JP2013059389A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that prevents a player from being distrustful by preventing expectations from being reduced after interrupt rather than before interrupt.SOLUTION: A slot machine executes a battle performance, executes the interrupt performance during the battle performance, and thereafter executes a changeover performance instead of the battle performance. During the battle performance 4 having a higher value of expectations for more navigation stocks than the changeover performance, the slot machine limits the execution of the interrupt performance (NO in S19).

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines. Specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game.

  Conventionally, as an example of such a gaming machine, for example, a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of kinds of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery is provided. After each reel is rotated by operating the start lever, the player operates the stop button provided corresponding to each reel, so that the operation timing is within a predetermined maximum delay time range. When the rotation of the reels stops and a winning is generated according to the display result derived by stopping the rotation of all reels, for example, when a special winning such as a big bonus occurs, the gaming state is advantageous to the player. There is a slot machine that shifts to a special gaming state.

  As a game machine of this type, in a game in which a predetermined effect is being executed, after a notice effect is interrupted, an effect that is notified by the notice effect from the next game and that is different from the predetermined effect is executed. There was a thing.

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  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a different effect is executed by interrupting the notice effect regardless of the degree of expectation that the player can have by executing the predetermined effect. End up. For this reason, when a predetermined effect having a higher degree of expectation than another effect has been executed, the expectation level may be lowered after interrupting the notice effect, and the player may be distrusted. there were.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to make the player feel distrusted so that the degree of expectation is not lowered after interruption than before interruption. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the occurrence of inconvenience.

(1) A gaming machine (slot machine, pachinko machine, etc.) that allows a player to perform a predetermined game,
Production means (liquid crystal display 51, production effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc.) for executing a predetermined production;
Effect control means (effect control processing executed by the sub-control unit 91) for controlling the effect means according to the progress of the game,
The production control means includes
A first effect control means for executing a specific effect (battle effect) as an suggestion effect that suggests an expectation for granting a privilege advantageous to the player;
When the specific effect is executed, a special effect (interrupt effect) different from the specific effect can be executed as the suggestion effect, and the specific effect is provided on condition that the special effect is executed. Instead of the second effect control means (FIGS. 16 and 19) for executing a special post-specific effect (switching effect) as the suggestion effect,
When the high-expected specific effect (battle effect 4) suggesting a higher expectation level than the post-special specific effect is executed as the specific effect, the execution of the special effect is restricted (S20 in FIG. 19).

  According to such a configuration, when a specific effect is being executed, an expected high-specific effect is performed as the specific effect while executing the special post-special effect instead of the specific effect on condition that the special effect has been executed. It is possible to prevent a special effect from being executed instead of executing the special effect without executing the special effect when executing. As a result, the special effects and the post-special effects are executed to improve the interest of the game, and after the special effects are executed, the expectation is lowered than before the execution, and the player is distrusted. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such as giving a feeling.

  The gaming machine may be any gaming machine that allows the player to play a predetermined game, and a game that can change the display state of the variable display device can be started by setting the number of bets for one game. A slot machine (see the embodiment), and a game medium (for example, a pachinko ball) that is driven into a predetermined game area (game board) passes through a predetermined start area (start port) to display on the variable display device May be a pachinko machine (see (2) in the [Other Modifications] column in the modification).

  The effect control means may be one that individually selects and executes a specific effect, a special effect, and a switching effect (S02 in FIG. 16, S21 in FIG. 19, and S22 in FIG. 19). , Special effect, execution timing of special effect, and effect specifying pattern for specifying each of post-special specific effects, as a specific effect, an expected high-specific effect having a higher degree of expectation for granting benefits than special post-special effects is executed Sometimes a plurality of types are provided so that special effects are not executed, and one effect privilege pattern is selected and executed from the plurality of types of effect specifying patterns ([Battle effect, interrupt effect, and switching effect draw player method in the modification) About] column)).

  The specific effect may be an effect executed during one game, or may be an effect executed over a plurality of games (see the [About battle effect] column in the modification).

  The effect control means may always execute the special post-special effect instead of the specific effect when the special effect is executed, or change to the specific effect according to a predetermined ratio when the special effect is executed. Then, a specific post-specific effect may be executed.

  The special post-specific effect may be any effect as long as the effect is executed in a mode different from the specific effect.

  Benefits have a value (bonus, navigation stock, already acquired navigation stock) 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. This value does not directly affect the share of the game value given to the player with respect to the game value used to set the number of bets, but is a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game (indication effect) , A confirmed effect, a premier effect, etc.) (see the “About Benefits” column in the variation).

  The degree of expectation for granting the privilege refers to the average rate at which the privilege is granted when executed, and the expected high-specific effect with a higher degree of expectation for granting the privilege than the special post-special effect is a special This refers to an effect that is determined so that the average proportion of benefits given is higher than the later specific effect.

  Before the display result is derived to the variable display device described above, a pre-determining unit that determines whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings to be generated, and the variable display according to the determination result of the pre-determining unit In a gaming machine provided with derivation control means for controlling the apparatus to derive a display result, the specific effect, special effect, and special post-specific effect to be executed by the effect control means are determined by the predetermining means (main control unit 41). It may be executed according to the result, may be executed according to the determination result of the effect determining means (sub control unit 91) different from the pre-deciding means, and executed according to the identification information derived to the variable display device. It may be a thing to make (refer FIG. 13).

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, thereby completing one game.
The expected high-specific effect is executed over a plurality of games, and it is suggested that the expected high-specific effect is continuously executed in each game except for at least the final game among the plurality of games. (The next game continuation notification in the second game of battle effect 4).

  According to such a configuration, when the expected high specific effect is being executed, it is suggested that it is also executed in the next game, so that the player can feel secure while improving the interest of the game. At the same time, the expectation of the expected high specific performance can be further improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), an operation detecting means (effect switch 56) for detecting a predetermined operation is provided,
The effect control means executes the expected high specific effect on condition that the operation is detected by the operation detection means (FIG. 24).

  According to such a configuration, since the expected high specific effect is executed by the operation, the degree of intervention of the player can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The effect control means may always execute the expected high specific effect when the operation is detected by the operation detection means, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied even when the operation is detected. It may be executed.

  (4) In any one of the gaming machines of (1) to (3), the effect control means is special even when executing an effect (battle effects 1 to 3) different from the expected high specific effect. If the condition is satisfied (the effect switch 56 is operated when a non-specific stop is possible), the expected high specific effect is executed instead of the effect (see FIG. 23).

  According to such a configuration, since the expected high specific effect can be executed even when the expected high specific effect is not executed, the expectation can be maintained even when the expected high specific effect is not executed. Can 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 maintenance replays 1-5. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order rush replays 1-4. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order melons 1-5. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of AT lottery conditions used as the opportunity which performs AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the AT lottery when AT lottery conditions are satisfied. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred by the navigation stock number lottery among AT lottery. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a battle production | presentation lottery process. It is a figure for demonstrating a battle production | presentation lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the production content according to the kind of battle production. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process during battle production. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of interruption effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an interruption production | presentation lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of switching production. It is a figure for demonstrating a switching production | presentation lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a timing chart when the interruption effect and the switching effect are performed after any of the battle effects 1-3 is performed.

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 exit 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 the setting change mode at the time of startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state and a stop state except for 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. The main control unit 41 acquires (extracts) date / time information for specifying the date / time measured by the RTC 50, determines a reel control pattern based on the acquired date / time information, and uses the determined reel control pattern to determine the reels 2L to 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, only data indicating the game state such as whether it is during BB, normal game state, or RT1 to 3 is backed up, and an effect corresponding to the game state (if during BB effect during BB, 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 Winning flag (big bonus, regular bonus) that is initialized at the time (when changing to the setting change mode), gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state of the next game, the number of digested games reaches the predetermined number of games This is a work in which the number of remaining games is stored when the game state is controlled to end. In the special work, an example in which the number of remaining games is stored will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games digested after being controlled in the gaming state may be stored.

  The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored, and is set to 1 after 0 is stored in the initialization before the setting is started (before 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 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 causes RT1 to RT3 and internal RT to be improved in the normal gaming state, and the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than 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 a falling roll occurs in any of RT1 to RT3, the normal gaming state is controlled. 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. When a chance is reached, an AT lottery that can provide navigation stock is performed as will be described later.

  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 11. 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.

  Replay 3 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-white 7” or “banana-banana-strawberry” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The left symbol and the middle symbol (“banana”) constituting the replay 3 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, and the right symbol (“white 7” and “strawberry” constituting the replay 3 are arranged. ") Is arranged within 5 frames in the right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, the replay 3 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 3 at RT2, the RT3 is controlled so that the replay winning probability is further improved as compared to RT2. For this reason, the replay 3 is also referred to as a rush lip below. As will be described later, the replay 3 is set not to win in the normal game state and the internal lottery in RT1, and is set to win in the internal lottery in RT2. For this reason, no replay 3 is won in the normal gaming state or RT1. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled directly from RT1 to RT3 from the normal gaming state, and is configured to be controlled by RT3 by winning the replay 3 after being controlled by RT2.

  It should be noted that even when the game state is other than RT2 (for example, the normal game state and RT1), the replay 3 can be selected and won by a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%), and the game other than RT2 You may comprise so that it may be controlled to advantageous RT from a state.

  Once controlled to RT3, control to RT3 is maintained until a big bonus or regular bonus is won or until it falls.

  Replay 4 is awarded when a combination of “melon-strawberry-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the replay 4 (“melon” and “strawberry”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 4 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, when winning a replay 4 in RT2, it is controlled to the normal gaming state. For this reason, the replay 4 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  Replay 5 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR−black BAR−black BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The replay 6 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 7 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-white 7-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Replay 8 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-banana-black BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Replay 9 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-black BAR-melon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. The replay 10 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-banana-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The replay 11 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-star” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  Since the replay 5 is a set of three black BARs, the replay 5 is also referred to as a BAR lip. Further, each of the replays 6 to 11 has two black BARs, that is, the black BARs are in a tempered state, and are also referred to as tempile a to tempile f.

  The symbols constituting each of the replays 5 to 11 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 5 to 11 is won in the internal lottery, no prize is won unless the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at an appropriate timing.

