JP2013220228A5 - - Google Patents

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In order to solve the above problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is provided.
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow the winning to occur before the display result is derived;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Specific notification control means for performing specific notification control for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means that is advantageous for the player by giving the right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous for the player;
Advantageous state shifting means for shifting to the advantageous state by deriving a specific display result as the display result of the variable display unit,
When the specific notification control is started and then the state shifts to the advantageous state, or when the specific display result is not derived despite the notification of the operation mode for deriving the specific display result, Start effect execution means for executing the start effect;
A value-adding means for gaming that gives a value for gaming when a prize-winning prize occurs among winnings;
A net increment display means for displaying a net increment obtained by subtracting the game value used for the game from the game value given by the game value grant means;
Counting means for counting values used for displaying the net increase by the net increase display means;
After the end of the advantageous state, after the specific notification control is started outside the period until the specific condition is satisfied, the count value by the counting means is set as a reference value at a timing related to the transition to the advantageous state. First reference value setting means;
When the count value by the counting means is less than the reference value when the start effect is executed after the specific notification control is started in a period until the specific condition is satisfied after the advantageous state ends, A second reference value setting means for setting the count value to the reference value regardless of whether or not the state has shifted to the advantageous state;
With
It is characterized by that.
A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention,
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow the winning to occur before the display result is derived;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Specific notification control means for performing specific notification control for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means that is advantageous for the player by giving the right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous for the player;
Advantageous state shifting means for shifting to the advantageous state by deriving a specific display result as the display result of the variable display unit,
A value-adding means for gaming that gives a value for gaming when a prize-winning prize occurs among winnings;
A net increment display means for displaying a net increment obtained by subtracting the game value used for the game from the game value given by the game value grant means;
Counting means for counting values used for displaying the net increase by the net increase display means;
After the end of the advantageous state, after the specific notification control is started outside the period until the specific condition is satisfied, the count value by the counting means is set as a reference value at a timing related to the transition to the advantageous state. First reference value setting means;
After the end of the advantageous state, after the specific notification control is started in a period until the specific condition is satisfied, the count value by the counting means is obtained when the specific display result is derived and shifts to the advantageous state. A second reference value setting means for setting the count value to the reference value when less than the reference value;
With
It is characterized by that.
The slot machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals), and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified can be displayed in a variable manner. A slot machine (slot) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. Machine 1),
Prior determination means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not the winning is allowed before the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving display results from the variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R);
When the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes any one of a plurality of types of specific results (any one of the replays GR11 to 15), the derivation operation means (stop switch 8L) , 8C, 8R) specified to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when operated in a specific operation mode (stop order satisfying the special replay winning conditions) according to the type of the specific result The display result (special replay winning mode) is derived, and the deriving operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operates in an operation mode (special replay) other than the specific operation mode according to the type of the specific result. Display results other than the specific display result (falling lip) on the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when operated in the stop order that does not satisfy the winning conditions of And deriving control means for performing control to derive the winning mode) Lee,
By giving the right (Navistock) to shift to an advantageous state (ART (AT · RT2)) more advantageous to the player than the normal state (non-AT · RT1), the pre-determining means (internal lottery) When the determination result is one of the plurality of types of specific results (any one of the replays GR11 to 15), the specific operation mode (special replay winning) according to the type of the specific results Specific notification state control means for controlling to a specific notification state (AT / RT1, RT0) in which a specific notification (navigation effect) capable of specifying a stop order satisfying a condition is performed;
Advantageous state shifting means for shifting to the advantageous state (ART) by deriving the specific display result (special replay winning mode) as the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R);
In the specific notification state (AT · RT1, RT0), when the state shifts to the advantageous state (ART), or the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is any type of the plurality of types of specific results If the specific display result (special replay winning mode) is not derived despite the specific notification (any one of the replays GR11 to 15) and the specific notification (navigation effect) being performed, Numerical value updating means for starting the update of the number of games),
When the numerical value updated by the numerical value updating means satisfies the end condition (when the number of remaining games becomes 0), the one advantageous state (ART) based on the right (navistock) to shift to the advantageous state is terminated. Advantageous state termination means
An update start effect executing means for executing an update start effect (ART start effect) indicating that updating of the numerical value is started when the numerical value update means starts updating the numerical value (number of remaining games);
Normal state transition means for transitioning to the normal state (non-AT / RT1) after completion of the advantageous state (ART);
A game value giving means for giving the game value (medal) when an award winning (small role) occurs among the winnings;
Net increase display means for displaying a net increase (net increase number) obtained by subtracting the game value (insertion number) used for setting the number of bets from the game value (payout number) assigned by the game value giving means ( Display of the number of net increase in the liquid crystal display 51),
Counting means (a net increase number counter) for counting a value used for displaying the net increase (a net increase number display in the liquid crystal display 51) by the net increase display means;
The counting means when the control of the specific notification state (AT · RT1, RT0) is started outside the period until the specific condition is satisfied after the advantageous state (ART) ends (the period until 32 games have elapsed). First reference value setting means for setting a count value obtained by the (pure increase number counter) to a reference value (0);
After completion of the advantageous state (ART), control of the specific notification state (AT · RT1, RT0) is started except for a period until the specific condition is satisfied (a period until 32 games have elapsed), and the specific notification state is started. When the specific display result (special replay winning mode) is derived in (AT · RT1, RT0) and the state shifts to the advantageous state (ART), the count value by the counting means (pure increase counter) is the reference value. A second reference value setting means for setting the count value to the reference value (0) when less than (0);
After completion of the advantageous state (ART), control of the specific notification state (AT · RT1, RT0) is started in a period until the specific condition is satisfied (a period until 32 games have elapsed), and the specific notification state ( When the update start effect (ART start effect) is executed in AT · RT1, RT0), and the count value by the counting means (pure increase number counter) is less than the reference value (0), the advantageous state (ART 3) a third reference value setting means for setting the count value (0) to the reference value regardless of whether or not
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, after the right to shift to the advantageous state is granted and controlled to the specific notification state, the specific result of any one of a plurality of types of specific results is determined, and a specific display result is derived. As a result, even if the net increase after the start of the specific notification state becomes negative with respect to the reference value before shifting to an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, a specific display result is derived. Since the net increment is returned to the reference value and the subsequent counting is performed at the time when the advantage state is shifted to the advantageous state, it is possible to prevent giving the player the impression that the net increment after the start of the specific notification state is diminished. it can.
In addition, when the control of the specific notification state is started again during the period until the specific condition is satisfied after the end of the advantageous state, it is continuously counted from the previous advantageous state when the update start effect is executed. If the net increase is equal to or greater than the reference value, the net increase in the continuous advantageous state is displayed until the specific condition is satisfied by maintaining the net increase as it is, while the net increase is not changed. If the net increase continuously counted from the previous advantageous state becomes negative with respect to the reference value, the net increase is set to the reference value when the advantageous state start effect is executed. Since the subsequent counting is performed after returning, it is possible to prevent the player from being given an impression that the net increase in a series of advantageous states that have continued until the specific condition is satisfied.
In addition, when the update start effect is executed, even if it does not shift to the advantageous state, the update of the numerical value that is the determination target of the end condition starts, so the specific notification is performed in the specific notification state In this case, it is possible to prompt the operation of the derivation operation means in the operation mode specified by the specific notification.

