles. The third middle push promotion lip means normal replay + promotion replay 3 + control replay 1 + control replay 2. When the middle press is made, the promotion replay 3 is won, and when the other operation procedures are operated, the normal replay is won. This refers to the combination of lottery roles to be made.

  When the gaming state is CZ3, one of the replays is won with a winning probability of about 1/5. For normal push normal lip, pinch push normal lip, reverse push normal lip, and intermediate push normal lip, an internal lottery is performed with a winning probability of 1/25. The third forward push promotion lip, the third pinch push promotion lip, the third reverse push promotion lip, and the third middle push promotion lip are each subjected to internal lottery with a winning probability of 1/100.

  FIG. 8D is a diagram for explaining a combination of lottery object combinations related to replay when the gaming state is advantageous RT. When the gaming state is advantageous RT, forward push normal lip, pinch push normal lip, reverse push normal lip, and middle push normal lip are targeted for internal lottery and are sequentially read as lottery target combinations. The normal push normal lip, the pinch push normal lip, the reverse push normal lip, and the middle push normal lip are the same as the replay combinations described in FIGS. 8B and 8C, respectively.

  When the gaming state is advantageous RT, one of the replays is won with a winning probability of about 1 / 1.2. For normal push normal lip, pinch push normal lip, reverse push normal lip, and intermediate push normal lip, internal lottery is performed with a winning probability of 1 / 4.8.

  Here, the winning probabilities of the fall replay and the promoted replay in CZ1 to CZ3 shown in FIG. 8 and the advantageous RT are compared. The winning probability of falling replay is 4/100 when CZ1, 4/25 when CZ2, 4/25 when CZ3, and 4 / 4.8 when advantageous RT. Is set to Further, the winning probability of promotion replay is set to be 4/100 in any of CZ1 to CZ3.

  When the game state is the normal game state or internal RT, for example, as a combination of replay lottery target roles, a normal push normal lip, a pinch normal lip, a reverse push normal lip shown in FIG. The normal press normal lip becomes an internal lottery target and is sequentially read out as a lottery target role. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, one of the replays is won with a winning probability of about 1 / 7.3. When the gaming state is RT in the inside, one of the replays is won with a winning probability of about 1/5. In addition, even if winning in the fall replay in the normal gaming state or the inside RT, the control is continued in the normal gaming state or the inside RT.

  When the gaming state is the preparation mode, for example, as a combination of replay lottery roles, the normal replay is an internal lottery target and is read as a lottery role. When the game state is the preparation mode, the normal replay is won with a winning probability of about 1 / 7.3.

  When the gaming state is RB1 or RB2, no replay is won. For example, the replay is not read out as the lottery object combination, or the winning probability of the replay is set to 0.

  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.

  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 a maximum of 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. Thus, when the stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop align the role that elected pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, control is performed to stop by aligning it, winning 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. If small prize to be paid out medals or more betting amount of small prize (the number bet is 3, small prize of 3 or more medals are paid out, for example, grapes paying out nine medals by winning, hereinafter also referred to as normal small win ) only preferentially align performs reel control for the case of small prize (the number bet is 3 to less than bet number of medals are paid out, small prize medals less than 3 is paid out, for example, strawberries 1, below, certain small 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 two or more types of re-game players are simultaneously won (for example, forward push normal lip shown in FIG. 8), as shown in FIG. 9 (a) or FIG. Control is performed so that the re-game players determined according to the types of re-game players and the operation procedure are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames. FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B are diagrams for explaining reel control when the fall replay and other replays are won in duplicate.

  First, referring to FIG. 9 (a), when the first forward push promotion lip including the promotion replay 1 and the fall replay is won and operated by the forward push operation procedure, the promotion among the selected replays is promoted. Control is performed so that the combination of Replay 1 is aligned with any winning line and stopped. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promoted replay 1 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 a prize is awarded. Since L1 to L4 are set as the line, when the first forward push promotion lip is won and the push is pushed forward, the promotion replay is performed regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Reel control is performed so that 1 always wins.

  On the other hand, the first order push promotion descriptor is winning, when operated in the operational procedures other than pushing forward, for example, when the middle reel 2C was first stopped, the tumble replay 1 or tumble replay of winning replay 2 The control is performed so that the combination is stopped on any pay line. 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.

  In addition, when the first clip push promotion lip including the promotion replay 1 and the fall replay is won and operated by the operation procedure that becomes the pinch push, one of the combinations of the promotion replay 1 among the selected replays is won. Control to stop in line. On the other hand, when the first nip push promotion lip is won and operated by an operation procedure other than the nip push, for example, when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, the fall replay 1 or the fall replay 2 of the selected replays. The control is performed so that the combination is stopped on any pay line.

  In addition, when the first reverse push promotion lip including the promotion replay 1 and the fall replay is elected and is operated in the operation procedure of the reverse push, one of the combinations of the promotion replay 1 among the elected replays is won. Control to stop in line. On the other hand, when the first reverse push promotion lip is won and operated by an operation procedure other than the reverse push, for example, when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, the fall replay 1 or the fall replay 2 of the won replays. The control is performed so that the combination is stopped on any pay line.

  In addition, when the first middle push promotion lip including the promotion replay 1 and the fall replay is elected and is operated according to the operation procedure of the middle push, the combination of the promotion replay 1 among the elected replays is set to any winning line. Control to stop them together. On the other hand, when the first middle push promotion lip is won and operated by an operation procedure other than the middle push, for example, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the combination of the fall replay 1 or the fall replay 2 of the chosen replays Is controlled to stop in line with any winning line.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the first forward push promotion lip is won, the first pinch push promotion lip is won, the first reverse push promotion lip is won, or the first middle push promotion lip is won. Depending on how, the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay 1 while avoiding the fall replay winning can be made different. That is, when one of the first forward push promotion lip, the first pinch push promotion lip, the first reverse push promotion lip, and the first middle push promotion lip is won, the promotion replay 1 is won only with a probability of 1/4. Unable to win and will win a fall replay with a probability of 3/4.

  Next, referring to FIG. 9 (b), when a normal pressing normal lip including a normal replay and a fall replay is won, and is operated according to an operating procedure that is a forward pressing, the normal replay of the selected replays is selected. Control is performed to stop the combination in line with any winning line. On the other hand, winning the forward push normal descriptors, when operated in the operational procedures other than pushing forward, for example, when the middle reel 2C was first stopped, the combination of tumble replay 1 or tumble Replay 2 of winning replay Is controlled to stop in line with any winning line.

  When a normal push with a pinch push including a normal replay and a fall replay is won, and if it is operated with the operation procedure that becomes a pinch push, the combination of the normal replays among the selected replays is aligned with any winning line and stopped. Take control. On the other hand, when the pinch push normal lip is won and operated by an operation procedure other than pinch push, for example, when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, the combination of the fall replay 1 or the fall replay 2 of the won replays Is controlled to stop in line with any winning line.

  Further, winning the reverse push normal descriptor including the normal replay and tumble replay, when it is operated in the operating procedure in the opposite press is aligned to one of the winning line a combination of a normal replay of the winning replay Control to stop. On the other hand, winning the reverse push normal descriptors, when operated in the operational procedures other than pushing the contrary, when the first stops the middle reel 2C example, the combination of tumble replay 1 or tumble Replay 2 of winning replay Is controlled to stop in line with any winning line.

  In addition, when a normal pressing normal lip including normal replay and falling replay is won, and it is operated in the operation procedure that becomes a middle pressing, the combination of the normal replays among the selected replays is aligned to any winning line and stopped. Take control. On the other hand, when the middle push normal lip is won and operated by an operation procedure other than the middle push, for example, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, any of the combinations of the fall replay 1 or the fall replay 2 among the selected replays. Control to stop in line with the winning line.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a fall replay winning is avoided depending on whether a normal push normal lip is won, a pinch push normal lip is won, a reverse push normal lip is won, or a middle press normal lip is won. Thus, the operation procedure for winning the normal replay can be varied. In other words, when one of the normal push normal lip, pinch push normal lip, reverse push normal lip, or middle push normal lip is won, the normal replay can only be won with a 1/4 probability. Win a fall replay with probability.

  Similarly, for the second forward push promotion lip, the second pinch push promotion lip, the second reverse push promotion lip, and the second middle push promotion lip, an operation for winning the promotion replay 2 depending on which one is won. The procedure can be different. Similarly, for the third forward push promotion lip, the third pinch push promotion lip, the third reverse push promotion lip, and the third middle push promotion lip, an operation for winning the promotion replay 3 depending on which one is won. The procedure can be different. In any case, the promotion replay can be won only with a probability of 1/4, and the normal replay is won with a probability of 3/4.

  Depending on the combination of replays selected as described above, the operation procedure for avoiding the falling replay winning and the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay are different. However, when the effect state is controlled by AT, a navigation effect corresponding to the selected combination of replays is executed, as will be described later. For this reason, it is possible to intentionally avoid the fall replay or promote the replay by operating according to the operation procedure corresponding to the combination of replays specified from the navigation effect.

  On the other hand, when the effect state is not controlled by the AT, the navigation effect is not executed, and therefore, it is impossible to operate according to the operation procedure for intentionally avoiding the fall replay or promoting the replay. Hereinafter, the promotion replay winning rate and the falling replay winning rate of each of CZ1 to CZ3 when the effect state is not controlled by AT will be described.

  First, when it is CZ1, the fall replay and the promotion replay 1 are won with a probability of 4/100 in the internal lottery, and the reel control controls the fall replay 1 or the fall replay 2 with a probability of 3/4. Win a promotion replay 1 with a probability of. Accordingly, the winning rate of the fall replay when CZ1 is 3/100, and the winning rate of the promotion replay 1 is 1/100. Thus, when it is CZ1, the winning rate for the fall replay is set to be three times higher than the winning rate for the promotion replay. For this reason, in CZ1 when the production state is not controlled by AT, the probability of winning the fall replay before the promotion replay 1 is 75%, and the probability of winning the promotion replay 1 before the fall replay Is 25%.

  In the case of CZ2, in the internal lottery, the fall replay or promotion replay 2 wins with a probability of 4/25 + 4/100 = 20/100, of which 4/5 is the fall replay win and the probability of 3/4 To win Tumble Replay 1 or Tumble Replay 2. From this, the winning rate of the fall replay when CZ2 is 12/100. Of the internal lottery, the fall replay or the promotion replay 2 is won with a probability of 20/100, and 1/5 is the prize for the promotion replay 2, and the promotion replay 2 is won with a probability of 1/4. Accordingly, the winning rate of promotion replay 2 when CZ2 is 1/100. Thus, when it is CZ2, the winning rate for the fall replay is set to be 12 times higher than the winning rate for the promotion replay. For this reason, in CZ2 when the performance state is not controlled by AT, the probability of winning the fall replay prior to the promotion replay 2 is about 92.3%, and the promotion replay 2 is ahead of the fall replay. The probability of winning is about 7.7%.