  However, since the replays 5 to 11 are won simultaneously with 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, the replays 5 to 11 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 and RT1 to RT3, 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 grapes 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 the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the targeted roles for the 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 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + entry lip + temple lip e. The push order promotion replay 3 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + falling lip + 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, RT3, 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.

  When the gaming state is RT2, normal replay, push order maintenance replay 1, push order maintenance replay 2, push order maintenance replay 3, push order maintenance replay 4, push order maintenance replay 5, push order entry replay 1, push order entry Replay 2, Push Order Entry Replay 3, Push Order Entry Replay 4, BAR Temper Replay 1, BAR Temper Replay 2, BAR Temper Replay 3, BAR Temper Replay 4, and BAR Replay are subject to internal lottery and are subject to internal lottery. Read sequentially.

  The push order maintenance replay 1 is a lottery target role that reads promotion lip + falling lip + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e. The push order maintaining replay 2 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + falling lip + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e. The push order maintaining replay 3 is a lottery target role for reading promotion lip + rush lip + falling lip + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e. The push order maintenance replay 4 is a lottery target role for reading promotion lip + falling lip + templipa a + templipip c + templipip d + templipip e. The pushing order maintaining replay 5 is a lottery target role for reading promotion lip + falling lip + templip lip b + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e.

  The push order rush replay 1 is a lottery target role that reads rush lip + falling lip. The push order rush replay 2 is a lottery target role for reading rush lip + falling lip + templip b. The push order rush replay 3 is a lottery target combination that reads rush lip + falling lip + templip lip c. The push order rush replay 4 is a lottery target role for reading rush lip + falling lip + templipa.

  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. Note that RT1 is set so as not to win a promotion lip or a rushing lip for shifting to RT2 or RT3.

  In RT2, “715” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “6586” is determined as the number of determination values when any of the push order maintaining replays 1 to 5 is read. “3500” as the number of determination values when any one of 4 is read, “98” as the number of determination values when BAR template play 1 is read, and any of BAR template plays 2 to 4 being read “8” is set as the number of determination values, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT2 is 47771/65536. In addition, the probability of winning one of the push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 and the push order entry replays 1 to 4 that may be dropped from RT2 to the normal gaming state is (6586 × 5) + (3500 × 4) / 65536 = 46930/65536. In addition, the probability of winning one of the push order rush replays 1 to 4 that may be entered from RT2 to RT3 is 3500 × 4/65536 = 14000/65536.

  In RT3, “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 RT3 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 either replay at RT3 is 17126/65536.

  From these, in this embodiment, the probability of winning one of the replays is set to be higher when RT2, RT3, and internal medium RT than when in the normal gaming state, RT1. Yes. Therefore, it can be said that RT2, RT3, 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.

  In RT2, although the winning probability of replay is high, the winning probability of falling lip is also high. In addition, when the melon 1 is won, it can be a rollover. For this reason, it is difficult to maintain the RT2 when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, and to control the RT3 by winning the entry lip. On the other hand, RT3 is maintained in control of RT3 until a big bonus or regular bonus is won or until it falls. For this reason, it can be said that RT3 is an advantageous gaming state over RT2.

  In addition, when it is RT in the inside, it is set so that the winning probability of replay that is drawn preferentially over the bonus in the reel control is lower than that in RT3, etc. Compared with the case where the same replay winning probability is set, the ratio of winning the winning bonus can be increased.

  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 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set.

  Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. In addition, when a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role winning indicating that the general role is won Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

[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 referred to is registered for each rotating reel for each situation, 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) per reel are defined, and these areas are set to 0 to 20 (see FIG. 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. That is, the symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five frames including the stop operation position at which 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 in the range of frames 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 won simultaneously (for example, push order promotion replay 1), as shown in FIGS. 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.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when one of the pressing order maintaining replays 1 to 5 is won.

  For example, when the push order maintaining replay 1 is won, and it is operated by an operation procedure that becomes a forward push, the control for stopping the combination of promoted lips in one of the winning lines in the selected replay is stopped. When the operation procedure other than forward pressing is performed, control is performed to stop the combination of the falling lip on any pay line.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order maintenance replays 2 to 5 is won, the player is operated according to an operation procedure in which a predetermined push order is determined according to the type of the push order maintenance replay being 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 combination of falling lip is set to any winning line. Control to stop them together.

  As described above, as the operation procedure for winning the promotion lip and maintaining RT2, and the operation procedure for causing the fall lip to win and fall into the normal gaming state, for each kind of the push order maintenance replay selected , Different operating procedures are set. Therefore, in RT2, when one of the push order maintenance replays is won, unless the type of the push order maintenance replay that has been won can be specified, the promotion lip is awarded only with a probability of 1/5. RT2 cannot be maintained, and a fall lip is won with a probability of 4/5, and the player falls into the normal gaming state. Thus, when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, even if controlled by RT2, it is easy to win the fall lip and control is performed so that the RT2 is not maintained as much as possible, while when controlled by the AT, It is possible to control so that the RT2 can be intentionally maintained by winning the promotion lip.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the push order rush replays 1 to 4 is won.

  For example, when the push forward rush replay 1 is won, and it is operated by an operation procedure that becomes a forward push, the control for stopping the combination of the rush lip among the winning replays aligned with any winning line. When the operation procedure other than forward pressing is performed, control is performed to stop the combination of the falling lip on any pay line.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order entry replays 2 to 4 is won, the player is operated in accordance with an operation procedure in a predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order entry replay being won. In such a case, control is performed so that the combination of the rush lip is aligned with one of the winning lines and stopped, and if the operation procedure is not performed in a predetermined order, the combination of the falling lip is set to one of the winning lines. Control to stop them together.

  As described above, as the operation procedure for making the entry lip enter a prize and entering the RT3, and the operation procedure for making the fall lip an entry and fall into the normal gaming state, for each type of push order entry entry replay selected , Different operating procedures are set. For this reason, when one of the push order rush replays is won in RT2, the rush lip is awarded only with a probability of 1/4 unless the type of the push order rush replay that has been won can be specified. It is configured to fall into the normal gaming state by winning a fall lip with a probability of 3/4. As a result, when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the entry lip so that it is not controlled to RT3 as much as possible, and even if it is luckyly controlled to RT2, it is easy to win the fall lip and the RT2 concerned is as much as possible. When the control is performed by the AT while being controlled so as not to be maintained, it is possible to control the RT 3 so that the rush lip is awarded.

  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. Different reel control is performed according to the operation procedure.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the pushing 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 when it is any one of RT1 to RT3, 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 one of RT1 to RT3. Let me control.

  As described above, an 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 advantageous control to RT2 and RT3. As an operation procedure for maintaining the above, 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 and RT3 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 not controlled by the AT described later, and the advantageous control to RT2 or RT3 is maintained. When controlled by the AT, it is possible to intentionally stop the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” in any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4, and 12 medals are paid out and advantageous. Control can be performed to maintain control over RT2 and RT3.

  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. 12, when operated in an operation procedure other than the pushing order for paying out 12 medals, it is only necessary to perform reel control for stopping “melon” in the upper stage for the middle reel 2 </ b> C. 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.

[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 in RT2, when it is determined that a winning lip is won, a process for controlling to RT3 (for example, setting the value of RT3 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, in the winning determination process in RT2, when it is determined that the fall lip has been won, a process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. . Further, in the winning determination process, when it is determined in any of RT1 to RT3 that the melon 1 has won in a falling-out manner, 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 to RT3, 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 shifts the game state among RT1 to RT3, internal RT, normal game state, and bonus, and the progress of the game is indicated. 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.

  Moreover, the command analysis process for analyzing the various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and the predetermined effect control process is executed. By this effect control process, various game effects are performed by displaying images on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sounds from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in a predetermined ROM.

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

  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 impossible 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 provides an effect state for controlling the effect state to a state having a high degree of advantage for a player such as an AT determined in advance according to the game state or the like. A control effect, an suggestion effect execution process for executing an suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not to be controlled by the AT, and a game effect execution process for executing a game effect or a navigation effect according to the game state or the like are performed. As will be described later, the AT is controlled by notifying that the navigation stock has been acquired in the suggestion effect after acquiring the navigation stock in the AT lottery.

[AT lottery processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT by executing an AT lottery process included in the effect state control process. In the AT lottery process, it is determined based on a command from the main control unit 41 whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied, and when the AT lottery is satisfied, the AT lottery is executed. The AT lottery includes a navigation grant lottery that determines whether or not the number of navigation stocks is given, and a navigation stock lottery that decides the number of navigation stocks to be given.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the game 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.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of an AT lottery condition that triggers execution of AT lottery. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of the AT lottery when the AT lottery condition is satisfied. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of a table referred to in the navigation stock number lottery in the AT lottery.

  As the AT lottery conditions, as shown in FIG. 13, first to fourth conditions are set. The first AT lottery condition is satisfied by any one winning combination in any of the pay lines L1 to L4 when the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal RT. When the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation grant lottery is performed as an AT lottery. Note that the first AT lottery condition may be established by winning one winning combination.

  The navigation grant lottery is performed according to the winning probability corresponding to the probability mode controlled by the sub-control unit 91. The probability mode refers to a mode for specifying the probability of determining that the number of navigation stocks is to be given in the navigation grant lottery. In the present embodiment, the high probability mode with a high winning probability is controlled for 50 games after the BB1 is completed from among the bonuses. In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the normal mode, a probability mode lottery is performed to randomly determine whether or not to control to the high probability mode using a random number or the like. When it is determined to control to the high probability mode, the high probability mode is controlled for 30 games thereafter. After the high probability mode ends, the normal mode having a lower probability of winning than the high probability mode is controlled. The sub-control unit 91 controls either the high probability mode or the normal mode according to the establishment condition by performing a predetermined mode setting process.

  When a bonus is won when the probability mode is in the high probability mode, regardless of the number of games that have been consumed in the high probability mode and the type of bonus that has been won, the bonus is won for 50 games after the bonus is over. Controlled to probability mode.

  Referring to FIG. 14, in the navigation grant lottery when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, the probability mode is 1% when the normal mode is set, and the probability is 20% when the high probability mode is set. It will be decided to give the number of navigation stock at. The navigation grant lottery is randomly determined according to the set probability using, for example, a random number.