The slot machine of means 2 of the present invention is:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals), and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified can be displayed in a variable manner. A slot machine (slot) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. Machine 1),
Prior determination means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not the winning is allowed before the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving display results from the variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R);
When the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes any one of a plurality of types of specific results (any one of the replays GR11 to 15), the derivation operation means (stop switch 8L) , 8C, 8R) specified to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when operated in a specific operation mode (stop order satisfying the special replay winning conditions) according to the type of the specific result The display result (special replay winning mode) is derived, and the deriving operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operates in an operation mode (special replay) other than the specific operation mode according to the type of the specific result. Display results other than the specific display result (falling lip) on the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when operated in the stop order that does not satisfy the winning conditions of And deriving control means for performing control to derive the winning mode) Lee,
By giving the right (Navistock) to shift to an advantageous state (ART (AT · RT2)) more advantageous to the player than the normal state (non-AT · RT1), the pre-determining means (internal lottery) When the determination result is one of the plurality of types of specific results (any one of the replays GR11 to 15), the specific operation mode (special replay winning) according to the type of the specific results Specific notification state control means for controlling to a specific notification state (AT / RT1, RT0) in which a specific notification (navigation effect) capable of specifying a stop order satisfying a condition is performed;
Advantageous state shifting means for shifting to the advantageous state (ART) by deriving the specific display result (special replay winning mode) as the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R);
Normal state transition means for transitioning to the normal state (non-AT / RT1) after completion of the advantageous state (ART);
A game value giving means for giving the game value (medal) when an award winning (small role) occurs among the winnings;
Net increase display means for displaying a net increase (net increase number) obtained by subtracting the game value (insertion number) used for setting the number of bets from the game value (payout number) assigned by the game value giving means ( Display of the number of net increase in the liquid crystal display 51),
Counting means (a net increase number counter) for counting a value used for displaying the net increase (a net increase number display in the liquid crystal display 51) by the net increase display means;
After the end of the advantageous state (ART), control of the specific notification state (AT · RT1, RT0) is started except for a period until the specific condition is satisfied (a period until 32 games have elapsed). When the specific display result (special replay winning mode) is derived in AT · RT1, RT0) and the state shifts to the advantageous state (ART), the count value by the counting means (pure increase number counter) is used as a reference value ( 0) first reference value setting means to be set;
After the advantageous state (ART) ends, the control of the specific notification state (AT · RT1, RT0) is started in a period until the specific condition is satisfied (a period until 32 games have elapsed), and the specific notification state (AT When the specific display result (special replay winning mode) is derived at RT1, RT0) and the state shifts to the advantageous state (ART), the count value by the counting means (pure increase number counter) is the reference value (0 ), The second reference value setting means for setting the count value to the reference value (0),
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, after the right to shift to the advantageous state is granted and controlled to the specific notification state, the specific result of any one of a plurality of types of specific results is determined, and a specific display result is derived. As a result, even if the net increase after the start of the specific notification state becomes negative with respect to the reference value before shifting to an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, a specific display result is derived. Since the net increment is returned to the reference value and the subsequent counting is performed at the time when the advantage state is shifted to the advantageous state, it is possible to prevent giving the player the impression that the net increment after the start of the specific notification state is diminished. it can.
In addition, when control of the specific notification state is started again in the period until the specific condition is satisfied after the end of the advantageous state, the previous advantageous state is obtained when the specific state is shifted to the advantageous state by deriving a specific display result. If the net increase continuously counted from the state is equal to or greater than the reference value, the net increase in the continuous advantageous state is displayed until the specific condition is satisfied by maintaining the net increase as it is. When the net increase that is continuously counted from the previous advantageous state becomes negative with respect to the reference value at the time of transition to the advantageous state by deriving the specific display result, the specific display result Since the net increment is returned to the reference value and the subsequent counting is performed at the time when the transition to the advantageous state is derived, the impression that the net increase in the continuous advantageous state is reduced until the specific condition is satisfied. The player It can be prevented from being given for.

