JP2013031564A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine for enhancing interest in a game in a specific state by enabling the degree of advantage to a player in satisfaction of predetermined conditions to differ depending on a progress situation of a game in a specific state.SOLUTION: In the slot machine, which executes a battle performance by a friend character and an opponent character and gives a navigation stock is to control to AT as privilege in winning of the battle performance, it is set that the friend character does not lose in a battle performance as long as the friend one does not receive two or more attacks from the opponent character. The navigation stock is given such that the degree of advantage is higher to the player at a higher ratio when the number of attack times from the opponent character is not more than a predetermined number of times (S19) than when the number of attack times exceeds a predetermined number of times (=0) (S17).

Description

  The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to 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, bonuses, and replays. 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 bonus 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 replay winning, a profit can be obtained that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the bet amount.

  In order for winning of each combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). And, when the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery can be drawn within the range of the predetermined number of frames, the effective combination is arranged, and the winning combination not in the internal lottery is configured. Reel control is performed so that the combination of symbols is not aligned with an effective line.

  In such a slot machine, start any one of a plurality of types of task games with different tasks to be imposed on the player, present the number of games in which the task game is played, and the number of times the task role must be established, It is determined whether or not the presented task combination has been established the number of times presented before the number of presented games is consumed, that is, whether or not the task has been satisfied. There is one that notifies information indicating that when a predetermined winning combination is won in the internal lottery (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-229259 A

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, even if a problem is satisfied, only the value of notifying information as many times as the problem is satisfied, that is, a uniform value predetermined according to the problem is given. For this reason, in a specific state such as during a task game, the player can be focused only on whether or not a predetermined condition of satisfying the task is satisfied, and as a result, the interest of the game in the specific state is improved. I couldn't let you.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to vary the degree of advantage for a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied according to the progress of the game in a specific state. Thus, it is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that can improve the interest of a game in a specific state.

(1) A variable display device capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is ended by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Specific state control means (S07 in FIG. 11, FIG. 12) for controlling to a specific state (battle effect) until the end condition is satisfied (a friend point is “0”) after the start condition is satisfied (battle effect win),
A privilege granting means (S17, S19 in FIG. 12) for granting a privilege (such as Navistock) advantageous to the player,
When the specific condition (attack from the enemy character) is satisfied at least twice in the specific state, the end condition is satisfied (FIG. 16),
When the grant condition is satisfied before the end condition is satisfied in the specific state (YES in S15 of FIG. 12), the privilege granting unit satisfies the specific condition in the specific state when the grant condition is satisfied. The privilege is given so that the degree of advantage for the player is higher at a higher rate when the specific establishment number is less than the predetermined number of times than when the predetermined number of times is exceeded ("0"). (Refer to the tables of FIGS. 17A and 17B, and the determination of the number of navigation stocks in S19 is more advantageous than the determination of the number of navigation stocks in S17 of FIG. 12).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific condition is satisfied in the specific state, a special feeling is given to the end of the specific state without giving a privilege, and when the grant condition is satisfied, Since the privilege is given so that the degree of advantage is different depending on whether the specific number of times that the specific condition has been satisfied exceeds the predetermined number of times or less than the predetermined number of times, only the grant condition is satisfied in the specific state In other words, it can be noted that the specific condition is satisfied, and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, since the privilege is given so that the degree of advantage is higher at a higher rate when the specific establishment number when the grant condition is satisfied is less than the predetermined number than when the predetermined number is exceeded, It is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that the grant condition will be established while the number of establishments is small.

  The specific state control means may control the specific state immediately after the start condition is satisfied, and after the start condition is satisfied, a predetermined control start condition (for example, a predetermined latency) The game may be controlled to the specific state when the number of games or the winning of a specific winning combination is established (see the column “Battle Effect Start Timing” in the modification).

  When the special condition different from the specific condition is satisfied, the end condition may be satisfied when the special condition is satisfied once (the maximum attack point from the enemy character in the modified example). About column).

  “Providing a privilege so that the degree of advantage for the player is increased at a high rate” is not limited to the privilege granted when the grant condition is satisfied, for example, after the grant condition is satisfied, It may be a privilege to be granted when the condition is satisfied (see the column “[Privilege to be Granted to Increase the Advantage Level]” in the modification).

  Benefits have a value (probability mode lottery, Navistock, etc.) that directly affects the proportion of gaming value given to players (medal payout rate) to the gaming value used to set the number of bets, It does not directly affect the proportion of gaming value given to the player to the gaming value used for setting, but is a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game (suggesting effect, finalizing effect, premier effect, etc.) ) (See “About Benefits” in the variation).

  When the grant condition is satisfied before the end condition is satisfied in the specific state, the privilege granting unit is the specific number of times that the specific condition is satisfied in the specific state when the grant condition is satisfied. However, it is not limited to the one that gives a privilege so that the degree of advantage for the player is higher at a higher rate when the number is less than the predetermined number of times than when the predetermined number is exceeded. As long as the bonus is given to the player so that the degree of advantage for the player differs depending on whether it is less than or equal to the predetermined number of times. A privilege may be given so that the player's advantage is higher at a higher rate when the player is playing ([Advantage for the player in the modification] For Yes] see column).

(2) In the slot machine of (1), the predetermined number of times is 0,
The privilege granting means is higher for the player when the specific condition is not satisfied than when the specific condition is satisfied in the specific state when the grant condition is satisfied. A privilege is given so that an advantageous degree becomes high (S16 of FIG. 12, S17, S19).

  According to such a configuration, when the grant condition can be satisfied without establishing the specific condition even once, the privilege is granted so that the degree of advantage is increased at a high rate. For this reason, it is possible to make the player have a premiere expectation for establishing the grant condition without establishing the specific condition once.

  (3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2), when the number of specific establishments exceeds the predetermined number, the privilege granting unit is determined in advance such that the number of specific establishments exceeds the predetermined number of times. A privilege is given so that the degree of advantage for the player is higher at a higher rate when the number is less than the special number than when the special number is exceeded (the advantage for the player in the modified example) About the number of times of varying degrees]).

  According to such a configuration, even when the specific establishment number exceeds the predetermined number, the player has a sense of expectation that the grant condition is satisfied when the specific establishment number is less than the special number. You can make it. As a result, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation even after the specific number of establishments exceeds a predetermined number.

(4) In the slot machine of (1) to (3), prior determination means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before the display result is derived to the variable display device. Processing)
The provision condition and the specific condition are each satisfied according to the determination result of the prior determination means (S11, S12, FIG. 15, FIG. 16 in FIG. 12).

  According to such a structure, the attention degree with respect to the determination result of the prior determination means in the specific state can be improved, and the interest of the game in the specific state can be improved.

  (5) In the slot machines of (1) to (4), when the first condition is satisfied a specific number of times in the specific state (for example, attack point “1” is 5 times), the grant condition is satisfied, The grant condition is also satisfied when a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied less than the specific number of times in the specific state (for example, attack point “3” is twice).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that the second condition is satisfied rather than the first condition being satisfied in the specific state.

  (6) In the slot machines of (1) to (5), the progress of the game until the start condition is satisfied (for example, the winning status, the game state or the probability mode in the variation [about battle effect distribution table] column) Etc.), the provision condition and the specific condition are established such that the ratio at which the provision condition is established before the end condition is established in the specific state (FIG. 14).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the progress of the game when it is not controlled to the specific state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object part and determination value number regarding the special part and small part in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination and determination value number regarding the re-game player in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order promotion replays 1-6. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order melons 1-5. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a battle production | presentation lottery process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during battle production. It is a figure for demonstrating a battle production | presentation lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating a battle effect distribution table. It is a figure for demonstrating the ally attack point determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the enemy attack point determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for navigation stock number determination.

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. FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols on each reel constituting the variable display device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control circuit 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, 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 arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. That is, the see-through window 3 is configured so that three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on each reel can be visually recognized at the positions of the upper, middle, and lower stages.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has “melon (for example, the pattern of the area number 20 of the left reel 2L)” and “banana (for example, the area number 19 of the left reel 2L), respectively. ”,“ White 7 (for example, the design of area number 18 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ Black BAR (for example, the design of area number 17 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ Star (for example, on the left reel 2L) "Region No. 14 symbol)", "Grapes (eg, left reel 2L, region No. 13 symbol)", "Black 7 (eg, left reel 2L, No. 10 symbol)", "White BAR (eg, left reel 2L) Reel 2L area number 6 symbol), "strawberry (for example, left reel 2L area number 5 symbol)", "star 7 (for example, left reel 2L area number 1 symbol)" Multiple types of diagrams There has been drawn in a predetermined order, one by 21 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.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout port 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) within the range. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a specified number of bets determined according to the state, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (setting of credits and bets) The payout switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the stop that is operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Switches 8L, 8C, 8R and a production switch 56 for use in production are provided so as to be operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, “2” is determined as the specified number of bets according to the gaming state being a big bonus and a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as a bonus), and the gaming state is a big bonus and a regular bonus. “3” is determined in accordance with a game state other than (hereinafter also referred to as a general game or a general game state).

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to the game. The game display unit 13 displays a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) Waiting for the start of reel rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting a a is that during the replay of LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. It has been.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later by a predetermined key operation and a reset operation for releasing a stop state described later is provided inside the front door 1b. A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing the setting value or confirming the setting value, which will be described later, and a stop state at the end of BB described later (the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled, and automatic settlement processing at the end of BB described later (the medal stored as credit is settled regardless of the player's operation ( The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled is to be enabled / disabled, and the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are arranged inside the housing 1a. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the provided hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 4). A reel unit 2 composed of a reel LED 55, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a medal payout opening for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out 9 and 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.

  The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at the time of startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state other than a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. In the mode, there are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF. It has been.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or credits are used to set the number of bets. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated.

  When a stipulated number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the corresponding lines of the pay lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) become valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game Is ready to start.

  The winning line is a line set in advance to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, four types of pay lines L1 to L4 are defined as pay lines.

  The winning line L1 refers to a winning line set across symbols arranged in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the middle. The winning line L2 refers to a winning line set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. The winning line L3 refers to a winning line set across the symbols arranged in the upper part of the reel 2L, the middle part of the reel 2C, the lower part of the reel 2R, that is, the lower right. The winning line L4 is a winning line that is set across the symbols arranged in the lower part of the reel 2L, the middle part of the reel 2C, the upper part of the reel 2R, that is, the right side up. The winning line is not limited to the lines indicated by L1 to L4, and may include, for example, a line straddling the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

  When a specified number of bets are set in the general gaming state other than the big bonus and the regular bonus, the pay lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid. The game can be started. When a predetermined number of bets are set when the bonus is a big bonus and a regular bonus, the pay lines L2 to L4 are valid and the game can be started.

  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) on the activated pay line is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, When the 2R display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded 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 is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game (in this embodiment, 12), and if the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is given. Will be. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the activated pay line, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. It has become.

  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.

  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, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  The game control board 40 includes a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, an insertion medal sensor 31, and a door opening detection switch. 25, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals of switches are input.

  In addition, the game control board 40 includes a credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, an insertion request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, a waiting LED 19, a replaying LED 20, a BET switch valid LED 21, a left, middle The right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the above-described hopper motor 34b is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are driven based on the 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). Detects a detection signal input from a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays connected to the game control board 40, LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the drive of the LED, used for the slot machine 1 When the power supply 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 from power on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for giving a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when no signal is input, a real-time clock 50 for measuring the date and time (hereinafter referred to as RTC 50), 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.

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  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 RTC 50 is a device for measuring time to indicate the current “year (year)”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second”. For example, it is realized as a serial interface type real-time clock module with a built-in crystal oscillator, but is not limited to this. For example, the main control unit 41 acquires (extracts) date / time information for specifying the date / time counted by the RTC 50, determines a reel control pattern based on the acquired date / time information, and uses the determined reel control pattern to set the reel control pattern. 2L-2R reel control is performed.

  The RTC 50 normally operates with the power supply when the power is supplied to the slot machine 1, and operates with the backup power supply supplied even during a power failure when the power is turned off. Therefore, the RTC 50 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the slot machine is turned off. The RTC 50 may be operated by a backup power supply even when power is supplied to the slot machine.

  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. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  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. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control part 91, and the sub control part 91 is based on a command from the main control part 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output are controlled. The output control of the effect device is performed by both of the control units.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED55 are illustrated as an effect device, an effect device is not restricted to these, For example, it drives mechanically. A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device.

  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, 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, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. Switch detection circuit 96, time information including date information and time information The clock device 97 to output, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, other In response to a command transmitted from the game control board 40, the sub CPU 91a performs various controls for performing an effect, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). When a command is acquired from the main control unit 41, a command reception interrupt process for storing the command in a buffer is executed. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

  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, 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.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 41c, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in the respective bits of the corresponding area of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormality error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In the present embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore all the states of the input ports to the state before power interruption.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption interrupt processing (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on 0 becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 91c, and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is only necessary to restore the state of the input port, and it is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the case where the production is interrupted in the middle to the state before the power interruption. For example, it backs up only data indicating the gaming state such as whether it is during BB, normal gaming state, RT1 or RT2, and plays corresponding to the gaming state (if it is during BB production, normal game If a power outage occurs during the execution of a specific performance (such as a small role announcement) if it is in a state, it will not resume the specific performance that was being performed at the next power-on. Instead, an effect corresponding to the gaming state being backed up when the power is turned on may be executed from the beginning.

  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 This is a work that stores a winning flag (big bonus, regular bonus) that is initialized at the time (when transitioning to the setting change mode), and a gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state of the next game. In the case where the game state can be controlled to end when the number of games that have been digested reaches the predetermined number of games, the number of games remaining in the special work or the number of games that have been digested after being controlled to the game state is stored. It may be done.

  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 the 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.

  When the mode is changed to the setting change mode (that is, when the setting change operation is performed), the gaming state flag is updated to information related to the normal gaming state described later in principle. Thus, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT or bonus, the game state is controlled to the normal gaming state after the mode is changed to the setting change mode. 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, when a transition is made to the setting change mode during the internal RT in which the bonus is won, the normal gaming state is controlled. In this way, in association with the setting change, the gaming state flag is rewritten to a value corresponding to the normal gaming state (initialization).

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

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

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

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON at the time of start-up, and is performed when a change to the setting change mode is performed, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. Yes, in initialization 0, all areas (unused area and unused area) of the storage area of the RAM 41c except for the in-use stack area and the area where the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored (Including the stack area) is initialized and controlled to the 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 game status, 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 bets. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing. 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.

[Winnings, transition of gaming state]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit 41 has a normal gaming state, RT1, RT2, internal winning RT, and the winning probability of the re-gamer being improved compared to the normal gaming state. The bonus is controlled to either a big bonus or a regular bonus that improves the winning probability of a small role until a predetermined number of coins are paid out. In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can control the effect state during an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be performed. Yes.

  Referring to FIG. 5, three types of big bonuses 1 to 3 (hereinafter, each big bonus is also referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, regular bonus is also referred to as RB) are included in the special combination among the winning combinations. And are included.

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

  When winning one of BB1 to BB3, the big bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, while being controlled by the big bonus, the RB is controlled to the RB for BB which has been improved to the predetermined probability of the small role. While being controlled to RB for BB, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the game is controlled so that the regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state for each game.

  The big bonus generated due to winning of BB1 or BB2 ends on condition that 361 or more medals have been paid out. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB3 ends on condition that 241 or more medals have been paid out.

  The RB is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Star 7” or “Star 7-Star 7-Black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. When winning an RB, the regular bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled by the regular bonus, the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c. The regular bonus generated due to the winning of the RB is terminated on the condition that any winning combination is won four times.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the game state is controlled to the inside RT from when BB1 to BB3 and RB are internally won until winning. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, after BB1 to BB3 and RB are finished, the gaming state is controlled by RT1.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB3 and RB is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win the winning combination, the winning combination is won. There is nothing. The symbols constituting “BB1” to “BB3” and “RB” (“black 7”, “white 7”, “star 7”) are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Because. Note that when any of BB1 to BB3 and RB is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the bonus is carried over until the winning bonus is won.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combination includes a single combination, grape, melon 1 to melon 4, and strawberry.

  One of the small roles is awarded when a combination of “star-black BAR-black 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because the symbols (“star”, “black BAR”, and “black 7”) that make up one winning combination are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R.

  Among the small roles, grapes are awarded when a combination of “grape-grape-grape” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Even if the grapes are won, the grapes will not be won unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbols constituting the grape (“grape”) are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R.

  Of the small roles, melon 1 is awarded when a combination of “any-melon-any” or “melon-black BAR-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. For this reason, the melon 1 can be awarded regardless of the combination of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R when the symbol “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line. It can be said that the winning role.

  Melon 1 wins regardless of the operation timing of stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if they are elected. This is because the symbols constituting the melon 1 (for example, “melon”) are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Next, melons 2 to 4 will be described. Melon 2 is awarded when a combination of “white BAR−white 7−black BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Melon 3 wins when a combination of “white BAR-black BAR-melon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Melon 4 is awarded when a combination of “white BAR−black BAR−black BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, symbols constituting each of melons 2 to 4 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of melons 2 to 4 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. Of the melons 2-4, you won't win the winning melon.

  However, as will be described later, melons 2 to 4 are always read out as a lottery winning combination at the same time as melon 1 except for the big bonus. For this reason, when the melons 2 to 4 are won, the melon 1 can be won except during the big bonus.

  It is also referred to as a fallen point where the symbol combination of melon 1 stops on the winning line L2. In other words, the falling roll means a roll that causes a melon 1 winning when the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the upper stage or the “melon-black BAR-melon” stops on the winning line L2. .

  As shown in FIG. 6, after falling over in either RT1 or RT2, it is controlled to the normal gaming state. Even if it falls in the inside RT, it is not controlled to the normal gaming state. In addition, even if a turnover occurs in the normal gaming state, the control to the normal gaming state is maintained.

  In addition, when the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops in the middle stage, the symbol combination of melon 1 stops on the winning line L1, and the outcome of winning the melon 1 and paying out 12 sheets is also called a chance outcome.

  Among the small roles, strawberry is one of the winning lines: “strawberry-white 7-banana”, “strawberry-black 7-banana”, “strawberry-star 7-banana”, and “strawberry-grape-banana” Wins when any combination is complete. Even if the strawberry is won, the strawberry will not win if the stop switch 8L is not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbol (“strawberry”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  When the player is in a general gaming state and is not controlled by the AT, the player can prevent the strawberry from being lost by performing a stop operation according to the operation procedure for winning the strawberry.

  Next, the number of medals to be paid out when winning one of grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries will be described. When winning one of grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries, medals are paid out according to the gaming state and the number of winning lines when the winning game is started.

  In the general game state, when a prize is awarded to any of grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries, four medals are paid out. On the other hand, when a prize different from grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries is won in a bonus different from the general gaming state, eight medals are paid out.

  The winning lines L1, L3, and L4 intersect at the middle stage of the middle reel 2C. Further, “any-melon-any” of melon 1 can be awarded only from the stop symbol of the middle reel 2C. Therefore, the melon 1 can be said to be a winning combination that can occur in a plurality of winning lines. For this reason, when the melon 1 wins melon 1 by stopping “any-melon-any”, the number of medals corresponding to the number of winning lines is paid out. For example, when the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle stage, in the general gaming state, the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 are won, so 4 × 3 = 12 medals are paid out and the bonus is won. Since winning is made on the lines L3 and L4, 8 × 2 = 16 and 12 medals at the upper limit of payout are paid out.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay combination includes replay 1 to replay 9. 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.

  Replay 1 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 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 1 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. Since Replay 1 is a normal replay that does not involve RT transition even when winning, and maintains the current gaming state, it is also referred to as a normal rep in the following.

  Replay 2 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-melon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the replay 2 (“banana”, “melon”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, in principle, the 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 replay 2 in the normal gaming state, the RT2 is controlled to have a higher replay winning probability than the normal gaming state. For this reason, the replay 2 is also referred to as a promotion lip below. As will be described later, the replay 2 is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT1, and is set to win with a predetermined probability in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state. For this reason, no replay 2 is won in RT1. As a result, it is configured not to be directly controlled from RT1 to RT2, and is controlled to RT2 by winning the replay 2 after being controlled to the normal gaming state.

  It should be noted that even in a gaming state other than the normal gaming state (for example, RT1), the replay 2 can be drawn and won with a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%), and the gaming state other than the normal gaming state It may be configured to be controlled by RT2.

  Once controlled to RT2, the control to RT2 is maintained until a big bonus or regular bonus is won or until it falls.

  Replay 3 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR−black BAR−black BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Replay 4 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-black BAR-white 7” or “black BAR-black BAR-strawberry” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Replay 5 is won when a combination of “black BAR-white 7-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Replay 6 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-banana-black BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Replay 7 is awarded when the combination of “black BAR-black BAR-melon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Replay 8 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-banana-banana” is aligned on any of the winning lines. The replay 9 is won when a combination of “white 7-white 7-star” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  Since the replay 3 is a set of three black BARs, the replay 3 is also referred to as a BAR lip. Further, each of the replays 4 to 9 has two black BARs, that is, the black BARs are in a tempered state, and hence are also referred to as tempile a to tempile f.

  The symbols constituting each of the replays 3 to 9 include symbols that are not arranged within five frames in at least one or more reels. For this reason, even if one of the replays 3 to 9 is won in the internal lottery, no prize is awarded unless the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at an appropriate timing.

  However, since each of the replays 3 to 9 is won at the same time as other replays, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the symbols constituting any of the selected replays can be drawn into the winning line. it can. Therefore, in principle, replays 3 to 9 may be unable to win even if they are won, but can be said to be a role that can win any replay.

[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the combination of the lottery object combination and the number of determination values read out as the lottery object role in the internal lottery will be described. In FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, “name of lottery subject” and “combination of lottery subject” corresponding to the name are shown by the left two columns, and “gaming state” is shown from the left third column. It is shown. The numerical value in the column where the lottery target role intersects with the gaming state indicates that the lottery target role is read out in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state and the number of determination values used in the internal lottery of the lottery target role. 7 and 8, the number of determination values is, for example, the number of determination values when the setting value is 1, but the number of determination values when the setting value is 2 to 6 is also stored in the ROM 41b so that it can be specified. In addition, a cross in the column where the lottery target role and the gaming state intersect indicates that the lottery target role is not read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, or is not won even if read. .

  The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “413” is set as the number of determination values (weak strawberry 1 in the normal gaming state in FIG. 7) is 413/65536.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously as lottery target combinations and can be won in duplicate. In the following, by indicating “+” between winning combinations, it indicates that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the special combination / small combination in the general gaming state.

  When the gaming state is one of the normal gaming state, RT1, and RT2, weak strawberry 1, weak strawberry 2, weak strawberry 3, weak strawberry 4, strong strawberry 1, strong strawberry 2, strong strawberry 3, strong strawberry 4, push order melon 1, push order melon 2, push order melon 3, push order melon 4, push order melon 5, 12 sheets melon 1, 12 sheets melon 2, 12 sheets melon 3, 12 sheets melon 4, weak grape 1 , Weak grape 2, weak grape 3, weak grape 4, strong grape 1, strong grape 2, strong grape 3, strong grape 4, one piece 1, one piece 2, one piece 3, one piece 4, RB , BB3, BB2, and BB1 are targeted for internal lottery and are sequentially read out as eligible for internal lottery.

  Weak strawberry 1 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry. The weak strawberry 2 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + RB. The weak strawberry 3 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + BB3. The weak strawberry 4 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + BB2. The strong strawberry 1 is a lottery target role for reading out a strawberry + 1 sheet role. The strong strawberry 2 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + 1 sheet role + RB. The strong strawberry 3 refers to a lottery target role for reading strawberry + 1 sheet role + BB3. The strong strawberry 4 is a lottery target role that reads strawberry + 1 sheet combination + BB2.

  The push order melon 1 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 4. The push order melon 2 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 3. The push order melon 3 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 2. The pushing order melon 4 refers to a lottery target combination that reads out the melon 1. The pushing order melon 5 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 3 + melon 4.

  The 12-sheet melon 1 means a lottery target role for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry. The 12-sheet melon 2 refers to a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry + RB. The 12-sheet melon 3 refers to a lottery target role for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry + BB3. The 12-sheet melon 4 is a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry + BB2.

  The weak grape 1 is a lottery target role for reading grapes. The weak grape 2 is a lottery target combination that reads grape + RB. The weak grape 3 is a lottery target combination that reads grape + BB3. The weak grape 4 refers to a lottery target combination that reads grape + BB2. The strong grape 1 is a lottery target combination that reads out the grape + 1 combination. The strong grape 2 refers to a lottery target combination that reads grape + 1 + 1 combination + RB. The strong grape 3 is a lottery target combination that reads grape + 1 combination + BB3. The strong grape 4 refers to a lottery target combination that reads grape + 1 sheet combination + BB2.

  One-piece combination 1 is a lottery target combination that reads out a single-piece combination. The one-piece combination 2 is a lottery target combination that reads out a single-piece combination + RB. The single winning combination 3 is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination + BB3. The one-piece combination 4 is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination + BB2.

  When the game state is RT inside, weak strawberry 1, strong strawberry 1, push order melon 1, push order melon 2, push order melon 3, push order melon 4, push order melon 5, 12 sheets melon 1, weak grape 1, strong grape 1, and 1-sheet combination 1 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targeted combinations for internal lottery.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the re-game combination in the general gaming state.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, normal replay, push order promotion replay 1, push order promotion replay 2, push order promotion replay 3, push order promotion replay 4, push order promotion replay 5, push order promotion replay 6, The BAR temporary play 1, the BAR temporary play 2, the BAR temporary play 3, the BAR temporary play 4, and the BAR replay are the targets of the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the target roles of the internal lottery.

  The normal replay refers to a lottery target role for reading a normal lip. The push order promotion replay 1 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + templipe e. The push order promotion replay 2 refers to a lottery target combination that reads normal lip + promotion lip + templipi d + temple lip e. The push order promotion replay 3 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + templip lip f + temple lip e. The push order promotion replay 4 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + temp lip a + temp lip e. The push order promotion replay 5 is a lottery target combination that reads normal lip + promotion lip + temp lip b + temp lip e. The push order promotion replay 6 is a lottery target combination that reads out normal lip + promotion lip + templip lip c + temple lip e.

  The BAR temporary play 1 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + tempe lip a + tempe lip b + tempe lip c + tempe lip d + tempe lip e. The BAR temporary play 2 refers to a lottery target role for reading normal lip + templipa a + templipip b + templipip c + templipip d + templipip e + RB. The BAR temporary play 3 is a lottery target combination that reads out normal lip + tempe lip a + tempe lip b + tempe lip c + tempe lip d + tempe lip e + BB3. The BAR temporary play 4 is a lottery target combination for reading normal lip + templipa + tenpelipb + templipip c + templipip d + templipip e + BB2. The BAR replay is a lottery target combination that reads normal lip + BAR lip + templip lip a + templip lip b + templip lip c + temp lip d + temp lip e + temp lip f.

  When the gaming state is one of RT1, RT2, and internal RT, normal replay, BAR template play 1, BAR template play 2, BAR template play 3, BAR template play 4, and BAR replay are subject to internal lottery. These are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  Although not shown, when the RB is in the BB, the strawberry, the strong BB strawberry, the 12 melon 1, the BB melon, and the 8 melon are targeted for the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the roles for the internal lottery. . Here, the strawberry means a lottery target role for reading out the strawberry. The BB strong strawberry is a lottery target role for reading strawberry + melon 2. The 12-sheet melon 1 means a lottery target role for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry. The BB melon is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 3 + melon 4 + grape + 1 sheet combination. The eight-sheet melon is a lottery target for reading out the melon 1.

  When the gaming state is RB in the non-BB state, strawberry, left melon, middle right melon, 12-sheet melon 1, and strong grape 1 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery. The left melon is a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + melon 3 + melon 4. The middle right melon is a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + melon 2.

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. 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 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 is set so as to increase 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.

  Also, RB, BB2, and BB3 can be won at the same time as a small combination or a re-playing combination. For example, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB, BB2, and BB3 is stronger than in strawberry 1 to 4 than when winning in any one of weak strawberries 1-4. The number of determination values for each of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the strong strawberries 1 to 4 is set so that the value when one of the four is won is higher. As will be described later, different reel control is performed when the weak strawberries 1 to 4 are won and when the strong strawberries 1 to 4 are won, so the player can select one of RB, BB2, and BB3 from the reel control contents. The possibility of winning simultaneously can be predicted.

  Moreover, when winning a grape, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any of RB, BB2, and BB3 is higher than in the case of winning in any one of weak grapes 1-4. The number of determination values for each of the weak grapes 1 to 4 and the strong grapes 1 to 4 is set so that the value when one of the four is won is higher. As will be described later, since different reel control is performed when the weak grapes 1 to 4 are won and when the strong grapes 1 to 4 are won, the player can select one of RB, BB2, and BB3 from the reel control contents. The possibility of winning simultaneously can be predicted.

  In addition, when winning strawberry or grape, the percentage of winning simultaneously for RB, BB2, and BB3 is better when winning strawberry than when winning vine. The number of determination values is set so as to increase.

  In the general gaming state, as shown in FIG. 7, each of the push order melon 1 to the push order melon 5 is set to “2305”, and any one of the push order melon 1 to the push order melon 5 is 2305 × 5 / In order to win with a probability of 65536 = 111525/65536, the number of determination values is set so as to win with a higher probability than other lottery target roles.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-gamer in FIG. 8, the winning probabilities of the re-gamer are compared for each gaming state. In the normal gaming state, “2734” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “1020” is determined as the number of determination values when any of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is read. “98” as the number of determination values when “1” is read, “8” as the number of determination values when one of the BAR template replays 2 to 4 is read, and “4” as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read. "Is set. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay in the normal gaming state is 8980/65536. The probability of winning one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 that may be promoted to RT2 from the normal gaming state is 1020 × 6/65536 = 6120/65536.

  In RT1, “8856” is read as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “98” is read as the number of determination values when the BAR template play 1 is read, and any one of the BAR template replays 2 to 4 is read. “8” is set as the number of determination values at that time, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read out. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT1 is 8982/65536. In RT1, it is set not to win a promotion lip for shifting to RT2.

  In RT2, “47836” is read as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “98” is read as the number of determination values when the BAR template play 1 is read, and any one of the BAR template replays 2 to 4 is read. “8” is set as the number of determination values at that time, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read out. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT2 is 47962/65536.

  In the internal RT, “17000” is set as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “98” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR template play 1 is read. “8” is set as the number of determination values when read, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when BAR replay is read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay in the internal RT is 17126/65536.

  Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning any one of the replays is set to be higher when RT2 and internal RT are higher than when in the normal gaming state and RT1. Therefore, it can be said that RT2 and internal RT are advantageous for the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state, RT1.

  Further, control to RT2 is maintained until a big bonus or regular bonus is won or a fall is reached. The falling roll may be derived on the condition that melon 1 is won. Melon 1 wins with a relatively high probability at RT2. For this reason, when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, the falling point can be derived with high probability in the RT 2, so that it is difficult to maintain the RT 2.

  In addition, when it is RT in the inside, it is set so that the winning probability of the replay that is drawn preferentially over the bonus in the reel control is set lower than that in RT2, so that it is RT2. Compared to the case where the winning probability of the same replay is set, it is possible to increase the ratio of winning the winning bonus.

  When it is RB in BB, the number of determination values is set so that the number of determination values of 12 melons 1 that will win melon 1 is won with high probability. In addition, a loss that does not win any winning combination is set to “12” and occurs with a very low probability. Further, when the RB is non-BB, the number of determination values of the left melon and the middle right melon including the melon 1 is set to win each with a high probability.

  When winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combinations or combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a storage area of 2 bytes, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work for which the special role winning flag 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.

[Reel stop control]
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 revolution of the reel. 3) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 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, for example, It is a table in which the number of frames to be drawn is set when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing positioned in the lower window of the perspective window 3). That is, for each symbol corresponding to the reel area number, the stop control table pulls in when the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected when the symbol passes the stop reference position (lower stage). The number of frames can be specified.

  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. (For example, the lower symbol) is specified, the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. 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. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If the winning combination is not drawn, it will be controlled so that it can be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  If a special role has been carried over from before the previous game and a small role (such as a strawberry) is won, or if a special role is won at the same time as a simultaneous winning role, the winning small role will be 4 frames on the winning line. The number of draws is determined so that the maximum number of draws can be drawn in the range, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line in the range of up to 4 frames, the selected special role is 4 in the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that the maximum number of frames can be drawn within the frame range is created, 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 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. 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.

  Next, in the case where a re-playing role is elected when the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are won simultaneously, the winning re-playing role is placed on the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible in the range of four frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are simultaneously won (for example, push order promotion replay 1), as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. Control is performed so that the determined re-playing combination is stopped on the winning line in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, among the three left reels 2L to 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Further, in the present embodiment, 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. Further, the forward clamping push means an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. The middle left push refers to an operation procedure in which the left reel 2L is secondly stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time. The reverse pinching push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 2L for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time. 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.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won.

  For example, when the push forward promotion replay 1 is elected, if it is operated by an operation procedure that becomes a forward push, the control for stopping the combination of the promoted rep in one of the winning lines in the winning replay. When the operation procedure is other than forward pressing, the normal lip combination is controlled so as to be aligned with any winning line and stopped.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order promotion replays 2 to 6 has been won, the player has been operated according to an operation procedure that is a predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order promotion replay that has been won. In such a case, control is performed so that the combination of promotion lip is aligned with any winning line and stopped, and if the operation procedure is not in a predetermined order, the normal lip combination is set to any winning line. Control to stop them together.

  As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of push-order promotion replay selected as the operation procedure for winning the promotion lip and promoting it to RT2. For this reason, even if one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won in the normal gaming state, the promotion replies have a probability of only 1/6 unless the type of the push order promotion replay that has been won can be specified. Can be prevented from being controlled by RT2, and a normal lip is awarded with a probability of 5/6 and the normal gaming state is maintained. As a result, when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the promotion lip so that it is not controlled to RT2 as much as possible, while when controlled by the AT, the promotion lip is awarded and controlled to RT2. Can be controlled.

  Further, when any one of the BAR temporary plays 1 to 4 is won, the winning line L1 to L4 and the lower stage of the reel 2L, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R while winning any of the selected replays. That is, reel control is performed in which two “black BARs” are aligned on any one of the lower lines extending over the symbols arranged in the lower stage.

  In addition, when BAR replay is won, within the range of the number of frames that can be drawn, the “black BAR” is stopped at any of the winning lines L1 to L4 and reel control is performed to win the BAR lip, and the BAR lip is won. If it is not possible to win, one of the winning lines L1 to L4 and the lower line will be selected in the same manner as when one of the BAR templey replays 1 to 4 is won while winning one of the winning replays. The reel control is performed so that two “black BARs” are aligned together.

  Next, when multiple types of small roles are won simultaneously (such as a strawberry + 1-number role), the small role with a large number of payouts has a reel control that is drawn into the winning line preferentially over the small number with a small number of payouts. Done.

  As a case where a plurality of types of small roles are simultaneously elected, for example, when any one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, as shown in FIG. 10, Different reel control is performed according to the operation procedure.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won.

  For example, when the push order melon 1 is won, and if it is operated according to the operation procedure of the forward push, the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped in any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4. When the operation procedure is other than forward pressing, control is performed to stop the “melon” of the reel to be stopped in response to the stop operation. In other words, when the push order melon 1 is won and the operation procedure is followed by the push operation, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the three winning lines L1, L3, and L4, and a chance appears. Therefore, when 12 medals are paid out, when operated by an operation procedure other than forward pushing, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the winning line L2 and falls down. Therefore, only 4 medals are paid out, and if it is either RT1 or RT2, it is controlled to the normal gaming state. Also, when the push order melon 1 is won, and if it is operated according to the operation procedure of the forward push, the “melon” of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R is stopped at any of the upper, middle, and lower stages. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than forward pressing is used, reel control is performed to stop the “melon” of the corresponding reel in the upper stage.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order melons 2 to 5 is won, it is similarly operated when the operation procedure is the predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order melon being won. Is one of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4, the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped, the chance control is performed, 12 medals are paid out, and the operation procedure other than the predetermined pushing order is performed. Is operated in the normal game state when the "melon" of the middle reel 2C stops only on the pay line L2 and controls to fall out and pays out four medals and is either RT1 or RT2. Let me control.

  As described above, the operation procedure for stopping the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” in any one of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 and paying out 12 medals and the advantageous control to RT2 are maintained. As an operation procedure for performing, a different operation procedure is set for each type of push order melon selected. For this reason, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 can only be 1/5 of the probability unless the type of the push order melon being won can be specified. One cannot stop paying out 12 medals by stopping the symbol combination of “Mellon-Mellon-Mellon”, and the “Melon” on the middle reel 2C is stopped only on the winning line L2 with a probability of 4/5. Only four medals are paid out, and the advantageous control to RT2 cannot be maintained. As a result, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is selected, only four medals are paid out as much as possible when the AT is not controlled by the AT described later, and the advantageous control to the RT 2 is maintained, and the AT is controlled. When controlled, it is possible to intentionally stop the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” on any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4, and 12 medals are paid out to the advantageous RT2 It is possible to control so as to maintain the control.

  When one of the 12 melons 1 to 4 is selected, regardless of the operation procedure, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped at the three winning lines L1, L3, and L4, and the winning line L1, Reel control is performed in which the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped at either L3 or L4, and 12 medals are paid out.

  In FIG. 10, when operated in an operation procedure other than the pushing order for paying out 12 medals, any reel control that stops the “melon” in the upper stage for the middle reel 2 </ b> C may be used. For example, the “melon” of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R may be stopped at any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages. This makes it impossible to specify whether or not the pushing order is correct and whether or not 12 medals are to be paid out from the stop positions of the “melon” of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R. Interest can be improved.

  Next, the reel control when winning one of the weak strawberries 1 to 4, the strong strawberries 1 to 4, the weak grapes 1 to 4, and the strong grapes 1 to 4 will be described.

  For example, when any one of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 or the weak grapes 1 to 4 is won, the combination of symbols constituting the winning strawberry or grape is selected within the winning line L2 Control to stop at any one of L4, that is, control to stop “strawberry” or “grape” at the upper or lower level as much as possible when focusing on the left reel 2L.

  On the other hand, when the strong strawberries 1 to 4 or the strong grapes 1 to 4 are won, the winning combination line L1 is stopped within the range of the number of drawn frames. Control, that is, control for stopping “strawberry” or “grape” in the middle as much as possible when focusing on the left reel 2L.

  As explained using FIG. 7, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any of RB, BB2, and BB3 wins in any of the weak strawberries 1-4. The number of judgment values for each of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the strong strawberries 1 to 4 is set to be higher than when the strong strawberries 1 to 4 are selected. When winning a grape, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB, BB2, and BB3 is stronger grapes 1-4 than when winning any one of weak grapes 1-4 The number of determination values for each of the weak grapes 1 to 4 and the strong grapes 1 to 4 is set so that the one when one of them is won is higher.

  For this reason, when strawberry or grape has won a prize, the “strawberry” or “grape” on the left reel 2L is stopped at the middle stage, rather than when it is stopped at the upper or lower stage, RB, BB2 , And BB3 are highly elected at the same time, so the player's expectation can be improved.

  Moreover, as demonstrated using FIG. 7, when winning a strawberry or grape, the ratio which is simultaneously elected in either RB, BB2, and BB3 is more than when winning a grape, The number of judgment values is set so that it is higher when winning a strawberry.

  For this reason, even when “Strawberry” or “Grape” on the left reel 2L stops at the middle stage and wins a strawberry or grape, the one when winning the strawberry is RB, BB2, and BB3. Since the ratio of winning simultaneously to either is high, the player's expectation can be improved.

  Next, the reel control when one of the left melon and the middle right melon is won in the non-BB RB will be described.

  For example, when the left melon is won and the left reel 2L is operated according to the operation procedure for stopping the left reel 2L, the winning line L1, L3, or L4 has a “melon-melon-melon” When the symbol combination is stopped and the operation is performed in accordance with an operation procedure for first stopping other than the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the symbol combination “melon-melon-melon” on the winning line L2. That is, when the left melon is won and the left reel 2L is operated in the first stop procedure, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the two winning lines L3 and L4. 12 is paid out, but when operated in the operating procedure that stops the reels other than the left reel 2L for the first time, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the winning line L2, so that 8 medals are paid out. Stay on.

  If the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is operated in the first stopping procedure when the middle right melon is elected, any one of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 is set to “melon- When the symbol combination of “melon-melon” is stopped and the left reel 2L is operated in the first stopping procedure, control is performed to stop the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” on the winning line L2. In other words, when the middle right melon is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is operated according to the operation procedure for first stopping, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C becomes the two winning lines L3 and L4. In order to stop, twelve medals are paid out, but when operated by the operation procedure of first stopping the left reel 2L, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the winning line L2, and thus the medal Will only be paid out.

  Thus, in the non-BB RB, as an operation procedure for stopping the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” in any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 and paying out 12 medals, Different operating procedures are set when you win the melon and when you win the middle right melon. For this reason, unless it is possible to specify whether the left melon is won or the middle right melon is won, the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is placed on the winning line L1 only with a probability of 1/2. The medals cannot be paid out and 12 medals cannot be paid out, and the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped on the winning line L2 with a probability of 1/2 and only 8 medals are paid out. Yes. On the other hand, RB in non-BB is ended by winning four times. For this reason, according to the operation procedure in RB in non-BB, the net increase number in the said RB can be varied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When one of the lottery winning combinations is won in the RB in the BB, reel control is performed to stop the drawing combination of winning combinations included in the lottery winning combination within the range of the number of drawable frames on the winning line. At that time, reel control is performed in which the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is stopped on the winning line L3 or L4 in preference to the winning line L2. For this reason, the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped in preference to the winning line L3 or L4 over the winning line L2, and the symbol of the middle reel 2C in the symbol combination is stopped in the middle than the upper row. It will be.

  In addition, when BB strong strawberry is won in RB in BB, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination of strawberry and melon 2 on the winning line, but both strawberry and melon 2 will be lost due to the operating procedure. It is. For this reason, when BB strong strawberry is won in RB in BB, and both strawberry and melon 2 are missed, “white 7” of each reel is stopped in the middle in the range of the number of drawable frames. Reel control is performed. Thereby, in RB in BB, when BB strong strawberry is won, reel control is performed so that "white 7-white 7-white 7" can be stopped on the winning line L1.

  Also, in RB during BB, there is a low probability that any winning combination will not be won, or it will be lost. When the RB in the BB is lost, reel control is performed to stop the “black BAR” of each reel in the middle stage within the range of the number of drawable frames. As a result, when the RB in the BB is disengaged, the reel control is performed so that “black BAR−black BAR−black BAR” can be stopped on the winning line L1.

[Processing by the main control unit 41]
Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game process one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed first.

  In order to be able to advance the game, for example, the set value work is stored in the set value work with the set value in the normal range with the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality. When the game is ready to proceed, game processing is repeated in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also 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 the processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and operating the start switch 7 to substantially change the game. BET processing for instructing the start is performed.

  If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same bet number as the previous game is automatically set by the replay game flag (the replay game flag is erased 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. An internal lottery process for performing an internal lottery such as determining whether to perform or not is performed. In the internal 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 internal lottery process, when one of BB1 to BB3 and RB is won, a process for controlling to the internal medium RT (for example, setting the value of the internal medium RT flag to the value of the game state flag). Done.

  When the internal lottery process ends, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor 32L is subject to the 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. In normal times, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are rotated in a normal manner. In the present embodiment, as a normal mode, each of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is driven to rotate at a predetermined acceleration at the same time until reaching a predetermined speed. Thereby, when it is rotationally driven in the normal mode, it is possible to start rotation of all of the left, middle, and right simultaneously and at a predetermined acceleration.

  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 reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R corresponding to the operated stop switches are stopped, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. . The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with respect to an example in which the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switch. For example, whether or not the stop switch has been operated when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation. Regardless of this, the rotating reel may be forcibly 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 is performed for determining whether any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5 is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. . If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed.

  In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB has been won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag is set) Etc.) are performed.

  Further, in the winning determination process in the normal gaming state, when it is determined that the promotion lip is won, a process for controlling to RT2 (for example, setting the value of RT2 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, in the winning determination process, when it is determined that the melon 1 has won in a falling-out manner in either RT1 or RT2, a process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, the value of the gaming state flag is set). The normal gaming state value is set).

  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.

  In the payout process, a bonus end determination process for determining whether or not a bonus end condition corresponding to the bonus is satisfied during the bonus is performed as various processes not related to winning.

  In the bonus end determination process, when it is determined that the bonus end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to RT1 (for example, setting the value of the RT1 flag as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process, the game state of the next game (RT1 or RT2, whether it is a normal game state, internal RT, BB, non-BB RB, etc.) ) That can specify a game state command is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the payout process, a winning flag that does not carry over (a winning combination for a small combination or replaying combination) is deleted, and a winning flag for a bonus of BB or RB 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 performs the transition of the game state among RT1, RT2, internal RT, the normal game state, and the bonus. In response, a command is transmitted to the effect control board 90. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

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

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done.

  Further, command analysis processing for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and predetermined effect control processing is executed. By this effect control process, various game effects are performed by displaying images on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sounds from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. The ROM 91b stores various programs for the sub-control unit 91 to perform various processes, various tables that store determination values, and image element data and moving image data for performing game effects.

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

  In the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining a symbol stopped as a display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is not possible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. For this reason, the ROM 91b stores in advance a table showing all symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, an array specifying table for specifying the symbol array in each reel of FIG. Referring to the specific table, stop symbol specifying processing for specifying a symbol stopped on the corresponding reel from information included in the reel stop command is performed, and the specified symbol is registered in the stop symbol table. Thereby, the symbol stopped as a display result can be specified for each of the reels 2L to 2R. The sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on the registration information of the stop symbol table.

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

  In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub-control unit 91 controls an effect state control process for controlling the effect state to a state having a high degree of advantage for a player such as an AT according to the game state or the like. A game effect execution process for executing a game effect or a navigation effect according to the state or the like is performed.

[Battle production lottery processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs a battle effect lottery for performing a lottery on whether or not to execute the battle effect by executing a battle effect lottery process included in the effect state control process.

  The battle effect refers to an effect that asks whether or not to acquire navigation stock for control by the AT, and a predetermined battle is developed by the ally character and the enemy character on the liquid crystal display 51 over a plurality of games. After performing an effect to perform, it is an effect that informs that when the ally character is defeated, it is not possible to acquire the navigation stock, and when the ally character wins, it is notified that the navigation stock is acquired as the ending of the battle.

  In the battle effect, a predetermined amount of points (for example, 5 points) corresponding to the physical strengths of the teammate character and the enemy character are set and notified, and the enemy character points to 0 as the battle progresses. Then, the teammate character wins, and when the teammate character's point becomes 0, the teammate character loses.

  The navigation stock indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the navigation stock by 1, it is controlled by the AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50), and the navigation effect can be executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period. The number of navigation stocks acquired is specified based on the value of the navigation stock counter. The navigation stock counter is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and is updated every time it is controlled by the result of the battle effect and the AT.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the battle effect lottery process. In S01, it is determined whether or not the acquired number of navigation stock is “0” and the gaming state is other than RT2. When it is determined in S01 that the number of navigation stocks is “0” and the gaming state is other than RT2, it is determined in S02 whether or not a predetermined battle lottery condition is satisfied. The battle lottery condition is established when the result of the internal lottery becomes a winning situation for battle effect lottery, and an example thereof is shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 13, as the winning situation for the battle production lottery, the winning situation of “out of” or “weak strawberry”, “weak grape”, “strong strawberry”, “strong grape”, “12 melons” , A winning situation in which one of “BAR temper replay”, “BAR replay”, and “bonus” is won is determined.

  The winning status of “Legend” refers to the situation where none of the prizewinners has been selected. Among the “weak strawberries”, “weak grapes”, “strong strawberries”, “strong grapes” and “12 melons” The winning situation that has been won for any of the following is “weak strawberry 1”, “weak vine 1”, “strong strawberry 1”, “strong vine 1”, and “12 melons 1” as shown in FIG. The winning status that is won by either. In addition, the winning situation in which one of “BAR temper replay” and “BAR replay” is won is each selected as “BAR temper replay 1” or “BAR replay” shown in FIG. It means the winning situation. In addition, the winning situation of winning the “bonus” means winning among the lottery target roles including any of BB1 to BB3 and RB among the lottery target roles shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. It means the winning situation.

  In the battle effect lottery process, based on the internal winning command from the main control unit 41, it is determined whether or not the winning lottery condition for the lottery is established.

  In addition, the winning situation for battle effect lottery is not limited to these. In addition, the battle lottery conditions are not limited to those that are established according to the winning situation, but are established when a winning combination corresponding to the winning situation for the battle effect lottery is stopped on the winning line and a winning occurs. Or a game that is established depending on the number of games that have been digested, or a game that is established when a particular symbol combination is not displayed on the winning line. May be.

  Returning to FIG. 11, when it is determined in S02 that the battle lottery condition is satisfied, a battle effect lottery is performed in S03. In the battle effect lottery in S03, whether or not to execute the battle effect is determined according to the battle effect rush probability determined for each battle effect lottery table corresponding to the gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the battle effect lottery table is provided for each RT1 in the normal gaming state and the probability mode is in the low probability mode, in the normal gaming state and in the probability mode is in the high probability mode. .

  Here, the probability mode will be described. The probability mode is a mode in which the probability that a battle effect is executed in the normal gaming state is different. As the probability mode, there are provided a low-accuracy mode and a high-accuracy mode that is won in the battle effect lottery with a higher probability than the low-accuracy mode. In the probability mode determination process included in the effect state control process, for example, after the BB1 of the bonus is finished, the high-accuracy mode is controlled for 50 games in the normal gaming state, and low after 50 games are consumed. When a certain condition (winning a specific winning combination, stopping a specific symbol combination on one of the winning lines, etc.) is established when the mode is controlled to the low probability mode A mode lottery for randomly determining whether or not to control the high-accuracy mode is performed, and when it is decided to control to the high-accuracy mode in the mode lottery, the high-accuracy is continued for 30 games in the normal gaming state. After the mode is controlled and the high-accuracy mode ends, processing for controlling the low-accuracy mode again is performed.

  Note that when a bonus is won while in the high-accuracy mode, regardless of the number of games consumed in the high-accuracy mode and the type of bonus won, 50 games are consumed in the normal gaming state after the bonus ends. The high accuracy mode may be controlled. Further, the probability mode is not limited to the two types of the low-accuracy mode and the high-accuracy mode, and three or more types may be provided.

  FIG. 13A is a battle effect lottery table that is referred to when the normal gaming state and the probability mode is the low probability mode. The battle performance lottery table shown in FIG. 13A is “2%” when the winning status is “weak strawberry” or “weak grape”, and “strong strawberry” or “strong grape”. “5%”, “5%” when “12 melons” is reached, “10%” when “BAR temper replay” is reached, “100 replay” when “BAR replay” is reached. The determination value used for the lottery is determined so that it is determined that the battle effect is to be executed.

  FIG. 13B is a battle effect lottery table that is referred to when the normal gaming state and the probability mode is the high probability mode. The battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 13B is “0.1%” when the winning status is “out of”, and “4%” when “weak strawberry” or “weak grape”. , “8%” when “strong strawberry” or “strong grape”, “8%” when “12 melons”, “20%” when “BAR template play”, “ The determination value used for the lottery is determined so that it is determined that the battle effect is to be executed at “100%” when “BAR replay”.

  FIG. 13C is a battle effect lottery table which is referred to when RT1. The battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 13C is “0.5%” when the winning status is “out of”, and “6%” when the “weak strawberry” or “weak grape”. , “12%” when “strong strawberry” or “strong grape”, “15%” when “12 melons”, “40%” when “BAR TEMPLE PLAY”, The determination value used for the lottery is determined so that it is determined that the battle effect is to be executed at “100%” in the case of “BAR replay”.

  FIG. 13D is a battle effect lottery table which is referred to when a bonus is won. In the battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 13D, the state when the bonus is won is “15%” when the normal gaming state and the probability mode is the low probability mode, and the probability mode is set in the normal gaming state. The determination value used for the lottery is determined so that it is determined that the battle effect is executed at “35%” in the high-accuracy mode and at “100%” in the RT1.

  From the above, the probability of winning in the battle effect lottery is higher when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the probability mode is the low probability mode than when the gaming mode is the normal gaming state and the probability mode is the low probability mode. Is determined to be higher, and is determined to be highest when RT1.

  In addition, the probability of winning in the battle production lottery is determined to be different depending on the type of the battle production lottery condition that has been established, and the type that is relatively less likely to be established than the type of battle production lottery condition that is relatively easily established Is determined to be higher when the battle production lottery conditions are established. That is, the probability of winning in the battle production lottery is higher for, for example, “weak strawberry” or “weak grape” than “out of”, and “strong strawberry” or “strong” than “weak strawberry” or “weak grape”. “Grapes” or “12 melons” are higher, “BAR temper replay” is higher, and “BAR replay” is the highest.

  Moreover, the battle effect rush probability corresponding to each state at the time of winning the bonus shown in FIG. 13D is the battle effect rush among the winning situations that can be won simultaneously with the bonus in FIGS. 13A to 13C. It is determined to be higher than the “BAR template play” set with the highest probability. For this reason, it has become a winning situation that establishes the battle effect lottery conditions, but since the bonus has been won at the same time, it is possible to prevent inconvenience that the battle effect lottery is performed according to the low battle effect entry probability. .

  Returning to FIG. 11, in S <b> 04, it is determined whether it is determined that the battle effect is to be executed in the battle effect lottery in S <b> 03, that is, whether it is won in the battle effect lottery. When it is determined in S04 that the battle effect lottery has been won, a battle effect to be executed is determined from among a plurality of types of battle effects in S05. In S05, the battle effect distribution table shown in FIG. 14 is referred to, and the battle effect to be executed is determined.

  The battle effect distribution table shown in FIG. 14 is one of the battle effects A to C according to the distribution rate determined according to the type of winning situation which is the battle effect lottery condition that triggered the battle effect. A determination value used for determination is determined so as to be determined.

  If the winning situation that triggered the battle production win is in the group A, which is the winning situation of “out of”, or the winning situation of winning either “weak strawberry” or “weak grape” The battle effect A is determined with a probability of “60%”, the battle effect B is determined with a probability of “30%”, and the battle effect C is determined with a probability of “10%”.

  If the winning situation that triggered the battle production win is a winning situation in which one of “strong strawberry”, “strong grape”, and “12 melons” is won, and belongs to group B, “10 % Is determined as battle effect A, “60%” is determined as battle effect B, and “30%” is determined as battle effect C.

  If the winning situation that triggered the battle production win is a winning situation in which one of “BAR Temporary Play”, “BAR Replay”, and “Bonus” is won, and it belongs to Group C, “10% The battle effect A is determined with a probability of “30”, the battle effect B is determined with a probability of “30%”, and the battle effect C is determined with a probability of “60%”.

  Returning to FIG. 11, in S <b> 06, a predetermined amount of “5” is set for each point of the teammate character and the enemy character. The points of the teammate character and the enemy character are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and updated as the battle progresses. In S07, battle effect information for executing the battle effect determined in S05 at a predetermined timing is set, and the battle effect lottery process is terminated. When the battle effect information is set, the battle effect is executed at a predetermined timing by a game effect execution process described later.

  When it is determined in S01 that the number of navigation stocks is not 0 or RT2, the battle effect lottery process is terminated. That is, when the number of navigation stock is set to “1” or more and it is determined that the control is performed by the AT, or when it is controlled to the advantageous RT2, the battle effect lottery is not performed. Also, when it is determined in S02 that the battle effect lottery condition is not satisfied, and when it is determined in S04 that the battle effect lottery is not won, the battle effect lottery process is terminated.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 performs the battle effect lottery process, thereby performing the battle effect lottery when the battle lottery conditions are satisfied, and when winning in the battle effect lottery, the type of battle effect to be executed. It determines and sets battle production information, and a battle production is performed from a predetermined start timing.

[Processing during battle production]
The sub-control unit 91 performs navigation by determining the content of the effect during the battle effect by executing the process during the battle effect included in the effect state control process when the battle effect is being executed by the game effect execution process. A lottery to determine whether or not to grant stock FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the process during the battle effect.

  In S11, it is determined whether or not a predetermined attack lottery condition is satisfied. The attack lottery condition is established when the result of the internal lottery becomes a predetermined winning situation for attack, and an example thereof is shown in FIGS. 15 and 16.

  As the winning situation for the attack that the friendly character gives to the enemy character, as shown in the winning situation column of FIG. 15, “weak strawberry”, “weak vine”, “strong strawberry”, “strong vine”, “ The winning situation is determined as one of “12 melons”, “BAR temper replay”, “BAR replay”, “bonus”, and “push order melon”.

  Of the winning statuses in FIG. 15, “weak strawberry”, “weak grape”, “strong strawberry”, “strong grape”, “12 melons”, “BAR temper replay”, “BAR replay”, “bonus” As in FIG. 13, the winning situation of winning one of the “weak strawberry 1”, “weak vine 1”, “strong strawberry 1”, “strong vine 1” shown in FIG. "12-sheet melon 1", "BAR tentative replay 1" shown in FIG. 8, "BAR replay", among the lottery eligible roles shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, lottery eligible roles including any of BB1 to BB3 and RB It means the winning situation that has been won. In addition, the winning situation in which “Push Order Melon” is won means a win situation in which one of “Push Order Melon 1” to “Push Order Melon 5” shown in FIG. 7 is won.

  Also, as the winning situation for the attack received by the enemy character from the enemy character, as shown in the winning situation column of FIG. 16, the winning situation of “out of” which is not won for any winning combination is determined. It has been. In the process during the battle effect, based on the internal winning command from the main control unit 41, it is determined whether or not the attack lottery condition is satisfied in S11 in the winning situation for attack or attack.

  The winning status for attacking or attacking is not limited to these. Further, the attack lottery conditions are not limited to those established according to the winning situation, but are established when, for example, the winning combination corresponding to the winning situation for the attack is stopped on the winning line and a winning occurs. The game is established according to the number of games, the number of games that have been digested, or the combination of symbols in the winning combination, and a particular symbol combination out of the winning symbol combinations is displayed on the winning line. Also good.

  Returning to FIG. 12, when it is determined in S11 that the attack lottery condition is satisfied, an attack point lottery is performed in S12. In the attack point lottery, the attack points are determined with reference to the tables shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a team-mate attack point determination table used for determining attack points that a teammate character gives to enemy characters. In the ally attack point determination table, the winning status is “weak strawberry” or “weak vine”, “strong strawberry” or “strong vine”, “12 sheets melon”, “BAR temper replay”, “BAR replay” or “ When any of the “bonus” is selected, a determination value used for specifying is determined so that a predetermined value is specified as an attack point regardless of the type of battle effect.

  That is, when the winning status is “weak strawberry” or “weak grape”, “1” is specified as the attack point, and when the winning status is “strong strawberry” or “strong grape”, the attack point is “ When “2” is specified and the winning status is “12 melons”, “3” is specified as the attack point, and when the winning status is “BAR Temporary Play”, “4” is specified as the attack point When the winning situation is “BAR replay” or “bonus”, “5” is specified as the attack point.

  As described above, the attack points are determined so as to be different depending on the type of the established attack lottery conditions, and there are attack lottery conditions that are relatively difficult to establish than the types of attack lotteries that are relatively easily established. It is set to be higher when it is established. In other words, the attack point is the lowest when “weak strawberry” or “weak grape”, and the attack point increases in the order of “strong strawberry”, “strong grape”, “12 melons”, “BAR tempura play” It is determined that the attack point becomes the highest when “BAR replay” or “bonus”.

  On the other hand, when the winning situation is “push order melon”, the determination value of the ally attack point determination table is determined so that the attack point is determined according to the distribution ratio according to the type of battle effect. ing.

  That is, when the winning situation during the battle production A is “push order melon”, “1” is “60%”, “2” is “20%”, “3” is “15%” “5%” and “4” are determined as attack points.

  Also, when the winning status during the battle production B is “push order melon”, “40” is “1”, “30%” is “2”, “20%” is “3” “10%” and “4” are determined as attack points.

  In addition, when the winning situation during battle production C is “push order melon”, “1” is “20%”, “2” is “20%”, “3” is “20%” “20%” is determined as “4”, and “20%” is determined as “5” as an attack point.

  As described above, the attack point given to the enemy character from the teammate character in the case of the “push order melon” winning situation is determined according to the type of battle effect, and is determined from the battle effect A. The distribution ratio is determined so that the battle effect B is determined to be a higher attack point at a higher rate, and the battle effect C is determined to be a higher attack point at a higher rate than the battle effect B. ing.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an enemy attack point determination table used for determining an attack point received by an ally character from an enemy character. In the enemy attack point determination table, when the winning situation becomes “out of”, the determination value used for determination is determined so that the attack point is determined according to the distribution ratio according to the type of battle production Yes.

  That is, when the winning situation during the battle effect A is “out of”, “50” is “0”, “30%” is “1”, “10%” is “2”, “5” “3” for “%” and “4” for “5%” are determined as attack points. The attack point “0” means that the teammate character is not attacked by the enemy character. In addition, when the winning situation during battle production B is “out of”, “60” is “0”, “35%” is “1”, “5%” is “2”, and attack points. As determined. Further, when the winning situation during the battle effect C is “out of place”, “0” is determined as “100%” as the attack point. As a result, during the battle effect C, the teammate character is not attacked by the enemy character, so that it is always determined that the teammate character wins the battle effect.

  As described above, the attack points received by the enemy characters from the enemy characters when the winning situation is “out of” is determined according to the type of battle effect, and is different from the battle effect A. The distribution rate is determined so that the effect B is determined to be a lower attack point at a higher rate, and the battle effect C is not attacked.

  Returning to FIG. 12, in S13, it is determined whether or not the attack point determined in S12 is “1” or more. When it is determined in S13 that the attack point is “1” or more, the corresponding point is subtracted in S14. That is, when the attack point determined in S12 is an attack point given to the enemy character from the teammate character, the attack point received by the teammate character is subtracted from the enemy character by subtracting the determined point. If it is a point, the point of the ally character is subtracted by the determined point.

  In S15, it is determined whether or not the point of the enemy character has become “0” as a result of the subtraction in S14. That is, it is determined whether or not the teammate character has won in the battle effect.

  When it is determined in S15 that the enemy character's point is “0”, it is determined in S16 whether or not the teammate character's point is “5”. That is, it is determined whether or not the ally character has won the attack without being attacked by the enemy character once in the winning battle effect.

  If it is determined in S16 that the point of the teammate character is not “5”, that is, if an attack is received from the enemy character, the navigation provided in S17 with reference to the navigation stock number determination table at the time of normal victory Determine the number of stocks. In determining the number of navigation stocks in S17, the navigation stock number determination table shown in FIG.

  In the navigation stock number determination table shown in FIG. 17A, “70%” is “1”, “15%” is “2”, and each “3%” is any of “3” to “7”. However, a determination value used for determination is determined so that the number of navigation stocks is determined. For this reason, the number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be set when the navigation stock number determination table shown in FIG. The total value of (fraction) is 1.75.

  Returning to FIG. 12, in S18, an attack effect corresponding to the attack point determined in S12 is set, a normal victory effect is set as a result of the battle effect, and the process during the battle effect ends. The attack effect in S18 refers to an effect in which the teammate character attacks the enemy character and decreases the point of the notified enemy character by the point determined in S12 (or until it becomes 0). The normal victory effect in S18 refers to an effect that informs that the enemy character has fallen and the teammate character has won (for example, a message such as “Victory!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51). The set attack effect and normal victory effect are executed in a game effect execution process described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S16 that the point of the teammate character is “5”, the navigation stock number is determined with reference to the navigation stock number determination table at the time of complete victory in S19. In determining the number of navigation stocks in S19, the navigation stock number determination table shown in FIG.

  The navigation stock number determination table shown in FIG. 17B is “30%”, “2”, “40%”, “3”, “10%”, “4”, “10%”. The determination value used for determination is determined so that “5” is determined as “5%”, “6”, “5%”, and “7” are determined as the number of navigation stocks. For this reason, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be set when the navigation stock number determination table shown in FIG. .35. Therefore, it can be said that the player who has a complete victory has a higher degree of advantage for the player because there is a higher possibility that a larger number of navigation stocks can be obtained than during a normal victory.

  Returning to FIG. 12, in S20, an attack effect corresponding to the attack point determined in S12 is set, a complete victory effect is set as a result of the battle effect, and the process during the battle effect ends. The attack effect in S20 refers to an effect in which the teammate character attacks the enemy character and reduces the point of the notified enemy character by the point determined in S12 (or until it becomes 0). Also, the complete victory effect in S20 is a notification that the enemy character has fallen and that the ally character has won completely without any damage (for example, “It ’s a complete victory! Great expectations!”). An effect of displaying a message on the liquid crystal display 51). The set attack effect and complete victory effect are executed in a game effect execution process described later.

  In the present embodiment, in S16, it is determined whether or not the number of attacks that the teammate character received from the enemy character was 0 in the winning battle effect, and the process is distributed to S17 or S19 based on the determination result. Although the example has been described, the number of attacks received from the enemy character to be determined in S16 is not limited to 0, and is predetermined less than the number of times that the teammate character always loses (5 times in the present embodiment). Any number of times may be used, for example, once.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the enemy character's point is not “0” in S15, that is, when it is determined that the battle performance has not yet won, whether or not the friend character's point has become “0” in S21. Is determined. That is, it is determined whether or not the teammate character has been defeated in the battle effect.

  When it is determined in S21 that the point of the teammate character is “0”, the process proceeds to S22 to set an attack effect corresponding to the attack point determined in S12 and to set a defeat effect as a result of the battle effect. Then, the process during the battle effect ends. The attack effect in S22 refers to an effect in which the teammate character is attacked by the enemy character, and the point of the teammate character being notified is reduced by the point determined in S12 (or until it becomes 0). The defeat effect in S22 refers to an effect of notifying that the teammate character has fallen and the teammate character has been defeated (for example, displaying a message such as “Sorry!” On the liquid crystal display 51). The set attack effect and defeat effect are executed in a game effect execution process described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S21 that the point of the teammate character is not “0”, that is, when it is determined that the teammate character has not yet been defeated, the process proceeds to S23 and corresponds to the attack point determined in S12. An attack effect is set, and the process during the battle effect ends.

  The attack effect in S23 means that if the attack point determined in S12 is an attack point at which the teammate character attacks, the teammate character attacks the enemy character and is notified of the enemy character's point. Is the effect of decreasing by the point determined in S12, and when the attack point determined in S12 is an attack point where the teammate character is attacked, the teammate character is attacked by the enemy character and notified. This means an effect of reducing the number of points determined by S12 from the points of the ally characters. The set attack effect is executed in a game effect execution process described later.

  As described above, by winning the battle effect, it is determined how much the navigation stock number is given in S17 and S19.

  Further, in the present embodiment, navigation stock is given according to a predetermined distribution rate even when a special condition is established during the bonus. FIG. 17C is a navigation stock number determination table that is referred to when a special condition is established during the bonus.

  Special conditions for non-BB RBs are, for example, established when a lottery is made when the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the two winning lines L3 and L4, and the lottery is won. It may be established when 48 medals are paid out in the RB.

  In addition, the special condition for RB in BB is established, for example, when “white 7-white 7-white 7” that can be derived on the condition that BB strong strawberry is won stops on the winning line L1. Alternatively, it may be established when “black BAR−black BAR−black BAR”, which can be derived on the condition of being out of play, stops on the winning line L1.

  The navigation stock number determination table shown in FIG. 17C is “60%”, “1”, “20%”, “2”, “8%”, “3”, “3%”. “4”, “3%”, “5”, “3%”, “6”, “3%” and “7” are determined as the number of navigation stocks. Is stipulated. For this reason, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be set when the navigation stock number determination table shown in FIG. 17C is referred to is 1 from the total value of (number of navigation stocks × distribution rate). .9. When a bonus is generated when the number of navigation stocks remains, the navigation stock acquired by the bonus is added to the number of navigation stocks remaining so far.

  When the navigation stock is given, the sub-control unit 91 stores the AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks 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 to AT, and specifies the remaining number of navigation stocks. When the AT flag indicating AT is set, it is possible to control the AT by consuming one navigation stock number.

[AT management processing]
The sub-control unit 91 manages the control to the AT based on the AT flag by performing the AT management process included in the effect state control process in the normal gaming state, RT2, or internal RT.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when an AT flag indicating AT winning is set in the normal gaming state, RT2. In addition, when the control to the normal gaming state is started, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when the number of navigation stock is 1 or more and the AT flag indicating AT winning is set. In the normal gaming state during AT, when controlled to RT2 by promotion lip winning, the start condition to AT by consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock is satisfied, and a predetermined number of times (for example, 50) , RT2 and control to ART which is AT. In the normal gaming state, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks. When the number of navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to the AT flag indicating the number of navigation stock subtracted by 1.

  Further, when an internal medium RT is controlled by winning a bonus during an AT, the control to the AT is continued also in the internal medium RT. Note that in the internal RT, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing, and counts the number of games played when it is ART. Then, based on the AT flag when the counted number of games reaches the predetermined number (50), it is determined whether or not to continue the AT. If the number of navigation stocks indicated by the AT flag when the counted number of games reaches a predetermined number is 0, the AT flag indicating that the game is not AT is updated. In other words, a series of AT termination conditions are satisfied when the AT flag for controlling from AT to non-AT is 0.

  When it is specified from the AT flag when the counted number of games has reached the predetermined number that it is not AT, it is not controlled again by the AT, and the navigation effect is not executed. As a result, the reel control (see FIG. 12) when one of the pushing order melons 1 to 5 is won makes it difficult to stop the “melon” of the middle reel 2C in the middle stage, but easily in the upper stage. Since there is a high possibility of falling, it becomes difficult to continue the advantageous control to RT2, and the possibility of playing a game in the normal gaming state increases.

  On the other hand, if the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag when the counted number of games reaches the predetermined number is 1 or more, control is performed by the AT until the game is consumed a predetermined number of times by consuming 1 of the navigation stock. Let

  While being controlled by the AT, a corresponding navigation effect is executed in the game won for the navigation target role corresponding to the gaming state. The navigation target combination corresponding to the game state refers to the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 including the promotion lip when in the normal game state, and the push order melons 1 to 5 when the game is RT2. As a result, during the AT, it is possible to deliberately win a promotion lip prize and a melon 1 prize (pay 12 sheets and avoid a falling out).

  In the present embodiment, even when the AT flag indicating AT winning is set, the bonus is not controlled by the AT and the navigation effect is not executed during the bonus. Further, in this embodiment, the AT is continued until the bonus winning, but the continuous control to the AT is an average increase / decrease per game when the AT is controlled in the internal RT controlled by winning the bonus. It may be limited to the case where the number is 0 or less. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the player's profit is increased by intentionally prolonging the period of the internal RT and the AT. Further, when the average increase / decrease number per game when controlled by the AT in the internal RT is larger than 0, the AT is continued until the bonus is won and is not controlled by the AT in the internal RT. May be.

  As described above, when it is RT2, it is controlled to ART while a predetermined number of games are consumed by consuming 1 navigation stock number. Further, even when the game has been digested a predetermined number of times in ART, if the AT flag is still specified from the AT flag and the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more, the AT continues to be controlled thereafter. Thus, it can be said that the AT can be controlled over a period corresponding to the number of navigation stocks set according to the AT lottery result. In addition, it can be said that the AT can be repeatedly controlled by the number of times corresponding to the number of navigation stocks set according to the AT lottery result.

[Game effect execution processing]
The sub-control unit 91 starts the battle effect set in S07 of FIG. 11 at a predetermined timing by executing the battle effect-related process included in the game effect execution process, and S18, S20, S22 of FIG. The attack effect, victory effect, complete victory effect, defeat effect, etc. set in any of S23 are executed.

  Regarding the timing to start the battle effect, in the battle effect related process, if it is decided to execute the battle effect when the “bonus” win status is reached, in principle, after the end of the “bonus” The battle production starts from the first game.

  As shown in FIG. 17C, when a special condition is established in the bonus, there may be a case where navigation stock is already given in the bonus. In this case, the battle effect is executed by the battle effect-related processing from the first game after the control to the series of ATs corresponding to the number of navigation stocks. In other words, when it is determined that the battle effect is to be executed after the bonus ends, when the navigation stock is acquired during the bonus, the navigation stock is consumed first and is controlled to the AT until the AT ends. The decision to execute the battle effect is carried over.

  In addition, regarding the timing of starting the battle effect, in the battle effect related process, if it is determined to be executed in response to a specific winning situation other than the “bonus” winning situation, the battle effect is started from the next game. Start.

  Note that the mode of the battle effect is not limited to the mode described above, but allows the player to specify the progress status of the battle effect (whether the teammate character is in an advantageous state or an unfavorable state). Anything is acceptable. The battle effect is not limited to the one displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, and controls the AT based on a command from the main control unit 41 when controlled by the AT. The corresponding navigation effect is executed when the winning combination is selected.

  As a navigation effect when any one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won, a push order (see FIG. 9) for causing the RT 2 to control the promotion lip according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the push order promotion replay 1 is won. Further, as a navigation effect when the push order promotion replay 2 is won, a message such as “order pinch push” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In addition, as a navigation effect when winning one of the push order melons 1 to 5 at RT2, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle in accordance with the winning situation, and 12 medals are paid out. The push order (that is, the push order for winning melon 1 when the chance is found, see FIG. 10) is notified. For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the push order melon 1 is won. Further, as a navigation effect when the push order melon 2 is won, a message such as “order push” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, in the navigation effect in the present embodiment, a message reminiscent of an operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified in the same manner regardless of the type of the navigation target role. For this reason, the player can operate with an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player without being conscious of the type of the winning navigation target.

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

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a game state effect execution process to display a game state effect related to the current game state or effect state, such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, etc. Perform using the electrical parts.

  As the gaming state effect, for example, when the non-AT is being performed regardless of the gaming state, a normal effect (for example, displaying a message such as “Normal” on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed. In addition, a special effect (for example, a message such as “AT in progress” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed during the AT regardless of the gaming state. Further, when the game is in the AT, the number of games that have been consumed during the AT is displayed.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, it is possible to give a sense of tension that the teammate character will be defeated every time the teammate character is attacked by the enemy character during the battle performance.

  Also, when the teammate character has attacked the enemy character and the teammate character has won, as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, whether or not the teammate has been attacked by the enemy character so far. The number of navigation stock is given so that the degree of advantage is different. For this reason, not only can the ally character win during the battle performance, but also the player can be focused on whether or not an attack from the enemy character has been received, and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, when the ally character wins, the time when the player wins without a single attack from the enemy character is better than when the player wins without being attacked by the enemy character. The number of navigation stocks is given to increase the degree of advantage at a high rate. As a result, the player can have a sense of expectation that the teammate character will win without being attacked by the enemy character.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, the number of navigation stocks is given so that the degree of advantage is increased at a high rate when the teammate character has completely won without being attacked by the enemy character. . For this reason, the player can have a premiere expectation for a complete victory.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the attack lottery condition is established according to the winning situation of the internal lottery. That is, depending on the winning situation of the internal lottery, not only whether or not a winning can occur, but also whether or not the attack lottery condition is satisfied. For this reason, the attention degree with respect to the winning situation of the internal lottery during the battle effect can be improved, and the interest of the game during the battle effect can be improved.

  (4) In order for the teammate character to win in the battle effect in the embodiment described above, the enemy character must have 0 points. As shown in FIG. 15, “1” to “5” are determined as points for attacking the enemy character. Among these, for example, when the attack lottery condition is satisfied, when it is determined to be “2”, the teammate character will not win unless the enemy character is attacked three times, whereas the attack lottery condition is satisfied, for example. When “3” is determined, the enemy character is attacked twice, that is, the teammate character wins with a small number of attacks. Thus, it is determined that the number of attacks required for the teammate character to win depends on the determined attack point. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation that a larger attack point will be determined when the attack lottery condition is satisfied so that the player can win with a smaller number of attacks.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the type of battle effect is determined according to the distribution ratio according to the winning situation that triggered the establishment of the battle effect lottery condition. Also, as shown in FIG. 15, the attack point when “Push Order Melon” is won is determined according to the distribution rate corresponding to the type of battle effect. Further, whether or not the teammate character wins in the battle effect depends on the size of the determined attack point. As a result, it is possible to vary the probability that the teammate character will win in the battle effect according to the winning situation that triggered the battle effect lottery condition. Therefore, the player can be focused on the winning situation when the battle performance is not being performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, when any one of the push order melons 1 to 5 including the melon 1 is selected, the winning lines L1 to L4 are controlled regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. It becomes possible to stop the symbol combination of melon 1 in any one of them. For this reason, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, the winning combination is compared with the slot machine in which a case where a winning can be made and a case where a winning is not made according to the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may occur. The dissatisfaction that a player has about the fact that a player misses a prize without winning a prize can be reduced. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, depending on which one of the pushing melons 1 to 5 is selected, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped at the middle stage, and the melon 1 is placed in the pay lines L1, L3, L4. The operation procedure for winning a prize on the line is different. Therefore, the number of medals to be paid out to the player can be varied according to the operation procedure, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the AT, a navigation effect is executed according to the result of the internal lottery. For this reason, when being controlled by the AT, the winning situation in which the symbol combinations having different degrees of advantage for the player depending on the operation procedure can be stopped, for example, pushing order promotion replays 1 to 6 and pushing order melons 1 to 5 are won. It becomes possible to operate according to an operation procedure that is intentionally advantageous to the player when the winning situation is reached. For example, when one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won, it is possible to operate according to an operation procedure for intentionally promoting a promotion lip. In addition, when one of the pushing order melons 1 to 5 is selected, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is intentionally stopped in the middle stage and the melon 1 is won on the three lines of the winning lines L1, L3 and L4. It becomes possible to operate according to the operating procedure for making it happen. Such an AT is controlled by winning a battle effect or winning in an AT lottery in a bonus. In addition, the period during which the AT is continuously controlled varies depending on the number of navigation stocks. As a result, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation for winning the AT and determining a larger number of navigation stocks.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is selected, the “melon” of the middle reel 2 </ b> C is stopped in the middle stage and Can be operated according to the operation procedure for winning on the three winning lines L1, L3, L4, reel control is performed to stop the “melon” of the reel in response to the stop operation. When operated by the operation procedure, reel control is performed to stop the “melon” of the reel in the upper stage according to the stop operation. That is, depending on the operation procedure, different reel control is performed not only on the middle reel 2C constituting the symbol combination of the melon 1, but also on the other left reel 2L and right reel 2R. For this reason, even before the middle reel 2C stops, it is predicted from the position where the “melon” in the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R stops whether or not the “melon” of the middle reel 2C will stop in the middle stage thereafter. Can do. As a result, not only the middle reel 2C but also the stop symbols of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R can be improved, and the fun of the game can be improved.

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

[Advantages for players]
In the embodiment described above, when the battle effect is won, it is higher when the number of attacks received from the enemy character is less than the predetermined number of times than when the number of attacks exceeds the predetermined number (“0”). An example in which navigation stock is given as a privilege so as to increase the degree of advantage for the player in proportion (so that the expected navigation stock count increases) has been described. However, when the battle effect is won, the degree of advantage for the player differs depending on whether the number of attacks received from the enemy character exceeds a predetermined number (“0”) or not. In this way, it is only necessary to provide navigation stock as a privilege. For example, when a battle effect is won, the predetermined number of attacks received from an enemy character is less than or equal to a predetermined number (“0”). The navigation stock may be given as a privilege so that the player has a higher rate when the number of times exceeds the number of times and the degree of advantage for the player is high (the number of expected navigation stocks is large). In this case, when the ally character wins, it is a normal victory time that is won while being attacked by the enemy character rather than a complete victory that is won without being attacked by the enemy character once. As a result, the number of Navistocks is given so that the advantage rate is higher at a higher rate. As a result, not only did the ally character win the battle, but also the enemy character was attacked. It is possible to draw attention to the player, to improve the fun of the game, and to give the player a sense of expectation that the ally character will win while being attacked by the enemy character . In addition, the predetermined number of times in such a configuration is “4”, which is the maximum number of attacks in which the points of the teammate character remain while being attacked by the enemy character, that is, the maximum number of specific conditions that do not satisfy the end condition It may be. As a result, the number of Navi stocks can be given so that the degree of advantage is increased at a high rate when the ally character wins with an attack from the enemy character, so that the ally character can barely win. In contrast, the player can have a premiere expectation.

[Number of times to vary the degree of advantage for players]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the number of attacks from the enemy character is “0” has been described as the number of times at which the degree of advantage for the player differs, but this is not restrictive. The number of attacks may be a predetermined number such as “1”. Further, the number of times that is the boundary for varying the degree of advantage for the player is not limited to the predetermined number of times, and a predetermined special number exceeding the predetermined number of times may be provided. For example, when “0” is defined as the predetermined number of times and “2” is defined as the special number of times, even when an attack is received from the enemy character, the number of attacks from the enemy character is Navistock as a privilege is given so that the degree of advantage for the player is higher at a higher rate when it is “2” or less than when it exceeds “2” set as a special number You may make it do. Thereby, even after being attacked by the enemy character, the player can have a sense of expectation that the teammate character will win if the number of attacks from the enemy character is less than the special number. As a result, even after receiving an attack from the enemy character, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for providing the navigation stock as a privilege so as to increase the degree of advantage.

[Battle production start timing]
In the embodiment described above, an example of starting the battle effect from the next game when it is determined to be executed when the battle effect is a specific winning situation other than the “bonus” winning situation is described. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the battle effect may be started when a predetermined control start condition is satisfied after it is determined to execute the battle effect.

  Also, if it is determined that the battle effect will be executed when the “bonus” win status is reached, the battle effect is started from the first game after the end of the “bonus” or control to a series of ATs. The example to do was demonstrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the battle effect may be started when a predetermined control start condition is satisfied after the “bonus” ends or a series of control to the AT ends.

  The predetermined control start condition may be established, for example, by digesting a predetermined number of latent games, or established by winning a specific winning combination or generating a specific winning combination. Also good. In addition, when the predetermined control start condition is established by digesting the predetermined number of latent games, the latency is determined according to different allocation rates depending on the winning situation that is determined to execute the battle effect. The number of games may be determined.

[Maximum attack points from enemy characters]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the maximum attack point received by the friendly character from the enemy character during the battle performance is determined to be “4”. I explained an example that was not defeated by a single attack. However, “5” may be determined as the maximum attack point received by the teammate character from the enemy character during the battle performance. Thereby, since there is a possibility that the player will be defeated by one attack from the enemy character, it is possible to further increase the tension of the player during the battle performance.

[About benefits granted to increase the degree of advantage]
In the above-described embodiment, as the privilege to be given so as to increase the degree of advantage, as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the number of expected navigation stocks that can be given when a teammate character wins is different. As a result, the Navistock is given so that the degree of advantage for the player is higher when it is a complete victory than when it is a normal victory. However, “the privilege granted so that the degree of advantage is high is not limited to the privilege given when the grant condition is satisfied, and as long as the result, the advantage level for the player is increased, any point For example, it is a bonus that occurs after a normal victory or a bonus that occurs after a complete victory, and the probability of acquiring Navistock in the bonus or the expected Navistock By using different numbers, Navi stock is given so that there is a higher probability of acquiring Navi stock and the expected number of Navi stock is higher when it is a complete victory than when it is a normal victory. It may be a thing.

[About benefits]
In embodiment mentioned above, the navigation stock for pinpointing the number of games which can be controlled by AT was illustrated as a privilege. However, for example, when the number of games that can be controlled by the AT is determined and the AT is controlled until the determined number of games is consumed, the number of games that can be controlled by the AT may be used as a privilege. In this case, the high degree of advantage for the player means, for example, a large number of games.

  In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, Good. In this case, the high degree of advantage for the player means a large number of times that the navigation effect can be executed.

  Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the assigned game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. In this case, a high degree of advantage for the player means a large upper limit grant amount.

  In addition, when the AT is controlled until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied after the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied, and when the continuous lottery for determining whether or not the AT is continued when the AT end condition is satisfied, it is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege. In this case, the high degree of advantage for the player means a high continuation probability.

  Further, the privilege is not limited to a value that directly influences the medal payout rate, but may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. As the privilege, for example, the above-mentioned navigation stock is given, the suggestion effect is used to suggest whether the probability mode is the high probability mode, the privilege effect is executed together with the voice on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appears) Executed during special bonus during next bonus, etc.) Execution of setting value suggestion effect to suggest set value, set at a game shop where slot machine 1 is installed by collecting a certain number It is also possible to display on the liquid crystal display 51 a QR code that allows point exchange that can be exchanged with other services, and download bonus videos and bonus information on a predetermined website. In addition, in the case of controlling to a specific game state (for example, RT or the like) until the specified number of games is exhausted after the special game state is finished, the specified game in the specific game state that is subsequently controlled according to the privilege granted in the special game state Different numbers may be used.

[Battle production lottery timing]
In the embodiment described above, as shown in S01 of FIG. 11, when the number of navigation stocks remains, the battle effect lottery is not performed, and as a result, the navigation stock cannot be acquired by the battle effect. explained. However, even when the number of navigation stocks remains, a battle effect lottery is performed to enable execution of the battle effect, and the navigation character is given by winning the teammate character in the battle effect. Good. The navigation stock acquired by executing the battle effect when the number of navigation stocks remains may be added to the number of navigation stocks remaining so far. Also, in the battle effect executed when the number of navigation stocks remains, when the battle effect is won, the number of attacks received from the enemy character exceeds a predetermined number ("0") A privilege may be given so that the degree of advantage for the player differs depending on when the number is less than or equal to the predetermined number. Thereby, there exists an effect similar to the effect in embodiment mentioned above.

[Battle production distribution table]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the distribution rate for determining the type of battle effect is different for each group to which the winning situation that triggers the decision to execute the battle effect belongs. An example was described. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the example in which the rate at which the teammate character wins in the battle effect varies according to the type of the battle effect has been described. If the allocation rate for determining the type of battle effect that will vary the rate at which such teammate characters win is different depending on the progress of the game until the battle effect is started, at least. It is not limited to the winning situation. For example, the distribution rate for determining the type of battle effect that causes the teammate character to win is different from the normal game state, RT1, RT2 when the game state is determined to execute the battle effect. It may be different depending on which one is used, or may be further varied depending on whether the probability mode is the low probability mode or the high probability mode in the normal gaming state. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the progress of the game when it is not controlled by the battle effect, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

[About various tables related to battle production]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which values defined in various tables related to the battle effects shown in FIGS. 13 to 17 are referred to regardless of the set values that have been set. However, the values determined in the various tables related to the battle effect are determined for each set value, and a value corresponding to the set value set may be referred to.

[Specific status]
In embodiment mentioned above, the battle effect was illustrated as a specific state. However, the specific state is not limited to the battle effect as long as the specific condition is satisfied at least twice, the end condition is satisfied, and the grant condition can be satisfied before the end condition is satisfied. For example, the game may be a mini game that can be executed if a predetermined game is executed and the game is terminated if the game fails a plurality of times, and if the game is cleared before the game is completed.

[Navigation production in the general gaming state]
In the above-mentioned embodiment, the navigation target combination is the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 including the promotion lip when in the normal gaming state, and the push order melons 1 to 5 when the RT2 is used. It is not limited to. For example, you may make it alert | report that the winning combination of a strawberry or a grape was won when a winning combination was included including a strawberry and a grape.

[Melon winning line]
In the above-described embodiment, when any one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, as shown in FIG. 10, the operation is stopped by an operation procedure that is a predetermined push order according to the type of the push order melon selected. On condition that the switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the condition that the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped at the middle stage and the melon 1 is won in three lines, and is operated by an operation procedure different from the predetermined pushing order. As an example, an example in which the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped at the upper stage and the melon 1 is won in one winning line has been described. However, the number of winning lines that the melon 1 wins when operated according to an operation procedure in a predetermined pushing order is not limited to three winning lines, and if there are a plurality of winning lines, for example, two or four winning lines. Also good. In addition, the number of winning lines that the melon 1 wins when operated in a procedure other than the operation procedure in a predetermined push order is not limited to one pay line, but is operated in an operation procedure in a predetermined push order For example, a plurality of winning lines may be used as long as the number of winning lines is smaller than the number of winning lines to be won.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the procedure for stopping the left, middle and right reels in a predetermined order has been described as an example of the procedure for performing the reel control for allowing the melon 1 to win a plurality of winning lines. However, the procedure for performing reel control for winning melon 1 to a plurality of winning lines is not limited to this, and may be a procedure for secondly stopping a predetermined reel among the left, middle, and right reels. The procedure may be to stop a predetermined reel among the left, middle and right reels first. Thereby, since the variation of the procedure in which the reel control which makes the melon 1 win a some winning line increases is performed, an interest can be improved.

[Reel control when pushing order melon is won]
In the above-described embodiment, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is selected in FIG. 10, it is operated according to an operation procedure having a predetermined push order, and an operation having a predetermined push order. An example has been described in which different reel control is performed when operated by a procedure other than the procedure. However, the different reel controls are not limited to those shown in FIG. 10. For example, when the reels are operated according to an operation procedure in a predetermined pushing order, the winning combination that has not been won for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R. Except for a case where a prize is won, control to stop at the timing of stop operation (control not to delay stop) is performed, and when operated in a procedure other than the operation procedure in a predetermined pushing order, the left reel 2L and the right reel For each of the 2Rs, control may be performed to stop the delay with a stop delay from the timing of the stop operation, unless a winning combination that has not been won wins.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when one of the pressing order melons 1 to 5 is selected, the “melon-melon-melon” pattern is displayed when operated in accordance with an operation procedure having a predetermined pressing order. The combination is stopped at the winning line L3 or L4, and the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination “melon-melon-melon” is stopped at the winning line L2 when operated in an operation procedure other than a predetermined pressing order. You may comprise. In such a configuration, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is selected and the first stop is performed and the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R is stopped, the first stop is performed. Regardless of whether or not the operation procedure is in a predetermined pushing order, the reel control is performed so that the “melon” of the corresponding reel is stopped at the upper stage, and the operation procedure after the first stop and the second stop is performed. Accordingly, the reel control is performed to stop the “melon” on the winning line L3 or L4 when the predetermined pressing order is reached, and the reel control to stop the “melon” on the winning line L2 when the predetermined pressing order is not achieved. You may comprise so that it may carry out. As a result, even if the reels that do not constitute the symbol combination of melon 1 by the first stop (for example, the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R) are stopped, Stop control is performed so that the symbol combination “-melon” can be stopped. As a result, it is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not the first stop is a stop operation that matches the predetermined pushing order from the outcome stopped by the first stop. The expectation can be sustained.

[Regarding the condition that it is not AT]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the navigation effect is not executed without being controlled by the AT when the AT flag indicating that the AT is not won is set has been described. However, the navigation effect may be executed with a predetermined probability even when the AT flag indicating that the AT is not won is set.

[Other variations]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the AT flag indicating that the AT has been won (that the AT is being played) is not cleared even when the bonus is won, and is maintained thereafter, and the normal game is resumed. When the navigation stock is acquired by the lottery in the bonus (FIG. 17 (c)) so that the AT can be controlled when the state is controlled, the AT corresponding to the added number of the navigation stock An example has been described in which the flag is updated, and after the bonus is over, the number of navigation stocks is based on the updated AT flag. However, the AT flag indicating that the AT is won may be cleared when the bonus is won. In addition, it may be determined whether to perform additional processing or clear processing for each bonus winning and perform the determined processing. Thereby, the variation when the bonus is won in the state where the AT flag indicating that the AT has been won is set increases, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

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

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

  (3) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the promotion lip winning procedure and the middle reel 2C “melon” stopping procedure are performed in the order of stopping operation. Although an example has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and may include a stop operation timing, and is not limited to a push order or a stop operation timing alone, and is a push order + stop operation timing. It may be a thing.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the falling point is derived at the time of winning the melon 1 to shift from either RT1 or RT2 to the normal gaming state has been described. The opportunity for transition is not limited to this. For example, not only at the time of winning Melon 1, but at the time of winning a specific winning combination, when the winning of the specific winning combination (specific small combination, specific replaying combination) cannot be generated (specific And may be to win other specific winning combinations that can be won at the same time as the specific winning combination.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the example of promoting from the normal gaming state to RT2 by winning the promotion lip has been described, but the promotion opportunity from the normal gaming state to RT2 is not limited to this, for example, predetermined The symbol combination that is stopped only when the winning combination is missed may be stopped. Accordingly, it is possible to add an interest that the gaming state is shifted instead of missing a predetermined winning combination.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 50 RTC, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed in a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner. Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state after the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player,
When the specific condition is satisfied at least twice in the specific state, the end condition is satisfied,
When the grant condition is established before the end condition is established in the specific state, the privilege granting unit is configured to determine a specific establishment number of times that the specific condition is established in the specific state when the grant condition is established. A slot machine characterized in that a privilege is given so that the degree of advantage for a player is higher at a higher rate when the number of times is less than or equal to the predetermined number of times than when the number of times is exceeded.

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