  The second AT lottery condition is that when the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal RT, the symbol combination of grape or strawberry stops on any of the winning lines L2 to L4 and the grape or strawberry wins To establish. The second AT lottery condition may be established by winning one of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the weak grapes 1 to 4. When the second AT lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation grant lottery is performed as an AT lottery. In the navigation grant lottery when the second AT lottery condition is satisfied, the navigation stock has a probability of 0.1% when the probability mode is the normal mode and a probability of 0.8% when the probability mode is the high probability mode. It is decided to give a number.

  The third AT lottery condition is that when the game is in a state other than the bonus and other than the inside RT, the combination of grapes or strawberry stops on the winning line L1 and the grape or strawberry wins. It is established by winning 1 or by winning the BAR lip with two “black BARs” on any of the winning lines L1 to L4 and the lower line. The third AT lottery condition may be established by winning one of the strong strawberries 1 to 4, the strong grapes 1 to 4, the melon 1, and the BAR temporary play 1 to 4. When the third AT lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation grant lottery is performed as an AT lottery. In the navigation grant lottery when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks is calculated with a probability of 0.5% when the probability mode is the normal mode and with a probability of 1% when the probability mode is the high probability mode. It is decided to grant.

  The fourth AT lottery condition is established when the symbol combination of the BAR lip stops and wins in any one of the winning lines L1 to L4 when the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal RT. When the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100% without performing the navigation grant lottery as the AT lottery. For this reason, when winning the BAR lip, it is notified that the navigation stock is acquired by winning. Note that the fourth AT lottery condition may be satisfied by winning BAR replay.

  When any one of the first to third AT lottery conditions is satisfied and the winner is selected in the navigation grant lottery, and when the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied, refer to the navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. Navistock number lottery will be held.

  When the navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. 15 is referred to, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 25%, the navigation stock number is determined to be 2 at a rate of 25%, and the navigation stock is determined at a rate of 25%. The navigation stock number lottery is performed so that the number is determined to be 3 and the navigation stock number is determined to be 5 at a rate of 25%.

  In the table of FIG. 15, the expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected in one AT lottery is 2.75 (= 1 × 25% + 2 × 25%) from the sum of Navi stock number × winning rate. + 3 × 25% + 5 × 25%).

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the lottery for lots of navigation stock is performed using the common table shown in FIG. 15A regardless of which of the first to fourth AT lottery conditions is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of tables having different expected values of the number of navigation stocks to be provided are provided, and a table that is predetermined according to which of the first to fourth AT lottery conditions is satisfied is used. The navigation stock number lottery may be performed. Thereby, the number of expected navigation stocks can be varied according to the type of AT lottery conditions that have been established.

  The sub-control unit 91 specifies, for example, whether the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal medium RT based on the internal winning command or the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, the reel stop command, Whether or not the first to fourth conditions are satisfied is specified based on the winning determination command.

  FIG. 13 illustrates the first to fourth AT lottery conditions as the AT lottery conditions. However, the AT lottery conditions are not limited to those established when the event shown in FIG. 13 occurs. For example, it may be established when a specific event occurs during the bonus. For example, during a specific game period from winning a regular bonus to ending the game, the AT lottery conditions established by the 12-payout at the time of winning the grape or winning the left melon / middle-right melon, An AT lottery condition that is satisfied by the termination of may be provided.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, whether or not the AT lottery condition is satisfied is determined by the AT lottery process performed by the sub-control unit 91. When the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT lottery is performed.

  When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores an 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.

  When the number of navigation stocks is acquired when the AT flag indicating AT is set, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag.

  For example, when the AT lottery is performed when the AT flag indicating that the AT is set, the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery is updated. To update to the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery, for example, add the number of navigation stock corresponding to the result of the current AT lottery to the number of navigation stock specified from the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The number of navigation stocks may be rewritten to an AT flag for specifying the number of navigation stocks, and any method may be used as long as the current AT flag according to the result of the AT lottery can be specified.

  In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled according to the total number of navigation stocks determined by the AT lottery executed every time the AT lottery condition is satisfied.

  Note that when the AT flag indicating AT is set and the number of navigation stocks is further acquired in the AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks is not limited to the addition and is rewritten to the number of navigation stocks assigned this time. May be. In this case, the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c may be rewritten to an AT flag indicating the number of navigation stocks according to the result of the current AT lottery.

[Suggested production execution process]
When the number of navigation stocks is 0 and the sub-control unit 91 is not controlled by the AT, when the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 performs the suggestion effect execution process, thereby allowing the AT to be satisfied when the AT lottery condition is satisfied. A suggestion effect that suggests whether or not to be controlled is executed.

  In the present embodiment, a battle effect is exemplified as the suggestion effect. A battle effect is an effect of developing a predetermined battle with a teammate character and an enemy character on the liquid crystal display 51 over a plurality of games (for example, three games), and then the ally character as the ending of the battle. This is an effect of notifying that it is not possible to acquire the navigation stock due to defeat, and that it is not controlled by the AT, and that the teammate character wins and acquires the navigation stock and is controlled to be controlled by the AT.

  In the battle effect, a predetermined amount of physical strength points corresponding to the physical strength of the teammate character and the enemy character is notified, and when the enemy character points to 0 as the battle progresses, the teammate character wins, If the point is 0, the teammate character is defeated.

  In addition, if the suggestion effect is an effect that tells whether or not it is controlled by the AT and suggests whether or not it is controlled by the AT, not only the battle effect but also a notification according to the result of a predetermined mini-game. Any kind of effects such as such a mini game effect may be used. Further, the suggestion 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.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes the battle effect lottery process included in the suggestion effect execution process due to the fact that the AT lottery condition is satisfied when the number of navigation stock is 0 and the AT is not controlled by the AT. Thus, whether or not to execute the battle effect and the type in the case of executing the lottery are selected.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the battle effect lottery process. The battle effect lottery process is executed when the AT lottery condition shown in FIG. 13 is satisfied when the number of navigation stocks is zero and the AT is not controlled.

  In S01, it is determined whether or not the established AT lottery condition is the first to third AT lottery conditions. When the first to third AT lottery conditions are satisfied, as shown in FIG. 14, the navigation stock is not given unless the winning is selected in the navigation grant lottery. For this reason, the player cannot specify whether or not the navigation stock is given only by satisfying the first to third AT lottery conditions. For this reason, when the first to third AT lottery conditions are satisfied, it is meaningful to execute the suggestion effect. Therefore, in S01, it can be said that it is determined whether the established AT lottery condition is an AT lottery condition in which it is not possible to specify whether or not the navigation stock is given. When the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 14, since 100% navigation stock is given, acquisition of navigation stock is notified by BAR lip winning, so NO in S01 Determined.

  When it is determined in S01 that any one of the first to third AT lottery conditions is satisfied, a battle effect lottery is performed in which whether or not the battle effect is executed and whether or not the type of battle effect is executed in S02. . Battle types 1 to 4 are defined as the types of battle effects.

  When performing the battle effect lottery, the battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 17 is referred to. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a battle effect lottery table used for the battle effect lottery. In the battle effect lottery table, a plurality of distribution ratios are determined according to whether or not the navigation stock is acquired due to the establishment of the AT lottery condition, and even when the navigation stock is acquired. .

  The battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 17A is a table used when the AT lottery condition is satisfied but the navigation stock cannot be acquired. When the battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 17A is used, the battle effect is determined not to be executed at a rate of 30%, the battle effect 1 is determined at a rate of 50%, and the battle effect is determined at a rate of 10%. 2 is determined as battle production 3 at a rate of 8%, and battle production 4 is determined at a rate of 2%. If the navigation stock cannot be acquired, the battle effect 4 may not be determined.

  The battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 17B is a table used when the AT lottery condition is satisfied and less than 3 navigation stocks are acquired. When the battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 17B is used, the battle effect 1 is determined at a rate of 20%, the battle effect 2 is determined at a rate of 35%, and the battle effect 3 is determined at a rate of 30%. The battle effect 4 is determined at a rate of 15%.

  The battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 17C is a table used when the AT lottery conditions are satisfied and three or more navigation stocks are acquired. When the battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 17C is used, the battle effect 1 is determined at a rate of 10%, the battle effect 2 is determined at a rate of 20%, and the battle effect 3 is determined at a rate of 40%. The battle effect 4 is determined at a rate of 30%.

  Here, the tables shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C are compared. First, comparing FIG. 17 (a) with FIGS. 17 (b) and (c), when navigation stock is not acquired, it is determined not to be executed at a predetermined rate, whereas when navigation stock is acquired. It is decided to execute any one of battle effects 1 to 4. For this reason, the expectation with respect to having acquired navigation stock can be heightened by performing a battle production. Further, when the navigation stock is not acquired, it is determined that the battle effect 1 is executed at a rate higher than the battle effects 2 to 4, whereas when the navigation stock is acquired, the rate higher than the battle effect 1 is determined. It is determined that any one of battle effects 2 to 4 is executed. For this reason, when any one of the battle effects 2 to 4 is executed, it is possible to further increase the sense of expectation for acquiring the navigation stock.

  Next, comparing FIG. 17B and FIG. 17C, when the acquired number of navigation stocks is less than 3, the battle effect 2 is higher than the battle effect 3 or 4 among the battle effects 2 to 4. While it is determined to be executed at a rate, when the acquired number of navigation stocks is 3 or more, it is determined that the battle effect 3 or 4 out of the battle effects 2 to 4 is executed at a higher rate than the battle effect 2. For this reason, even when one of the battle effects 2 to 4 is executed, when the battle effect 3 or 4 is executed rather than the battle effect 2, a larger number of navigation stocks is acquired. The player can have a sense of expectation.

  Also, among battle effects 2-4, battle effect 4 is determined to be executed at a very low rate when navigator stock is not acquired, whereas it is executed at a significantly higher rate when navigator stock is acquired. Then it is decided. That is, when the battle effect 4 is executed, there is a very high possibility that the navigation stock has been acquired. For this reason, the battle effect 4 can be said to be a premier effect for the player because it can maximize the expectation for acquiring the navigation stock.