The slot machine of means 3 of the present invention is:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals), and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified can be displayed in a variable manner. A slot machine (slot) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. Machine 1),
Prior determination means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not the winning is allowed before the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving display results from the variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R);
When the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes any one of a plurality of types of specific results (any one of the replays GR11 to 15), the derivation operation means (stop switch 8L) , 8C, 8R) specified to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when operated in a specific operation mode (stop order satisfying the special replay winning conditions) according to the type of the specific result The display result (special replay winning mode) is derived, and the deriving operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operates in an operation mode (special replay) other than the specific operation mode according to the type of the specific result. Display results other than the specific display result (falling lip) on the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when operated in the stop order that does not satisfy the winning conditions of And deriving control means for performing control to derive the winning mode) Lee,
By giving the right (Navistock) to shift to an advantageous state (ART (AT · RT2)) more advantageous to the player than the normal state (non-AT · RT1), the pre-determining means (internal lottery) When the determination result is one of the plurality of types of specific results (any one of the replays GR11 to 15), the specific operation mode (special replay winning) according to the type of the specific results Specific notification state control means for controlling to a specific notification state (AT / RT1, RT0) in which a specific notification (navigation effect) capable of specifying a stop order satisfying a condition is performed;
Advantageous state shifting means for shifting to the advantageous state (ART) by deriving the specific display result (special replay winning mode) as the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R);
In the specific notification state (AT · RT1, RT0), when the state shifts to the advantageous state (ART), or the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is any type of the plurality of types of specific results If the specific display result (special replay winning mode) is not derived despite the specific notification (any one of the replays GR11 to 15) and the specific notification (navigation effect) being performed, Numerical value updating means for starting the update of the number of games),
When the numerical value updated by the numerical value updating means satisfies the end condition (when the number of remaining games becomes 0), the one advantageous state (ART) based on the right (navistock) to shift to the advantageous state is terminated. Advantageous state termination means
An update start effect executing means for executing an update start effect (ART start effect) indicating that updating of the numerical value is started when the numerical value update means starts updating the numerical value (number of remaining games);
Normal state transition means for transitioning to the normal state (non-AT / RT1) after completion of the advantageous state (ART);
A game value giving means for giving the game value (medal) when an award winning (small role) occurs among the winnings;
Net increase display means for displaying a net increase (net increase number) obtained by subtracting the game value (insertion number) used for setting the number of bets from the game value (payout number) assigned by the game value giving means ( Display of the number of net increase in the liquid crystal display 51),
Counting means (a net increase number counter) for counting a value used for displaying the net increase (a net increase number display in the liquid crystal display 51) by the net increase display means;
After the end of the advantageous state (ART), control of the specific notification state (AT · RT1, RT0) is started except for a period until the specific condition is satisfied (a period until 32 games have elapsed). When the specific display result (special replay winning mode) is derived in AT · RT1, RT0) and the state shifts to the advantageous state (ART), the count value by the counting means (pure increase number counter) is used as a reference value ( 0) first reference value setting means to be set;
After completion of the advantageous state (ART), control of the specific notification state (AT · RT1, RT0) is started in a period until the specific condition is satisfied (a period until 32 games have elapsed), and the specific notification state ( When the update start effect (ART start effect) is executed in AT · RT1, RT0), and the count value by the counting means (pure increase number counter) is less than the reference value (0), the advantageous state (ART A second reference value setting means for setting the count value to the reference value (0) regardless of whether or not
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, after the right to shift to the advantageous state is granted and controlled to the specific notification state, the specific result of any one of a plurality of types of specific results is determined, and a specific display result is derived. As a result, even if the net increase after the start of the specific notification state becomes negative with respect to the reference value before shifting to an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, a specific display result is derived. Since the net increment is returned to the reference value and the subsequent counting is performed at the time when the advantage state is shifted to the advantageous state, it is possible to prevent giving the player the impression that the net increment after the start of the specific notification state is diminished. it can.
In addition, when the control of the specific notification state is started again in the period until the specific condition is satisfied after the end of the advantageous state, the previous advantageous is started when the advantageous state start effect suggesting the start of the advantageous state is executed. If the net increase continuously counted from the state is equal to or greater than the reference value, the net increase in the continuous advantageous state is displayed until the specific condition is satisfied by maintaining the net increase as it is. If the net increase continuously counted from the previous advantageous state before the transition to the advantageous state becomes negative with respect to the reference value, the net increase is calculated when the update start effect is executed. Since the subsequent count is performed after returning to the reference value, it is possible to prevent the player from being given an impression that the net increase in a series of advantageous states that have continued until the specific condition is satisfied.
In addition, when the update start effect is executed, even if it does not shift to the advantageous state, the update of the numerical value that is the determination target of the end condition starts, so the specific notification is performed in the specific notification state In this case, it is possible to prompt the operation of the derivation operation means in the operation mode specified by the specific notification.