  Also, in the case of CZ3, as in the case of CZ2, the winning rate for the fall replay is 12/100, and the winning rate for the promotion replay 3 is 1/100. Thus, when it is CZ3, the winning rate for the fall replay is set to be 12 times higher than the winning rate for the promotion replay. For this reason, in CZ3 when the production state is not controlled by AT, the probability of winning the fall replay before the promotion replay 3 is about 92.3%, and the promotion replay 3 is ahead of the fall replay. The probability of winning is about 7.7%.

  As described above, in any of CZ1 to CZ3, when the winning rate of the fall replay is set to be higher than the winning rate of the promotion replay, and when the production state is not controlled by the AT, an opportunity to shift to the advantageous RT The fall replay winning is generated before the promotion replay 3 winning. More specifically, the probability of winning the promotion replay 3 (hereinafter also referred to as advantageous RT entry rate) controlled by CZ1 to CZ3 from CZ1 to CZ2 is 25% × 7. .7% × 7.7% ≈0.148%. In addition, when it is CZ2 or CZ3, considering that it is returned to CZ1 due to a special outcome that is stopped when the grape is missed at the time of grape winning, the advantageous RT entry rate is less than 0.148%. On the other hand, the probability of winning a fall replay in CZ1 to CZ3 is 75% + (25% × 92.3%) + (25% × 7.7% × 92.3%) when specified only from the winning probability of replay. ≒ 99.8% or more. As a result, in CZ1 to CZ3, when the production state is not controlled by AT, the fall replay winning can be generated before the promotion replay 3 winning that becomes an opportunity to shift to the advantageous RT.

  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 (hereinafter collectively simply referred to as "Staphylococcus") If you have won either, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), the type of grape and banana grapes were simultaneously winning and first stop operation Depending on whether the reel (the first stopped reel) is a left reel, middle reel, or right reel, control is performed to align and stop grapes on the winning line within a maximum draw range of 4 frames. Done. FIG. 9C is a diagram for explaining the reel control when winning a grape.

  For example, when banana grapes are won without winning at the same time, regardless of the type of reel that is stopped first 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 and the operation procedure for avoiding derivation of the special outcome can be varied.

  As a result, in CZ1 and CZ3, in CZ2 and CZ3 that are shifted to CZ1 by derivation of special outcomes, if the production state is not controlled by AT, the proportion of occurrence of missing due to the operation procedure at the time of grape winning is substantial The rate at which the special outcome is derived and controlled by CZ1 increases. As a result, when the performance state is not controlled by the AT, the rate of loss at the time of winning the grape increases, so the advantageous RT entry rate described above is less than 0.148%.

  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 wins simultaneously with strawberry 2, a case of winning simultaneously with strawberry 2 + 1 role 1 occurs, as shown in FIG. 9 (d). Reel control is performed.

  First, when the strawberry 1 is elected alone, the reel control is performed to preferentially draw “strawberry-banana-banana” which is a symbol constituting the strawberry 1 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 strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1 is selected, "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 Further, when the strawberry 1 or strawberry 2 is won, the reel control shown in FIG. 9D 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.

  On the game control board 40 side, the internal lottery is performed as described above, and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop rotating according to the result and the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and a prize is generated. It becomes. As a result of winning a prize, a medal is paid out or a game state is transferred as a payout. Thus, depending on the progress of the game on the game control board 40 side, a unique effect is performed on the effect control board 90 side. It is. In order to perform such an effect, the sub CPU 91a of the effect control board 90 must be able to recognize the progress of the game on the game control board 40 side, but is sent from the main CPU 41a of the game control board 40. Various effects are performed based on the above-described commands related to the progress of the game.

  In order to perform the performance, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 has various counters, an area for setting various flags, a game state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. Area for storing winning status, combination of display results derived to reels 2L, 2C, 2R, information indicating presence / absence of winning, game state applied in game running on game control board 40 ( The winning situation and the gaming state are also provided in the RAM 91c twice.

  Among the effects executed by the control of the sub-control unit 91, as the effects by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on a command output to the display control circuit 92, a gaming state and a plurality of predetermined types There are game effects according to the stage being controlled.

  The game production is the demonstration production described above, the continuous production that informs whether or not the bonus is won, and after the fact that the bonus is won and the bonus line is given priority over the bonus. Replays that are controlled to be drawn in, or a small role from a symbol (or symbol combination) that has been elected to a small role but stopped on some reels, that is a chance timing to win a bonus without winning a small character A chance effect that informs you that it is a chance timing that you can win a winning combination that you can not win the winning combination and win the winning bonus, is executed until the game state ends after winning the bonus Bonus effects, gaming state effects according to the gaming state, and navigation effects executed when the rendering state is controlled by the AT. Note that image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in the ROM 91 b of the sub-control unit 91.

  Further, in the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining the display result of the variable display device 2 based on a reel stop command transmitted from the main control unit 41 side when the reel is stopped is provided in the RAM 91c. ing. 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.

  Next, a process executed by the main control unit 41 and a process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  First, processing executed by the main control unit 41 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 in the above winning determination that the promotion replay 3 has been won, it is determined from the game situation that the sub-control unit 91 side is substantially controlled by the AT, and the replay 3 signal is assigned to the slot. Output to outside the machine.

  As described above, the advantageous RT entry rate, which is the probability of winning from the replay 3 controlled by CZ1 to CZ3 from CZ1 is less than 0.148%, and the probability of winning the fall replay in CZ1 to CZ3 is , 99.8% or more.

  As a result, when the production state is not controlled by AT in CZ1 to CZ3, the navigation production according to the internal winning result is not executed, so that the fall replay winning can be intentionally avoided and the promotion replay 3 cannot be won. . As a result, when the production state is not controlled by AT in CZ1 to CZ3, the fall replay winning is generated prior to the promotion replay 3 winning which is the opportunity to shift to the advantageous RT, and before the fall replay. It is virtually impossible to expect the promoted replay 3 to be derived. However, when the production state is controlled by the AT, the navigation production is executed, so even when the fall replay is won, the operation procedure for avoiding the fall replay winning is operated and the promotion replay is won. Sometimes it can be operated by the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay, so that unless the operation procedure is incorrect, the fall replay winning can be avoided and the promotion replay 3 can be won, and it is advantageously controlled to RT. it can. As a result, when the promotion replay 3 is won, it can be said that the production state is controlled by the AT.

  Here, the certainty that the production state is controlled to AT when winning the promotion replay 3 will be described. In the slot machine, an inspection (type test) is conducted by a third party in the pre-shipment stage. In the type test, the average number of games per day is 6000 games, and the average number of games is 3 days. Various tests are to be performed by digesting 17500 games. Therefore, in the following, when 6000 games are consumed as the average number of games per day, when 17500 games are consumed as the average number of games for 3 days, when the promotion replay 3 is won, the production state is not controlled by AT. By explaining that the number of times is less than one, it is explained that when the promotion replay 3 is won, it can be said that the production state is substantially controlled by the AT and the certainty is extremely high.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, after the normal gaming state has been completed with 32 games, an opportunity to be controlled to advantageous RT by being controlled by CZ1 is obtained. For this reason, for example, when the above-mentioned 6000 games, which is the average number of games per day, are consumed, the number of times that the opportunity to be controlled to advantageous RT under the control of CZ1 is obtained in the game state other than the normal game state. Ignoring this game, estimate more than actual, 6000/32 = 187.5 times. Similarly, when 17500 games, which is the average number of games for three days, are consumed, 17500 / 32≈546.8 times.

  However, since the advantageous RT entry rate is set to less than 0.148% and the probability of winning a fall replay in CZ1 to CZ3 is set to be 99.8% or more, the production state is controlled by AT. Otherwise, 100 / 0.148≈675 times will be won in the promotion replay 3 only once.

  For this reason, there is an opportunity to be controlled by CZ1 and advantageously controlled by RT regardless of whether 6000 games, which is the average number of games per day, or 17500 games, which is the average number of games per day, is consumed. The number of times obtained does not reach 675 times. Therefore, the number of times that the production state is not controlled by the AT when winning the promotion replay 3 is less than one.

  As a result, when the promotion replay 3 is won, it can be said that the production state is substantially controlled by the AT and the certainty is extremely high.

  In the present embodiment, when winning the promotion replay 3, it can be said that the performance state is substantially controlled by the AT, and the winning probability and the reel control are determined so that the certainty is extremely high. Utilizing it, it is possible to determine whether or not the effect state is controlled by the AT indirectly by determining whether or not the promotion replay 3 has been won only by the main control unit 41 side.

  As described above, when it is determined that the promotion replay 3 is won, it can be said that the production state is substantially controlled by the AT and the reliability thereof is extremely high. Is output to the outside. The replay 3 signal is output for a predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) when winning the promoted replay 3.

  Further, in the winning determination process, when it is determined in the winning determination that no winning combination has been won, a special event that can be stopped when a grape is dropped is stopped in a game during an advantageous RT. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the special outcome has been stopped in the advantageous RT game, a missing signal is output to the outside of the slot machine.

  As described above, when the special game is stopped in the advantageous RT game, the game is controlled to CZ1. Further, as will be described later, when the special outcome is stopped in the ART, the AT corresponding to the navigation point 1 ends. For this reason, it is possible to specify outside the slot machine that the control has been performed by CZ1 and that the AT has been terminated by the missed signal.

  Here, signals output to the outside of the slot machine will be described. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment outputs an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 10, these external output signals are transmitted from the external output board 1000 connected to the game control board 40 to a slot (hall) where the slot machine 1 is installed, for example, in each slot under the control of the main CPU 41a. It is output to a hall device such as a hall computer via a history information disclosure terminal that is installed above the machine and can display a history of a corresponding slot machine or the like and an information provision terminal board 1010 that is installed on a so-called game island. It has become.

  From the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the occurrence of a winning, a gaming state Is a first bonus signal indicating that the big bonus is 1 to 3, a second bonus signal indicating that the gaming state is in the big bonus 4 or 5, an advantageous RT signal indicating that the gaming state is advantageous RT, promotion A Replay 3 signal indicating that the AT has been controlled by the AT due to winning the Replay 3, a message indicating that the AT has ended, and the front door 1b Door opening signal indicating opening, setting change signal indicating transition to setting change mode, insertion error signal indicating abnormality of medal selector, hopper unit 3 Payout error signal indicating an abnormality is outputted.

  In the history information release terminal installed corresponding to each slot machine, for example, when the first bonus signal is received, 1 is added to the history information of the number of occurrences of the big bonuses 1 to 3, and the second bonus signal is received. In this case, the history information of the occurrence number of the big bonus 4 or 5 is incremented by 1 and the history of the slot machine can be stored and displayed based on the signal output from the slot machine.