  Returning to FIG. 16, in S <b> 03, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the battle effect in the battle effect lottery. If it is determined in S03 that a battle effect is to be executed, data for executing the determined type of battle effect is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c in S04, and the battle effect lottery process is terminated. Thereby, the battle effect won by the battle effect lottery is executed from the next game. On the other hand, when it is determined NO in S01 or S03, the battle effect lottery process is terminated without performing the process of S02 or S04.

  Here, the contents of each of the battle effects 1 to 4 will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the contents of the effect according to the type of battle effect. Each of the battle effects 1 to 4 is executed over three games.

  In the first game, the start of the battle is notified and the physical strength point determination effect is executed. The notification of the battle start is performed, for example, by displaying a message “battle start!” On the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting a sound effect corresponding to the battle start from the speakers 53 and 54.

  The physical strength point determination effect refers to an effect as if the physical strength points of the teammate character are determined according to the operation timing of the player. The physical strength points are determined in advance in association with the types of battle effects. “5” is defined as the health point of battle effect 1, “7” is defined as the health point of battle effect 2, “9” is defined as the health point of battle effect 3, and “10” is defined as the health point of battle effect 4. Yes.

  Hereinafter, an example of the physical strength point determination effect will be described. First, on the liquid crystal display 51, the symbols corresponding to the physical strength points “5”, “7”, “9”, and “10” of each of the battle effects 1 to 4 are variably displayed and “physical strength point determination! Display the message “Operate the production switch within 5 seconds!”.

  After that, when the production switch 56 is operated within 5 seconds, the design corresponding to the physical strength point of the battle production already determined at that timing is stopped and displayed to indicate that the physical strength point has been acquired. Run. On the other hand, when the effect switch 56 is not operated within 5 seconds and any one of the battle effects 1 to 3 is determined, it corresponds to the health point of the battle effect already determined at the timing when 5 seconds have passed. The symbol to be displayed is stopped and the effect that the physical strength point is acquired is executed. On the other hand, when the battle effect 4 is determined, the symbol corresponding to the physical strength point of the battle effect 3 is reached at the timing when 5 seconds have passed. Is stopped and displayed, the effect that acquired the physical strength point is executed, and then the battle effect 3 is changed to the battle effect 3 and the battle effect 3 is executed. For this reason, when the battle effects 1 to 3 are determined, the determined battle effects are executed regardless of whether or not the effect switch 56 is operated, but when the battle effects 4 are determined. If the effect switch 56 is not operated in the physical strength point determination effect, the battle effect 4 is not executed and the battle effect 3 is changed. The battle effect 4 is a premier effect as described above. For this reason, it is possible to prompt the operation of the effect switch 56 so that the battle effect 4 is executed.

  In the second game of battle effects 1 to 3, the teammate character and the enemy character perform an effect of attacking each other, and an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the effect switch 56 is performed. The operation promotion effect is performed, for example, by displaying a message such as “Operate the effect switch by the end of this game!” On the liquid crystal display 51. Further, when the effect switch is operated from the start of the second game (that is, the reel rotation start) to the end of the second game (that is, until the third stop), the operation is performed. At the same timing, the below-described interrupt effect is executed by interrupting the battle effect. In addition, after the interruption effect is executed, the battle effect that was being executed is continuously performed.

  On the other hand, in the second game of the battle effect 4, the teammate character performs an effect of unilaterally and continuously attacking the enemy character (a teammate continuous attack), and at the end of the second game (third stoppage period). In addition, the next third game is informed that the continuous ally attack will continue (next game continuation notification). The next game continuation notification is performed, for example, by displaying a message such as “The attack still continues!” On the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the third game of battle productions 1 to 3, after an effect that a teammate character makes a counter-attack against an attack from an enemy character, a lottery to determine whether or not the navigation stock is acquired and controlled by the AT Depending on the result, when the AT is controlled, an AT win is notified by performing an effect in which the teammate character wins, and when the AT is not controlled, an AT non-win is notified by performing an effect in which the enemy character wins.

  On the other hand, in the third game of battle effect 4, lottery of whether or not the teammate character acquires the navigation stock and is controlled by the AT after performing the effect of unilaterally and continuously attacking the enemy character. Depending on the result, when controlled by the AT, the player wins an AT win by performing an effect of winning the ally character. Further, after the AT win is notified in the third game of the battle effect 4, the number of acquired navigation stocks Is notified. On the other hand, when not controlled by the AT, the AT non-winning is notified by performing an effect of receiving a great counterattack from the enemy character and allowing the enemy character to win in reverse.

  Next, the battle effect will be described more specifically with reference to FIGS. The sub-control unit 91 executes the battle effect from the start of the next game, triggered by the fact that the data for executing the battle effect is set in the battle effect lottery process, and includes the battle included in the suggestion effect execution process. By performing the effect processing, the effect during the battle effect is controlled.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the process during the battle effect. The process during the battle effect is performed from the next game determined to execute the battle effect until the three games are consumed.

  In S11, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the first game of the battle effect (the next game for which the battle effect is determined to be executed) is started. When it is determined in S11 that it is not the timing when the first game is started, the process proceeds to S17, whereas when it is determined that it is the timing when the first game is started, the process proceeds to S12.

  In S12, while notifying of the battle start, a physical strength point determination effect is started. In S13, it is determined whether or not the effect switch 56 is operated within a predetermined period (within 5 seconds) since the start of the physical strength point determination effect. When it is determined in S13 that the effect switch 56 has been operated within the predetermined period, the physical strength point is notified and the determined battle effect is continuously executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S13 that the effect switch 56 has not been operated within the predetermined period, that is, when the predetermined period has passed without the effect switch 56 being operated, the type of the determined battle effect Whether or not is the battle effect 4 is determined in S15. When it is determined in S15 that the determined battle effect type is not battle effect 4, the process proceeds to S14. On the other hand, when it determines with it being the battle production 4, it replaces with the battle production 4 determined in S16, and the battle production 3 is performed.

  In S17, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the second game of the battle effect is started. If it is determined in S17 that the second game has started, the process proceeds to S18.

  In S18, the effect corresponding to the second game of the battle effect being executed is executed. Specifically, when any of the battle effects 1 to 3 is being executed, the mutual attack effect is started, and the operation promotion effect is started. When the battle effect 4 is being executed, the teammate continuous attack effect is performed. To start.

  In S19, it is determined whether or not the battle effect being executed is any one of the battle effects 1 to 3. When it is determined in S19 that it is one of the battle effects 1 to 3, the process proceeds to S20, and when it is determined that the battle effect 4 is not the battle effects 1 to 3, the process during the battle effect is ended as it is. Thereby, when the battle effect 4 is performed, it is comprised so that the below-mentioned interruption effect and switching effect may not be performed.

  In S20, it is determined whether or not the effect switch 56 is operated in the second game. In S20, when it is determined that the effect switch 56 has not been operated during the second game, that is, when the second game is ended without the effect switch 56 being operated, the battle effect in-process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S20 that the effect switch 56 is operated during the second game, that is, when the effect switch 56 is operated during the second game, an interrupt is made based on the operation in S21. The lottery for the interruption effect to be executed. Note that the operation promotion effect ends when an operation is performed.

  Here, the interrupt effect will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the types of interrupt effects. Interrupt productions 1 to 3 are defined as the types of interruption production.

  The interrupt effect 1 refers to an effect in which an effect of running lightning is interrupted and displayed in the battle effect being executed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player can be reminded that some kind of performance may be performed.

  Further, the interrupt effect 2 is an effect in which the cut-in of the character A is interrupted and displayed in the battle effect being executed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the interrupt effect 3 is an effect in which the cut-in of the character B is interrupted and displayed in the battle effect being executed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Of the interrupt effects 1 to 3, since the character A or B is displayed in the interrupt effects 2 or 3, an effect (a switching effect 2 or 3 described later) that causes the character A or B displayed thereafter to appear is displayed. It can be said that the performance suggests that it will be executed. On the other hand, the interrupt effect 1 can be said to be an effect that cannot imply an effect that is executed after that because the effect that the lightning runs is executed.

  Further, when performing the lottery of the interrupt effect in S21 of FIG. 19, the interrupt effect lottery table shown in FIG. 21 is referred to. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining an interrupt effect lottery table used for an interrupt effect lottery. The table used for the interrupt effect lottery has a plurality of distribution ratios determined according to the type of battle effect being executed, whether or not the navigation stock has been acquired, and the operation timing of the effect switch 56.

  The interrupt effect lottery table shown in FIG. 21A is a table used when the battle effect 1 is being executed. When the interruption effect lottery table shown in FIG. 21 (a) is used and the navigation stock is not acquired, the interruption effect 1 is determined at a rate of 70%, and the interrupt effect 2 is determined at a rate of 15%. It is determined, and it is determined as the interrupt effect 3 at a rate of 15%.

  When the interruption effect lottery table shown in FIG. 21A is used and the navigation stock is acquired, a different distribution ratio is determined according to the operation timing. When the operation timing is the first stoppable time from the start of the second game until the first stop, the interrupt effect 1 is determined at a rate of 40%, the interrupt effect 2 is determined at a rate of 30%, Interrupt production 3 is determined at a rate of 30%. On the other hand, when the second stop is possible from the first stop of the second game until the second stop, or when the third stop is possible from the second stop to the third stop. When it is either, it is determined as the interrupt effect 1 at a rate of 65%, is determined as the interrupt effect 2 at a rate of 20%, and is determined as the interrupt effect 3 at a rate of 15%.

  In the interruption effect lottery table of FIG. 21 (a), the ratio determined as the interruption effect 2 or 3 out of the interruption effects 1 to 3 acquires the navigation stock than when the navigation stock is not acquired. The operation timing is set to be higher than when the second or third stop is possible even when the navigation stock is acquired. It is set so that the time is higher.

  The interrupt effect lottery table shown in FIG. 21 (b) is a table used when the battle effect 2 is being executed, and the interrupt effect lottery table shown in FIG. 21 (c) is that the battle effect 3 is executed. It is a table used when The interruption effect lottery table shown in FIG. 21B and FIG. 21C is the same as the interruption effect lottery table shown in FIG. 21A, respectively. When the player has acquired, a different distribution ratio is determined according to the operation timing of the effect switch.

  In particular, when the interruption effect lottery table shown in FIG. 21B is used and the navigation stock is acquired, the operation timing is when the second stop is possible and when the first or third stop is possible. Different allocation ratios are determined when Further, when the interruption effect lottery table shown in FIG. 21 (b) is used, when the navigation stock is acquired and the operation timing is at the time when the second stop is possible, the interruption effect is at a rate of 30%. 1 is determined to be interrupt effect 2 at a rate of 35%, and is determined to be interrupt effect 3 at a rate of 35%.

  Further, when the interruption effect lottery table shown in FIG. 21 (c) is used and the navigation stock is acquired, the operation timing is when the third stop is possible and when the first or second stop is possible. Different allocation ratios are determined when Further, when the interruption effect lottery table shown in FIG. 21 (c) is used and the navigation stock is acquired and the operation timing is at the time when the third stop is possible, it is divided at a rate of 20%. It is determined to be the effect 1 and is determined to be the effect 2 at the rate of 40%, and is determined to be the effect 3 at the rate of 40%.

  As described above, in the interrupt effect lottery tables of FIGS. 21B and 21C, as in the interrupt effect lottery table of FIG. The operation rate is determined so that when the navigation stock is acquired, it is higher than when the navigation stock is not acquired, and even when the navigation stock is acquired. Depending on the situation, the non-specific stop is when the specific stop is possible (when (a) the first stop is possible, (b) when the second stop is possible, and (c) when the third stop is possible) It is set to be higher than when it is possible.

  In addition, when the navigation stock is acquired, when the specific stoppage where the ratio determined as the interrupt effect 2 or 3 is high is possible, it is different in FIGS. 21A to 21C, that is, the battle effects 1 It is determined to be different depending on which of the three is executed. That is, when the battle effect 1 is being executed, the ratio determined as the interrupt effects 2 to 3 is increased when the effect switch is operated when the first stop of the second game is possible, and the battle effect 2 is executed. When the second game can be stopped, the ratio determined as the interrupt effects 2 to 3 is increased when the effect switch is operated, and when the battle effect 3 is being executed, The distribution ratio is determined so that the ratio determined as the interrupt effects 2 to 3 is increased when the effect switch is operated when the third stop is possible. Furthermore, the ratio determined as the interruption effects 2 to 3 among the interruption effects 1 to 3 is higher during the execution of the battle effects 2 or 3 than during the execution of the battle effects 1, and more than during the execution of the battle effects 2. The distribution ratio is determined so that the player who is performing the battle effect 3 is higher.

  Therefore, by operating the effect switch 56 when a specific stop corresponding to the battle effect is possible, the interrupt is acquired at a higher rate when the navigation stock is acquired than when the navigation stock is not acquired. Of the effects 1 to 3, the interrupt effect 2 or 3 is executed. As a result, by operating the effect switch 56, it is possible to have an expectation for execution of the interrupt effect 2 or 3, and in order to execute the interrupt effect 2 or 3 as much as possible. It is possible to prompt the user to operate the effect switch 56 when a specific stop corresponding to the battle effect is possible.

  In the interruption effect lottery table in FIG. 21, an example has been shown in which the distribution rate when the navigation stock is not acquired is the same regardless of the type of battle effect being performed. It may be determined differently depending on the type of battle effect being performed. Further, in the interrupt effect lottery table in FIG. 21, the distribution ratio when the navigation stock is acquired and the operation timing is non-specific stoppable is the type of battle effect being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the example may be determined differently depending on the type of battle effect being performed.

  Returning to FIG. 19, in S22, based on the fact that the interrupt effect is executed due to the operation of the effect switch 56, the effect of the third game of the battle effect being executed is switched to the switch effect. Whether or not and the type of switching effect when switching is selected by lottery.

  Here, the switching effect will be described. FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining the types of switching effects. Switching effects 1 to 4 are defined as the types of switching effects.

  The switching effect 1 refers to an effect of changing and displaying the viewpoint of the battle effect being executed on the liquid crystal display 51. Changing the viewpoint may be, for example, displaying a battle effect from a viewpoint approaching an ally character or enemy character, and viewing what was seen from the horizontal view of the battle from the sky Any mode can be used as long as it can recognize that the viewpoint has been switched, such as a mode that changes to a state.

  The switching effect 2 is an effect in which, when an ally character makes a counter attack against an attack from an enemy character, the character A appears and the character A assists the ally character. The switching effect 3 is an effect in which, when the teammate character makes a counter attack in response to the attack from the enemy character, the character B appears and the character B assists the teammate character. The switching effect 4 is the same effect as the third game effect of the battle effect 4.

  Further, the switching effects 1 to 3 are positioned so as to correspond to the interrupt effects 1 to 3, respectively, and after the interrupt effect is executed as described with reference to FIG. It is determined that when a corresponding type of switching effect is executed, the possibility that the navigation stock is acquired is higher than when a non-corresponding type of switching effect is executed.

  When performing the lottery in S22 of FIG. 19, the switching effect lottery table shown in FIG. 23 is referred to. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a switching effect lottery table used for a lottery of switching effects. In the table used for the switching effect lottery, a plurality of types of distribution rates are determined in accordance with the type of battle effect being executed, whether or not navigation stock has been acquired, and the operation timing of the effect switch 56.

  The switching effect lottery table shown in FIG. 23A is a table used when the battle effect 1 is being executed. When the switching effect lottery table shown in FIG. 23A is used and the navigation stock is not acquired, it is determined not to switch the battle effect at a rate of 55%, and determined at S21 at a rate of 15%. Switching effect (hereinafter also referred to as “corresponding switching effect”) corresponding to the type of interrupted effect, and switching effect (hereinafter referred to as “non-corresponding”) to the interrupt effect type determined in S21 at a rate of 30%. (Also referred to as a response switching effect).

  Determining the corresponding switching effect means that the switching effect corresponding to the type of the interrupt effect is determined. For example, when the interrupt effect 2 is determined, the switching effect 2 is determined as shown in FIG. To do. Also, to determine one of the non-compatible switching effects is to randomly determine one switching effect using a random number or the like from among the switching effects that are not compatible with the type of interrupt effect (excluding the switching effect 4). For example, when the interrupt effect 2 is determined, it is determined to be one of the non-corresponding switching effects 1 or 3 as shown in FIG.

  When the switching effect lottery table shown in FIG. 23A is used and the navigation stock is acquired, a different distribution ratio is determined according to the operation timing. When the operation timing is the time when the first stop is possible, it is determined that there is no switching at a rate of 20%, is determined as a corresponding switching effect at a rate of 50%, and is determined as one of non-compatible switching effects at a rate of 30%. Is done. On the other hand, when the operation timing is either when the second stop is possible or when the third stop is possible, it is determined that there is no switching at a rate of 30%, and is determined as a corresponding switching effect at a rate of 25%, 15% Is determined as a non-corresponding switching effect, and is determined as a switching effect 4 at a rate of 30%.

  In the switching effect lottery table of FIG. 23 (a), it is determined that the ratio determined for any switching effect is higher when the navigation stock is acquired than when the navigation stock is not acquired. Even when the navigation stock is acquired, the operation timing is determined to be higher when the first stop is possible than when the second or third stop is possible. ing. Further, by changing the distribution ratio of the switching effect between when the operation timing is the second or third stoppable time and when the operation timing is the first stoppable time, the switching effect distribution rate is changed according to the operation timing. Are defined differently.

  The switching effect lottery table shown in FIG. 23 (b) is a table used when the battle effect 2 is being executed, and the switching effect lottery table shown in FIG. 23 (c) is when the battle effect 3 is being executed. It is a table used for. Similarly to the switching effect lottery table shown in FIG. 23A, the switching effect lottery table shown in FIG. 23B and FIG. 23C respectively acquires whether or not the navigation stock has been acquired. During distribution, different distribution ratios are determined in accordance with the operation timing of the effect switch 56.

  In particular, when the switching effect lottery table shown in FIG. 23B is used and the navigation stock is acquired, the operation timing is when the second stop is possible and when the first or third stop is possible. A different distribution rate is defined at certain times. Further, when the switching effect lottery table shown in FIG. 23 (b) is used and the navigation stock is acquired and the operation timing is at the time when the second stop is possible, the switching is determined at a rate of 15%. The response switching effect is determined at a rate of 60%, and is determined as one of the non-response switching effects at a rate of 25%.

  In addition, when the switching effect lottery table shown in FIG. 23C is used and the navigation stock is acquired, the operation timing is when the third stop is possible and when the first or second stop is possible. A different distribution rate is defined at certain times. Further, when the switching effect lottery table shown in FIG. 23 (c) is used and the navigation stock is acquired and the operation timing is the time when the third stop is possible, there is no switching at a rate of 10%. Is determined as a corresponding switching effect at a rate of 70%, and is determined as one of non-corresponding switching effects at a rate of 20%.

  As described above, in the switching effect lottery tables of FIGS. 23B and 23C, the ratio determined as one of the switching effects wins the navigation stock as in the switching effect lottery table of FIG. It is set to be higher when navigator stock is acquired than when it is not, and even when navigator stock is acquired, depending on the operation timing when a specific stop is possible (( (a) When the first stop is possible, (b) When the second stop is possible, (c) When the third stop is possible) The time is higher than when the non-specific stop is possible It has been established. In addition, by changing the distribution ratio of the switching effect between when the operation timing is a specific stoppable time and when it is a non-specific stoppable time, the switching effect distribution rate is different depending on the operation timing. It is prescribed as follows.

  In addition, in the switching effect lottery tables of FIGS. 23A to 23C, the ratio determined as the corresponding switching effect is more when the navigation stock is acquired than when the navigation stock is not acquired. It is set to be high. Further, when the navigation stock has been acquired, when the specific stoppable state in which the ratio determined as the switch-off switching effect is high is different in FIGS. 23 (a) to (c), that is, the battle effects 1 to 3. It is set differently depending on which is executed. That is, when the battle effect 1 is being executed, when the effect switch is operated when the first stop of the second game is possible, the ratio determined as the corresponding switching effect is high, and when the battle effect 2 is being executed. When the effect switch is operated when the effect switch is operated when the second stop of the second game is possible, the effect is determined when the third stop of the second game is possible when the battle effect 3 is executed. The distribution ratio is determined so that the ratio determined as the corresponding switching effect increases when the switch is operated. Further, the ratio determined as the response switching effect is higher during execution of battle effect 2 or 3 than during execution of battle effect 1, and is higher during execution of battle effect 3 than during execution of battle effect 2. In addition, a distribution rate is defined.

  Therefore, by operating the production switch 56 when a specific stop corresponding to the battle production is possible, the response switching is performed at a higher rate when the navigation stock is acquired than when the navigation stock is not acquired. Production is performed. As a result, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the corresponding switching effect is executed by operating the effect switch 56, and in order to execute the corresponding switching effect as much as possible, the identification corresponding to the battle effect is performed. It is possible to prompt the user to operate the effect switch 56 when it can be stopped.

  On the other hand, when the effect switch 56 is operated when non-specific stop is possible, the change effect 4 can be decided premierly only when the navigation stock is acquired. For this reason, it is possible to add interest to operating the effect switch 56 not when the specific stop corresponding to the battle effect is possible but when the non-specific operation is possible.

  In the switching effect lottery table in FIG. 23, an example is shown in which the distribution ratio when the navigation stock is not acquired is the same regardless of the type of battle effect being executed, but is not limited to this. It may be determined differently depending on the type of battle effect. Further, in the switching effect lottery table in FIG. 23, the distribution rate when the navigation stock is acquired and the operation timing is a non-specific stoppable time is the type of battle effect being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this and may be determined differently depending on the type of battle effect being performed.

  Referring back to FIG. 19, in S23, data for executing the interrupt effect determined in S21 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and executed. Thus, when the effect switch 56 is operated in the second game, the interrupt effect determined in S21 is executed at the operation timing. In S24, data for executing the switching effect determined in S22 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the process during the battle effect is ended.

  When it is determined in S17 that it is not the timing when the second game is started, the process proceeds to S25 and it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the third game is started. If it is determined in S25 that the third game has started, the process proceeds to S26.

  In S26, it is determined whether or not data for executing the switching effect is set in S24. In S26, when it is determined that the data for executing the switching effect is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c, the set switching effect is started instead of the third effect of the battle effect, and the battle is started. The in-production process is terminated. Thereby, the effect of the third game of the battle effect is executed by switching to the determined switching effect.

  In S26, when it is determined that the data for executing the switching effect is not set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c, the process proceeds to S28 to start the effect corresponding to the third game of the battle effect being executed, The process during battle production ends. In addition, when it determines with NO in S25, the process during battle production is complete | finished as it is.

  In the above, each of the battle effect, the interrupt effect, and the switching effect has been described using the flowchart and the lottery table. Next, the battle effect, the interrupt effect, and the switching effect will be described using the timing chart shown in FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining an example of a timing chart when an interrupt effect and a switching effect are executed after any one of battle effects 1 to 3 is executed. In FIG. 24, from the top, the operation state of the start switch 7 (rise indicates that the operation is in progress), one to three games during the battle effect (rise indicates that the game is in progress), and the execution state of any of the battle effects 1 to 3 (The rising indicates that the battle effect is being executed), the execution state of the interrupt effect (the rising indicates that the interrupt effect is being executed), and the execution state of the switching effect (the rising indicates that the switching effect is being executed).

  The determined battle effect is started when the first game, which is the next game for which it is determined to execute the battle effect, is started. In the second game, when the operation promotion effect is executed and the effect switch 56 is operated, the interrupt effect is executed at that timing, and the interrupt effect is executed as shown in FIG. The switching effect is determined according to the ratio according to the timing.

  When the interruption effect is executed and the decision to execute the switching effect is made, the determined switching effect is executed instead of the battle effect in the third game. Even if the interruption effect is executed, if the decision to execute the switching effect is not made, the effect corresponding to the battle effect being executed is executed without being switched.

  In addition, in FIG. 24, although the example when any of the battle productions 1-3 in which the operation promotion production is performed was demonstrated, the expectation degree is higher than the battle productions 1-3 and the switching productions 1-3. In the second game when the set battle effect 4 is being executed, the operation promotion effect is not executed and the execution of the interrupt effect is restricted. As a result, the execution of the switching effect is restricted in the third game. Is done.

[AT management processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs the AT management process included in the effect state control process in the normal gaming state, RT2, or RT3, thereby setting the AT flag and the incubation period set according to the AT lottery result. Based on the control of the AT.

  When the number of Navistock is 0 and it is not controlled by the AT, when the 1st to 3rd AT lottery conditions are established and the Navistock is acquired, the battle effect is executed and the Navistock is acquired. After the notification, AT management processing is performed, and control to the AT is started. In addition, when the number of navigation stock is 0 and it is not controlled by the AT, when the 4th AT lottery condition is established and the navigation stock is acquired, it is notified by the BAR replay winning, so the AT management processing is immediately performed. And control to the AT is started.

  The sub-control unit 91 controls the AT in the normal gaming state without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks. When controlled by the AT, a navigation effect can be executed. In the normal gaming state during AT, when the RT2 is controlled by the promotion lip winning, the control to the AT is continued also in the RT2.

  When RT2 is controlled to RT3 by a rush lip winning in RT2 during AT, the start condition to AT by consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks is satisfied, and RT3 while digesting the game a predetermined number of times (for example 50) And it controls to ART which is AT. 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, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing to count the number of games that have been digested when it is an ART, and control it to non-AT when it reaches a predetermined number of times.

  When the number of games in ART reaches a predetermined number, AT ends. At this time, if the number of navigation stocks indicated by the AT flag is 0, it is updated to the AT flag indicating that it is not AT. 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 it is controlled to be non-AT 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 RT3, and the possibility of playing a game in the normal gaming state is increased.

  On the other hand, if the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag when controlled to non-AT is 1 or more, a latent period determination process is performed to determine a latent period until the next AT can be controlled. The The incubation period is a period of forcibly delaying the timing at which the start condition for allowing the AT to be controlled again after the AT controlled until the game is consumed a predetermined number of times by consuming 1 Navistock, etc. This is the period until the notification period can be reached again after the AT ends, that is, the period in which the AT is hidden. In the incubation period determination process, for example, a random lottery is performed using a random number or the like from a predetermined number of types of games or a predetermined number of games, and as a result, the number of winning games is determined as the incubation period. Is done.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing, and if the AT flag specifies that it is AT, but if it is non-AT, whether or not the number of games set as the incubation period has been consumed in the incubation period determination processing. Is determined. When the number of games during the incubation period is consumed, the AT start condition can be satisfied again. After it is determined that the number of games in the incubation period has been consumed, the AT start condition is established by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state.

  The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state refers to push order promotion replays 1 to 6 including a promotion lip when in a normal gaming state, and push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 including a rushing lip or a falling lip when RT2. And push order rush replays 1 to 4, and push order melons 1 to 5 for RT 2 and RT 3.

  Then, when it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to the game state is won, the same processing as described above is performed. That is, in the normal gaming state or RT2, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming the number of navigation stocks. Further, when it is RT3, it is controlled to ART while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times by consuming one navigation stock number. Thereby, since the navigation effect is executed, it is possible to make the promotion lip winning, the fall lip winning avoidance, the rush lip winning, and the melon 1 winning (12 payouts) intentionally won.

  As described above, when it is RT3, it is controlled to ART while a predetermined number of games are consumed by consuming 1 navigation stock number. Also, even when the game has been digested a predetermined number of times in ART and once controlled to be non-AT, if the AT flag is still specified as AT and the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more, the incubation period has passed. Later, the AT can be controlled again. 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.

  It should be noted that the incubation period is not limited to the one in which the incubation period is provided, but when the game is digested a predetermined number of times corresponding to 1 Navistock in the ART and the AT flag is still specified and the number of Navistock is 1 or more. Without being controlled, the ART corresponding to the next one navigation stock may be immediately controlled.

[Game effect execution processing]
The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, thereby controlling the navigation target according to the game state based on a command from the main control unit 41 when controlled by the AT. The navigation effect corresponding to the winning combination is executed.

  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.

  Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 is won, a push order for maintaining RT2 by avoiding a falling lip winning prize and winning a promotion lip according to the winning situation (FIG. 10). For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the push order maintenance replay 1. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the push order maintenance replay 2, a message such as “order pinch push” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, as a navigation effect when winning one of the push order entry replays 1 to 4, a push order for allowing the RT 3 to control the RT entry by avoiding the falling lip prize according to the winning situation (see FIG. 11) is notified. For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the push forward entry replay 1. Further, as a navigation effect when winning in the push order entry replay 2, 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 in RT2 or RT3, according to the winning situation, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle and 12 medals are paid out. The order of pushing (that is, the pushing order for winning melon 1 when the chance is reached, see FIG. 12) 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 it is non-AT (including the incubation period) regardless of the gaming state, a normal effect (for example, a message such as “normally” is displayed 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, in the present embodiment, a bonus is provided for a predetermined period (for example, 5 games) on the condition that a strawberry or grape that can be simultaneously won with any of BB2, BB3, and RB has a relatively high probability. There will be a performance to recognize that you are selected. That is, as the gaming state effect, a continuous effect is provided for notifying information regarding whether or not the bonus is won over a predetermined period on condition that a strawberry or grape is won. This continuous effect is an effect in which, after performing an effect of developing a series of stories over a predetermined period, a bonus winning notification is made to notify the presence / absence and type of bonus winning as the ending of the story. Thereby, it can be said that the bonus may be won over a predetermined period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1-1) In the second game of battle effects 1 to 3 in the embodiment described above, an interrupt effect is executed when the effect switch 56 is operated. Further, in the second game of battle effects 1 to 3 that are executed after acquiring the navigation stock, according to the distribution rate that differs depending on whether or not the timing at which the effect switch 56 is operated is a specific stoppable time, A lottery of switching effects is performed. That is, it is possible to vary the switching effect that is highly likely to be executed depending on the execution timing of the interrupt effect. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, when the battle effect 1 is being executed, the switching effect is 80% when the interrupt effect is executed when the first stop is possible. While the corresponding switching effect corresponding to the interrupt effect is executed at a rate of 50%, when the interrupt effect is executed by being operated when the second or third stop is possible, the switching is performed. The effect is executed at a rate of 40%, and the corresponding switching effect corresponding to the interrupt effect is executed at a rate of 25%. In addition, the switching effect lottery table shown in FIG. 23 indicates that the switching effect is executed at a higher rate when the navigation stock is acquired than when the navigation stock is not acquired, and the interruption effect that is executed. The distribution ratio is determined so that the corresponding switching effect corresponding to the is performed. For this reason, it can be expected that the switching effect is executed and the corresponding switching effect is executed. As a result, during the execution of the battle effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the timing at which the interrupt effect is executed at the stage before the switching effect is executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (1-2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the battle effect 4 is executed with a very low probability of 2% when the navigation stock is not acquired. When this is done, the percentage of navigating stock is extremely high, and it is possible to have a very high sense of expectation for obtaining navigating stock. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23, when the navigation stock is acquired, it is executed at a higher rate than when the navigation stock is not acquired. Although it can give you a sense of expectation for acquiring Navistock, it will be executed at a rate of 45% even when Navistock is not acquired, so Navistock will be acquired when executed It can be said that the ratio of doing is lower than the battle production 4. That is, when the battle effect 4 is executed, the ratio of acquiring the navigation stock is higher than any battle effect and higher than the switching effect. When such a battle effect 4 is executed, as shown in S20 of FIG. 19, it is possible to prevent the interruption effect from being executed and prevent the switching effect from being executed. As a result, the degree of expectation that is the ratio of acquiring the navigation stock when it is executed before and after the interruption effect is executed while improving the interest of the game by executing the interrupt effect and the switching effect The occurrence of inconvenience such as lowering the game and causing the player to feel distrust can be prevented.

  (2) In the switching effect lottery table shown in FIG. 23 in the above-described embodiment, the switching effect is executed at a higher rate when the navigation stock is acquired than when the navigation stock is not acquired. The distribution rate is determined as follows. That is, the average ratio of acquiring the navigation stock is higher when the switching effect is executed than when the switching effect is not executed. For this reason, it can be said that the switching effect is an effect with a high expectation for the navigation stock being given. As a result, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation for executing the switching effect, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (3) The interrupt effects in the embodiment described above include the interrupt effect 2 that intuitively suggests the auxiliary sword switching effect 2 by the character A and the assistant sword switching effect 3 by the character B depending on the effect content. As shown in FIG. 21, the ratios determined to be executed when each of the interrupt effects 2 and 3 are different according to the operation timing at the time of acquisition of the navigation stock as shown in FIG. A fraction is defined. For this reason, when any one of the interrupt effects 2 and 3 is executed among the interrupt effects, it is possible to suggest not only the execution timing but also the type of the switching effect to be executed later from the effect contents. Therefore, not only the execution timing of the interrupt effect but also the type of the interrupt effect can be noticed by the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, when the effect switch 56 is operated when the effect switch 56 is operated in the second game in which the battle effects 1 to 3 are being executed, the execution timing of the interrupt effect is set according to the operation timing. It is possible to change the switching effect to be executed. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's degree of intervention in the determination regarding execution of the interrupt effect and the switching effect, and improve the interest of the game.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, it is suggested that in the second game when the battle effect 4 having a high ratio of acquiring the navigation stock is being executed, the teammate's continuous attack is also executed in the third game. Since the next game continuation notification is performed, the player can have a sense of security while improving the interest of the game, and the expectation to be held by the player when the battle effect 4 is executed is further improved. Can do.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S15 and S16 of FIG. 19, the battle effect 4 is executed on condition that the effect switch 56 is operated in the physical strength point determination effect. For this reason, while being able to promote operation to the effect switch 56 during a physical strength point determination effect, the player's intervention degree can be raised and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, even if any one of the battle effects 1 to 3 is being executed, for the effect when a non-specific stop is possible in the second game. By operating the switch 56, when the navigation stock is acquired, the effect of the third game can be changed to the same effect as the third game of the battle effect 4 and executed. For this reason, even when the battle effects 1 to 3 are not executed, the expectation for switching to the battle effect 4 can be maintained, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the same effect as the third game of the battle effect 4 can be determined as the switching effect only when the navigation stock is acquired. For this reason, while being able to hold the expectation with respect to performing the same effect as the 3rd game of the battle effect 4 as a switching effect, it is Navistock by performing the same effect as the 3rd game of the battle effect 4 Acquisition confirmation can be notified.

  (8) 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 set 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. 12, depending on which one of the pushing melons 1 to 5 is selected, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in 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 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, such as push order promotion replays 1 to 6, push order maintenance replays 1 to 5, and push order entry When the winning situation where the replays 1 to 4 and the push order melons 1 to 5 are won, the player can intentionally operate according to an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. For example, when one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6, push order maintenance replays 1 to 5, or push order entry replays 1 to 4 is selected, the promotion lip prize entry, the rush lip prize, or the fall lip prize avoidance is intentionally performed. It is possible to operate according to the operating procedure. 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 not controlled in a state where it is specified that the AT is not AT from the AT flag, and is in a state where it is specified that the AT is AT from the AT flag and has the number of navigation stocks. It is controlled only at certain times. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for acquiring navigation stock and being controlled by the AT.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is selected, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle stage and the melon 1 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.

[About interrupt production]
In the above-described embodiment, the interrupt effect is described as being executed by operating the effect switch 56 that is not necessarily required in the progress of the game. However, the operation means operated in the progress of the game is operated. It may be executed by performing In this case, you may detect operation in the period (invalid period) when the operation to the said operation means is not received for advancing of a game as operation for performing an interruption effect. For example, a MAXBET switch 6 for setting the number of bets may be used as the operation detection means. In this case, the invalid period includes, for example, a period from the start of rotation of the reels 2L to 2R to the end of the game, and includes a period in the second game of the battle effect in the above-described embodiment. The determinations of S13 and S20 in FIG. 19 may be performed based on the operation state of the MAXBET switch 6 in the second game of the battle effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the interrupt effect is always executed when the effect switch 56 is operated is not limited to this, but whether or not the interrupt effect is executed when operated. Such a lottery may be performed, and an interruption effect may be executed when it is determined to be executed. Further, whether or not to execute an interrupt effect and whether to execute the interrupt effect when executing the interrupt effect may be determined regardless of whether or not an operation is performed, and the interrupt effect may be executed according to the determination result.

  Moreover, although the 1st-3rd stop possible time was illustrated among the 2nd game of the battle productions 1-3 as an execution timing of the interruption production which changes the selection ratio of a switching production, it is not restricted to this, For example, a battle The selection ratio of the switching effect depending on whether the interrupt effect is executed in the first game or the second game, by enabling execution of the interrupt effect in the first game and the second game of the effects 1-3. May be different.

[About the draw method of battle production, interruption production, and switching production]
In the embodiment described above, a battle effect, an interrupt effect, and a switching effect are illustrated as examples of the specific effect, the special effect, and the post-special effect, respectively. S02 in FIG. 16, S21 in FIG. As shown in 19 S22, the example in which each of the battle effect, the interrupt effect, and the switching effect is lottery has been described. However, as a lottery method for battle effects, interrupt effects, and switching effects, any switching effect can be selected and executed so that the selection ratio of the switching effects varies depending on the execution timing of the interrupt effects. Such a lottery player method may be adopted.

  For example, a battle effect, an interrupt effect, and a switching effect may be determined by one lottery. For example, an effect specifying pattern for specifying the type of battle effect, the type of interrupt effect, the execution timing of the interrupt effect, and the type of the switch effect is selected according to the execution timing of the interrupt effect. A plurality of types may be provided so as to be different, and one of the plurality of types of effect specifying patterns may be selected by lottery. Alternatively, there are a plurality of types of production specific patterns so that the interruption production is not executed when the battle production 4 having a higher ratio of acquiring the navigation stock than the switching productions 1 to 3 is executed as the battle production. You may comprise so that any one may be lottered out of several types of production | presentation specific patterns. Further, the plurality of types of effect specific patterns may be determined so that the selection ratios of the types of the interrupt effects 2 or 3 suggesting the switching effects differ according to the execution timing of the interrupt effects. Good. In this case, each of the battle effect, the interrupt effect, and the switching effect is executed according to the effect specifying pattern determined by the lottery. In this case, since it is not necessary to perform the process for drawing the effects performed during the battle effect, the processing burden during the execution of the battle effect can be reduced.

[About the selection ratio of switching effects]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, the example in which the selection ratio of the switching effect is changed according to the execution timing of the interrupt effect at the time of acquiring the navigation stock has been described. However, similarly, when the navigation stock is not acquired, the selection ratio of the switching effect may be varied according to the execution timing of the interrupt effect. In this case, when the navigation stock is not acquired, the time when the execution timing of the interrupt effect is a specific stoppable time corresponding to the battle effect is lower than when the non-specific stoppable time is reached. It may be determined to execute any one of the switching effects and to execute a corresponding switching effect corresponding to the interrupt effect. Thereby, when the switching effect is executed and when the corresponding switching effect is executed, the ratio of the navigation stock given can be increased, and the expectation can be improved. In addition, the selection ratio of the switching effect is not limited to the execution timing of the interrupt effect, and may be varied depending on the type of interrupt effect to be executed, for example. In addition, when an interruption effect is executed, any one of the switching effects may be executed.

[About the selection ratio of interrupt production]
In the above-described embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 21, the example in which the selection ratio of the interrupt effect to be executed is changed according to the execution timing of the interrupt effect at the time of acquiring the navigation stock has been described. However, even when the navigation stock is not acquired, similarly, the selection ratio of the interrupt effect to be executed may be varied according to the execution timing of the interrupt effect. In this case, when the navigation stock is not acquired, the time when the execution timing of the interrupt effect is a specific stoppable time corresponding to the battle effect is lower than when the non-specific stoppable time is reached. Alternatively, it may be determined that the interrupt effect 2 or 3 is executed. Thereby, when the interruption effect 2 or 3 is performed, the ratio to which the navigation stock is given can be increased, and the expectation can be improved.

[Battle production]
In the embodiment described above, as described with reference to FIG. 17, when the first to third AT lottery conditions are satisfied and the navigation stock is acquired, the battle effect is always executed and the navigation stock is acquired. An example in which the AT is controlled based on the navigation stock after the fact that it has been notified has been described. However, even when the first to third AT lottery conditions are satisfied and the navigation stock is acquired, the battle effect may not be executed at a predetermined ratio.

  In this case, for example, when a predetermined notification condition is satisfied, it may be notified that the navigation stock has been acquired. The notification conditions are, for example, winning or winning a specific prize, winning by a lottery for determining whether or not a particular missed stoppage is to be stopped on the winning line, or a predetermined number of games. Also good. Further, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT after being notified that the navigation stock has been acquired.

  Further, for example, when the battle effect is not executed, the control to the AT may be started when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. The start condition is, for example, winning or winning of a specific winning, winning by a lottery notification of whether or not a specific outage is stopped and informing the winning line, or a predetermined number of games. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the battle effect executed over a plurality of games has been described as an example of a specific effect. However, the specific effect is not limited to an effect executed over a plurality of games, and starts during one game. It may be an effect that ends. In this case, for example, the battle effect is started at the same time as the rotation of all of the reels 2L to 2R is started, and the interrupt effect can be executed when the first stop is possible or when the second stop is possible. A switching effect is selected at a different selection ratio depending on whether it is executed when it can be stopped or when the second stop is possible, and the selected switching effect is executed when the third stop is possible. May be.

  Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, the example in which the information relevant to acquisition of a navigation stock was alert | reported by the end of a battle effect or a switch effect was demonstrated. However, when winning a strawberry or grape, which is a premise for starting a battle effect, there is a possibility that a bonus is won as shown in FIG. For this reason, whether or not a bonus has been won and whether or not a navigation stock has been won is informed by a battle or switching effect, and whether or not a bonus has been won by a conclusion and whether or not a navigation stock has been acquired will be notified. May be.

[About interrupt production]
In the above-described embodiment, the interrupt effect that is executed by interrupting the display screen (one effect means) of the liquid crystal display 51 that executes the battle effect as the specific effect is exemplified as the special effect. The production is not limited to this as long as it can be understood that it is executed separately from the specific production. For example, the special production is executed by the production means provided separately from the production means for executing the specific production. There may be. Specifically, when the specific effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 51, the special effect may be executed on the speakers 53 and 54 different from the liquid crystal display 51.

[Execution opportunity for battle production]
In the above-described embodiment, based on the control result (internal lottery and reel control) on the main control unit 41 side, a battle effect is started when the first to third AT lottery conditions are met. An example was described. However, the execution trigger of the battle effect is not limited to this, and may be established based not only on the control result on the main control unit 41 side but also on the control result on the sub control unit 91 side. It may be established based only on the control result on the 91 side.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the battle effect is started on the condition that the execution trigger is established when the navigation stock is 0 and the AT is not controlled. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Even when one or more navigation stocks are already controlled by the AT, a battle effect may be started when a predetermined execution trigger is established. You may make it alert | report that the navigation stock was added in the said battle production.

[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.

  Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, the navigation stock which is a value which has direct influence on the payout rate of medals was illustrated as a privilege. However, the bonus may be a bonus winning, etc., and as described above, the AT may be given the number of AT games to be controlled by the AT separately from the navigation stock. It may be increased (for example, the acquired navigation stock is increased). Further, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, execution of a suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the probability state is a high probability state, execution of a premier effect together with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appears, a special character in the next bonus generated) (Execution during bonus production, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect to suggest the set value that has been set, and by collecting a certain number of points, points that can be exchanged for services determined at the game shop where the slot machine 1 is installed In addition, a QR code capable of downloading a privilege video or privilege information on a predetermined website may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, after determining whether the privilege was provided and the magnitude | size of the granted privilege, based on the said determination result, a lottery of a battle effect, an interruption effect, and a switching effect is performed. Although an example in which a privilege pre-determined pattern is adopted as an example, that is, a lottery pattern has been described, the lottery pattern is not limited to this. For example, after performing lottery of battle effect, interrupt effect, and switching effect, Based on this, an example of determining whether or not to grant a privilege and the size of the privilege to be granted, that is, a bonus post-determination pattern may be adopted. In addition, the expectation degree with respect to grant of a privilege means the average ratio at which the privilege is granted when executed. If the expectation level of the battle effect is given, the privilege is granted when the battle effect is executed. It means the average ratio.

[About navigation grant lottery in AT lottery]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100% without performing the navigation giving lottery in the AT lottery when the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the AT lottery when the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the navigation grant lottery may be performed according to a probability determined in advance according to the established AT lottery condition. . In this case, the navigation grant lottery when the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied is given the navigation stock with higher probability than the navigation grant lottery when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied. What is necessary is just to comprise.

  Further, an example in which navigation grant lottery is performed in the AT lottery when the first to third AT lottery conditions are satisfied has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the AT lottery when the first to third AT lottery conditions are satisfied, the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100% without performing the navigation grant lottery. May be. In this case, the AT lottery when the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied may be configured such that the number of expected navigation stocks is larger than the AT lottery when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied. .

[Navistock lottery in AT lottery]
In the navigation stock number lottery according to the above-described embodiment, the navigation stock to be given using the navigation stock determination table (FIG. 15) according to the type of the AT lottery condition that has been established, regardless of the number of navigation stocks currently acquired. An example of determining the number of stocks has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the navigation stock number lottery, the number of navigation stocks to be granted so that the expected value of the number of navigation stocks to be given (average navigation stock number) differs depending on the number of navigation stocks currently acquired. May be determined.

[Navigation production in the general gaming state]
The navigation target combination in the above-described embodiment is the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 including the promotion lip when in the normal gaming state, and the push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 including the rush lip or the fall lip when it is RT2. In addition, the push order rush replays 1 to 4 and the push order melons 1 to 5 in the case of RT2 or RT3 have been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. 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 of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, as shown in FIG. 12, the operation procedure is stopped in 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 embodiment described above, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is selected in FIG. 12, the operation is performed according to the operation procedure having the predetermined push order and the operation having the 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. 12. 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, the example in which the navigation effect is not executed without being controlled by the AT when the AT flag is specified from the AT flag has been described. However, even if the AT flag indicates that the vehicle is not AT, it may be controlled to AT with a predetermined probability, and a navigation effect may be executed with a predetermined probability. When the AT flag is specified as AT, the AT is controlled at a higher rate than when the AT flag is specified as AT, and the navigation effect is executed. Anything is acceptable.

[Advantageous conditions (informing conditions) and advantageous ending conditions (informing end conditions)]
In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the advantageous condition or the notification condition, the table shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 is referred to indicate that the number of navigation stocks is set, and as an example of the advantageous condition or the notification condition. All the obtained Navistock numbers were digested, and the AT flag when controlling from AT to non-AT was shown to be Navistock number 0. However, the advantageous condition or the notification condition only needs to be a condition for controlling to be controlled by the AT, and the advantageous termination condition or the notification termination condition is related to or corresponds to the set advantageous condition or notification condition. Any condition may be used as long as it is a condition for changing the controllable state by the AT.

  For example, when a bonus is won, it is determined whether or not the AT is controlled, and when it is determined that the AT is controlled, a continuation rate for determining whether or not to continue the AT is set. A case will be described in which AT is controlled so as to determine whether to control the AT over the game and continue according to the continuation rate set when the AT ends, that is, whether to control to AT again. In this case, the advantageous condition or the notification condition is determined to be controlled by the AT by determining whether to control to the AT, and the continuation rate is set, and the advantageous end condition or the notification end condition is set. It can be said that it is decided not to continue according to the continuation rate.

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

  (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.

  In addition, the gaming machine that embodies the present invention is not limited to the slot machine as described above, and may be any gaming machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game. As a gaming machine, for example, a game medium (for example, a pachinko ball) is driven into a predetermined game area, and the game medium that has been driven passes (wins) through a start area (for example, a start port) provided in the game area. The display state of the variable display device can be changed, and when the display result of the variable display device becomes a specific display result (for example, a combination of jackpot symbols), a specific game state (big hit state) that is advantageous to the player It may be a pachinko machine controlled by the above-mentioned method or an enclosed pachinko machine using an enclosed game medium. As a privilege in this case, in addition to the above-described privilege, for example, it is determined to be controlled to a specific gaming state, or to a special gaming state with an increased probability of being determined to be controlled to a specific gaming state. Anything that is advantageous to the player, such as being determined to be performed, may be used.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 12, the promotion lip winning procedure, the rushing lip winning procedure, the fall replay avoidance procedure, and the “melon” of the middle reel 2C are in the middle stage. Although the example in which the stopping procedure is the pressing order of the stopping operation has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stopping operation timing may be included, and only the pressing order or only the stopping operation timing may be included. Not only a thing but what may become a pressing order + stop operation timing may be sufficient.

  (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 to the normal gaming state from any of RT1 to RT3 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, an example has been described in which an advance lip is awarded to promote the game from the normal gaming state to RT2, and a rush lip prize is entered to shift from RT2 to RT3. The opportunity to be promoted to and the opportunity to transition from RT2 to RT3 are not limited to this. For example, the symbol combination that stops only when a predetermined 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) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which AT for one navigation stock is terminated by digesting 50 games has been described. However, the period for which the AT is controlled corresponding to one Navistock is not limited to the period for which the game is digested for a predetermined number of times, but the number of times determined by random lottery using random numbers from a plurality of types of times The number of times a specific winning combination (for example, a strawberry) is won reaches the predetermined number of times during the period of digesting the minute game, the period until the number of times that the navigation effect is executed after winning the navigation target role reaches the predetermined number It may be a period until.

  (7) 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)

A gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game,
Production means for executing a predetermined production;
Production control means for controlling the production means according to the progress of the game,
The production control means includes
A first effect control means for executing a specific effect as a suggestion effect that suggests an expectation for granting a privilege advantageous to a player;
When the specific effect is executed, a special effect different from the specific effect can be executed as the suggestion effect, and the suggestion is changed to the specific effect on condition that the special effect is executed. Including a second effect control means for executing the special post-specific effect as the effect,
The gaming machine is characterized by restricting execution of the special effect when the expected high specific effect suggesting a higher degree of expectation than the post-special specific effect is executed as the specific effect.

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