The slot machine of means 4 of the present invention is:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals), and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified can be displayed in a variable manner. A slot machine (slot) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. Machine 1),
Prior determination means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not the winning is allowed before the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving display results from the variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R);
When the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes any one of a plurality of types of specific results (any one of the replays GR11 to 15), the derivation operation means (stop switch 8L) , 8C, 8R) specified to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when operated in a specific operation mode (stop order satisfying the special replay winning conditions) according to the type of the specific result The display result (special replay winning mode) is derived, and the deriving operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operates in an operation mode (special replay) other than the specific operation mode according to the type of the specific result. Display results other than the specific display result (falling lip) on the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when operated in the stop order that does not satisfy the winning conditions of And deriving control means for performing control to derive the winning mode) Lee,
By giving the right (Navistock) to shift to an advantageous state (ART (AT · RT2)) more advantageous to the player than the normal state (non-AT · RT1), the pre-determining means (internal lottery) When the determination result is one of the plurality of types of specific results (any one of the replays GR11 to 15), the specific operation mode (special replay winning) according to the type of the specific results Specific notification state control means for controlling to a specific notification state (AT / RT1, RT0) in which a specific notification (navigation effect) capable of specifying a stop order satisfying a condition is performed;
Advantageous state shifting means for shifting to the advantageous state (ART) by deriving the specific display result (special replay winning mode) as the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R);
In the specific notification state (AT · RT1, RT0), when the state shifts to the advantageous state (ART), or the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is any type of the plurality of types of specific results If the specific display result (special replay winning mode) is not derived despite the specific notification (any one of the replays GR11 to 15) and the specific notification (navigation effect) being performed, Numerical value updating means for starting the update of the number of games),
When the numerical value updated by the numerical value updating means satisfies the end condition (when the number of remaining games becomes 0), the one advantageous state (ART) based on the right (navistock) to shift to the advantageous state is terminated. Advantageous state termination means
An update start effect executing means for executing an update start effect (ART start effect) indicating that updating of the numerical value is started when the numerical value update means starts updating the numerical value (number of remaining games);
Normal state transition means for transitioning to the normal state (non-AT / RT1) after completion of the advantageous state (ART);
A game value giving means for giving the game value (medal) when an award winning (small role) occurs among the winnings;
Net increase display means for displaying a net increase (net increase number) obtained by subtracting the game value (insertion number) used for setting the number of bets from the game value (payout number) assigned by the game value giving means ( Display of the number of net increase in the liquid crystal display 51),
Counting means (a net increase number counter) for counting a value used for displaying the net increase (a net increase number display in the liquid crystal display 51) by the net increase display means;
After the end of the advantageous state (ART), control of the specific notification state (AT · RT1, RT0) is started except for a period until the specific condition is satisfied (a period until 32 games have elapsed). When the update start effect (ART start effect) is executed in AT · RT1, RT0), the count value by the counting means (pure increase number counter) regardless of whether or not the state has shifted to the advantageous state (ART). First reference value setting means for setting the reference value to the reference value (0);
After completion of the advantageous state (ART), control of the specific notification state (AT · RT1, RT0) is started in a period until the specific condition is satisfied (a period until 32 games have elapsed), and the specific notification state ( When the update start effect (ART start effect) is executed in AT · RT1, RT0), and the count value by the counting means (pure increase number counter) is less than the reference value (0), the advantageous state (ART A second reference value setting means for setting the count value to the reference value (0) regardless of whether or not
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, after the right to shift to the advantageous state is granted and controlled to the specific notification state, the specific result of any one of a plurality of types of specific results is determined, and a specific display result is derived. As a result, the update start effect is executed even if the net increase after the start of the specific notification state becomes negative with respect to the reference value before the transition to the advantageous state advantageous to the player than the normal state. At this point, the net increment is returned to the reference value and the subsequent counting is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an impression that the net increment after the start of the specific notification state is reduced.
In addition, when the control of the specific notification state is started again in the period until the specific condition is satisfied after the end of the advantageous state, the previous advantageous is started when the advantageous state start effect suggesting the start of the advantageous state is executed. If the net increase continuously counted from the state is equal to or greater than the reference value, the net increase in the continuous advantageous state is displayed until the specific condition is satisfied by maintaining the net increase as it is. If the net increase continuously counted from the previous advantageous state before the transition to the advantageous state becomes negative with respect to the reference value, the net increase is calculated when the update start effect is executed. Since the subsequent count is performed after returning to the reference value, it is possible to prevent the player from being given an impression that the net increase in a series of advantageous states that have continued until the specific condition is satisfied.