  With respect to the replay 3 signal and the missed signal, for example, when the replay 3 signal is received, the history information disclosure terminal adds 1 to the history information of the number of AT rushes when receiving the replay 3 signal, and indicates that the AT is being performed (for example, “AT in progress!”). Message) is displayed, and a process of ending the display indicating that the AT is in progress when the missed signal is received is performed.

  The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit 1001, a parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002, a terminal for each output signal, and a connector 1003 for electrical connection with the circuit of the information providing terminal board 1010.

  Among the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the first bonus signal, the second bonus signal, the advantageous RT signal, and the replay 3 signal are directly pulsed via the relay circuit 1001. Is output to the history information disclosure terminal and the information provision terminal board 1010.

  On the other hand, a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, and a (preliminary signal) are security signals that are serial signals that can be individually identified by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002. And output to the information providing terminal board 1010.

  The medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, first bonus signal, second bonus signal, advantageous RT signal, replay 3 signal, and missed signal output from the external output board 1000 are a history information disclosure terminal, an information provision terminal board, etc. 1010 is output to the hall device. On the other hand, the security signal output from the external output board 1000 is again converted into a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, and a spare signal at the information providing terminal board 1010 and output to the hall device. Will be.

  The external output signal includes a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a dispensing error signal, but these door opening signal, setting changing signal, closing error signal, and dispensing error signal are not frequently output signals. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide an external output terminal for each of these signals.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the external output signal output from the game control board 40 as described above is output to the hall device via the external output board 1000, and the door opening signal among these external output signals, The setting change signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal are converted into a security signal, which is a serial signal that can be individually identified, by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 mounted on the external output board 1000 and externally converted. The door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the dispensing error signal can be output from one terminal, and it is not necessary to provide more terminals than necessary.

  In addition, even if there is a spare signal line that is not currently used but may be used in the future, individual signals can be identified with a single terminal, including the signal output from the spare signal line. It is possible to output as much as possible, and a spare signal line terminal that is not used does not become an empty terminal.

  In this embodiment, the door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the dispensing error signal can be individually identified by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 mounted on the external output board 1000. It is converted to a security signal, which is a serial signal, and output to the outside. For example, any one of a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a payout error signal can be output by an AND circuit or the like. If it is output, an error signal may be output to the outside with one terminal. Even in this case, an error occurs in the external device, the door is open, or the setting is being changed. It is possible to specify that any of them is occurring, and it is not necessary to provide more terminals than necessary. In this case, since a plurality of signals can be output to the outside with one terminal without being converted into a serial signal, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  The signals output from the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000 and the signals output to the outside of the slot machine are not limited to the signals shown in FIG. For example, a game start signal indicating that the game has started when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, or that the game has ended when all reels have stopped or when the payout has ended. You may comprise so that a game end signal may be output outside. Thereby, in the hall device, for example, the number of games can be counted. Moreover, you may comprise so that a fall replay winning signal which shows that may be output when winning a fall replay. Thereby, it is possible to specify that the hall device has won a fall replay, for example. Further, when the promotion replay 1 is won, a promotion replay 1 winning signal indicating that may be output. Further, when the promotion replay 2 is won, a promotion replay 2 winning signal indicating that may be output.

  Returning to the game control process, in the winning determination process after the AT determination is completed, a process corresponding to the type of the winning winning combination is performed. For example, 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. In addition, when it is determined that a fall replay is won when CZ1 to CZ3 or advantageous RT, the process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) Is done. If it is determined that the promotion replay 1 has been won during CZ1, processing for controlling to CZ2 (for example, setting the value of CZ2 to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, when it is determined that the promotion replay 2 has been won during CZ2, processing for controlling to CZ3 (for example, setting the value of CZ3 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. If it is determined that the promotion replay 3 has been won during CZ3, a process for controlling the advantageous RT (for example, setting the advantageous RT value as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, when any of the preparation mode, CZ2, CZ3, and advantageous RT, it is determined that no winning has occurred and the special outcome is stopped on any of the winning lines L1 to L4. In some cases, processing for controlling to CZ1 (for example, setting the value of CZ1 to 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 CZ1 (for example, setting the value of the CZ1 flag to the value of the game state flag) is performed. It is.

  In the payout process, the game state of the next game (whether it is a normal game state, a preparation mode, a CZ1, an advantageous RT, a bonus, etc.) can be specified. The status 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, CZ1 to CZ3, advantageous RT, normal game state, internal game RT, and bonus. A command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 according to the progress of the game. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs a process for controlling the effect state to AT and various processes for executing an original effect 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 effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sound from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 are performed. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in a predetermined ROM. 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 effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub-control unit 91 executes the above-described game effect according to the AT control process for controlling the effect state to the AT according to the game state, etc. A game effect execution process for performing the game is performed.

  The sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment performs AT lottery by executing AT lottery processing included in the AT control processing. As described above, the AT control lottery is performed by the sub-control unit 91 and the AT is controlled according to the lottery result. In the present embodiment, as described above, the main control unit 41 controls the game. From the situation, it can be determined whether or not it is substantially controlled by the AT.

  In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied based on a command from the main control unit 41, and the AT lottery is executed when the predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the lottery conditions that trigger the AT lottery. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a table referred to in the AT lottery.

  As shown in the normal game state column of FIG. 11, when the current game state is the normal game state or advantageous RT, the lottery condition is established by winning the bonus regardless of whether the performance state is AT. To do. When the lottery condition is satisfied, AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. For example, the sub control unit 91 specifies the current gaming state based on the gaming state command from the main control unit 41 and specifies that the bonus is won based on the internal winning command from the main control unit 41.

  When the table shown in FIG. 12 (a) is referred to, navigation point 0 is determined at a rate of 50%, navigation point 1 is determined at a rate of 40%, navigation point 3 is determined at a rate of 10%, The AT lottery is performed so that the navigation point 5 is determined at a rate of 7%, the navigation point 10 is determined at a rate of 2%, and the navigation point 20 is determined at a rate of 1%. Note that the AT lottery performed by the bonus winning in the normal gaming state or the advantageous RT may be executed at a different rate depending on whether it is the normal gaming state or the advantageous RT. For example, the AT may be won at a higher rate in the normal gaming state than in the advantageous RT.

  Here, the navigation point indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled in the advantageous RT. By consuming (subtracting) 1 point of navigation points, at the advantageous RT, the game is controlled by the AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times or more (for example, at least 50 games or more), and the navigation effect can be executed during that time. For this reason, since the navigation point is controlled by the AT for a longer period as the number of points increases, it can be said that the degree of advantage for the player is higher.

  When one or more navigation points are determined in the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation points in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Based on the AT flag in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control by the AT and specifies the number of remaining navigation points. If an AT lottery is performed by winning a bonus when the AT flag indicating that the AT is set, the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery is updated. The update to the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery means, for example, that the number of navigation points corresponding to the result of the current AT lottery is added to the number of navigation points specified from the AT flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The number of navigation points added and added may be rewritten to an AT flag that specifies the number of navigation points, and the AT flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c is replaced with an AT flag indicating the number of navigation points according to the result of the current AT lottery. It may be rewritten. Any method may be used as long as the current AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery can be specified.

  Further, as shown in the preparation mode and AT column of FIG. 11, in the AT preparation mode, the lottery condition is established by winning a bonus. When the lottery condition is satisfied, AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG.

  When the table shown in FIG. 12B is referred to, the navigation point 1 is determined at a rate of 30%, the navigation point 3 is determined at a rate of 35%, and the navigation point 5 is determined at a rate of 20%. The AT lottery is performed so that the navigation point 10 is determined at a rate of 10% and the navigation point 20 is determined at a rate of 5%. When the AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 12B, since it is always determined to be one or more navigation points, the AT is always controlled.

  Further, as shown in the column of the preparation mode and non-AT in FIG. 11, when the bonus is won in the non-AT preparation mode, the bonus winning table shown in FIG. Navi Point 1 is determined at a rate of 35%, Navi Point 3 is determined at a rate of 35%, Navi Point 5 is determined at a rate of 20%, Navi Point 10 is determined at a rate of 10%, and 5% The AT lottery is performed so that the navigation point 20 is determined. Note that when an AT lottery is performed with reference to the bonus winning table shown in FIG. 12D, the navigation point is always determined to be one or more navigation points, so that the AT is always controlled.

  In addition, as shown in the column of CZ and AT in FIG. 11, when it is ACZ, a lottery condition is established by winning a bonus. When the lottery condition is satisfied, AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG.

  When the table shown in FIG. 12C is referred to, the navigation point 1 is determined at a rate of 60%, the navigation point 3 is determined at a rate of 25%, and the navigation point 5 is determined at a rate of 10%. The AT lottery is performed so that the navigation point 10 is determined at a rate of 3% and the navigation point 20 is determined at a rate of 2%.

  When an AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 12C, the navigation point is always determined to be one or more navigation points, so that the AT is always controlled.

  Further, as shown in the column of CZ and non-AT in FIG. 11, when it is non-ACZ, as in the non-AT preparation mode, a lottery condition is established by winning a bonus, and FIG. The AT lottery is performed with reference to the table corresponding to the established lottery condition among the tables shown. When the table shown in FIG. 12 (d) is referenced and AT lottery is performed during non-ACZ, it is always determined to be one or more navigation points, and therefore the AT is always controlled. .

  Here, the degree of advantage for the player in the AT lottery executed when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the advantageous RT, the preparation mode, and the CZ are compared. The degree of advantage for the player means, for example, the ratio determined by the navigation point 1 or higher in the AT lottery, that is, the ratio controlled by the AT, the level determined by more navigation points in the AT lottery, and the like. .

  First, when the lottery condition is established by winning the bonus, in the AT lottery executed in the normal gaming state or advantageous RT, the table shown in FIG. In the AT lottery executed sometimes, the tables shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C or the table shown in FIG. 12D when the bonus is won are referred to. For this reason, in the preparation mode or CZ, the navigation point 1 is determined at a higher rate and more navigation points are determined at a higher rate than in the normal gaming state or advantageous RT. That is, in the preparation mode or CZ, it is advantageous to the player by being controlled by AT at a higher rate and determined by more navigation points at a higher rate than in the normal gaming state or advantageous RT. Thus, it can be said that AT lottery is performed. As a result, when in the preparation mode or CZ, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for being controlled by the AT and acquiring more navigation points than when in the normal gaming state or advantageous RT, Can improve the interest of

  Also, in the non-AT preparation mode or non-ACZ, as described above, by winning the bonus, the AT is controlled at a higher rate than in the normal gaming state, and more navigation points are determined at a higher rate. By doing so, it can be said that the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player. As a result, in the non-AT preparation mode or the non-ACZ, a sense of expectation can be given to being controlled by the AT, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the AT lottery executed by winning a bonus in the AT preparation mode or ACZ, the table shown in FIG. 12B is referred to when the AT preparation mode is set, and FIG. The table shown in FIG. For this reason, in either the AT preparation mode or ACZ, the bonus is selected and the AT preparation mode is always controlled after the bonus ends. However, in the AT preparation mode, the rate is higher at a higher rate than in the ACZ. Many navigation points are decided. That is, in the AT preparation mode, it can be said that the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player by determining more navigation points at a higher rate than in the ACZ. As a result, when controlled by the AT, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning a bonus in the preparation mode, that is, winning a bonus at an early stage as much as possible, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  It should be noted that the AT lottery is also performed when a winning combination 1 that can be won only during RB1 is won. For example, AT lottery is performed using the table shown in FIG. As a result, when one winning combination 2 is won during RB1, navigation points can always be obtained.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is determined by the AT lottery process performed by the sub-control unit 91 whether or not the lottery conditions determined according to the current game state and effect state are satisfied, and lottery. When the condition is satisfied, AT lottery is performed with reference to the corresponding table shown in FIG. The AT lottery has been described with respect to an example where a bonus is won or a specific winning combination that can be won only during a specific bonus is won. However, the AT lottery is limited to this. is not.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment performs AT management processing included in the AT control processing in the preparation mode, CZ, and advantageous RT, so that the AT set according to the AT lottery result Based on the flag, the control to the AT is managed.

  Specifically, when the control to the preparation mode is started after the bonus ends, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT is set from the AT flag set in the navigation lottery process. Control mode. When controlled to CZ in the AT preparation mode, it is controlled to ACZ.

  Thus, when the AT control is determined in the AT lottery based on the bonus winning, the control is switched to the AT preparation mode after the bonus ends and then controlled to the ACZ, and when the control to the AT is not determined, After the bonus is over, the non-AT preparation mode is controlled, and then the non-ACZ is controlled. When there are navigation points, in the preparation mode and CZ1 to CZ1-3, navigation effects can be executed by controlling to the AT preparation mode and ACZ without consuming (subtracting) the navigation points.

  In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 wins the promotion replay 3 from the ACZ and is controlled to be advantageous RT, the sub-control unit 91 consumes 1 point of navigation points (subtracts), thereby controlling to ART while digesting the game more than a predetermined number of times. To do. When 1 point of the navigation point is consumed, the AT flag indicating the navigation point obtained by subtracting 1 is updated.

  In the advantageous RT, one point of the navigation point is consumed, so that the navigation effect can be executed while the game is consumed more than a predetermined number of times.

  More specifically, a navigation effect is executed when winning a grape or fall replay until 50 games are consumed after being controlled by ART. On the other hand, after the number of games digested after being controlled by ART exceeds 50 games, the navigation effect is executed when winning the fall replay, but the navigation effect is not executed when winning the grape. . For this reason, when an operation procedure is mistaken at the time of grape winning, or after the number of games digested after being controlled by ART exceeds 50 games, grapes are dropped and the special outcome can be stopped and controlled by CZ1. In addition, when the operation procedure is mistaken at the time of winning the fall replay, the player can win the fall replay and be controlled to the normal gaming state. In this way, the AT corresponding to the navigation point 1 ends when the ART is controlled to CZ1 or the normal gaming state.

  When the navigation point is controlled from ART to CZ1, if there is a navigation point, the navigation point is controlled to ACZ while consuming one point and digesting the game a predetermined number of times. In this case, in this embodiment, the control is performed by the AT when the control from the ART to the CZ1 is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT is selected when the winning combination (for example, the fall replay) is won. You may make it control. When there is no navigation point when the ART is controlled to CZ1, it is controlled to non-ACZ.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs non-AT control by performing AT management processing, thereby stopping the special outcome in ART or winning a fall replay. At this time, if the navigation point indicated by the AT flag is 0, it is updated to the AT flag indicating that it is not AT.

  As described above, in the case of having one or more navigation points, control is made to the AT preparation mode and ACZ without consuming the navigation points, and the game is digested a predetermined number of times by consuming one navigation point. Controlled by ART. Also, even when the game has been digested more than a predetermined number of times in ART and is once controlled to CZ1, the navigation point is set on the condition that the AT flag is still specified from the AT flag and the navigation point is 1 or more. When it is controlled to ACZ without being consumed, and then awarded to the promotion replay 3 and controlled to advantageous RT, one navigation point is consumed and controlled to ART. Thereby, it can be said that the AT can be controlled over a period according to the number of navigation points determined in the AT lottery. Further, it can be said that the AT can be repeatedly controlled by the number of times corresponding to the number of navigation points determined in the AT lottery.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the main control unit 41 outputs the replay 3 signal when winning the promoted replay 3, and the missed signal is output when the special game is stopped in the advantageous RT game. Is output. For this reason, for example, in the history information disclosure terminal, when the replay 3 signal is input, it is possible to specify that it is controlled by ART and the number of times it is controlled by ART. It can be specified that the AT corresponding to the point 1 has been completed once.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs a navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process in accordance with the result of the internal winning when it is in the AT preparation mode, ACZ, or ART. The navigation effect is executed. The result of the internal winning is specified from the internal winning command from the main control unit 41.

  For example, in the AT preparation mode, when the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grapes are won at the same time (such as when the left-pressed grapes are won), the navigation effect according to the type of the banana grapes that are won simultaneously with the grapes 1 to 8 Is executed.

  In addition, in ACZ or ART, a navigation effect corresponding to the type of replay that is won at the same time as the fall replay is executed when the fall replay is won, and at the same time as the promotion replay when the promotion replay is won. A navigation effect corresponding to the type of banana grapes that are simultaneously selected with grapes 1 to 8 is executed when grapes 1 to 8 and banana grapes are simultaneously selected. The

  When the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grapes are won simultaneously, information (complete information for grapes) for specifying an operation procedure for reliably winning any of the grapes 1 to 8 is notified as a navigation effect. For example, when the middle pressed grape 1 is won, any one of the grapes 1 to 8 can be surely won as an advantageous symbol combination by first stopping the middle reel. A message is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In addition, as a navigation effect when grapes 1-8 and banana grapes are won at the same time, not only those that inform information for specifying an operation procedure for reliably winning any of grapes 1-8, For example, information (partial grape information) that can narrow down the operation procedure may be notified. For example, when the middle pressed grape 1 is won, a message is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 such as “not left!” Or “not right!”. Also good. In addition, when the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grapes are won at the same time, as the navigation effect, it is selected according to a predetermined probability whether to notify the complete information for grapes or to notify the partial information for grapes. Good.

  When the fall replay is won, information for specifying an operation procedure for avoiding the fall replay is notified as a navigation effect. For example, when a forward push normal lip is won, a fall replay winning can be avoided and a normal replay winning can be achieved by making a forward push, so a message such as “forward pushing!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In addition, as a navigation effect when the fall replay is won at the same time as the promotion replay, similarly, information for specifying an operation procedure for preventing the fall replay and winning the promotion replay is notified. For example, when the first reverse push promotion lip is won, the reverse replay winning can be avoided and the promotion replay winning can be achieved by making the reverse push, so that the message “reverse push!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the promotion replay is won (except when it falls simultaneously with the fall replay), information (specific promotion complete information) for specifying an operation procedure for winning the promotion replay is notified as a navigation effect. For example, when the second clip push promotion lip is won, a message such as “Clamp press!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 because the clip can be pushed to promote the replay.

  In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the promotion replay (excluding the time of falling replay and simultaneous winning), it is not limited to notifying information for specifying an operation procedure for winning the promotion replay, for example, the operation Information that can narrow down the procedure (partial information for promotion) may be notified. For example, when the second clip push promotion lip is won, a message is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to narrow down the choices of the operation procedure to two choices such as “No reverse press!” Or “No intermediate press!” It may be a thing. In addition, when the promotion replay is won (except when the fall replay is performed simultaneously), it is selected according to a predetermined probability whether to notify the complete information for promotion or the partial information for promotion as a navigation effect. It may be.

  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.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs the AT control process based on the command from the main control unit 41, thereby controlling the effect state according to the AT lottery result. Perform the production.

  Here, an example of a case where the AT is not controlled and a case where the AT is controlled according to the result of the AT lottery will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of a case where the AT is not controlled and a case where the AT is controlled according to the result of the AT lottery. In FIG. 13, the lower column of each of the preparation mode, CZ1 to CZ3 or advantageous RT (shown as “CZ / RT” in FIG. 13) indicates whether or not the AT is in progress, and the preparation mode, CZ1 to CZ1. The navigation target combination in each of CZ3 and advantageous RT is shown. In addition, the x mark for the navigation target role indicates that the navigation effect is not executed even when the navigation target role is won, and the ○ mark for the navigation target role indicates the navigation effect when the navigation target role is selected. Indicates to execute.

  FIG. 13 (a) shows that the AT lottery executed by the bonus winning is not won by AT, and the special event is stopped and controlled to the non-ACZ in the non-AT preparation mode, and then it is won by the fall replay and the normal game. It is a figure which shows the example controlled by the state.

  As described above, in CZ1 to CZ3 and advantageous RT, the winning probability of falling replay is higher than that in the preparation mode or the normal gaming state. Also, the fall replay has different winning avoidance procedures depending on the type of replay that is won at the same time. For this reason, if the production state is not controlled by AT in CZ1 to 3 or advantageous RT, it is impossible to determine whether or not the fall replay has been won, and intentionally avoiding the fall replay winning with a high probability Can not do it. As a result, if the performance state is not controlled by the AT, as shown in FIG. 13A, it becomes difficult to maintain the CZ, while it becomes easy to control to the normal gaming state, making it difficult for the player to obtain profits. Can do.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining an example in which the AT winning is performed in the AT lottery executed by the bonus winning, and the AT preparation mode, ACZ, and ART are controlled after the bonus ends.

  In the AT preparation mode, when it is determined that a grape or a banana grape is won, a corresponding navigation effect is executed. For this reason, as described above, as long as the operation procedure is not mistaken, it is possible to reliably win the grapes, or to drop the grapes and stop the special eye and control the ACZ.

  In ACZ, not only when it is determined that you are winning the fall replay, but also when you are determined that you are winning the promotion replay or when you are determined to win the grape that causes spillage, A corresponding navigation effect is executed. For this reason, unless the operating procedure is mistaken, it is ensured that the fall replay winning is avoided and the grape winnings are stopped and the special replay is not stopped, and the promotion replay winning is controlled so that CZ1 → CZ2 → CZ3 is controlled, and the ART is controlled. be able to.

  In ART, by consuming one navigation point, the game is controlled by the AT until the game is digested a predetermined number of times and controlled to CZ1. Also, from when it is controlled by ART until 50 games are digested, it corresponds not only when it is determined that a fall replay is won but also when it is determined that a grape that has been missed is won. A navigation effect is executed. On the other hand, after 50 games have been digested after being controlled by ART, the corresponding navigation effect is executed only when it is determined that the fall replay has been won. For this reason, after 50 games have been digested after being controlled by ART, when the grape is won, the grapes are dropped out and the special appearance is stopped and controlled by CZ1.

  When there is still one or more navigation points when controlled from ART to CZ1, the navigation points are controlled again to ACZ without consuming the navigation points, and are controlled to ART again unless an operating procedure is mistaken. On the other hand, when there is no navigation point when controlled from ART to CZ1, it is controlled to non-ACZ. In this way, control from ACZ to ART is repeatedly performed a number of times according to the number of navigation points.

  As a result, if the production state is controlled to AT, as shown in FIG. 13B, it is easy to control from CZ1 → CZ2 → CZ3 → advantageous RT, and even after the advantageous RT is once controlled to CZ1. It can be easily controlled to the advantageous RT again, and can be made difficult to be controlled to the normal gaming state, so that the player can easily obtain the profit.

  As described above, after the AT is controlled by the number of times corresponding to the number of navigation points, it is controlled to be non-AT, and thereafter, the navigation effect is not executed even when the fall replay is won.

  Even if the navigation at the time of the fall replay selection is executed in ACZ or ART, if the stop operation is mistaken, the fall replay is won and the gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state. Also ends. As described above, when the AT flag is specified to be AT, when winning the fall replay, the number of navigation points is cleared and the AT flag is updated to a flag specifying that the AT is not AT. As a result, if the AT is ended accidentally despite the situation where the navigation effect is performed, it is possible to prevent the AT from being controlled unless the AT lottery is won again.

  In addition, when the number of navigation points corresponding to the result of the AT lottery at the time of the bonus winning is added and added, and the fact that the AT flag is specified as AT is specified, the navigation point is awarded. The clear number determination process that determines the number of navigation points to be cleared is performed not only for clearing the number, but the number of navigation points obtained by subtracting the determined number of navigation points can be specified and updated to the AT flag indicating that it is not AT Then, the number of navigation points corresponding to the AT lottery result at the time of winning the bonus may be added and added, and the AT may be controlled after the bonus ends. As a result, even if the AT is ended when the AT falls due to accidental fall replay while being in the AT, there is a possibility that the number of navigation points may be added by winning the bonus. It can be compensated afterwards.

  Next, the game state effect executed according to the current game state and effect state will be described. The sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment performs a game state effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, thereby providing a game state effect related to the current game state and the effect state on the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect. This is performed using electrical components such as the LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55.

  As the gaming state effect, for example, in the preparation mode regardless of whether or not in AT, in the non-ACZ or non-ART, and in the normal gaming state, the common normal An effect (for example, a message such as “Normally!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed. In addition, when it is ACZ, a common AT effect (for example, a message such as “AT in progress!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed regardless of which of CZ1 to CZ3 is controlled. In the case of ART, an AT effect is performed during a period from when the ART is controlled to when 50 games are consumed, and after a 50 game is digested after the ART is controlled, a normal effect is performed. In addition, during the bonus, a predetermined bonus effect that can identify the bonus is performed.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a game state effect executed in accordance with the current game state and effect state. FIG. 14 (a) shows an example when there is an AT winning in the AT lottery at the time of bonus winning and there is a navigation point (for example, 3 points), and FIG. 14 (b) does not win an AT in the AT lottery at the time of bonus winning. An example is shown when there is no navigation point and when the game mode is controlled to the normal gaming state after being controlled from the preparation mode to CZ1. In FIGS. 14A and 14B, the current gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41 is shown in the upper stage, and the current performance state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 is shown in the middle stage. In the lower part, a game state effect controlled by the sub-control unit 91 is shown.

  First, referring to FIG. 14A, when the gaming state is a bonus as shown in (a1), a bonus effect is executed as shown in (a3). When the bonus is ended and the preparation mode is controlled, the production state is controlled by the AT as shown in (a2) and the AT preparation mode is controlled, and the normal production is executed as shown in (a3). Has been. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation as to whether or not the AT is controlled.

  Further, when the special game stops as shown in (a1) and the gaming state is controlled to CZ, the production state is maintained at AT as shown in (a2), and is controlled to ACZ, (a3 ), The AT effect is being executed. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation as to whether or not the AT is controlled.

  Next, as shown in (a1), when the promotion replay 3 wins and the gaming state is controlled to the advantageous RT, as shown in (a2), the performance state is controlled to ART by consuming 1 navigation stock. From the time when the ART is controlled to the time when 50 games are consumed, the navigation effect corresponding to the fall replay and the grape winning is executed, and the AT effect is executed as shown in (a3). Further, after the number of games digested after being controlled by ART exceeds 50 games, a navigation effect corresponding to the winning of the fall replay is executed, and a normal effect is executed as shown in (a3).

  Thereafter, when the special outcome is stopped in the ART, the gaming state is controlled to CZ as shown in (a1). At this time, since the navigation stock exists, it is controlled again to ACZ as shown in (a2) and the AT effect is executed as shown in (a3). Thereby, even when the normal performance is once executed during the ART, the player can have a sense of expectation that the navigation stock exists and is controlled by the AT again.

  In this way, the process controlled from ACZ to ART is repeatedly performed as many times as the number of navigation points. In FIG. 14A, since the navigation point 3 is determined, the process controlled from ACZ to ART is repeated three times as shown in (a1) and (a2).

  Further, while being controlled by ACZ or ART, an AT effect is executed as shown in (a3). Thereby, it can recognize that it is controlled by AT.

  On the other hand, when the special event stops at ART and is controlled to CZ1, if the AT flag is not specified as AT, it is controlled to ACZ because the number of times is controlled according to the number of navigation points. The navigation effect is not executed in the CZ1. In this case, a normal effect is executed.

  Next, referring to FIG. 14 (b), when the bonus is ended and the preparation mode is controlled, as shown in (b2), the effect state is not controlled by the AT, so the non-AT preparation mode is controlled, As shown in (b3), the normal performance is executed as in the AT preparation mode. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation as to whether or not the AT is controlled. Further, referring to FIG. 14B, even after the non-AT preparation mode is controlled to the non-ACZ, the normal effect is continuously executed as shown in (c3). Thus, even if the game is digested to some extent, the navigation effect is not executed and the normal effect is continued, so that the player can recognize that the non-AT is being performed.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 6 and the like, control is made to the preparation mode after the bonus ends, and the grapes are dropped out when any of the grapes is won in the preparation mode. When the special event that can be derived only at the time is stopped, control is performed to CZ1. If CZ1 wins promotion replay 1, it is promoted to CZ2, and if CZ2 wins promotion replay 2, it is promoted to CZ3. Moreover, in CZ3, when winning in the promotion replay 3, it is controlled to advantageous RT. On the other hand, when the fall replay wins in CZ1 to CZ3 or advantageous RT, the player is controlled to a normal gaming state that is disadvantageous to CZ or advantageous for the player. For this reason, in particular, in CZ1 to CZ3, the player can be promoted to the next gaming state by winning the corresponding promoted replay before the falling replay wins.

  In addition, as described in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the fall replay that triggers the transition to the normal gaming state depends on the type of replay that is simultaneously won at the fall replay win. The reel control is performed so that the operation procedure for avoiding the difference is different. Further, when the effect state is controlled to AT in CZ or advantageous RT, as described in FIG. 14A and the like, a navigation effect corresponding to the type of replay that is simultaneously won during the fall replay win is executed. The

  As described above, the advantageous RT is controlled only when the promotion replay corresponding to the fall replay is won in CZ1 to CZ3. In CZ1 to CZ3, when controlled by AT, that is, in ACZ, even when winning the fall replay, it is possible to operate according to the navigation effect according to the operation procedure for avoiding the fall replay winning. it can. On the other hand, when the CZ1 to CZ3 are not controlled by the AT, that is, in the non-ACZ, the fall replay winning cannot be intentionally avoided. Furthermore, as described with reference to FIG. 8, when CZ1 to CZ3, the winning rate for the fall replay is higher than the winning rate for the promoted replay, so that the win for the fall replay is won before winning the promoted replay. Thus, the possibility of being controlled to the normal gaming state increases. As a result, CZ1 to CZ3 can give the player an advantage in the degree of advantage depending on whether or not they are controlled by AT, effectively increase the expectation of being controlled by ACZ, and improve the interest of the game Can be made.

  In addition, because CZ1 to CZ3 are controlled by the AT, the advantage to the player is greatly improved, so whether or not the CZ1 to CZ3 is an AT is determined by the player and the slot machine. According to the above-described embodiment, when the main control unit 41 determines that the promotion replay 3 that can be won in the CZ3 has been won, according to the above-described embodiment, the game control board 40 A replay 3 signal is output to the outside of the slot machine.

  Also, even if CZ1 to CZ3 are non-AT, the opportunity for the transition to the advantageous RT is such that the promotion replay 3 that is the opportunity for the transition to the advantageous RT cannot be expected to win before the fall replay. The winning probability and the reel control are determined so that the falling replay is won prior to the promoted replay 3. For this reason, even if it is CZ1 to CZ3, when it is non-AT, the promotion replay 3 cannot substantially win before the fall replay, and the promotion replay 3 wins before the fall replay. When controlled to the advantageous RT, it can be said that the effect state is substantially controlled to the AT. That is, winning in the promotion replay 3 before the fall replay in CZ can be said to be the result of the navigation effect being executed according to the internal winning result because the effect state is controlled by the AT.

  Thus, by determining whether or not the promotion replay 3 has been won in the game played during CZ3, whether or not the AT is determined on the sub-control unit 91 side is indirectly determined on the main control unit 41 side. Without determining a signal path for external output from the production control board 90 by externally outputting the replay 3 signal from the game control board 40 when it is determined that the promotion replay 3 has been won. , Whether or not it is AT can be transmitted to the outside of the slot machine more reliably.

  As a result, it is possible to output the Replay 3 signal without complicating the signal path for external output in the slot machine and without making a significant design change such as providing a storage area for signal output. Moreover, history information relating to ATs in hall devices such as slot machine history information disclosure terminals and hall computers can be more reliably updated based on the Replay 3 signal.

  In addition, for example, when it is controlled by the CZ3 directly from the preparation mode and is realized by adjusting the winning probability of the fall replay and the promotion replay 3 in the CZ3, when the production state is controlled by the AT Even so, since it is difficult to win the promotion replay 3, the number of games required to win the promotion replay 3 increases, which may cause the player to feel frustrated. However, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the control is performed from CZ1 to CZ2 and then to CZ3 in multiple steps, and the winning probabilities of promotion replay and fall replay of each of CZ1 to CZ3 are adjusted. In CZ, when the production state is not controlled by AT, a fall replay is awarded before the promotion replay 3, and when the promotion replay 3 is awarded prior to the fall replay and is controlled to an advantageous RT substantially. Increased certainty that the production state is controlled by AT. For this reason, the number of games required to win the promotion replay 3 after being controlled by CZ1 can be reduced when the production state is controlled by AT, compared with the one that is directly controlled by CZ3 from the preparation mode. .

  Furthermore, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, reel control is performed so that each of the promotion replays and fall replays of CZ1 to CZ3 is different, so that the production state is set to AT as compared with the case where only the winning probability is adjusted. When controlled, it is possible to further reduce the number of games required to win the promotion replay 3 after being controlled by CZ1.

  (2) Among CZ1 to CZ3 in the above-described embodiment, when CZ1 and CZ2 are not won for promotion replay 3, they cannot win, and only in CZ3 controlled by winning promotion replay 2 in CZ2. An internal lottery for replay is performed so that the promotion replay 3 can be won and won. For this reason, an internal lottery is not performed for the promotion replay 3 unless it is after winning the promotion replay 2 in CZ2 and winning a prize and being controlled by CZ3. For this reason, the possibility of winning a fall replay before being controlled by CZ3 increases. As a result, when winning in the promotion replay 3 and controlling to the advantageous RT before the fall replay in CZ, it is possible to improve the certainty that the effect state is substantially controlled by the AT.

  In addition, when it is CZ1, since it is not won not only for promotion replay 3 but also promotion replay 2, it is not possible to win, and if promotion replay 2 wins in CZ1, it is controlled by CZ2 and promotion replay 2 does not win An internal lottery for replay is performed so as not to be controlled by CZ3. For this reason, an internal lottery is not performed for the promotion replay 3 unless CZ1 wins the promotion replay 1 and wins and is controlled by CZ2 and further controlled by CZ3. For this reason, the possibility of winning a fall replay before being controlled by CZ3 can be further increased. As a result, when the promotion replay 3 is won and the advantageous RT is controlled to be advantageous RT before the fall replay in CZ, it is possible to further increase the certainty that the effect state is substantially controlled by the AT.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, in CZ2, when the production state is not controlled by AT, the ratio that can be operated by the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay 2 when winning the promotion replay 2 is 1 / However, since the ratio of losing promotion replay 2 is 3/4, the ratio of losing promotion replay 2 is high. For this reason, when the production state is not controlled by AT, it can be made difficult to control from CZ2 to CZ3, and the possibility of winning a fall replay before being controlled by CZ3 can be increased. As a result, when winning in the promotion replay 3 and controlling to the advantageous RT before the fall replay in CZ, it is possible to improve the certainty that the effect state is substantially controlled by the AT.

  Similarly, in CZ1, when the production state is not controlled by AT, the ratio that can be operated in the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay 1 when winning the promotion replay 1 is 1/4. Since the ratio of losing promotion replay 1 is 3/4, the ratio of losing promotion replay 1 is high even if the promotion replay 1 is won. For this reason, when the production state is not controlled by AT, it can be made difficult to control from CZ1 to CZ2, and the possibility of winning a fall replay before being controlled by CZ3 can be increased. As a result, when the promotion replay 3 is won and the advantageous RT is controlled to be advantageous RT before the fall replay in CZ, it is possible to further increase the certainty that the effect state is substantially controlled by the AT.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, even if the production state is not controlled by the AT, even if it is controlled by the CZ3 and the promotion replay 3 is won, the operation is performed according to the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay 3. While the ratio that can be achieved is 1/4, the ratio that the promotion replay 3 is missed is 3/4, so the percentage that the promotion replay 3 is missed increases. For this reason, even if it is controlled by CZ3, it is possible to make it difficult for the promoted replay 3 to win a prize when the production state is not controlled by the AT. As a result, when the promotion replay 3 is won and the advantageous RT is controlled to be advantageous RT before the fall replay in CZ, it is possible to further increase the certainty that the effect state is substantially controlled by the AT.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, at least in each of CZ2 and CZ3, the winning probability of the fall replay is higher than the winning probability of the corresponding promoted replay. Is set. For this reason, in CZ, there is a higher possibility of winning the fall replay before winning the promotion replay 3. As a result, when the promotion replay 3 is won and the advantageous RT is controlled to be advantageous RT before the fall replay in CZ, it is possible to further increase the certainty that the effect state is substantially controlled by the AT.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, when one of the grapes is won in the internal lottery, the navigation effect corresponding to the type of the selected grape is executed when it is AT, so that the grapes are intentionally ensured. While it is possible to operate according to the procedure for winning a prize, the navigation effect is not executed when it is not an AT, and it is not possible to win a prize reliably. For this reason, compared with the non-AT case, it is possible to reduce the dropout of grapes when the AT is used. Furthermore, in the case of CZ2 and CZ3, compared to the case of non-AT, in the case of AT, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the special roll will be stopped and returned to CZ1 due to grape spilling. The advantage for the player can be made more remarkable.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, only the main control unit 41 side indirectly determines that the AT corresponding to the navigation stock 1 has ended by stopping the special outcome after winning the promotion replay 3 Then, by outputting the missed signal, it is possible to more reliably transmit the end of AT to the outside of the slot machine.

  (8) The special event that triggers the transition from the preparation mode to the CZ1 in the above-described embodiment is operated according to the operation procedure for dropping the grape at the time of winning the grape as described in FIG. Reel control is performed so that it is stopped on the winning line only when As a result, if a player wins a grape while winning in the preparation mode, the medal to be paid out cannot be obtained due to the occurrence of the grape winning, but there is a disadvantage, but the special appearance is stopped and advantageous. Since it is controlled by CZ1, which is given an opportunity to control RT, the disadvantage can be compensated.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in the bonus winning table in FIG. 12D, in addition to being controlled by the bonus when the bonus is won in the non-AT preparation mode or non-ACZ, The AT is controlled after the bonus is over. For this reason, in the non-AT preparation mode and the non-ACZ, a sense of expectation for winning the bonus can be more strongly held, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in the tables of FIGS. 12B and 12C, in addition to being controlled by the bonus when the bonus is won in the AT preparation mode or ACZ, It is controlled by AT after the bonus ends. For this reason, since it is controlled by AT continuously with a bonus in between, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which when the bonus is won in the preparation mode or CZ, the bonus is controlled by the AT after the bonus is ended, regardless of whether the bonus is the AT or not. Even when a bonus is won in the preparation mode or CZ, it is always controlled to AT after the bonus ends only when it is non-AT, and when it is AT, it is controlled to AT only when winning with a predetermined probability. You may comprise. In this case, the loss incurred during the non-AT can be compensated afterwards by winning the bonus at the non-AT. Also, even when a bonus is won in the preparation mode or CZ, it is always controlled to AT after the bonus ends only when it is AT, and when it is non-AT, it is controlled to AT only when winning with a predetermined probability You may comprise so that it may not be carried out. In this case, it is possible to add a premium to winning a bonus at the AT and improve the interest of the game.

  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, by setting the advantageous RT entry rate in CZ to less than 0.148% and the fall replay winning rate to be 99.8% or more, the performance state is controlled to AT in CZ. An example in which a fall replay is awarded before the promotion replay 3 when there is not. However, the advantageous RT entry rate and the fall replay winning rate in CZ are not limited to this, and are set to such a rate that the fall replay is awarded before promotion replay 3 when the performance state is not controlled by AT in CZ. If it is, the same effect as described in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  For example, the advantageous RT rush rate and the fall replay winning rate in CZ can be calculated when the number of games of at least one of the average number of games per day or the average number of games for three days is consumed and the performance state is AT It may be set to a rate at which the number of times of uncontrolled is less than one.

  In addition, the advantageous RT entry rate and the fall replay winning rate in CZ are the number of games whose standard deviation exceeds 3σ (99.7%) in the normal distribution of the number of games until the fall replay winnings calculated from the fall replay winning rate. Instead, it may be set to a rate at which the number of games required to win the promotion replay 3 in CZ increases.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the effect state is determined to be AT when winning the promotion replay 3 in CZ has been described. However, for example, when the rate of winning the promotion replay 2 in CZ is set to such a rate that the fall replay is awarded before the promotion replay 2 when the performance state is not controlled by AT in CZ The presentation state may be determined to be AT when winning the promotion replay 2. As a result, when the replay 3 signal is output, the replay 3 signal can be externally output at an earlier stage while ensuring the certainty that the sub control unit 91 is actually controlled by the AT. History information in the hall device can be updated.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the combinations of replay lottery target combinations, winning probabilities, and reel control in CZ1 to CZ3 are shown in FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (c), 9 (a), ( Although shown in b), the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be set so that the fall replay is awarded before the promotion replay 3 when the performance state is not controlled by the AT in the CZ.

  For example, as a combination of replay lottery target combinations, when it is CZ1, a combination in which a normal replay and a fall replay are simultaneously won, and a combination in which a normal replay and a promoted replay 1 are simultaneously won may be provided. And when it is CZ3, a combination in which a fall replay and a promotion replay are simultaneously won may be provided. In addition, as the winning probabilities, the winning probabilities of the fall replay and the promoted replay in each of CZ1 to CZ3 may be set to be different for each of CZ1 to CZ3. In addition, the reel control is not limited to four types of pushing order, and may be less than four types or five or more types.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the navigation effect is always executed when the AT is being performed and at least the falling replay is won has been described. However, even when the AT is being performed and the fall replay is won, the navigation effect may be executed only with a predetermined probability (for example, 70%). Even during non-AT, the navigation effect may be executed with a probability (for example, 1%) lower than a predetermined probability. In this case, the advantageous RT rush rate and the fall replay winning rate in CZ are such that the fall replay wins prior to the promoted replay 3 when the navigation effect is not executed with a predetermined probability or higher, although controlled by CZ. What is set is acceptable.

  Moreover, the execution probability that the navigation effect is executed may be changed (for example, it may be 100%, 70%, 50%, or 30%). In this case, for example, when the navigation effect is not executed at a predetermined execution probability (for example, 70%) or more that is controlled by RT, the fall replay wins before the promoted replay 3. What is necessary is just to set the advantageous RT entry rate and fall replay winning rate in CZ.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the replay 3 signal is output for a predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) when winning the promotion replay 3 has been described. However, the mode of outputting the replay 3 signal is not limited to this. For example, the replay 3 signal may be output after winning the promotion replay 3 and before the advantageous RT associated with the promotion replay 3 winning ends. Thereby, in the hall device, it is possible to specify that the AT is controlled and the period controlled by the AT from the output state of the replay 3 signal. Further, the number of times controlled by the AT can be specified from the number of times the Replay 3 signal is output.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a navigation effect is executed when a grape is won in the AT preparation mode has been described. However, in the AT preparation mode, the navigation effect may not be executed even when the grape is won. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect and the grapes can be won, but they are not controlled by the CZ indefinitely.

  On the other hand, when a grape is won in ART or ACZ, a navigation effect is executed. As a result, the medal to be paid out in response to the occurrence of the grape winning can be obtained by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, and it is prevented from falling to CZ1 until 50 games are consumed after being controlled by ART. can do. In addition, since the outcome that can be stopped when a small role is dropped is set as an opportunity to shift to CZ1, for example, there is no need to newly set a winning combination that becomes an opportunity for transition, and development of the slot machine The design burden at the stage can be reduced.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which one navigation point is consumed to control ART while the game is consumed more than a predetermined number of times has been described. You may make it consume 1 for every execution. The navigation point may be any value as long as it is a value that specifies the period of time controlled by the AT in RT.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the timing at which the navigation point is consumed is controlled to the advantageous RT has been described. However, the timing of consuming the navigation points is not limited to this, and may be when controlling to CZ1. For example, when controlled by CZ1, one navigation point is consumed and controlled to ACZ, and thereafter the AT is controlled corresponding to the consumed navigation point until the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50). It may be. An example of such a configuration will be described below.

  As an example, it is configured to control to non-AT regardless of the presence or absence of navigation points when the game is digested a predetermined number of times at AT, and on condition that there are one or more navigation points when winning the fall replay, It may be configured such that one navigation point is consumed and the AT is controlled again, and the non-AT is maintained when there is no navigation point when the fall replay is won. Thereby, while being controlled to non-AT, a player can have a sense of expectation to be controlled by AT again. Also, as another example, when the game is digested a predetermined number of times at the AT, on the condition that there are one or more navigation points, the navigation point is consumed and the AT is maintained, and when there is no navigation point, the control is made non-AT. You may comprise.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, when a bonus is won in the normal gaming state or advantageous RT, an AT lottery is performed using a table having the same degree of advantage for a player regardless of whether or not the player is in AT. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and AT lottery may be performed using a table having a different degree of advantage for the player depending on whether or not the AT is in progress. In addition, an example in which AT lottery is performed using a table having a different degree of advantage for a player depending on whether or not a bonus is won in the preparation mode or CZ has been described. Regardless of whether it is in the middle or not, AT lottery may be performed using tables having the same degree of advantage for the player.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the CZ and the advantageous RT may be terminated by digesting a prescribed game (for example, 100 games). Further, the CZ may be controlled so that the degree of advantage (replay winning rate, prescribed number of games) varies depending on the type of special event. Thereby, the variation of CZ and advantageous RT can be made abundant, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the reel control for stopping the special event on the winning line is performed only when the grape is missed at the time of grape winning regardless of the gaming state. However, the reel control for stopping the special event on the winning line is performed only when the grape is missed at the time of winning the grape and when the game state is the preparation mode, CZ2, CZ3, or advantageous RT. May be. Thereby, in spite of the special game being stopped in the normal gaming state, it is not controlled by RT, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes confusion for the player.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the special game is not controlled by the CZ1 even when the special game is stopped in the normal game state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that it may be controlled by CZ1 with a low probability. Further, in the normal gaming state, the control is controlled by CZ1 only when a special game out of special games (for example, banana-melon-black grapes among the special games shown in FIG. 5B) is stopped. It may be configured. As a result, the player can have a sense of expectation for being controlled by the CZ1 from the normal gaming state without using the specified number of games.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, in the AT lottery, special navigation points to be controlled by the AT may be determined until a bonus is won. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation for winning the special navigation point. In this case, the special navigation point may be won with a higher probability in the AT lottery when the bonus is won in the preparation mode or CZ than in the case where the bonus is won in the normal gaming state or the advantageous RT. Further, the special navigation point may be won with a high probability in the AT lottery when the bonus is won in the preparation mode or CZ than in the case where the bonus is won in the normal gaming state or the advantageous RT. Thereby, it is possible to add a premier to winning a bonus in the preparation mode or CZ, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (12) In the embodiment described above, in a game where a special combination is won and a small combination with a payout number of 3 or more (hereinafter referred to as a normal small combination) is won, The combination of symbols corresponding to the normal small combination is preferentially derived, and a small combination (hereinafter referred to as a specific small combination) in which the number of payouts is smaller than 3 is provided when the special combination is won. In this case, in the game where the specific small role is won, an example of performing reel control in which the symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus is given priority over the symbol combination corresponding to the specific small role is explained. did. In addition to such reel control, the following reel control may be performed.

  When an equivalent small combination with the same number of medals as the number of bets and a special combination are elected, for example, reel control may be performed to preferentially win an equivalent small combination over a special combination. Thereby, the next game can be started with the medals that are awarded to the equivalent small role and paid out, and the player can be expected to win the normal small role in the game. Further, when the equivalent small combination and the special combination are elected, the reel control may be performed so that the special combination is preferentially won over the equivalent small combination. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the number of games and medals required for winning a special combination.

  Also, the number of medals to be paid out changes according to the number of winning lines. For example, for special small roles that may be less than the number of bets or more than the number of bets, When a player is elected, the special small role will be given priority over the special role when operated in an operating procedure that allows the special small role to be won so that the number of payouts is greater than the number of bets. The special role is given priority over the special small role when it is operated with an operation procedure that can only win special small roles so that the number of payouts is less than the number of bets. Reel control may be performed. Thereby, taking into account the operation procedure, it is possible to reduce as much as possible that the display result that is a disadvantageous game result for the player is derived, and the display result that is advantageous to the player is given priority. Can be derived.

  In addition, in a game where a special role is won and a small role is selected, a symbol combination corresponding to the small role is selected rather than the special role regardless of the number of payouts of the selected small role. Reel control that is preferentially derived may be performed.

  Further, the normal small combination and the specific small combination may be simultaneously read out as the lottery target combination to be selected. In this case, for example, when a special small role and a specific small role are elected in a state where the special role winning is carried over, the special role, the normal small role, and the specific small role are selected. At the same time, it will be a winning situation. In this case, reel control is performed so that the normal small role is given priority over the special role and the specified small role, and when the normal small role cannot be won, the special role is given priority over the specific small role. The reel control may be performed so that the reel control is performed to win a specific small combination when the normal small combination and the special combination cannot be won. As a result, even when the normal small combination and the specific small combination are won at the same time, it is possible to reduce the display result that is a disadvantageous game result for the player as much as possible, which is advantageous for the player. A display result as a game result can be preferentially derived.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, it may be notified that the bonus is won. In addition, the example in which the chance effect is performed when it is the chance timing to win the bonus after not winning the winning combination drawn on the winning line in preference to the bonus after notifying the bonus winning is explained. The chance effect may be configured to perform a navigation effect that informs the player of information that is advantageous to the player, such as the type of bonus that has been won and the operation procedure for winning the bonus.

  (14) In the industry where the slot machines in the above-described embodiments are distributed, inspection (type test) by a third party is obligated at the stage before shipment to the hall, and the predetermined standard is satisfied in the type test. Only special models that are determined to be available are 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. 15, 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 described as “the slot machine is shipped to the market and the player As an example of “information that can be tested on the assumption that a game is played”. FIG. 15 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. 15, 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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the test information input from the test apparatus 1200 to the slot machine 1 includes game start information for starting a game such as setting a bet number and reel rotation for starting a 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 the player by a game effect (for example, a chance effect) that informs 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 a bonus in which a symbol combination to be actually stopped when the chance effect described above is executed, and therefore, an operation procedure for deriving the combination of the bonus. Say. 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 a bonus winning winning 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.

  (15) As an end condition for CZ and advantageous RT in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described that is established by winning a bonus, winning a fall replay, or stopping a special event. However, the end condition of CZ and advantageous RT is not limited to this, and it may be configured to be further established by using a predetermined number of games and winning in a predetermined end lottery. In addition, as an example of the preparation mode end condition, a case where the bonus mode is won, the special outcome is stopped, or the like has been described. However, the end condition of the preparation mode is not limited to this, and if the internal lottery is configured for the fall replay, it is established by winning the fall replay prize, the prescribed number of games, and the predetermined end lottery. You may comprise. Thereby, the types of timing when each of the CZ, the advantageous RT, and the preparation mode are completed can be enriched, and the fun of the game can be improved. In addition, when comprised so that internal lottery may be performed about fall replay in a preparation mode, you may comprise so that the said fall replay may be read simultaneously with either of big bonuses. Thereby, when winning the fall replay in the preparation mode, it is possible to make the player recognize that the big bonus has been won, and to improve the fun of the game.

  (16) In the above embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting the number of bets and giving 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.

  (17) 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. 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.

  (18) In FIG. 12 of the above-described embodiment, as a notification condition related to whether or not to start the notification period (advantageous effect state), (a) AT is determined on the condition that it is determined to be 1 or more navigation points. An example of the ratio determined to be controlled by the AT in the slot machine to be controlled by is illustrated. However, as notification conditions related to whether or not to start the notification period, (b) Control by the AT on the condition that the number of games digested in the non-AT in the preparation mode or RT has reached a predetermined number of reached games The rate at which the number of games reached until control to the AT is started in the slot machine to be played, (c) Number of arrivals in which the number of times of avoiding the winning of the fall replay won in the non-AT in the preparation mode or RT is determined It may be a ratio that determines the number of times to reach the AT until the control to the AT is started in the slot machine that is controlled in the notification period on the condition that it has been reached.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the case of (a) above, in the non-preparation mode or non-ART, a table that is determined to control to AT at a higher rate than in the normal gaming state (FIG. 12 (a) The example of AT lottery was described so that it would be advantageous for the player by using the table of () and the table of (d)). However, in the case of (i) above, similarly, in the non-preparation mode or non-ART, the winning rate is set so that a smaller number of reached games are determined at a higher rate than in the normal game state. By using a table, an AT lottery may be configured to be advantageous to the player. Similarly, in the case of (c), in the non-preparation mode or non-ART, a table in which the winning rate is set so that a smaller number of times of arrival is determined at a higher rate than in the normal gaming state. By using the AT, an AT lottery may be configured to be advantageous to the player.

  In FIG. 12 of the above-described embodiment, as the notification condition related to the period to be controlled in the notification period, (d) that the number of games digested in the AT has reached the number of end games according to the number of navigation points acquired. As a condition, the ratio of determining the number of navigation points in the slot machine that ends the control to the AT, that is, the ratio of determining the number of end games is illustrated. However, as a notification condition related to the period to be controlled in the notification period, (e) a predetermined end lottery is executed in accordance with the end probability determined in advance in the AT, and the control to the AT is performed on the condition that the end lottery is won The ratio at which the end probability is determined in the slot machine that finishes, (f) The slot machine that finishes the control to the AT on condition that the number of times that the navigation effect has been executed by winning the fall replay at the AT has reached the specified number The ratio for determining the prescribed number of times may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the case of (d) above, in the non-preparation mode or non-ART, a higher percentage of navigation points, that is, a higher number of finished games than in the normal gaming state. The example in which the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player by using the table determined in step (see the table in FIG. 12A and the bonus winning time table in FIG. 12D) has been described. However, in the case of the above (e), similarly, in the non-preparation mode or the non-ART, a table in which the winning rate is set so that a lower end probability is determined at a higher rate than in the normal gaming state. By using the AT, an AT lottery may be configured to be advantageous to the player. Similarly, in the case of (f), in the non-preparation mode or non-ART, a table in which the winning rate is set so that a higher number of prescribed times is determined at a higher rate than in the normal gaming state. By using the AT, an AT lottery may be configured to be advantageous to the player.

  The notification conditions include, for example, a ratio for determining a winning probability in a slot machine that draws whether or not a navigation effect is to be executed at the time of winning a fall replay at (ki) AT, and executes a navigation effect when winning. It may be. Similarly, in the case of (ki), in the non-preparation mode or non-ART, a table in which the winning rate is set so that a higher winning probability is determined at a higher rate than in the normal gaming state is used. Thus, the AT lottery may be configured to be advantageous to the player.

  In addition, the notification condition may be any of the above (A) to (K), or may be selectively combined among the above (A) to (K). Even if the notification condition is any one of the above (A) to (K) or a combination of (A) to (K), the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  (19) As shown in (18) above, at least (a) the number of games digested in the non-AT in the preparation mode or RT as a notification condition related to whether or not to start the notification period has been determined in advance Percentage of determining the number of games reached until the start of AT control in a slot machine controlled by AT on condition that the number of games has been reached, (c) Winning a fall replay won in non-AT in preparation mode or RT In a slot machine that adopts a ratio for determining the number of times to reach control at the AT in the slot machine that is controlled in the notification period on the condition that the number of times of avoidance that has been avoided has reached the determined number of arrivals, etc. In the preparation mode until controlled during the notification period or in non-AT in RT A means for performing a navigation effect that enables identification of the type of replay that has been won at the time of winning, and a control of the replay that has been won at the time of winning the fall replay on condition that it is a period that can be notified outside the period. And a means for executing a navigation effect that makes it possible to specify the type. In this case, as a notification condition related to whether or not to start the notification period, it is further provided that the number of games digested in the non-period notification possible period has reached a predetermined number of out-of-period end games. As a ratio of determining the end-of-period end game in the slot machine that ends the control to the out-of-period notification possible period, (k) a predetermined out-of-period end lottery according to a predetermined out-of-period end probability in the out-of-period notification possible period The ratio of determining the out-of-period end probability in the slot machine that finishes the control to the out-of-period notification possible period on condition that the lottery is won in the out-of-period end lottery. The control to the non-period notification possible period is terminated on condition that the number of times that the replay is won and the navigation effect is executed reaches the prescribed number of times outside the period. Percentage that determines periods outside predetermined number of times in the slot machine, or the like may be used.

  In the case of (c) above, in the non-preparation mode or non-ART, it is advantageous for the player by using a table that determines a higher number of out-of-period end games at a higher rate than in the normal gaming state. It may be configured to perform an AT lottery including a lottery related to an out-of-period notification possible period. Also, in the case of (1) above, in the non-preparation mode or non-ART, it is advantageous for the player by using a table that determines a lower out-of-period end probability at a higher rate than in the normal gaming state. As such, the AT lottery including the lottery related to the out-of-period notification possible period may be configured. In the case of (iii) above, in the non-preparation mode or non-ART, it is advantageous for the player by using a table that determines a higher number of out-of-period prescribed times at a higher rate than in the normal gaming state. In addition, an AT lottery including a lottery related to an out-of-period notification possible period may be configured.

  In addition, for example, the notification condition is determined by lottery whether or not the navigation effect is executed at the time of winning the fall replay in the (sa) outside notification possible period, and the winning probability is determined in the slot machine that executes the navigation effect when winning. It may be the ratio to do. Similarly, in the case of (S), in the non-preparation mode or non-ART, it is advantageous for the player by using a table for determining a higher winning probability at a higher rate than in the normal gaming state. As described above, an AT lottery including a lottery related to an out-of-period notification possible period may be configured.

  In addition, the notification conditions in the slot machine may be any of the above (a) to (ki) and the above (ku) to (sa), and the above (a) to (ki) and the above (ku). It may be one that is selectively combined among (s). Even if the notification condition is any of the above (a) to (ki) and the above (ku) to (sa) or selectively combined, other than the notification period in the period controlled to the advantageous state Since the notification conditions are set so as to be more advantageous to the player than in the normal state, the player can proceed with the game with expectation and improve the interest of the game. it can.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, 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.

  (21) In the embodiment described above, an example in which the corresponding navigation effect is not executed at the time of grape winning after the 50 games have been digested after being controlled by ART. However, even after 50 games have been digested after being controlled by ART, a corresponding navigation effect may be executed according to a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) when a grape is won. In this case, the average period controlled by ART can be made longer than the slot machine in the above-described embodiment.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the replay 3 signal is used as a signal for specifying that the AT is controlled, and the signal is used for specifying that the AT has ended. An example in which the missed signal is output separately from the advantageous RT signal has been described. However, as a signal for specifying that the AT is controlled and a signal for specifying that the AT is ended, the replay 3 signal and the missing signal are not output separately, and the RT is advantageously controlled. It is also possible to use an advantageous signal during RT that is output during the period. In this case, in the history information disclosure terminal, when the advantageous RT signal is input, it is possible to specify that it is controlled by ART and the number of times it is controlled by ART, and the input of the advantageous RT signal is completed. Sometimes it can be determined that the AT corresponding to the navigation point 1 has been completed once. This eliminates the need to separately provide a signal line for outputting a signal for specifying that the AT is controlled and that the AT is terminated.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning probabilities such as promotion replays 1 to 3 and falling replays, and the ratio occupied by the operating procedure for winning the promotion replay at the promotion replay winning By adjusting the ratio of the operating procedure for winning the fall replay at the time of the fall fall replay winning, the fall replay prize is won so that the non-AT cannot expect the promoted replay 3 to win before the fall replay. The example to make was demonstrated. However, in the non-AT, the technique for making the fall replay winning so that the promotion replay 3 cannot be expected to be won before the fall replay is not limited to this, and the winning probabilities such as the promotion replays 1 to 3 and the fall replay May be adopted by adjusting only the ratio, and the percentage of the operating procedure for winning the promotion replay at the time of promotion replay and the percentage of the operating procedure for winning the fall replay at the time of winning the fall replay Alternatively, a method realized by adjusting only the above may be adopted.

  (24) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. 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.

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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,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling production,
The game control means includes
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 types of determination results of the prior determination means are provided; The derivation operation accepting means in an advantageous procedure that is determined according to the type of the specific result and different from the procedure determined according to the type of the other specific result The predetermined display result is derived when the operation is accepted by the above, and the predetermined display result is obtained when the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure determined according to the type of the specific result. Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a specific display result different from
In addition to controlling to the first gaming state, when the advantageous display result is derived in the first gaming state, it is controlled to the advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, and the specific display result is derived in the first gaming state. Gaming state control means for controlling to a second gaming state that is sometimes disadvantageous to the player;
Information transmitting means for transmitting determination result specifying information for specifying the determination result of the prior determination means to the effect control means,
The production control means includes
Based on the determination result specifying information from the information transmitting unit, when the determination result of the prior determination unit is any one of the plurality of types of specifying results and is in a predetermined advantageous performance state, the advantage Information determined according to the type of the specific result and information different from the information determined according to the type of the other specific result is notified at a higher rate than in the non-advantageous production state other than the production state. Notification control means;
Production state determining means for determining whether to make the advantageous production state,
The game control means includes
In the case of being controlled to the first gaming state but in the non-advantageous effect state, the specific display result is derived so that the advantageous display result cannot be expected to be derived before the specific display result. ,
A slot machine, characterized in that the specific information is output to the outside of the slot machine on the condition that the advantageous display result is derived. The derivation control means includes
Performing control that can derive the advantageous display result on condition that the occurrence of an advantageous winning is permitted among the plurality of types of winning by the pre-determining means,
Performing control that can derive a special display result on the condition that the occurrence of a special prize is allowed among the plurality of types of prizes by the pre-determining means,
In the first gaming state, the special determination result can be allowed in the non-advantageous gaming state in which the occurrence of the special prize can be allowed by the pre-determining means but the occurrence of the advantageous winning is not allowed. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising: an advantageous game state that is controlled when it is derived and in which the occurrence of the advantageous winning is allowed. The pre-decision means decides one of a plurality of special decision results as a decision result indicating that the occurrence of the special prize is allowed,
The derivation control unit is a procedure determined according to the type of the special determination result when the determination result of the prior determination unit is one of the plurality of types of special determination results. When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means with an advantageous procedure different from the procedure determined according to the type of the special determination result, the special display result is derived and determined according to the type of the special determination result. When an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure performed, control is performed to derive a different display result different from the special display result,
The derivation operation when the game state is controlled to the first gaming state but is in the non-advantageous production state, and the determination result of the prior determination means is one of the plurality of special determination results. The rate at which the operation accepted by the accepting unit is a procedure different from the advantageous procedure determined according to the type of the special determination result is higher than the rate of the advantageous procedure. 2. The slot machine according to 2. The pre-determining means determines any one of a plurality of advantageous determination results as a determination result indicating that the generation of an advantageous winning that allows the advantageous display result to be derived by the derivation control means,
The derivation control means is a procedure determined according to the type of the advantageous determination result when the determination result of the prior determination means is any of the plurality of types of advantageous determination results. When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in an advantageous procedure different from the procedure determined according to the type of the advantageous determination result, the advantageous display result is derived and determined according to the type of the advantageous determination result. When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure performed, control is performed to derive a different display result different from the advantageous display result,
The derivation operation when the game state is controlled to the first game state but is in the non-advantageous production state, and the determination result of the prior determination means is one of the plurality of types of advantageous determination results. The rate at which the operation received by the accepting unit is different from the advantageous procedure determined according to the type of the advantageous determination result is higher than the rate of the advantageous procedure. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   The slot machine according to claim 3, wherein the different display result includes the specific display result. The derivation control means performs control capable of deriving the advantageous display result on the condition that the occurrence of an advantageous prize among the plurality of types of prizes is permitted by the prior determination means,
In the first gaming state, the ratio at which the determination result of the prior determination means is any one of the plurality of types of specific results is higher than the ratio at which the advantageous winning is permitted. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is high.

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