In addition, as a determination result of the predetermining means in means 1 to 4 , a configuration in which a plurality of types of specific results can be determined only in the specific notification state may be adopted, or a plurality of types of specific results are determined in both the normal state and the specific notification state The structure which can be made may be sufficient. The specific notification state includes a first state that shifts from the normal state and a second state that shifts when the transition condition is satisfied in the first state. A configuration in which a specific result can be determined may be used.
Further, in the means 1-4 , the specific notification state is determined according to the type of the specific result when the determination result of the prior determination means is any type of the specific result among the plurality of types of specific results. Although it is at least more advantageous than the normal state in that specific notification capable of specifying a specific operation mode is performed, it does not matter whether or not the state is more advantageous than the normal state.
In addition, in the means 1 to 4 , the advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is the probability that a display result advantageous to the player is derived, and the probability that the derivation of the display result advantageous to the player is allowed. This is a state in which the increase rate of the net increase is higher than that in the normal state, for example, by an operation mode for deriving a display result that is higher than the state or that is advantageous for the player.
In addition, the numerical value updated by the numerical value updating means in the means 1 , 3 , 4 is a numerical value used when determining whether or not the advantageous state ending means satisfies the ending condition. For example, the number of games, internal lottery This corresponds to the number of times the result has become a predetermined result, the number of times the display result of the variable display device has become the predetermined display result, the total value of the assigned gaming value, the above-described net increase, and the like.
In addition, in the means 1 , 3 , and 4 , the numerical value updating means need not be configured to uniformly subtract or add numerical values, but is increased or decreased so that the numerical value is subtracted when the subtraction condition is satisfied and is added when the addition condition is satisfied. A possible configuration is also possible.
In addition, in the means 1 , 3 , and 4 , the update start effect is at least one of the plurality of types of specific results when the advance determination means makes a transition to the advantageous state at least in the specific notification state. As long as it is executed when the specific display result is not derived even though the specific notification is performed, the configuration may be executed at other triggers.

The slot machine of means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 4 ,
It has an advantage determining means (navigator stock lottery) for determining the advantage (number of navigation stock) for the player,
The advantage determination means (navigator stock lottery) is more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT / RT1) in the specific notification state (preparation mode (period until the ART start effect is performed after the ART confirmation notification)). The advantage (the number of navigation stocks) is determined according to conditions.
According to this feature, even if the preparatory period until the transition to the advantageous state more advantageous than the normal state after being controlled to the specific notification state is prolonged regardless of the player's intention, the player's interest Can be prevented from declining.
Note that the degree of advantage for a player corresponds to the number of rights that are advantageous to the player, the number of continuous games that are advantageous to the player, the continuation rate of the state that is advantageous to the player, and the advantageous conditions are: These are the conditions that are favored so that the number of rights, the number of continuing games, and the continuing rate are advantageous to the player.

The slot machine of means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 5 ,
Comprising an advantage determining means (navigator stock lottery) for determining an advantage (number of navigation stock) related to the advantageous state (ART);
The advantage determination means (navigator stock lottery) is arranged in the advantageous state (ART mode (after ART start effect, ART operation) in the specific notification state (preparation mode (period until ART start effect is performed after ART confirmation notification)). It is characterized in that the above-mentioned advantage (the number of navigation stocks) is determined under conditions more advantageous than the period until the end of the ART or the interruption of the ART due to the winning of the special role)).
According to this feature, even if the preparatory period until the transition to the advantageous state more advantageous than the normal state after being controlled to the specific notification state is prolonged regardless of the player's intention, the player's interest Can be prevented, and the preparatory period before entering the advantageous state is prolonged regardless of the player's intention, so that more gaming value can be expected in the subsequent advantageous state. be able to.
The advantage related to the advantageous state includes the number of rights to be transferred to the advantageous state, the number of continued games in the advantageous state, the continuation rate of the advantageous state, etc. The advantageous conditions are the number of these rights and the number of continued games. It is a condition that is favored so that the continuation rate is advantageous to the player.

The slot machine of means 7 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 6 ,
Provided with an external output control means for performing control to externally output a signal related to the game (external output signal),
The external output control means includes
State signal output means for outputting a state signal (RT2 signal) corresponding to the advantageous state on condition that the advantageous state (ART (RT2)) is shifted;
Game-related signal output means for outputting a game-related signal (medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, etc.) relating to the game in accordance with the control of progressing the game;
Including
The status signal output means outputs the game-related signals (medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, etc.) after the next game is newly started after the output of the status signal (RT2 signal) is started. The state signal (RT2 signal) is continuously output until a specific timing not included in the possible game-related signal output period is reached.
According to this feature, since the output of the state signal is continued until a specific timing that is not included in the game-related signal output period after the next game is newly started, the external device The time required to receive the game can be secured without hindering the progress of the game, and the specific gaming state signal is not transmitted (output terminated) during the output of the game related signal. It is possible to easily specify whether or not the received game-related signal is in a specific gaming state.
The condition signal corresponding to the advantageous state is output on condition that the advantageous state is shifted. The state signal may be output before the actual state is shifted to the advantageous state, or the advantageous state is shifted to the advantageous state. A status signal may be output later.
In addition, the game-related signal may be a signal that is output as the game progresses, and may be a signal that directly indicates the progress of the game, such as a signal that indicates the start or end of the game. When a signal indicating information other than (such as a signal indicating a gaming value used for setting the number of bets) is necessarily output as the game progresses, such a signal may be used as a game-related signal. .
The game-related signal output period during which the game-related signal can be output is a predetermined period from when the progress operation is performed until the output of the game-related signal is completed (for example, after the start switch 7 is operated, During the period until the completion of the output of the medals IN signal for several minutes, when all the reels stop and no medal payout occurs after the final stop operation among the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, This is the period until all reels stop, and the period until the output of the medal OUT signal is completed when all reels stop and the medal payout occurs, and depends on the type of progress operation or game-related signal. It may be a predetermined period, or may be a certain period regardless of the progress operation or the type of game-related signal.

The slot machine of means 8 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 7 ,
The variable display device is capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.
The derivation operation means is an operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving a display result to each of the plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
When the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R), one game is completed. As a result of one game, the plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) are completed. ), A slot machine that can generate a prize according to a combination of the display results derived to each of
In the specific notification state (AT / RT1, RT0), the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is any one of the plurality of types of specific results (any one of the replays GR11 to 15). Specific notification control means for performing control to perform the specific notification (navigation effect) when it becomes,
Backup storage means (RAM 91c) capable of retaining backup data including a determination result of the advance determination means (internal lottery) for a predetermined period even when power supply is stopped;
When the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped during the specific notification (navigation effect), each of the variable display areas is based on backup data indicating the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery). (Reel control means for performing control to perform a common return specific notification (display of a common navigation image) as the specific notification (navigation effect) regardless of the fluctuation status of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R;
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, the program and data for executing the specific notification can be simplified when it is configured to continue the specific notification even after the interruption of power interruption.

An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. A slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is rotatable to a housing 1 a having an open front surface and a side end of the housing 1 a. and an a front door 1 b pivotally supported on.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “plum”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b.

The main control unit 41, when the rotation of the reels is started, and the reel is stopped, and when there remains still rotating reel, with reference to the table index and data table created is stored in the ROM506 A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. 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 slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. 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.

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

The operation detection command is used when a change in the detection state of any switch is detected in the switch input determination process of the timer interrupt process (main) (when edge data of any switch is set). is generated, together with Ru stored in the operation detection command storage area, the transmission of the operation detection command operation detection command transmission request is stored in the operation detection command storage area by being set is an instruction, the timer split to be subsequently executed In the command transmission process of the loading process (main), it is stored in the command buffer and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

Even if one of BB1 to BB4, RB1, or RB2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to enable winning of these roles, these I won't win a role. The symbols composing BB1 to BB4, RB1, and RB2 (“black 7”, “white 7”, “net 7” ) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Because it is not.

As shown in FIG. 3, the promotion replay 1, symbol constructing the promotion replay 2 and normal replay, the left reel 2L, center reel 2C, because it is located within five frames in all of the right reel 2R, the stop operation order Accordingly, the reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

As shown in FIG. 3, symbol constructing special replay and tumble replay the left reel 2L, center reel 2C, because it is located within five frames in all of the right reel 2R, depending on the stop operation order, the stop switch Regardless of the stop operation timing of 8L to 8R, reel control is performed so that special replay or fall replay is always won.

As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the right-down bell is arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the left bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing left. Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the right down bell is always controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the left bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right, an appropriate range that will be drawn in the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the middle bell is arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the middle bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by middle push, Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Therefore, even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, the appropriate timing that will be the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing right Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN. On the other hand, the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Because there are places, even if the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, at an appropriate timing that is the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

In this embodiment, the RT2 signal is output when the RT2 starts and ends. However, the RT2 signal may be output only when the RT2 starts or ends, and further, the control of the RT2 can be specified. if Do configuration, a predetermined timing from the start to the end of RT2 (e.g., such as after a predetermined number game starts RT2), before the start of RT2 timing (for example, before a predetermined number games than the start of RT2 ), An RT2 signal may be output at a timing after the start of RT2 (for example, after a predetermined number of games from the start of RT2), and by these configurations, the number of times controlled by RT2 at least on the external device side is specified. It becomes possible.

In this embodiment, RT2 having a high winning probability of a re-gamer is applied as a gaming state in which the state is notified to an external device by outputting an external output signal for a predetermined period. For example, BB or RB, that is, a state where the winning probability of a small role is higher than usual, a state where all small roles are allowed (reel pulling is partially restricted, and winnings of all small roles are allowed CB (challenge bonus), CT (challenge time), etc. ) , and further, a gaming state in which the probability of transition to a state advantageous to the player is higher than usual may be applied. Furthermore, the game state is not limited to a game state advantageous to the player. For example, the game state itself is disadvantageous for the player, but the game state can be started after a certain number of games. An unfavorable gaming state may be applied as long as it is a gaming state in which useful information can be obtained by specifying the end or the like.

As shown in FIG. 32, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an RT information 2 command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Se1). If it is determined that the RT information 2 command has not been received, the process ends. If it is determined that the RT information 2 command has been received, it is determined whether the RT information 2 command is any of RT0 to RT2 based on the RT information 2 command (Se2). If it is not one of RT0 to 2, the process is terminated. If it is determined that any of RT0 to RT2 is determined, it is determined whether or not AT is in progress (Se3). If it is determined that AT is not in progress, the process is terminated. If it is determined that the AT is in progress, it is determined whether a winning number command is received from the main control unit 41 (Se6).

In Example 1, the bet number with the medal and credits the present invention as a valuable gaming has been described with the example of application to a slot machine to be set, sets the bet number with the game ball as the value for a game The present invention may also be applied to a slot machine that performs the game, or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credit as a gaming value to set a bet amount. In the case of using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the first embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

In the first embodiment, the net increase number is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 from the time when the ART confirmation notification is performed. However, in this embodiment, the ART start effect is performed and the ART control is performed. The net increase is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 from the time when the operation is started.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the net increased number is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 from the time when the ART confirmation notification is performed. However, in this embodiment, the special replay 2 wins and the process proceeds to RT2. net increase number of sheets are to be displayed at a time or al the liquid crystal display 51.

Claims (2)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified ,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow the winning to occur before the display result is derived;
A derivation operation means for operating for a player to derive a display result,
Specific notification control means for performing specific notification control for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means that is advantageous for the player by giving the right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous for the player ;
Advantageous state shifting means for shifting to the advantageous state by deriving a specific display result as the display result of the variable display unit ,
When the specific notification control is started and then the state shifts to the advantageous state, or when the specific display result is not derived despite the notification of the operation mode for deriving the specific display result, Start effect execution means for executing the start effect;
A value-adding means for gaming that gives a value for gaming when a prize-winning prize occurs among winnings;
A net increment display means for displaying a net increment obtained by subtracting the game value used for the game from the game value given by the game value grant means;
Counting means for counting values used for displaying the net increase by the net increase display means;
After completion of the advantageous state, after it said specific notification control is not time to a particular condition is satisfied is started, is set to the reference value count value by the counting means at a timing associated with the transition to the advantageous conditions a first reference value setting means,
When the count value by the counting means is less than the reference value when the start effect is executed after the specific notification control is started in a period until the specific condition is satisfied after the advantageous state ends, A second reference value setting means for setting the count value to the reference value regardless of whether or not the state has shifted to the advantageous state;
A slot machine characterized by comprising: A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified ,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow the winning to occur before the display result is derived;
A derivation operation means for operating for a player to derive a display result,
Specific notification control means for performing specific notification control for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means that is advantageous for the player by giving the right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous for the player ;
Advantageous state shifting means for shifting to the advantageous state by deriving a specific display result as the display result of the variable display unit ,
A value-adding means for gaming that gives a value for gaming when a prize-winning prize occurs among winnings;
A net increment display means for displaying a net increment obtained by subtracting the game value used for the game from the game value given by the game value grant means;
Counting means for counting values used for displaying the net increase by the net increase display means;
After the end of the advantageous state, after the specific notification control is started outside the period until the specific condition is satisfied , the count value by the counting means is set as a reference value at a timing related to the transition to the advantageous state. First reference value setting means;
After completion of the advantageous state, after said specified annunciation control period until a specific condition is satisfied is started, the count value by the counting means when a transition to the advantageous state the particular display result is derived is A second reference value setting means for setting the count value to the reference value when less than the reference value;
A slot machine characterized by comprising: