JP2014014405A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing such a case that a control having a content unintended by a player has been executed.SOLUTION: A character selection performance comprises a character introduction period for introducing each character and a content of a corresponding game property, and a character selection period when a player can actually select a character. After starting the character selection performance, the game machine first introduces each character and the content of the corresponding game property in the character introduction period, then, transfers to the character selection period, and allows the player to actually select a character. During the character introduction period, the game machine invalidates a determination operation so as to prevent the character from being determined, even when a determination operation is made during the character introduction period. The game machine prevents the character from being determined, with the player not knowing the character or the content of the corresponding game property, thus preventing an execution of a performance with a content unintended by the player and an execution of ART with a game property unintended by the player.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine capable of performing a predetermined game.

  In this type of gaming machine, a plurality of characters are switched and displayed at regular time intervals, and the character displayed at the timing when the player performs the betting number setting operation is determined. Those controlled by different effects have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200133 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the betting number setting operation is performed in a period in which the effects can be selected from a plurality of types, that is, in a state where the character is displayed. The player will not be able to grasp the content of the production because the player will not necessarily understand the content of the production and the bet number setting operation is not necessarily performed. When the betting number setting operation is performed, there is a possibility that an effect unintended by the player is determined.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent control of contents not intended by the player.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (slot machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game,
Type selectable state control means for controlling the type (character) of the control (effect contents, game play) performed by the gaming machine to a type selectable state (character selection effect) selectable from a plurality of types;
Type suggestion means (display of a character selection screen) for suggesting to the player the type (character) of any one control (effect content, game playability) in the type selectable state (character selection effect);
Suggestion type changing means for changing the type (character) of the control (effect contents, game play) suggested by the type suggesting means in the type selectable state (character selection effect);
A type determining means for determining the type (character) suggested by the type suggesting means when a predetermined operation (decision operation) is performed by the player in the type selectable state (character selection effect);
Type-specific control means for controlling the type (character) determined by the type determining means (additional lottery and ART effect corresponding to the character);
With
The type selectable state (character selection effect) is a control explanation period (character introduction period) for explaining the contents of a plurality of types of control (effect contents, game playability) that can be selected in the type selectable state (character selection effect). Including
The gaming machine further includes predetermined operation invalidating means for invalidating the predetermined operation (decision operation) in the control explanation period (character introduction period).
According to this feature, the type of control can be selected by the player performing a predetermined operation in a state where the desired type of control is suggested by the type suggestion unit in the type selectable state. In addition, a control explanation period is provided to explain the contents of a plurality of types of control that can be selected in the type selectable state, and the control contents can be made known to the player. Since the predetermined operation for determining the type of control is invalidated, the type of control is not determined even if the predetermined operation is performed during the control explanation period, and the player does not know the content of the control. It is possible to prevent the type from being determined and the type of control not intended by the player from being performed.
The control performed by the gaming machine may be control related to the game performed by the gaming machine, or may be control related to the effect performed by the gaming machine.
The type suggestion means may be configured to suggest to the player by sequentially displaying any one of the plurality of types of control, or any one of the plurality of types of control. It is good also as a structure suggested to a player by displaying so that it can be distinguished from others.
Further, the suggestion type changing means may be configured to change the type of control suggested by the type suggesting means to the player by an operation, or may be configured to change regardless of the player's operation over time. .
Further, the predetermined operation may be an operation for causing the game to progress or an operation irrelevant to the progress of the game.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The predetermined operation includes an operation for making the game progress (a setting operation for a bet amount, a start operation),
The predetermined operation invalidating means invalidates reception of the predetermined operation (betting number setting operation, start operation) for advancing the game until the control explanation period (character introduction period) elapses. It is said.
According to this feature, it is possible to determine the type of control as well as an operation to advance the game. On the other hand, in a configuration in which the type of control is determined by an operation for advancing the game, even when an operation for advancing the game is performed unintentionally by the player, a type of control that is not intended by the player is executed. Can be prevented.

The gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1, wherein
The predetermined operation invalidating means is configured to perform the predetermined operation until the description of the contents (control contents, game characteristics) of all types (characters) selectable by the player in the type selectable state (character selection effect) is completed. It is characterized by invalidating the acceptance of operations (decision operations).
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent a control type from being selected without knowing the contents of all types of control that can be selected.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1, means 1 or 2,
After the type determining means determines the type (character) of the control (production content, game play), the change of the type (character) of the control (production content, game play) is prohibited for a predetermined period (prohibition period). It is characterized by providing type change prohibition means.
According to this feature, once the type of control is determined, the change of that type is prohibited for a predetermined period, so the importance of selecting the control in the type selectable state increases, and the type selectable state You can enhance your interests.

The gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 1, wherein
The type suggestion means, after the control explanation period (character introduction period) in the type selectable state (character selection effect), a type (character) predetermined as the type (character) of the control (effect contents, game play) ( Character A) is first suggested.
According to this feature, since the type of control first suggested by the type suggestion unit is fixed after the control explanation period, it is possible to prevent the player from selecting an unintended type by mistake.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 4, wherein
The type selectable state (character selection effect) is controlled after the game ends,
The predetermined operation is a predetermined specific operation regardless of the type of winning that occurred in the immediately preceding game controlled in the type selectable state (character selection effect) or whether or not a winning has occurred in the immediately preceding game. (Operation of the MAXBET switch 6).
According to this feature, since the operation for determining the type of control in the type selectable state includes a common specific operation regardless of the type of the immediately preceding winning or the presence or absence of the immediately preceding winning, It is possible to prevent an unintended type from being selected.

The slot machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 5,
Provided with an error state control means for controlling to an error state when an abnormality is detected,
When the type suggestion means is controlled to the error state in the type selectable state (character selection effect), after the error state is canceled, the type (character) of the control (effect content, game playability) As a feature, a predetermined type (character A) is suggested first.
According to this feature, when the type selectable state is controlled to an error state, the control type first suggested by the type suggestion means is fixed after the error state is canceled, so that the player is mistaken. It is possible to prevent selecting an unintended type.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control of ART. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of the extra lottery in ART. It is a figure which shows transition of the display in a character selection effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the effect during ART. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a character selection effect. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between a freeze state and character selection production. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure explaining the characteristic of control of hit type including big hit and small hit in a tabular form. It is a figure which shows transition of the display in a character selection effect. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a character selection effect. It is a timing chart which shows the execution situation of character selection production.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

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

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C and 2R (hereinafter 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 juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  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 in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

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

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  At the position corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, is stored as credits. Settlement switch 10 operated when paying out medals used for setting medals and betting numbers (returning medals used for setting credits and betting numbers), start switch operated when starting a game 7. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and an effect switch 56 for use in effects. It is provided so as to be operated by the skill person.

  In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 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.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, 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 game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing 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.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table 1 to be described later are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A check switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement at the end of BB, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later with reference to FIG. 2) provided inside the housing 1a. And a medal having a insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

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

  The front side of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. 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 to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. .

  The power supply box is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation carried by a store clerk or the like. The setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 can be operated only by a store clerk or the like who owns the key, and cannot be operated by the player.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the particular winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an invalid line LM1 and a lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally 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 lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set straddling to the right. It is defined as.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. .

  In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels. However, the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, 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 one 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 is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. In addition, a command transmission line from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, which will be described later, and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 are connected via a single cable and connector. Are connected to each other, and all the connectors that connect these cables and the respective boards are connected to each other so that the respective parts on the side of the effect control board 90 can operate and receive commands from the main control part 41. Become. For this reason, unless the command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 is connected to the effect control board 90, power is not supplied to the effect control board 90, and only the effect control board 90 side operates. There is no end to it.

  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.

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted.

  The main control unit 41 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer, executes a control program stored in a ROM 506, which will be described later, and performs processing related to the progress of the game, and also includes a control circuit mounted on the game control board 40. Control each part directly or indirectly.

  The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 via, for example, a control external clock terminal EXC of the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 41. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 is supplied to the random number circuit 509 via the random number external clock terminal ERC of the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. 5, for example. As an example, the oscillation frequency of the random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 may be set to be equal to or lower than the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42.

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The reset circuit 49 includes a watchdog timer, and provides a user reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the watchdog timer expires, that is, when the operation of the CPU 505 of the main control unit 41 stops for a certain period of time.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a specific information storage circuit 503, a reset / interrupt controller 504, a CPU 505, a ROM 506, and a RAM 507. A CTC (counter / timer circuit) 508, a random number circuit 509, a PIP (parallel input port) 510, a serial communication circuit 511, and an address decoding circuit 512.

  The external bus interface 501 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is an interface function between the external bus and the internal bus of the chip constituting the main control unit 41, a direction control function of the address bus, the data bus, and each control signal, etc. Is a bus interface. For example, the external bus interface 501 is connected to an external memory or an external input / output device externally attached to the main control unit 41, and transmits / receives address signals, data signals, various control signals, and the like to / from these external devices. Anything to do. In this embodiment, the external bus interface 501 includes an internal resource access control circuit 501A.

  The internal resource access control circuit 501A controls access to internal data of the main control unit 41 from an external device via the external bus interface 501, and stores internal data such as a game control program and fixed data stored in the ROM 506, for example. This is a circuit for limiting inappropriate external reading. Here, a circuit analysis device such as an in-circuit emulator (ICE) may be connected to the external bus interface 501 as an external device.

  The clock circuit 502 provided in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the oscillation signal input to the control external clock terminal EXC by two. In this embodiment, the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is input to the control external clock terminal EXC. The internal system clock SCLK generated by the clock circuit 502 is supplied to various circuits such as the CPU 505 that control the progress of the game in the main control unit 41. The internal system clock SCLK is also supplied to the random number circuit 509 and used to monitor the frequency of the random number clock RCLK supplied from the random number clock generation circuit 43. Further, the internal system clock SCLK may be output from the system clock output terminal CLKO connected to the clock circuit 502 to the outside of the main control unit 41.

  The unique information storage circuit 503 included in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information serving as internal information of the main control unit 41, for example. As an example, the unique information storage circuit 503 stores three types of unique information such as a ROM code, a chip individual number, and an ID number. The ROM 506 code is a 4-byte numerical value generated from stored data in a predetermined area of the ROM 506, and four numerical values with different generation methods may be prepared. The chip individual number is a 4-byte number assigned when the main control unit 41 is manufactured, and indicates a different numerical value for each chip constituting the main control unit 41. The ID number is an 8-byte number assigned when the main control unit 41 is manufactured, and indicates a different numerical value for each chip constituting the main control unit 41. Here, it is sufficient that the chip individual number can be read from the user program while the ID number cannot be read from the user program. The unique information storage circuit 503 may be included in the ROM 506 by using a predetermined area of the ROM 506, for example. Alternatively, the unique information storage circuit 503 may be included in the CPU 505 by using a built-in register of the CPU 505, for example.

  The reset / interrupt controller 504 provided in the main control unit 41 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41. The reset controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 504 includes a system reset and a user reset. The system reset is a reset that occurs when a low level signal (system reset signal) is input to the external system reset terminal XSRST for a certain period. The user reset is performed when a low level signal (user reset signal) is input to the external user reset terminal XURST for a certain period of time, or when a time-out signal of the built-in watchdog timer (WDT) is generated, or when running outside the specified area. This reset is caused by a predetermined factor such as the occurrence of prohibition (IAT). In this embodiment, as described above, since the watchdog timer (WDT) mounted on the reset circuit 49 is used without using the built-in watchdog timer, a user reset signal is input to the external user reset terminal XURST. Alternatively, a user reset occurs when the out-of-designated area travel prohibition (IAT) occurs.

  Interrupts controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 504 include a non-maskable interrupt NMI and a maskable interrupt INT. The non-maskable interrupt NMI is an interrupt that is unconditionally accepted even when the CPU 505 is in an interrupt-disabled state. When a low level signal is input to the external non-maskable interrupt terminal XNMI (also used as the input port P4) for a certain period of time. An interrupt that occurs. The maskable interrupt INT is an interrupt that can permit / prohibit acceptance of an interrupt request by a setting instruction of the CPU 505, and multiple interrupts can be executed by setting priority. The maskable interrupt INT is caused by the fact that a low level signal is input to the external maskable interrupt terminal XINT (also used as the input port P3) for a certain period of time, a time-out occurs in the timer circuit included in the CTC 508, Multiple types of interrupt factors are determined in advance, such as the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to data transmission in the serial communication circuit 511 and the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to the acquisition of numerical data as a random value in the random number circuit 509. It should be.

  The CPU 505 provided in the main control unit 41 executes processing for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 by executing the program read from the ROM 506. At this time, the CPU 505 reads out fixed data from the ROM 506, the CPU 505 writes various data to the RAM 507 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 505 stores various data temporarily stored in the RAM 507. The CPU 505 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501 or the PIP 510, and the CPU 505 receives the input of various signals via the external bus interface 501 or the serial communication circuit 511. A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 is also performed.

  As described above, in the main control unit 41, the CPU 505 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 506. Therefore, the main control unit 41 (or CPU 505) executes (or performs processing) below. Specifically, the CPU 505 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the game control board 40.

  A ROM 506 provided in the main control unit 41 stores a user program for game control, fixed data, and the like. The ROM 506 stores a security check program 506A. The CPU 505 reads the security check program 506A stored in the ROM 506 when the main control unit 41 shifts to the security mode in response to the power-on of the slot machine 1 or the occurrence of a system reset, and whether the storage content of the ROM 506 has been changed. Execute security check processing to check whether or not. The security check program 506A may be stored in a built-in memory different from the ROM 506. Further, the security check program 506A may correspond to a security check process for inspecting the storage content of the external memory externally attached to the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, for example.

  A RAM 507 provided in the main control unit 41 provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 507 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, at least part of the contents of the RAM 507 is stored for a predetermined period. In this embodiment, all areas of the RAM 507 are backup RAMs, and all contents of the RAM 507 are saved for a predetermined period even when power supply to the slot machine is stopped.

  The CTC 508 provided in the main control unit 41 includes, for example, an 8-bit programmable timer built in 3 channels (PTC0 to PTC2), and includes a timer circuit capable of generating a real-time interrupt and measuring time. Each programmable timer PTC0-PTC2 has a timer value that is updated in response to a change in the count clock signal generated based on the internal system clock SCLK (for example, a falling timing that changes from a high level to a low level). If it is good. In addition, the CTC 508 may incorporate, for example, an 8-bit programmable counter with 4 channels (PCC0 to PCC3). Each of the programmable counters PCC0 to PCC3 is only required to have its count value updated in response to a signal change of the internal system clock SCLK or occurrence of a timeout in any of the programmable counters PCC0 to PCC3. The CTC 508 resets the start time of the random number generated by the free run counter used for randomly determining the extension time (variable setting time) for extending the security time for each system reset or the random number circuit 509. A free-run counter or the like that is used to randomly determine each time may be included. Alternatively, these free-run counters may be included in an internal circuit of the main control unit 41 different from the CTC 508 such as a backup area of the RAM 507, for example.

  A random number circuit 509 included in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that generates numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as a 16-bit random number. In the present embodiment, on the game control board 40 side, numerical data indicating a random value for internal lottery to be described later is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The CPU 505 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 509 based on the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 509 to process or update various numerical data by software, thereby indicating numerical data indicating a random value for internal lottery. May be counted. In the following, it is assumed that numerical data indicating random numbers for internal lottery is not processed by software from numerical data extracted by the CPU 505 from the random number circuit 509 serving as hardware. The random number circuit 509 may be incorporated in the main control unit 41 or may be externally attached to the main control unit 41 as a random number circuit chip different from the main control unit 41. .

  The random number for internal lottery is a value used to determine whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535” in this embodiment.

  The PIP 510 included in the main control unit 41 is, for example, a 6-bit input dedicated port, and includes an input port P0 to an input port P2 serving as a dedicated terminal and an input port P3 serving as a function shared terminal and an input port P5. . The input port P3 is also used as an external maskable interrupt terminal XINT connected to the CPU 505 or the like. The input port P4 is also used as an external non-maskable interrupt terminal XNMI connected to the CPU 505 or the like. The input port P5 is also used as the first channel reception terminal RXA used by the serial communication circuit 511. The use setting of the input port P3 to the input port P5 is instructed by the function setting KFCS stored in the program management area.

  An address decoding circuit 512 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. . By the chip select signal, an internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or an external device as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 505.

  The ROM 506 provided in the main control unit 41 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control user program and the security check program 506A. For example, the ROM 506 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 505 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 506 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 505 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the game control board 40.

  The RAM 507 provided in the main control unit 41 is provided with a game control data holding area 590 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. For example, a DRAM is used as the RAM 507, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 505 has a built-in refresh register for performing this refresh operation. For example, the refresh register consists of 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented each time the CPU 505 fetches an instruction from the ROM 506. Accordingly, the stored value in the refresh register is updated every execution time of one instruction in the CPU 505.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the serial communication circuit 511. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 receives the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the input port. Then, the main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from these input ports.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed at a certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) when a timeout occurs in the timer circuit included in the CTC 508.

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process is completed, a new interrupt will occur at that point. It will be.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). In addition, 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 repeated process according to 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.

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

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, 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 control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 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. The switch detection circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power supply voltage supplied to the timepiece device 97 and the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power drop detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, etc. , And the sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing effects, and directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. To control automatically or indirectly.

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the input number of system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 2 ms).

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power in the event of a power failure, and the data stored in the backup area assigned to the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is being supplied. ing.

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

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 507 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 507 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 setting 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 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. If the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, the power interruption process (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 507, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data (in this embodiment, 5AH) in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 507, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored. In addition to the storage, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 507. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of the values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM 507. For this reason, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main control unit 41 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 at the time of activation, regardless of whether the system reset or the user reset, and the value of the data for destructive diagnosis And the processing state of the main control unit 41 is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 507 on the condition that the RAM parity is 0 and the value of the data for destruction diagnosis is also correct. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or the value of the destruction diagnosis 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 However, the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the normal error state, the RAM abnormal 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 above-described setting change state. It will not be released until

  In this embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 507 is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and the main control unit 41 determines that the data in the RAM 507 is normal when the power is turned on. In addition, the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 507. However, only the data stored in the RAM 507 that is necessary for returning to the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up and the power is turned on. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the data backed up at the time.

  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 the state of all input ports to the state before power interruption.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected every time the timer interrupt process (sub) is executed. If the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, the power interruption process (sub) is executed. In the power interruption process (sub), data relating to profits for the player, such as the number of navigation stocks described later, the occurrence status of ART, the number of remaining games of ART, and data for destructive diagnosis in which any bit is 1, That is, specific data other than 0 is stored, and the parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in the backup area becomes 0, and stored in the backup area. ing. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of the values stored in each bit of the backup area of the RAM 91c. For this reason, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in the backup area of the RAM 91c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and if the RAM parity based on the data stored in the backup area of the RAM 91c is 1, The RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in the backup area of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive data On the condition that the value of the diagnostic data is also correct, the data related to the player's profit described above is returned to the predetermined area of the RAM 91c based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, while the RAM parity is not 0 (In the case of 1) or when the value of the destructive diagnosis data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and all areas of the RAM 91c including the backup area in which the data related to the profit for the player are stored are initialized. It has come to become.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 is a case where the data stored in the backup area of the RAM 91c is determined to be normal at the time of activation, and even if the data can be restored, the sub-control unit 91 When a setting command indicating the setting start described later, that is, a command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized as described later, data related to the profit for the player is stored. All areas of the RAM 91c including the backup area are initialized.

  In the present embodiment, except for the data to be restored from the backup area of the RAM 91c, it is initialized once when the sub-control unit 91 is activated. However, as with the main control unit 41, the data in all areas of the RAM 91c are stored. A configuration may be adopted in which the entire area of the RAM 91c is restored at the time of start-up while being held even when the power is interrupted.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41 is divided into important work, non-saved work, general work, special work, unused area, and stack area.

  Important work includes various display devices, LED display data, I / O input / output data, game time counters, and other data that may be inconvenient to initialize, as well as a game status flag and RT remaining game count described later. The work to be stored. 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 507 is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work is a work that stores 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, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB. The special work is a work that stores data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the setting is started. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 507, 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 control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores the data in the RAM 507 when the setting key switch 37 is turned on, when a RAM error occurs, when the BB ends, and when the setting key switch 37 is turned off. When not being destroyed, when five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and transitions to a setting change state, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the storage area of the RAM 507, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the important work and the used stack area, that is, the area from the unsaved work to the unused stack area are initialized. The Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, the area of the RAM 507 includes the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area, that is, the area from the general work to the unused stack area. It is initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an off state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 507 is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is 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 507 are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the change of the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the change of the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. Also good.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a RAM abnormality error occurs at the time of power-on or the like, initialization 1 is executed, and the control state before that is initialized. The game state flag and the RT remaining game number assigned to are maintained without being initialized.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (RT0 to 5, RB, BB (RB)), and determined according to the gaming state. The game can be started on condition that the specified number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always enabled. The activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the game state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM 507.

  Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the winning flag for a special role is won, even if the combination of characters allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number storage work assigned to the RAM 507 is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 507. And, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value It is performed according to the number of judgment values of each combination determined according to

  The random value storage work is a storage area in which numerical data latched simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7 is stored. Every time new numerical data is latched, the latched numerical data is processed by a timer interruption process thereafter. The numerical data read in (main) and stored in the random value storage work is updated to the latest numerical data latched newly.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, the current gaming state flag value, and the number of judgment values determined according to the set value are used as random numbers for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 507. 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. 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 is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 506A when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. 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.

  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 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 when the winning combinations are 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 sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reel 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 sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number 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 sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each 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 is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3). Sliding frame when an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at a timing (a timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each region number). It is a table with each number set.

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

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped 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 control unit 41 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 is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding 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 sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames 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 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, 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). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) 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 this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols 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.

  In this 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 non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the winning small role is the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line. The number of sliding frames is fixed so that it can be drawn to the limit, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn in the range of up to 4 frames in the winning line, the winning special role is in the range of 4 frames in the winning line Then, a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible 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, 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, A control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within a 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. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  In this example, when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are simultaneously elected, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the selected special role is given priority over the selected special role, the special role is controlled on the winning line only when the small role cannot be withdrawn. When winning simultaneously, priority is given to the control for aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and the control for aligning the small role on the winning line may be performed only when the special role cannot be drawn.

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, In addition, a control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped within a drawing range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  In this embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. Continuously, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In this embodiment, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. However, the rotation of the reel is started. When a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. May be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends to the sub-control unit 91 an inserted number command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning number command, a payout start command, a payout end command, A plurality of types of commands including a return command, gaming state command, RT information command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, and operation detection command are transmitted.

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, whether or not a winning is received, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning. Sent after.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the current game state (in BB, in RB, or replay), and is transmitted when power is restored or when the game ends.

  The RT information command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game (any one of RT0 to RT5), and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the serial communication circuit The data is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by being transferred to the transmission data register 561 of 511.

  In particular, the return command, the number-of-insertions command, the bonus type command, the gaming state command, the RT information 1 command, and the internal winning command at return return to the state before power interruption in the basic processing (startup processing (main)) performed at startup. Are sequentially generated and transferred to the transmission data register 561 of the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main) and stored in the door command storage area. The door command storage area stores a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at the time of power-on or at the end of one game, and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes, A door command indicating the detection state is stored. Further, the door command stored in the door command storage area is not cleared even after the door command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by a newly stored door command. When the power is turned on or one game is finished, a door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of a door command stored in the door command storage area is set, and whether the door command transmission request 1 is set or whether the door is open is detected. When the detection state of the switch 25 changes, the door command transmission request 2 is set. When the door command transmission request 2 is set, the door command stored in the door command storage area is set. In the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) executed after transmission is commanded, it is stored in the command buffer and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511, so that It is transmitted to the control unit 91.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc. are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various rendering devices.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and changes to the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when the betting number setting operation is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the inserted number command indicating that the betting number is set, The production is to be canceled. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub-control unit 91 receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, it receives an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received before, the effect being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In addition, when the sub control unit 91 receives a specific command from the main control unit 91, the sub control unit 91 performs an effect based on a control pattern corresponding to the specific command. For example, when an error command is received, an error notification effect is performed with a control pattern corresponding to the error state, and when a standby command is received, a demonstration effect indicating a standby state is performed.

  The sub-control unit 91 buffers a plurality of detection states (on / off) of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R specified from the operation detection command in time series. Based on the detection states (on / off) of the buffered MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, detection of the MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R It is possible to specify whether or not the state has changed, and by specifying these changes in the detection state, it is possible to specify the operation status of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. It has become.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on any winning line. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bet number. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing.

  The big bonus may be indicated as BB and the regular bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 507 to win the internal lottery and allow the winning of the winning combination.

  FIG. 6 to FIG. 9 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine in the present embodiment is controlled to any one of RT0 to RT5, RB, and BB (RB).

  Referring to FIG. 6, special bonuses among the winning combinations include big bonuses 1 to 4 (hereinafter, each big bonus is referred to as BB), regular bonuses 1 and 2 (hereinafter, each regular bonus is referred to as RB). ) 6 types of bonuses are included.

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line. BB2 is awarded when the combination of “network 7-network 7-network 7” is aligned on the winning line. BB3 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line. BB4 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-white 7-net 7” is aligned on the winning line.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB4, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled by the game every time during the BB regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as BBRB).

  The big bonus generated due to the winning of any one of BB1 to BB4 is terminated on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 wins when a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7” is aligned on the pay line. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line.

  When winning one of RB1 and RB2, a transition is made to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB).

  The regular bonus generated due to the winning of either RB1 or RB2 ends on the condition that any winning combination has won 6 times or 12 games have been consumed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, RT4 is controlled until winning a prize after winning any of BB1, BB3, RB2, and until winning a prize after winning internally for any of BB2, BB4, RB1. Controlled by RT5. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, after the big bonus or regular bonus (collectively referred to as a bonus) is completed, the control is performed to RT3.

  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", and "net 7") are arranged within 5 frames on each of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. This is because it has not been done.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combination includes a middle bell, a right-down bell, an upper bell 1-8, a lower cherry, a one-piece combination, and a right-up bell.

  The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bells are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a middle bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  A downward-sloping bell is when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN. Wins and 8 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L are arranged at a position one below the bell, and the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged at a position one above the bell. Therefore, when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is prepared, “Bell-Bell-Bell” ”Are lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  Further, either the plum or the replay is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and the bell is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a right-down bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Next, the upper bells 1 to 8 will be described. The upper bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Orange-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Orange-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 3 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-BAR-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 4 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 5 is awarded when a combination of “plum-orange-orange” is arranged on the winning line LN. The upper bell 6 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-Orange-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 7 is awarded when a combination of “Plum-BAR-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 8 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L, the BAR and orange of the middle reel, and the BAR and orange of the right reel 2R are arranged at positions one level below the bell. “Orange-Orange”, “Replay-Orange-BAR”, “Replay-BAR-Orange”, “Replay-BAR-BAR”, “Plum-Orange-Orange”, “Plum-Orange-BAR”, “Plum-BAR-” When any combination of “Orange” and “Plum-BAR-BAR” is aligned, the “Bell-Bell-Bell” combination is aligned to the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1.

  In the left reel 2L, replays and plums are not arranged within 5 frames, and orange and BAR are not arranged within 5 frames for each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of the upper bells 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the winning upper bell configuration symbols must be operated at an appropriate timing. For example, you won't win the winning top bell.

  The lower cherries are awarded when the combination of “BAR-Orange-ANY (ANY can be any symbol)”, “BAR-BAR-ANY”, “BAR-Bell-ANY” on the winning line LN. . When the lower cherries win, two medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, since the BAR of the left reel 2L is arranged one position above the cherry, “BAR-orange-ANY (ANY can be any symbol)”, “BAR- When any combination of “BAR-ANY” and “BAR-Bell-ANY” is prepared, “Cherry” on the left reel stops at the lower stage, and the combination of “Cherry-ANY-ANY” moves up and down to the right, That is, they are aligned with the invalid lines LM2 and LM4.

  In the middle reel 2C, any one of orange, BAR, and bell is arranged within 5 frames, but in the left reel 2L, BAR is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the lower cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the lower cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  One winning combination is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Cherry-Net 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the black 7 of the left reel 2L, the cherry of the middle reel, and the net 7 of the right reel are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if one winning combination is won in an internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. I won't win a prize.

  The bells that go up to the right are "Black 7-Bell-Orange", "White 7-Bell-Orange", "Watermelon Bell-Orange", "Black 7-Bell-BAR", and "White 7-Bell-" on the winning line LN. When any combination of “BAR” and “Watermelon Bell-BAR” is completed, a prize is awarded and 10 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, black 7, white 7 and watermelon of the left reel 2L are arranged one position above the bell, and orange and BAR of the right reel 2R are one position below the bell. "Black 7-Bell-Orange", "White 7-Bell-Orange", "Watermelon Bell-Orange", "Black 7-Bell-BAR", "White 7-Bell-BAR" When any combination of “watermelon-bell-BAR” is aligned, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” goes up to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, orange, BAR One of these is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a right-up bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, lower stage replay, fall replay, promotion replays 1 and 2, special replay, and SP (special) replay.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Replays and plums are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made.

  The lower replay includes “Bell-Orange-Orange”, “Belle-Orange-Cherry”, “Belle-Orange-Watermelon”, “Belle-Orange-Black 7”, “Belle-Orange-Net 7”, "Bell-Orange-White 7", "Bell-BAR-Orange", "Bell-BAR-Cherry", "Bell-BAR-Watermelon", "Bell-BAR-Black 7", "Bell-BAR-Net 7" , “BELL-BAR-WHITE 7” combination is awarded.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the orange and BAR of the middle reel 2C are arranged at a position one above the replay. "Bell-orange-orange", "bell-orange-cherry", "bell-orange-watermelon", "bell-orange-black 7", "bell-orange-net 7", "bell-orange-" "White 7", "Bell-BAR-Orange", "Bell-BAR-Cherry", "Bell-BAR-Watermelon", "Bell-BAR-Black 7", "Bell-BAR-Net 7", "Bell-BAR" When any combination of “White 7” is prepared, “Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7”, “Replay-Plum-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Chi Lee / Net 7 / White 7 ”,“ Plum-Replay-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7 ”,“ Plum-Plum-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / The combination of “net 7 / white 7” is aligned at the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2.

  Further, in the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, orange and BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, orange, cherry, watermelon, black 7, net 7 , One of white 7 is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the lower stage replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that the prize can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  The tumble replay is awarded when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN.

  Referring now to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is located one position above the replay or plum, and the bell of the right reel 2R is located one position below the replay. So, when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is complete, the combination of “replay-replay-replay”, “replay-replay-plum”, “plum-replay-replay”, “plum-replay-plum” goes up to the right. That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a fall replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a prize can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after winning the fall replay at RT0, it is controlled to RT1.

  The promotion replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay 1 can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  Promotion Replay 2 is when any combination of “Bell-Orange-Replay”, “Bell-Orange-Plum”, “Bell-BAR-Replay”, and “Bell-BAR-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Winning a prize.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the orange and BAR of the middle reel 2C are arranged at a position one above the replay. Since the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged one position above the bell, “bell-orange-replay”, “bell-orange-plum”, “bell-BAR-replay”, “ When the combination of “bell-BAR-plum” is arranged, the combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is arranged in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, orange and BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, replay and plum are arranged within 5 frames. ing. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the promotion replay 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in RT1, it is controlled to RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set so as not to be won by itself in the internal lottery in RT2 and RT3. Further, when the special combination and the promotion replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in RT2 and RT3, RT4 or RT5 is controlled at that time. For this reason, RT2 and RT3 do not win a promotion replay. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT2 and RT3 to RT0, and it is configured to receive a promotion replay prize only when RT1 and to be controlled to RT0 only from RT1.

  The special replay is awarded when a combination of “bell-replay-replay” and “bell-replay-plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, as a general rule, special replays can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if they are elected.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after winning a special replay at RT0, control is performed at RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set not to win by itself in the internal lottery at RT1 and RT3. Further, when the special combination and special replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery at RT1 and RT3, RT4 or RT5 is controlled at that time. For this reason, the special replay is not won at RT1 and RT3. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT1 and RT3 to RT2, and special replay is awarded only when RT0, and is configured to be controlled by RT2 only from RT0.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the transition items are “Replay-Orange-Bell”, “Replay-BAR-Bell”, “Plum-Orange-Bell”, “Plum-BAR-Bell”, “Replay-Bell-Orange”. ”,“ Replay-Bell-BAR ”,“ Plum-Bell-Orange ”,“ Plum-Bell-BAR ”,“ Black 7-Orange-Orange ”,“ Black 7-Orange-BAR ”,“ Black 7-BAR- ” "Orange", "Black 7-BAR-BAR", "White 7-Orange-Orange", "White 7-Orange-BAR", "White 7-BAR-Orange", "White 7-BAR-BAR", "Watermelon -Orange-orange "," Watermelon-orange-BAR "," Watermelon-BAR-orange "," Watermelon-BAR-BAR ". In this embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4 and right bells 1 to 4 which will be described later are elected, and the upper bells which are elected as the first stop other than the reels which become the winning conditions for the middle bells are elected. When the game is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after RT0, RT2, and RT3, the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN, control is performed to RT1. Note that RT1 is maintained when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN at RT1.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 12-16, the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the role to be subject to the internal lottery and its winning are determined depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, RT4, RT5, BB (RB), or RB. Probability is different. Furthermore, if the gaming state is RT0-3, at least one of the re-game player who is the target of the internal lottery and its winning probability differs depending on the type of RT0-3. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read out simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIGS. 12 to 16, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  In FIGS. 12 to 16, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out.

  Further, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” corresponding to 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 “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536.

  12 and 13 show combinations of special combinations that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state, FIG. 14 shows combinations of small roles that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state, and FIG. The combination of the re-games read out as the lottery target game for each game state is shown. FIG. 16 shows combinations of the combinations constituting the simultaneous winning combinations shown in FIGS.

  When it is RT0, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion Replay, BB2 + Special Replay, BB3, BB3 + Weak Cherry, BB3 + Strong Cherry, BB3 + Normal Replay, BB3 + Tumble Replay, BB3 + Promotion Replay, BB3 + Special Replay, BB4, BB4 + Special Replay, RB1, RB1 + Weak Cherry, RB2 + Strong Cherry, B2 , RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2 , Right 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, intense cherry, one officer, Replay GR11, replay GR12, replay GR13, becomes replay GR14, GR15 Replay is the subject role of internal lottery.

  When RT1, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion Replay, BB2 + Special Replay, BB3, BB3 + Weak Cherry, BB3 + Strong Cherry, BB3 + Normal Replay, BB3 + Tumble Replay, BB3 + Promotion Replay, BB3 + Special Replay, BB4, BB4 + Special Replay, RB1, RB1 + Weak Cherry, RB2 + Strong Cherry, B2 , RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2 , Right 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, intense cherry, one officer, usually replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, becomes replay GR6 is the subject role of internal lottery.

  When RT2, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion Replay, BB2 + Special Replay, BB3 + Weak Cherry, BB3 + Strong Cherry, BB3 + Normal Replay, BB3 + Tumble Replay, BB3 + Promotion Replay, BB3 + Special Replay, BB4, BB4 + 1 Single Role, BB4 + Special Replay, RB1, RB1 + Weak Cherry, RB1 + Strong Cherry , Left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, strong cherry 1 piece, normal lip Lee becomes the target role of internal lottery.

  When it is RT3, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion Replay, BB2 + Special Replay, BB3, BB3 + Weak Cherry, BB3 + Strong Cherry, BB3 + Normal Replay, BB3 + Tumble Replay, BB3 + Promotion Replay, BB3 + Special Replay, BB4, BB4 + Special Replay, RB1, RB1 + Weak Cherry, RB2 + Strong Cherry, B2 , RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2 , Right 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, intense cherry, one officer, usually replay is subject to the role of internal lottery.

  When it is RT4, RT5, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, strong cherry, one-piece combination, normal replay, lower stage replay, fall replay, promotion replay, and special replay are subject to internal lottery.

  When it is BB (RB), the weak cherry and the right-up bell are subject to the internal lottery, and when it is RB, the right-up bell is the subject of the internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the weak cherry is the lower cherry alone, and the strong cherry is the lower cherry plus one. At the time of weak cherry winning, the strong cherry winning is controlled so that the combination of “BAR-BAR-ANY” can be derived when the left and middle reels are stopped at the timing when both are within the “BAR” pull-in range. However, when winning a weak cherry, if the left, middle, and right reels are stopped at a timing that is within the “BAR” pull-in range, the “BAR-BAR-BAR” combination is While it is controlled so that it does not align, when a strong cherry is won, if the operation of stopping the left, middle, and right reels is performed at the timing of the “BAR” pull-in range, “BAR-BAR-BAR” Are controlled so that the combinations of

  For this reason, when a stop operation is performed aiming at “BAR” on each of the left, middle, and right reels, when the cherry stops on the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is displayed on the middle stage. Whether it is a strong cherry or a weak cherry can be recognized depending on whether they are aligned.

  In the following, the stop mode in which “cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged in the interruption is called strong cherry eyes, and “cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel. In addition, a stop mode in which the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is not complete is called weak cherry eyes.

  Even when a strong cherry is won, only the left reel is stopped at the timing when “BAR” is in the pull-in range, and the right reel is not stopped at timing when “BAR” is in the pull-in range. The same outcome as when the weak cherry is won, that is, the weak cherry outcome is derived.

  In addition, in this embodiment, both the weak cherry and the strong cherry can be won simultaneously with the special role, and the probability of the weak cherry winning alone and the probability of the latter occupying the combined value of the probability that the weak cherry wins simultaneously with the special role is determined. However, since the probability of the strong cherry winning alone and the probability of the latter occupying the combined value of the probability of strong cherry winning simultaneously with the special role is set higher, the strong cherry is stronger than when the weak cherry eyes stop When your eyes stop, you can expect to win a special role.

  The bell is a middle bell + a downward-sloping bell. Left bell 1 is right falling bell 5 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8, left bell 2 is right falling bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7, and left bell 3 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3, left bell 4 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply called left bells. The middle bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 5, the middle bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 6, and the middle bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 7 and the middle bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 8. The middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply called middle bells. The right bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 5, the right bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 7, and the right bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 6 and the right bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 8. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply called right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as push order bells.

  The promotion replay is promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2.

  Replay GR1 is normal replay + promotion replay 1, replay GR2 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, replay GR3 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + lower replay, and replay GR4. Is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + lower replay, replay GR5 is normal replay + promotion replay 2, and replay GR6 is normal replay + promotion replay 2 + lower replay.

  Replay GR11 is tumble replay + special replay, replay GR12 is tumble replay + special replay + normal replay, replay GR13 is tumble replay + special replay + lower replay, and replay GR14 is Tumble replay + special replay + normal replay + lower replay. Replay GR15 is tumble replay + special replay + promotion replay 1.

  In RT0-3, the number of judgment values of weak cherry, strong cherry, normal replay, fall replay, and promoted replay that can be won simultaneously with any of BB1-BB4, RB1, RB2, Since it is added to weak cherries, strong cherries, normal replays, tumble replays, and promoted replays that are read separately from the bonus, the winning probability for each of the weak cherries, strong cherries, normal replays, tumble replays, and promoted replays is constant. Is assured.

  In this way, the target role of the internal lottery varies depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, RT4, 5, BB (RB), or RB, and BB (RB) or RB Then, the internal lottery is performed using the lottery table in which the winning combination probability of the small role is set higher than RT0-5.

  If the gaming state is RT4 or 5, the internal lottery role does not change depending on whether it is RT4 or RT5, but the target game depends on whether it is RT4 or RT5. An internal lottery is performed using lottery tables with different winning probabilities for gamers.

  Also, when the gaming state is RT0-3, depending on whether it is RT0-3, the re-game player to be subject to the internal lottery differs, and depending on whether it is RT0-3, the target An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table with different re-game players and their winning probabilities.

  In this embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 17, a re-game player determined according to the type of the re-game players won at the same time and the stop operation order is won. Control is performed so that the line is stopped within a maximum of 4 frames on the line. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are simultaneously won.

  When the replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR2 (normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operation is performed in an order other than left and right middle, control is performed to align the combination of normal replays to the winning line LN and stop.

  If Replay GR3 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle left or right order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replay players will be aligned to the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR4 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle right / left order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replaying players is placed on the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR5 (normal replay + promotion replay 2) is won and stop operation is performed in the order of the middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 2 among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When Replay GR6 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 of the selected replaying players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operations are performed in an order other than right center left, control is performed to align the normal replay combination with the winning line LN and stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2, and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. 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 according to the operation order.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes for allowing the replays GR1 to 6 to win the promoted replays 1 and 2.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are subject to internal lottery, the promotion replay will be won with a probability of 1/6, and the transition to RT0 Become.

  When the replay GR11 (falling replay + special replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle and right, the control of stopping the combination of the special replays in the winning replay combination in the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, control is performed to stop the combination of the fall replays aligned with the winning line LN.

  When replay GR12 (falling replay + special replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than right and left, the control is performed to stop the combination of the fall replays on the winning line LN.

  When replay GR13 (falling replay + special replay + lower replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle / left / right order, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle left and right, the control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR14 (Tumble Replay + Special Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the middle right / left order, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is aligned to the winning line LN If the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR15 (falling replay + special replay + promotion replay 1) is won and pressed right, that is, when the stop operation is performed in an operation mode in which the right reel 2R is first stopped, the special replay among the selected replay players When the stop operation is performed in the operation mode in which the combination of the above is aligned with the winning line LN and left-pressed, that is, the operation mode in which the left reel 2L is first stopped or in the middle mode, that is, the operation mode in which the middle reel 2C is first stopped In this case, a control is performed to stop the combination of falling replays in line with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, since the symbols constituting the special replay and the fall replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the reel control is performed so that the special replay or the fall replay is always won.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes in order to win special replays and avoid falling replays with the replays GR11 to 15.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR11 to 15 is elected at RT0 where the replays GR11 to 15 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/5 and shifts to RT2. Then, the fall replay wins with a probability of 4/5 and shifts to RT1.

  Next, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won simultaneously, as shown in FIG. 18, a maximum of 4 small combinations determined according to the types of small combinations that are simultaneously selected and the order of stop operations are displayed on the winning line. Control is performed so as to stop evenly within the frame drawing range. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of small combinations are won simultaneously.

  If left bell 1 (lower right bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7) wins and the stop operation is performed by pressing to the left, the combination of right down bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 2 (lower right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8) is elected and stopped by left-pressing, the combination of right-down bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When a stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6 or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 3 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the right falling bell combination of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed such that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 4 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of the right falling bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 4, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the right-down bell is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the left bells 1 to 4 are elected, a stop operation is performed by pushing left. In this case, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the right lowering bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the left bells 1 to 4 are elected because there are places that are arranged, if the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right, it becomes the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 6) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 6, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on 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, 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. Even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, an appropriate range that will be drawn in the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 will be used. 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.

  When right bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When right bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 6) is elected and a stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 6, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing right However, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, 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 right bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, an appropriate drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 is appropriate. 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.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, by performing a stop operation in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, While the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but at 3/4 In some cases, the upper bells are not aligned and the transition outcomes are aligned.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, it is impossible to intentionally select a specific operation mode unless the type is known. Although a medal can be surely obtained by winning a prize, the upper bell can be won only by 1/4 at a ratio of 2/3, and a medal cannot be surely obtained.

  Although not particularly shown, when a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is won, a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels and the operation timing. To be controlled.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the control is performed to any one of RT 0 to 5, RB, and BB (RB).

  RT0 ends when RT1 and RT2 are exhausted when the number of specified games has been reached when RT1 receives a promotion replay (when one of replays GR1 to GR6 wins and a stop operation is performed in the order that promotion replay wins) When to migrate. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT0, RT0 transitions to RT1 by winning a fall replay or stopping the transition, or transitions to RT2 by winning a special replay, or a special role is won And it complete | finishes by transfering to RT4 or RT5.

  The winning probability of the special role at RT0 is normal (about 1/239), the winning probability of the re-playing role is high (about 1 / 1.4), and the winning probability of the small role is normal (about 1 / 3.5, however, The winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. In RT0, except for the case where a winning combination is made at the same time as the special combination, only the replay GRs 11 to 15 among the re-playing combinations are targeted for internal lottery.

  RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at RT0, RT2, RT3, or when the fall replay wins at RT0. Then, RT1 ends when the promotion replay wins and shifts to RT0, or when the special role is won and shifts to RT4 or RT5.

  The winning probability of the special role in RT1 is normal (about 1/239) as in RT0, the winning probability of the re-playing role is lower (normally about 1 / 7.3) than in RT0, and the winning probability of the small role is normal as in RT0 (About 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. In RT1, only normal replays and replays GR1 to GR6 among replaying players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RT2 shifts when a special replay wins at RT0. Then, RT2 ends when the transition outcome stops and shifts to RT1, or the special combination wins and shifts to RT4 or RT5.

  The winning probabilities for special roles in RT2 are normal (about 1/239) like RT0, the winning probabilities for re-playing players are almost the same as RT0 (about 1 / 1.4), and the winning probabilities for small roles are RT0. Similarly, it is normal (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. In RT2, only the normal replay among the re-games is subject to internal lottery, except when winning at the same time as the special combination.

  RT3 shifts to the end of BB (RB) and RB. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT3, RT3 ends when the transition outcome stops and transitions to RT1, or the special combination wins and transitions to RT4 or RT5.

  The winning probability of the special role in RT3 is normal (about 1/239), the winning probability of the re-playing role is usually lower than RT0 (about 1 / 7.3), and the winning probability of the small role is normal (about 1) /3.5, where the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. In RT3, except for the case where the winning combination is won at the same time as the special combination, only the normal replay among the re-playing combinations is subject to internal lottery.

  RT4 shifts when BB1, BB3, RB2 among the special roles are won in RT0-3. RT4 ends when the special combination that triggered the transition to RT4 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT4.

  In RT4, special roles are not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of re-playing roles is lower than RT0 and RT2, but higher than RT1 and RT3 (about 1 / 2.5), winning of small roles The probability is normal (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. Further, in RT4, only the normal replay and the lower replay among the re-game players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RT5 shifts when BB2, BB4, RB1 among special roles are won in RT0-3. RT5 ends when the special combination that triggered the transition to RT5 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB regardless of the number of games after transition to RT5.

  In RT5, the special role is not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of the re-playing role is lower than RT0, RT2, but higher than RT1, RT3, RT4, high probability (about 1 / 2.0), small role The winning probability is normally (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the medal payout rate per game is less than 1. In RT5, only the normal replay and the lower replay among the re-game players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RB shifts when RB1 or RB2 wins at RT5, RT5. And RB is complete | finished by digesting 6 games or winning 6 times.

  In RB, the special role and replaying role are not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of the small role is higher than RT0-5 and high probability (about 1 / 1.01), and the medal per game is The payout rate is 1 or more.

  BB (RB) shifts when BB wins at RT 4 and 5. Then, BB (RB) ends when the total number of medals paid out to BB (RB) exceeds the prescribed number, regardless of the number of games since the transition to BB (RB).

  In BB (RB), special roles and re-playing roles are not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of small roles is higher than RT0-5 and has a high probability (about 1 / 1.00) per game The medal payout rate is 1 or more.

  Among RT4, 5, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB (RB) have the highest medal payout rate per game and are the most advantageous gaming state.

  RT0 and RT0 of RT0-3 have a higher probability of winning the re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3, compared to RT1 and 3, the player. It can be said that this is an advantageous state.

  Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 3, the sub-control unit 91 provides an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect that notifies the internal lottery result can be executed. The production state can be controlled.

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, when RB or BB (RB) ends, the process proceeds to RT3.

  In RT3, when the transition outcome is stopped, the process proceeds to RT1, and when the special combination is won, the process proceeds to RT4 or RT5 depending on the type of the selected special combination.

  In RT3, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome will stop, In RT3 which moved after the end of RB or BB (RB), when any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is won, and a small part could not be won , Transition to RT1.

  In RT1, when the promotion replay wins, the process shifts to RT0, and when the special combination is won, the process shifts to RT4 or RT5 depending on the type of the selected special combination.

  Since the replays GR1 to 6 are elected at RT1 and the replay order is correct and the promoted replay is won, at RT1, the replays GR1 to 6 are elected and the answer is RT0 by correctly answering in the order of stoppage. Become.

  At RT0, if the fall replay wins or the transitional outcome stops, it moves to RT1, if the special replay wins, it moves to RT2, and the special role is elected. Accordingly, the process proceeds to RT4 or RT5.

  At RT0, the replays GR11 to 15 are elected, the special replay is won when the stop order is correct, and the fall replay is won when the answer is incorrect. In addition, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won at RT 0 and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. Therefore, at RT0, the replay GRs 11 to 15 are elected, and the stop order is correctly answered, the process proceeds to RT2, and the replay GRs 11 to 15 are elected and the stop order is incorrect, or the left bells 1 to 4, If any one of the bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 wins and the small combination cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1.

  In RT2, when the special combination is won, the process proceeds to RT4 or RT5 depending on the type of the special combination selected.

  In RT2, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in RT2, if any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1.

  In RT4 and 5, when the special combination that triggered the transition to the inside wins, it shifts to RB or BB (RB).

  When controlled by the AT, which will be described later, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect by winning a navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when RT1 and replay GR11 to 15 when RT0. Further, in any of RT0 to RT2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when the replay GR1 or the left bell is won as the navigation image, “123” (indicating that the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the second stop, and the reel 2R is the third stop) or “132” A pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, such as the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop, and the motif of the slot machine 1 Character images tailored to the are displayed. Also, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Reel 2L indicates the first stop, reel 2C indicates the second stop, reel 2R indicates the third stop) and “left and right middle!” (Reel 2L). Indicates the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop). Note that the navigation voice is output only from the stop switch that the player should press first or next. Therefore, if all the reels are rotating, for example, “Left!” Is output first. When the reel 2L is stopped, “Middle!” Is output next. When the reels 2L and 2C are stopped, "Right!" Is output. Regarding the other replays GR2 to 36 and the push order bell, a navigation image corresponding to the replay GR is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 and a navigation sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As a navigation effect when winning replays GR1 to GR6, a push order (see FIG. 17) for winning a promotion replay according to the winning situation is notified.

  As a navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 15 are won, a push order (see FIG. 17) for winning a special replay according to the winning situation is notified.

  Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a push order (see FIG. 18) for surely winning a right-down bell or a middle bell is notified.

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

  Then, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the promotion replay winning, the special replay winning, the bell winning, and the falling replay winning that are intentionally won.

  In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient if a player is distinguishable according to a winning condition. In addition, the navigation effect is not limited to what is 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.

  Also, in this embodiment, when winning the push order bell, only the stop switch to be stopped first is awarded if the correct answer (ie, 3 choices), but the push order replay is correct for the order of pressing the stop switches (ie, Since there is no winning unless the selection is made (6 selections), the pressing order of the stop switches for the second reel and the third reel when the pressing order bell is won is also determined by the pressing order lottery. Thus, although the navigation effect is performed as if the push order bell does not win if the answer is not correct in the 6-choice push order, if the push-bell is won, the push order is obtained if the correct answer is made in the 3-choice push order. Since the bell wins, the push order bell wins if only the first stop is answered correctly, even if it does not follow the pressing order notified by the navigation effect. In this way, by selecting 6 choices in all of the navigation target roles, the game content can be made uniform, and the game content can be easily understood by the player. In addition, since the push order bell wins if one of the three choices is correct, a lottery with six choices need not be performed.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is controlled by the ART (RT2 is controlled by the AT at RT2) when a lottery subject (in this embodiment, a single bell (bell's single winning), weak cherry, strong cherry, 1 piece) is won. Navistock lottery to determine whether or not to control. In the navigation stock lottery at the time of winning the target role, by determining the number of navigation stocks including 0, whether or not to give the number of navigation stocks and the number of navigation stocks are determined.

  In addition, when the number of navigation stocks remains and when the number of navigation stocks is newly acquired, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks.

  Navistock is the right to move to RT2 if RT1, and after the transition to RT2, a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, 50 games which are the initial number of games and the number of games won in the extra lottery described later) The number of rights controlled by ART over the total number of games). After shifting to RT2, the navigation stock number is consumed (subtracted) by 1 to be controlled to ART for a predetermined number of games, during which a navigation effect described later is executed. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when one or more navigation stocks are determined in the navigation stock lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether to control to AT based on the presence / absence of navigation stock in the RAM 91c. When one or more navigation stocks remain, the control is performed by the AT after the ART winning notification is notified through the ART confirmation notification.

  When the sub control unit 91 starts the control of the AT, a navigation effect is executed when the target combination is won. At this time, in RT1, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the navigation effect is targeted, and when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the push order for winning the promoted replay is notified by the navigation effect, so stop according to the notified push order. It is possible to shift from RT1 to RT0 by performing the operation. In addition, after the AT control is started, in any gaming state of RT0 to 2, when the push order bell is won, the push order for winning the bell is notified, so by performing the stop operation according to the notified push order It is also possible to win medals with certainty.

  After the promotion replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, it becomes the target of the navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 15 are won, and the push order for winning the special replay when the replays GR11 to 15 are won is notified by the navigation effect. It is possible to shift from RT0 to RT2 by performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified pressing order. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the push order for winning the bell is notified, so by performing a stop operation according to the notified push order, it is possible to reliably acquire medals, It is possible to avoid the transition outcome and the transition to RT1.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, the control of the ART starts. Unless the ART start effect has already been performed, the ART is triggered by the start operation of the next game that won the special replay. An ART start effect indicating the start of the game is executed, an initial value of the remaining number of ART games (50 games in this embodiment) is set in the RAM 91c, and counting of the remaining number of ART games is started. At this time, during the ART, it is interrupted by winning the special role, and the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by 1 except in the case of resuming when the bonus ends.

  After the ART starts, the push order for winning the bell when the push order bell is won will be notified. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified push order, it is possible to reliably acquire medals and to make a transition. The outcome can be avoided and the transition to RT1 can be avoided.

  During ART, an extra lottery is performed to determine whether or not the remaining number of games is to be added, triggered by the winning of the target role (in this example, weak cherry, strong cherry), and the number of games is added in the extra lottery. When is won, the number of won games is added to the remaining number of games in the RAM 91c.

  Also, after the start of ART, every time one game is consumed, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1, and if a special role is won before the remaining number of games reaches 0, the fact that the special role has been won is confirmed. The bonus confirmation notification shown is performed. At the same time that the special role is won, RT2 ends, ART is interrupted, and the number of ART games is also interrupted. Thereafter, the bonus is controlled by winning the winning special role, and the transition is stopped before the 32 games have passed in RT3 to which the transition is made after the bonus ends, and the transition is made to RT1 or the 32 games after the bonus is finished. When the time has elapsed, the ART confirmation notification is performed, the AT control is resumed, and by switching to RT 2 again, the ART start effect is performed, the ART is resumed, and the count of the remaining games of the ART is also resumed. In this case, the navigation stock is not consumed (subtracted) as described above. Note that when the ART confirmation notification is made at RT3, the navigation effect is not performed until the push order bell is won, and it is missed and the transition is stopped and the transition is made to RT1. Yes.

  In addition, when the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART, if the number of remaining navigation stocks is not 0, a latent lottery for determining whether or not to hide ART is performed and it is not to be hidden. If determined, after executing the ART end effect indicating the end of the ART at the end of the game, the ART start effect is performed in response to the betting number setting operation of the next game, and the ART is restarted. Consumption (subtraction) is performed, and an initial value of the remaining number of ART games (50 games in this embodiment) is set in the RAM 91c, and counting of the remaining number of ART games is started.

  Also, if it is determined to be hidden in the latent lottery, the number of latent games for a maximum of 32 games is determined, and after completion of the ART, an ART end effect indicating the end of the ART is executed, and then the AT control is terminated. Let

  In this state, since the navigation effect is not executed, it is impossible to avoid the transition outcome at the time of winning the push order bell, and the transition outcome stops and the transition to RT1 is performed. RT2 will be maintained until the game stops, and if the transition is not stopped before the number of latent games has elapsed, the ART start effect will be performed in response to the betting number setting operation for the next game, and the ART will be resumed. Then, the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted), an initial value of the remaining number of ART games (50 games in this embodiment) is set in the RAM 91c, and counting of the remaining number of ART games is started.

  In addition, when it is determined to be hidden in the latent lottery, and the AT control is finished, the transition is stopped before the number of latent games elapses. At the same time, the AT control is resumed, and by switching to RT2 again, the ART start effect is performed, the ART is resumed, the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted), and the RAM 91c stores the initial value of the remaining number of games (this book). In the embodiment, 50 games) are set, and counting of the remaining number of ART games is started.

  Further, after the start of ART, if the number of remaining games becomes 0 and the number of remaining navigation stocks is 0, an ART end effect is executed and the control of AT is ended. As a result, the navigation effect is not executed, so that it is impossible to avoid the transitional outcome when the push order is won, and a series of AT and ART control is performed by transitioning to RT1 by stopping the transitional outcome. Will end.

  In addition, after the ART confirmation notification, but before the ART start effect is performed, the push order other than the press order notified by the navigation effect is executed in spite of the navigation effect being executed when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won in RT1. If the promotion replay is not won as a result of the stop operation in, in the push order other than the push order informed by the navigation effect in spite of the fact that the navigation effect is executed at the time of winning the replays GR11 to 15 in RT0. As a result of the stop operation, if the special replay does not win and the fall replay wins and moves to RT1, the navigation effect is notified despite the fact that the navigation effect was executed at the time of winning the push order bell at RT0. As a result of performing stop operation in a push order other than the push order, if the transition start stops and transitions to RT1, the ART control is opened without transitioning to RT2. Unless the ART start effect has already been performed, the ART start effect is executed in response to the start operation of the next game, and the initial value of the remaining number of ART games (50 games in this embodiment) is stored in the RAM 91c. Set and start counting the number of remaining ART games. At this time, during the ART, it is interrupted by winning the special role, and the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by 1 except in the case of resuming when the bonus ends. During ART without transitioning to RT2, navigation effects are executed during the winning of the replay GR1-6, replay GR11-15, and push order bell until the transition to RT2, and replay is performed at RT1. When GR1-6 are elected, it is possible to make a transition to RT0 by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect. Further, when replay GR11-15 is elected at RT0, the stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect. , It is possible to shift to RT2.

  In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in the push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect during the ART after the transition to RT2, the navigation effect was executed at the time of the push order bell winning, Even when the transition is stopped and the transition to RT1 is performed, the ART is controlled in a state where the transition to RT2 is not performed similarly to the above, but in this case, the ART start effect has already been performed. The ART start effect will not be performed again.

  In addition, during ART without transitioning to RT2, as in ART after transitioning to RT2, an extra lottery is performed to determine whether or not the remaining number of games is to be added, triggered by the winning of the target role. When the addition of the number of games is won, the number of won games is added to the remaining number of games in the RAM 91c.

  In addition, even in ART without transitioning to RT2, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1 every time one game is consumed, and if a special role is won before the remaining number of games becomes 0, the special role is won. A bonus confirmation notification is made to indicate that is confirmed. At the same time that the special role is won, RT1 ends, ART is interrupted, and the count of the number of games of ART is also interrupted. Thereafter, the bonus is controlled by winning the winning special role, and the transition is stopped before the 32 games have passed in RT3 to which the transition is made after the bonus ends, and the transition is made to RT1 or the 32 games after the bonus is finished. When the time has elapsed, the ART confirmation notification is performed, the AT control is resumed, and by switching to RT 2 again, the ART start effect is performed, the ART is resumed, and the count of the remaining games of the ART is also resumed. In this case, the navigation stock is not consumed (subtracted) as described above. Note that when the ART confirmation notification is made at RT3, the navigation effect is not performed until the push order bell is won, and it is missed and the transition is stopped and the transition is made to RT1. Yes.

  In addition, if the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART in a state not shifted to RT2, if the number of remaining navigation stock is not 0, the latent lottery for determining whether or not to hide the ART If it is determined that the game is not to be hidden, an ART end effect indicating the end of the ART is executed at the end of the game, and then the ART start effect is performed with the betting number setting operation of the next game. Control is resumed without shifting to RT2, and the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by 1 and the initial value of the remaining number of games in ART 91 (50 games in this embodiment) is set in the RAM 91c. To start.

  Also, if it is determined to be hidden in the latent lottery, the number of latent games for a maximum of 32 games is determined, and after completion of the ART, an ART end effect indicating the end of the ART is executed, and then the AT control is terminated. Let

  Then, after the number of latent games has elapsed, the AT control is resumed, and by switching to RT2, the ART start effect is performed, the ART is resumed, the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted), and the remaining ART is stored in the RAM 91c. An initial value of the number of games (50 games in this embodiment) is set, and counting of the remaining number of games in the ART is started.

  In addition, after the start of ART in a state that does not shift to RT2, the number of remaining games is 0, and if the remaining number of navigation stock is 0, an ART end effect is executed, and a series of ATs is completed by terminating AT control. And the control of ART ends.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls the ART, which is advantageous for the player, based on the navigation stock, separately from the BB that shifts in accordance with the winning of the special role. Compared to BB, ART has a lower expected increase in medals per game (the average increase per game minus the average decrease per game), but stays on the whole The ratio (the ratio of the number of games controlled by ART in a predetermined number of games (for example, 10,000 games)) is set high.

  In addition, in this embodiment, after RT notification with the highest rate of staying is performed, ART is not immediately transferred to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, but then replays GR1 to GR6 are elected at RT1, The promotion replay wins and moves to RT0, and replays GR11 to 15 are elected at RT0 and the special replay wins to shift to RT2 for the first time. At this point, ART control starts and the remaining number of games in ART Counting is started.

  In addition, after the ART confirmation notification is performed and the AT control is started, the replays GR1 to GR6 are won at RT1 in the stage until the transition to RT2, and the navigation effect is executed, and the promotion replay is performed by following this navigation effect. If the promotion replay does not win and does not move to RT0 even though it is possible to shift to RT0, the replays 11 to 15 are won at RT0 and the navigation effect is executed. Even if it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning a special replay by following the production, if the special replay does not win and does not move to RT2, the push order bell is won at RT0 and the navigation production is performed. Although executed, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transitional outcome by following this navigation effect, but the transitional outcome is stopped and the transition is made to RT1 In such a case, the ART control is started without shifting to RT2, and counting of the remaining number of games in the ART is started with the medal payout rate being lower than that in the case of shifting to RT2. It has become.

  If a special combination is won after the start of the ART control, the RT2 is terminated at that time, and the ART control is interrupted accordingly. After the bonus ends, when the ART is restarted, the ART confirmation notification is performed and the AT control is started, but in this case as well, the player does not immediately shift to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, but stays in RT3. If it is, the transition outcome is stopped and the routine proceeds to RT1, and if it stays at RT1, the replays GR1 to 6 are elected, the promotion replay wins and transitions to RT0, and further the replays GR11 to 15 at RT0. Is won and the special replay wins, the process proceeds to RT2. At this point, the ART control is started and the remaining number of ART games is started.

  In addition, if the navigation stock remains after the end of the ART control, the latent lottery is performed, and if it is determined that the latent lottery is not to be latent, the ART control is immediately resumed while the latent control is resumed. When it is determined that the latent game is to be latently determined, the ART control is not resumed immediately, but the AT control is terminated once, and after the number of latent games has elapsed, an ART confirmation notification is made. If it is maintained, the ART control will be resumed. However, if it has shifted to RT1, replays GR1 to GR6 will be elected, the promotion replay will win and shift to RT0, and further replay will be performed at RT0. When GR 11-15 wins and the special replay wins, the process shifts to RT 2 for the first time, and at this time, the ART control is resumed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the ART confirmation notification is performed in RT1, the stop operation is performed in accordance with the navigation effect, so that the winning probability of the re-gamer is high through RT0 and the process shifts to RT2, which is difficult to fall to RT1. As long as the stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect, the ART start effect is performed at the time of transition to RT2, and the counting of the number of ART games is also started from that point. As a result of performing the stop operation while ignoring the navigation effect even though the effect has been executed, if it is not possible to shift to RT0, if it shifts to RT0 and then falls to RT1, that is, the condition for shifting to RT2 If the condition for transition to RT2 is not satisfied even though is satisfied, the ART start effect is performed at that time, the ART control is started, and RT The count of the remaining number of games in the ART is started without shifting to the game, and if the navigation effect is not followed, the result is disadvantageous for the player. It is possible to prompt the user to perform a stop operation according to

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls a plurality of types of ART having different game characteristics. Specifically, by the player's operation in the character selection effect described later that is executed when the effect switch 56 is pressed and held for a long time (operation for 2 seconds or more) after the start of ART or after the start of ART. Control is made to the ART with game characteristics corresponding to the type of the selected character.

  In this embodiment, there are three types of ARTs: ART corresponding to character A, ART corresponding to character B, and ART corresponding to character C. Expected value of the number of medals that can be expected in one set of ART. (Average value) does not change, but the deviation of the number of medals from the expected value differs depending on the type.

  As described above, when the target role (weak cherry, strong cherry) is won during ART, an additional lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add to ART and the number of games to be added, and depending on the type of ART The winning probability of the number of games to be added is different.

  Specifically, in the ART corresponding to the character A, the winning probability of 20 games is set to 100%, and in the ART corresponding to the character B, the winning probability of 10 games is 50% and the winning probability of 30 games is 50%. In the ART corresponding to the character C, 0 game is set to 50% and 40 game is set to 50%.

  Thus, in any of ART corresponding to character A, ART corresponding to character B, and ART corresponding to character C, the average of the number of additional games based on the winning probability of the additional number of games in the additional lottery is 20 games. Yes, the same, but the difference in the number of additional games based on the winning probability of the number of additional games in the additional lottery (the difference between the maximum or minimum number of additional games that can be won and the average of the additional games) is different for each character. It is 0 for ART corresponding to A, 10 for ART corresponding to character B, and 20 for ART corresponding to character C. That is, the deviation of the number of additional games based on the winning probability of the number of additional games in the additional lottery in the order of characters A, B, and C is set large.

  Further, in this embodiment, depending on the type of ART, factors other than the winning probability of the number of additional games in the extra lottery, that is, the target part of the extra lottery, the winning probability of the Navistock lottery, the target part of the lottery, and the medal per ART game Since there is no difference in the expected net increase in the number of games, the winning probability of the Navistock lottery, etc., the deviation based on the winning probability of the added game number in the above-mentioned additional lottery differs depending on the type of ART. Since the deviation of the number of games per ART and the expected net increase per game during ART is constant, the deviation of the net increase in medals per ART varies depending on the type of ART. For any ART corresponding to A, B, or C, the average number of games per set, that is, Although not change the average net increase number of medals per set, characters A, B, in the order and C, the number of games of the deviation per 1 set, that is, deviation of net increase number of medals per one set increases. The smaller the deviation of these net increase numbers, the easier the actual net increase number becomes a value closer to the average net increase number. On the contrary, the larger the deviation, the easier the actual net increase number becomes a value away from the average net increase number.

  For this reason, when the player selects the character A, the game with the highest stability, that is, although it cannot be expected to obtain a large number of net increases compared to the average, it can be a net increase that is significantly lower than the average. It is possible to play a game with low game characteristics, and when the player selects the character C, it is possible to expect a game with rough waves, that is, a significantly larger number of net increase than the average can be expected. However, on the other hand, it becomes possible to play the game with a gameability that may be a net increase significantly below the average, and when the player selects the character C, the gameability of the character A and the character C Gameability between games, i.e. you can expect a slightly more net increase than the average, but you can play games with a gameability that could result in a net increase slightly below the average That.

  As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to select the type of ART in which the deviation of the net increase in number that can be expected to be obtained in the ART per set is different according to the player's selection, and the player can select the ART per set. A game with a relatively large deviation in the number of net increase that can be expected in a game, that is, a high risk / high return game, a game with a relatively small deviation in the number of net increase that can be expected in an ART per set That is, it is possible to select a game according to a player's preference from a plurality of games including a low risk / low return game.

  In addition, even if the type of ART is different, the average of the number of net increase that can be expected to be obtained by ART per set regardless of the type of ART, even if the deviation of the net increase that can be expected by ART per set is different. Therefore, no matter what kind of ART is selected by the player, the advantage is not affected, and it is not unfair according to the result of selecting the ART type.

  In this embodiment, the average of the number of net increase that can be expected by ART per set is the same regardless of the type of ART. However, even if it is not completely the same, regardless of the type of ART. If the average of the number of net increase that can be expected in ART per set is substantially the same (about + -1% or less), as in the above case, it becomes unfair according to the result of selecting the type of ART. There is nothing.

  Further, in this embodiment, the average of the number of net increase that can be expected at ART based on the winning probability of the number of additional games in the extra lottery is the same or substantially the same regardless of the type of ART, and is expected to be obtained at ART. The deviation of the number of net increase that can be made varies depending on the type of ART, but at least the average of the ART advantage is the same or substantially the same regardless of the ART type, and the ART advantage deviation is the ART type For example, based on the winning probability of the Navistock lottery during ART, the average ART advantage is the same or substantially the same regardless of the type of ART, and the ART advantage It is good also as a structure which changes a deviation according to the kind of ART.

  In this embodiment, the number of games is applied as the ART end condition. However, when the planned payout number or the planned net increase number is applied as the ART end condition, that is, the total payout number during the ART indicates the expected payout number. If the fact that the number exceeds the planned net increase or exceeds the planned net increase is applied as an end condition, the ART advantage based on the winning probability of the lottery that determines the additional number of the planned payout and the planned net increase May be the same or substantially the same regardless of the type of ART, and the deviation of the ART advantage may be varied depending on the type of ART.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 starts the ART and after the start of the ART, when the effect switch 56 is pressed for a long time (operation of 2 seconds or more) after the prohibition period (30 games in this embodiment). Next, a character selection effect for selecting one of the characters A, B, and C is executed.

  Depending on the characters A, B, and C selected in the character selection effect, the character displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the subsequent ART changes, and the character selected as described above changes. Therefore, the character selection effect is not only the effect content but also the effect for selecting the game property.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the flow of the character selection effect.

  When the ART start condition is satisfied (at the time of special replay winning at RT0, when replay GR1-6 winning, and when replay GR11-15 is missed, when replay GR11-15 is won, and special replay is missed at RT0 The character selection effect is started after the game when the ART start condition is satisfied.

  The character selection effect is composed of a character introduction period that introduces each character and the corresponding game content, and a character selection period during which the character can actually be selected. To control.

  In the character introduction period, as shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C, the respective character introduction screens are sequentially displayed over a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) in the order of character A, character B, and character C. This is displayed on the display 51.

  In the introduction screen of the character A, as shown in FIG. 22A, an image of the character A, “stable type” that is a gameability corresponding to the character A, and an ART lottery corresponding to the character A As a feature, “Certain 20 games for cherry!” Is displayed. On the introduction screen for character B, as shown in FIG. 22B, the image of character B and the gameability corresponding to character B are “ “Balance type” and “Addition of 10 or 30 games with cherry!” Are displayed as the characteristics of the extra lottery at ART corresponding to the character B. On the introduction screen of the character C, as shown in FIG. The image of the character C, the “rough wave type” that is the playability corresponding to the character C, and the “Celi In 0or40 game plus! "He said, is displayed.

  Next, when the display of all the introduction screens of the characters A, B, and C is finished in the character introduction period, the character selection period starts.

  In the character selection period, as shown in FIGS. 22D to 22F, the character selection screen of the character A with the smallest deviation in the net increase in medals per set of ART (an image for prompting the determination operation is added to the character introduction screen) Are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 while switching the character selection screens in the order of character B and character C at regular intervals. After the character selection screen for character C is displayed, the screen returns to the character selection screen for character A again and loops until any character is selected.

  If the display of the character selection screen for the characters A, B, and C is looped, and the re-game player has not won a prize in the immediately preceding game, setting of bets by inserting medals or operating the MAXBET switch 6 When the operation is specified, the type of the character displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at that time is determined as the character of the ART, and if the re-playing role is won in the immediately preceding game, the MAXBET switch 6 Or the start operation of the next game is specified, the character type displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at that time is determined as the ART character.

  Then, the determined character type is set in the RAM 91c, and an effect corresponding to the character type set in the RAM 91c is executed in the subsequent ART.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23, a specific ART effect is executed during an ART in which a character corresponding to the character type set in the RAM 91c appears. In FIG. 23, the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 by the ART effect corresponding to the character B is shown. In the ART effect corresponding to the character A, the character A appears instead of the character B. In the ART effect corresponding to, the display mode is such that the character C appears instead of the character B.

  Further, during ART, when a weak cherry is won or a strong cherry is won, a lottery is performed with the winning probability corresponding to the character type set in the RAM 91c.

  Once the character type is selected and confirmed in the character selection effect, the character cannot be changed to another character until the change prohibition period (30 games in this embodiment) elapses. In the period from the end of the game until the start operation of the next game is performed, the character selection effect is executed again by receiving the long press of the effect switch 56 (operation of 2 seconds or more), and the character type is newly set. The character type currently set in the RAM 91c can be changed to the newly selected character.

  In the long press of the effect switch 56, that is, the character selection effect for changing the character, the character introduction period is omitted, and the character selection period starts. Also in this case, the character selection screen of the character A having the smallest deviation of the net increase in the number of medals per set of ART (a screen obtained by adding an image prompting the determination operation to the character introduction screen) is displayed first, and then the characters B and C are displayed. In this order, the character selection screens are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 while switching at regular intervals. After that, if the re-game player has not won a prize in the immediately preceding game, the insertion of medals or the MAXBET switch When the betting number setting operation by the operation 6 is specified, the type of the character displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at that time is determined as the ART character, and the re-gamer wins a prize in the immediately preceding game. If so, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is specified or the start operation of the next game is specified. If the the type of characters displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at that time, is determined as the character of the ART. Then, the character type set in the RAM 91c is updated to the newly determined character type, and in the subsequent ART, an effect corresponding to the character type set in the RAM 91c is executed, and when the weak cherry is selected. Alternatively, when the strong cherry is won, the lottery is performed with the winning probability corresponding to the character type set in the RAM 91c.

  When an error state occurs during the execution of the character selection effect, that is, when an error command indicating the start of the error state is received from the main control unit 41, an error notification effect is executed, and thereafter the error state effect is displayed. When an error command indicating cancellation is received and the character selection effect is restored, if the error state starts during the character introduction period, the character A and the character B and C introduction screens are resumed. If the error state starts during the character selection period, the character A selection screen is resumed and the A, B, and C character selection screens are looped again. It will be.

  Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 automatically sets the same number of bets as the previous game immediately after the game ends when the re-gamer wins except for a certain case. The start operation becomes effective, while the special replay winning at RT0, the replay GR1-6 winning, and the promotion replay losing (normal replay winning), the replay GR11-15 winning, and the special replay losing (tumbling replay) At the time of (winning), as shown in FIG. 24A, the same number of bets as the previous game are automatically set immediately after winning, but the same time as the time required for the character introduction period constituting the character selection effect Over the period until the end of the freeze state. Since the over door operation is disabled, the start operation is not being effectively accepted be the start operation during this time, that there is no also to start the game.

  On the other hand, as described above, when the ART start condition is satisfied, that is, when the special replay is won at RT0, the replay GR1-6 is won, and when the promotion replay is missed (normal replay win), the replay GR11 is performed. It will be executed at the time of winning 15 and winning special replay (falling replay winning), when stopping the transitional event at RT0, but when winning special replay at RT0, replay GR1-6 winning and promotion replay missing ( When the replay GR 11-15 is selected at the time of the normal replay winning) and the special replay losing (falling replay winning) is controlled to be in a freeze state for the same time as the character introducing period, even if the start switch 7 is operated during the character introducing period It is not accepted as a valid start operation, On top will not be over arm begins, it without the character is determined to have been displayed at that time, so that the character introduction period to continue. In the character introduction period, not only the start operation but also the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 does not determine the character displayed at that time, and the character introduction period continues.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 does not receive any winnings except for certain cases, wins a small role, or wins a special role. When the bet number setting operation by the operation of the switch 6 becomes effective, but the transition outcome stops at RT0, as shown in FIG. 24B, a character selection effect is formed after winning a prize. The bet number setting operation is controlled over the same period of time as the character introduction period. The bet number setting operation is invalid for the period until the freeze state ends. Therefore, even if a medal is inserted during this time or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the medal is returned, and the bet number setting operation by the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Not accepted in, is it not also to set the number of bets.

  On the other hand, as described above, the character selection effect is performed when the ART start condition is satisfied, that is, when the special replay is won, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, and when the promoted replay is missed, when the replay GR11 to 15 is won, and the special replay is missed. However, since it is executed in the frozen state for the same period of time as the character introduction period when the transition outcome stops at RT0, medals are inserted during the character introduction period. The inserted medals are returned, and even if the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, it is not accepted as an operation for setting the valid bet number, and the bet number is not set, and the character displayed at that time is displayed. Without being fixed, the character introduction period will continue.

  In other words, during the character introduction period, the character selection operation becomes invalid, and after the character selection period, the character displayed at that time is selected by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, the start operation, or the betting number setting operation. Is possible.

  In addition, when an error occurs during the period during which the main control unit 41 is controlled to the freeze state, and the error is controlled to the error state, the main control unit 41 does not depend on the time when the error is controlled and the freeze state is controlled before the error. From the time of return, control is again made into the frozen state for the same time as the character introduction period. On the other hand, if an error occurs during the character introduction period and the sub-control unit is controlled to be in an error state, the character introduction period starts from the beginning, that is, from the character introduction screen corresponding to character A after the error is restored. Even after the error is restored, the character selection operation becomes invalid during the character introduction period, and after the character selection period, the MAXBET switch 6 is operated, the start operation, or the bet number setting operation. The character displayed at the time can be selected.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, a plurality of types of character selection screens are sequentially switched at regular intervals during the character selection period of the character selection effect at the start of ART, and the character selection screen corresponding to the player's desired character. When a determination operation is performed in a state where is displayed, any character can be selected from a plurality of characters. On the other hand, different types of ART that have different net increases that can be expected for a plurality of types of characters are defined, and the player can select the number of net increases that can be expected in subsequent ARTs by selecting a character. The type of ART with different deviations can be selected, and the player can play games with a relatively large deviation in the number of net increase that can be expected by ART per set, that is, high risk / high return gaming Select a game according to the player's preference from multiple games, including low risk / low return games, with a relatively small deviation in net increase that can be expected from ART per set. Can be done.

  However, in such a configuration, the player does not understand the relationship between the character and the gameability, and as a result of appropriate operation, the player selects the character corresponding to the low-risk, high-risk, high-return gameability. In such a case, when the winning combination for the subsequent ART is established, the number of games may be rarely added. In such a case, the interest may be reduced.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the character selection screen of the character A corresponding to the game with the smallest deviation in the net increase in medals is first displayed in the character selection period during which the character can be selected by the character selection effect, and thereafter The character selection screen is sequentially switched in the order of character B and character C, and even if the player performs an unintentional determination operation after the start of the character selection period, the deviation of the net increase in the number of medals Since the character corresponding to the smallest gameability, that is, the most stable gameplay is selected, the player selects the low-risk, high-return gameability without understanding the gameplay. Can be prevented.

  Further, when an error state occurs during the character selection period, when the error is canceled and then the character selection period is restored, the selection screen for characters B and C is displayed when the error state occurs. Even after the return, the character selection screen of the character A corresponding to the game with the smallest deviation of the medal net increase is resumed, and then the character selection screen is sequentially switched in the order of the character B and the character C. Even if the player unintentionally performs a decision operation after returning from the error state, it corresponds to the game with the smallest deviation of the net increase in medals, that is, the most stable game Since a character is selected, the player may select a low-risk, high-return gameability with low stability without understanding the gameability. So that the it can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, a bet number setting operation or a start operation, that is, an operation for advancing the game is performed during the character selection period, so that the character corresponding to the character selection screen displayed at that time is selected. Thus, it is possible to select a character and advance the game without performing an operation separately from the game progress operation. On the other hand, in such a configuration, the player selects the character unintentionally as a result of performing the betting number setting operation or starting operation in order to advance the game without recognizing the character selection operation. However, as described above, the character selection screen of the character A corresponding to the game with the smallest deviation of the net increase in medals during the character selection period is first displayed. Even after the start, even if the player unintentionally performs a betting number setting operation or starting operation, the gameability with the smallest deviation of the net increase in medals, that is, the most stable gameability Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from selecting a low-risk, high-return gameability without understanding the gameability. It has become possible way.

  Further, in this embodiment, when performing a character selection effect, if the re-game player has not won a prize in the previous game, when a bet number is set by inserting a medal or operating the MAXBET switch 6, If the type of the character displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at that time is determined as the character of the ART, and the re-game player has won in the previous game, the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is specified, When the start operation of the next game is specified, the character type displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at that time is determined as the ART character.

  That is, when the re-game player wins in the immediately preceding game, the MAXBET switch 6 is not activated and only the start operation is valid, while the re-game player has not won the game (whether the small game player has won a prize) In this case, the MAXBET switch 6 is activated. In any case, the character type is selected by operating the MAXBET switch 6. It has become. For this reason, regardless of the type of winning combination in the previous game or the presence or absence of winning combination, the type of character is selected by performing a common operation, and the type of character that the player does not intend by mistake is selected. It is possible to prevent selection.

  In the present embodiment, when performing the character selection effect, the MAXBET switch 6 is used as a common operation for selecting the character type regardless of the type of the winning combination in the previous game or the presence or absence of the winning combination. However, the above effect can be obtained if the character selection is performed by a common operation regardless of the type of the winning combination in the previous game or the presence or absence of the winning combination. For example, the start operation may be applied as a common operation for selecting the character type regardless of the type of the winning combination in the previous game or the presence or absence of the winning combination.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when any character is selected in the character selection effect, not only the playability corresponding to the selected character but also the character corresponding to the type of the selected character appears. The ART effect to be performed is executed, and it is possible to recognize which character is set during the ART, that is, which type of ART is controlled.

  In this embodiment, the ART type is suggested by executing an ART effect in which a character corresponding to the selected character type appears, but at least the character selected by the player during the ART. That is, if the type of the ART is suggested, it is possible to recognize which character is set during the ART, that is, which type of ART is controlled, as described above. For example, the type of ART may be suggested by the lighting color or lighting mode of the LED, BGM output from a speaker, or the like.

  Further, in this embodiment, after a character is selected once in the character selection effect, the character is selected again by long-pressing the effect switch 56 before the ART ends, that is, the ART game is selected. However, once a character is selected, the character cannot be changed until the prohibition period (30 games in this embodiment) elapses. In other words, once one of the characters is selected, it is necessary to digest the ART with the gameability corresponding to that character until at least the prohibition period elapses. This increases the importance of the character, and can enhance the interest in the character selection effect.

  In this embodiment, a character selection screen corresponding to a plurality of types of characters in the character selection effect is automatically switched and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at regular intervals, and one of these character selection screens is displayed. The character corresponding to the character selection screen displayed at that time is selected by performing a determination operation (a betting number setting operation, an operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or a start operation) in a state where For example, a plurality of characters are displayed, one character is displayed in a specific mode different from other characters, and a character that is in a specific mode is sequentially switched and displayed every predetermined time, and a determination operation is performed. Therefore, it is possible to select a character corresponding to the character selection screen displayed at that time. Even in such a configuration, the character A corresponding to the gameability with the smallest deviation of the medal net increase is first displayed in the specific mode as the first character displayed in the specific mode after the transition to the character selection period. By switching the characters in specific order in order of character B and character C, even if the player performs an unintentional determination operation after the start of the character selection period, the number of medals is increased The game character with the smallest deviation is selected, that is, the character corresponding to the most stable game property is selected, so the player selects the low-risk and high-return game property without understanding the game property. Can be prevented.

  In addition, when the player performs a change operation different from the determination operation in the character selection effect, a plurality of types of character selection screens can be arbitrarily changed, and this corresponds to the character selection screen displayed when the determination operation is performed. A configuration for selecting a character may be used, and even in such a configuration, the character selection screen that is displayed first after the transition to the character selection period is used. By displaying the character selection screen and performing a change operation in this state, it is possible to change to the character selection screen corresponding to character B or character C, so that the player does not intend after the start of the character selection period. Even when the decision operation is performed, the playability with the smallest deviation of the net increase in medals, that is, the lowest Since the character corresponding to the high game of sexually is selected, it is possible to prevent the player will select the game of less stable high-risk, high-return without understanding the game property.

  In addition to displaying a plurality of characters, one character is displayed in a specific manner different from the other characters, and the player performs a change operation different from the determination operation in the character selection effect, thereby displaying in a specific manner. The character to be displayed can be arbitrarily changed, and the character displayed at the time when the determination operation is performed may be selected. Even in such a configuration, the net number of medals is first increased after the character selection period. The character A corresponding to the gameability with the smallest deviation is displayed in a identifiable manner, and the character A or C can be changed by performing the change operation in this state. Even if the player unintentionally performs the decision operation, the gameability with the smallest deviation of the net increase in medals, that is, Since character also corresponds to a high game of stability is selected, it is possible to prevent the player will select the game of less stable high-risk, high-return without understanding the game property.

  Further, in this embodiment, a start operation for advancing the game, a setting operation for the number of bets, and an operation of the MAXBET switch 6 unrelated to the progress of the game are applied as the determination operation when determining the character. Applying the operations of the switches provided only for the production, such as the operation of the start switch 7 in a state unrelated to the progress of the game, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the production switch 56, etc. Also good.

  In this embodiment, the character selection effect is composed of a character introduction period that introduces each character and the corresponding game content, and a character selection period in which a character can be actually selected. It is also possible to adopt a configuration consisting only of the character selection period, that is, a configuration in which characters can be selected at the same time as the character selection effect. Even in such a configuration, after the transition to the character selection effect, the net number of medals is first increased. By displaying the character selection screen of the character A corresponding to the playability with the smallest deviation and then sequentially switching the character selection screen in the order of the character B and the character C, after the start of the character selection effect, the player Even if a decision is made unintentionally, the difference in the net increase in the number of medals is the smallest. That is, the character corresponding to the most highly stable gaming property is selected, it is possible to prevent the player will select the game of less stable high-risk, high-return without understanding the game property.

  In this embodiment, at the time of special replay winning at RT0, when replay GR1-6 wins, and when promoted replay is missed (ordinary replay winning), when replay GR11-15 wins and special replay is missed (falling replay win), The main control unit 41 is configured to control the frozen state in which the acceptance of the start operation is invalidated for the same time as the character introduction period when the transition start stop at RT0. In the configuration consisting of only the period, there is no need to provide a configuration for controlling the freeze state.

  Also, in this embodiment, ART is a gaming state in which the deviation of the degree of advantage differs depending on the type of character selected by the player, that is, a stopping mode that has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than usual and is advantageous to the player. The game state in which the operation mode for deriving is informed is applied, but it is not limited to ART, and any game state in which the deviation of the advantage differs depending on at least the type of character selected by the player, Information that is advantageous to the player, such as a higher probability of winning the specific role than usual, and an operation mode for deriving a stop mode (may be a winning mode or a non-winning mode) that is advantageous to the player For example, a gaming state in which more gaming value can be expected than usual may be applied. For example, a bonus such as BB that increases the winning probability of a small role is played. 'S deviation advantageous degree according to the type of character that selected may be applied as a different game state. In addition, the game state may not necessarily be a game state in which more game value than usual can be expected.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, a plurality of types of character selection screens are sequentially switched at regular intervals in the character selection effect at the start of ART or the like, and the character selection screen corresponding to the desired character is displayed by the player. In this state, a decision operation is performed, so that one of a plurality of characters can be selected, and the gameability of the subsequent ART differs depending on the selected character. Does not always perform the decision operation by understanding the gameability and the content of the production according to the character, and the decision operation is performed without grasping the gameability and the content of the production corresponding to the character selected by the player. By doing so, there is a possibility that gameability and performance unintended by the player will be determined.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, the character selection effect is composed of a character introduction period that introduces the contents of each character and the corresponding gaming property, and a character selection period that can actually select a character, After the start of the character selection effect, each character and the corresponding game content are first introduced in the character introduction period, and then the character selection period can be entered to actually select the character. The characters that can be selected and the content of the corresponding game can be made known. Since the determination operation is invalidated during the character introduction period, the character is not determined even if the determination operation is performed during the character introduction period. It is possible to prevent the character from being determined without knowing, the production of the content not intended by the player, or the game ART not intended by the player from being executed.

  In addition, when an error occurs during the character introduction period, when returning to the character introduction period after canceling the error, even after the character introduction period, , Restart from the beginning of the character introduction period, and then after all the character introduction screens are displayed, the character selection period is entered and can be selected in the character selection effect even after returning from the error state It is possible to make known the character and the corresponding game content. In addition, since the determination operation is invalidated even during the character introduction period after returning from the error, the character is not determined even if the determination operation is performed during the character introduction period. It is possible to prevent the character from being determined without knowing the content of the sex, the production of the content not intended by the player, or the game ART unintended by the player.

  In this embodiment, the character introduction screen corresponding to all the characters that can be selected in the subsequent character selection period in the character introduction period is displayed for a certain period of time, that is, all the selectable characters and the corresponding characters are displayed. Since the determination operation is invalidated until the introduction of the game content, the character is selected without knowing all the selectable characters and the game content corresponding to the character in the subsequent character selection period. Can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, as described above, the character selection screen displayed at that time is displayed by performing an operation for setting or starting the betting amount, that is, an operation for advancing the game during the character selection period. The character corresponding to is selected, and the character can be selected and the game can be progressed without performing an operation separately from the progress operation of the game. On the other hand, in such a configuration, the player selects the character unintentionally as a result of performing the betting number setting operation or starting operation in order to advance the game without recognizing the character selection operation. However, by controlling to the frozen state during the character introduction period, the bet number setting operation and start operation are invalidated, so that the number of bets can be used to advance the game unintentionally by the player. Even when the setting operation or the start operation is performed, it is possible to prevent the player from selecting a character unintentionally.

  In this embodiment, the game playability in the subsequent ART is selected by selecting any one character from a plurality of types in the character selection effect at the start of the ART. For example, any of the types of production contents that differ in the frequency of specific productions suggesting characters, motifs, special roles, ARTs, general roles, etc. It is good also as a structure which selects the kind of production content. In this case, the trigger for executing the character selection effect is not limited to the start of ART or the like. In addition, in the configuration for selecting game characteristics, it is not always necessary to perform different effects depending on the game characteristics, and only the game characteristics differ depending on the selected character and the like, while common effect contents are applied. It may be configured.

  Further, even in a configuration in which the effect content is simply selected by the character selection effect, after the character introduction period, the character corresponding to a predetermined character among the characters corresponding to a plurality of types of effect content in the character selection period. It is preferable to display the character selection screen first, so that after the character introduction period, the first selectable character will be fixed, so that the player will accidentally select an unintended character. Can be prevented. In addition, even after the end of the error state that occurred during the character selection period, the character selection screen corresponding to one predetermined character among the characters corresponding to the plurality of types of effect contents is displayed first in the character selection period. Preferably, after the character introduction period, the first selectable character is fixed, so that the player can be prevented from selecting an unintended character by mistake.

  Furthermore, in such a configuration, it is preferable that the character selection screens are displayed in the order introduced during the character introduction period, which makes it more effective for the player to select an unintended character by mistake. Can be prevented.

  In addition, as described above, when the re-game player wins in the previous game, the MAXBET switch 6 is not activated, and only the start operation is valid, while the re-game player has not won the game. The MAXBET switch 6 is activated in the case where the small role has won or none of the roles has been won, but even in the configuration in which the effect content is simply selected by the character selection effect, Regardless of whether or not the re-game player has won a prize in the immediately preceding game, it is preferable to select the character type by performing a common operation (for example, the MAXBET switch 6). Regardless of the type of the winning combination or whether or not the winning combination has been won, the character type will be selected by performing a common operation and the player will be mistaken. It can be prevented by selecting the type of unintended character.

  In this embodiment, in the character introduction period, after the character introduction screens corresponding to all the characters that can be selected in the subsequent character selection period are displayed, the character selection period is entered, and any character can be selected. After the character introduction period corresponding to the character A, the character selection period corresponding to the character A is entered, and then the character introduction period corresponding to the character B and the character selection corresponding to the character B are sequentially performed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that shifts in order of the period, the character introduction period corresponding to the character C, and the character selection period corresponding to the character C, that is, the character introduction period and the character selection period are sequentially switched for each character. Character selection Effect details of the character just prior to the selectable character in the period that is introduced, it is possible to select a character while accurately grasping effect contents of the character to be selected.

  Also, in this embodiment, a character selection effect is executed at the start of ART, and at the time of special replay winning at RT0 that triggers the start of ART, replay GR1-6 winning and promotion replay missed (normal replay winning) At the time of replay GR11-15 winning, special replay spilling (falling replay winning), when stopping the transition at RT0, the main control unit 41 sets or starts a bet over the same period as the character introduction period. By controlling to the freeze state in which the character is invalidated, the determination operation is invalidated over the character introduction period. However, if the stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect, the ART is only displayed when winning the special replay at RT0. Otherwise, the player will not perform the stop operation according to the navigation effect. Since this is an exceptional situation, the main control unit 41 controls the bet number setting operation or the start operation to be invalidated for the same time as the character introduction period only at the time of special replay winning at RT0. Thus, the determination operation may be invalidated over the character introduction period. With such a configuration, for example, each time the replays GR1 to GR6 are elected in RT1 and the promotion replay is missed, the freeze state is entered. It is possible to prevent the game from being delayed by being controlled.

  In this embodiment, the character introduction period is controlled only in the character selection period at the start of ART, and the determination operation is invalidated during that period. However, the character selection period is also performed in the character selection period after the start of ART. It is good also as a structure which invalidates determination operation in the meantime during control. Also, with such a configuration, in the above, since the main control unit 41 cannot be controlled to the frozen state, an operation not related to the progress of the game is applied as the determination operation, and the character introduction period What is necessary is just to invalidate determination operation.

  In addition, for example, after the transition to RT2 due to the special replay winning that becomes the start trigger of ART, every time a predetermined number of games is reached, the game is controlled to be frozen for the same period as the character introduction period, and to RT2. After the transition, the bet number setting operation and the start operation are invalidated during the character introduction period of the character selection effect by executing the character selection effect every time a predetermined number of games is reached. The character determination operation may be invalidated.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 41 manages the number of navigation stocks and the number of ART games. However, the main control unit 41 manages the number of navigation stocks and the number of ART games. In a segmented game during ART, such as when the ART based on the game is finished, the character is controlled to be frozen for the same period of time as the character introduction period, and the character selection effect is executed after the segmented game ends. The character determination operation may be invalidated by invalidating the betting number setting operation or the start operation during the character introduction period of the selection effect.

  As described above, the first embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the first embodiment, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included.

  In the first embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values has been described. However, bets are set using game balls as game values. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine 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.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values.

  In the second embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine 700 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 700 includes the same or similar configuration as the partial slot machine 1, and the description of the same or similar configuration is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the pachinko gaming machine 700 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 700 includes a glass door frame 702 formed in a frame shape that can be opened and closed in the game frame. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 706).

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 703 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 702. An operation unit 761 that can be operated by the player is provided on the upper surface of the hit ball supply tray 703.

  Under the hitting ball supply tray 703, there are an extra ball receiving tray 704 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 703, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 705 for emitting hitting balls (game balls). Is provided. A game board 706 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 702. Note that the game board 706 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 707 is formed on the front surface of the game board 706 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. A large number of nails for guiding a game ball are implanted in the game area 707.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 707, an effect display device 709 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. In the effect display device 709, a change display (also referred to as a variable display, an update display, or a cyclic display) of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. The variation display of the effect symbol is executed in various variations such as scroll display and on-site switching display. The effect display device 709 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each. In the effect display device 709, an effect symbol display area for displaying an effect symbol on the display screen is provided. For example, three (plural) of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed in the effect symbol display area. There is a symbol display area as a display area for variably displaying the effect symbols. Each of these three effect symbols is an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The effect display device 709 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation control of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display unit 708a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 709 to execute the effect display along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display unit 708a executes the second special display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 708b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the upper portion of the effect display device 709 in the game board 706, there is a first special symbol display (first variation display means) 708a that variably displays the first special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 708a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 708a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 709 in the game board 706, there is a second special symbol display (second variation display means) 708b that variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. Is provided. The second special symbol display 708b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. In other words, the second special symbol display 708b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both are numbers from 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display unit 708a and the second special symbol display unit 708b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 708a and the second special symbol indicator 708b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator. The first special symbol is subjected to the variable display on the condition that the second special symbol display unit 708b does not execute the variable display of the second special symbol. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed on the condition that the first special symbol display unit 708a does not execute the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed without being variably displayed at the same time.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning port 713 or the second start winning port) 714), the display condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The game is started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area as a winning area such as a prize opening (a game ball has entered). Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In the following description, the fact that the game ball has won the first start prize opening 713 may be referred to as a first start prize, and the fact that the game ball has won the second start prize opening 714 will be referred to as a second start prize. There is a case. The data related to the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as reserved storage data that is a right to perform variable display of the special symbol until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of a RAM of a game control microcomputer described later. On-hold storage data for the first start winning is stored in the first on-hold storage buffer as first on-hold storage data with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit, and on-hold storage data for the second start winning is stored in a predetermined number (for example, 4). Is stored in the second reserved storage buffer as second reserved storage data.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700, a ball striking device for driving a driving motor in response to a player operating a ball striking operation handle 705 and launching a game ball to the game area 707 using the rotational force of the driving motor (see FIG. Not shown). A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 707 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 707, and then descends the game area 707. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 713 and is detected by the first start port switch 713a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 708a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 713. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 714 and is detected by the second start port switch 714a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 708b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 709 starts the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Is done. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 714. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 709 is used for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b. The effect design (decoration design) is displayed as a variation design. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 708a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 708b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 709 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of the variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the period of the variable display is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 708a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 708b, the effect display device 709 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped and displayed. The first special symbol display device 708a, the second special symbol display device 708b, and the effect display device 709 described above are variable display devices that display the variation of the identification information and derive and display the display result, and are used as a variation display unit. It is done.

  In the effect display device 709, when the variable display is started, for example, all of the left, middle, and right effect symbols start the variable display. Then, the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are variably displayed basically stop in a predetermined order (for example, a predetermined order such as the order of the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol, and the middle effect symbol). When a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of variation display, all the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and the display result is confirmed. The order in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols stop may be other than the order of the left, right, and center symbols. Further, the left, middle, and right performance symbols may be stopped simultaneously.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 713 is provided below the effect display device 709. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 713 is guided to the back of the game board 706 and detected by the first start opening switch 713a.

  A variable winning ball device (electric tulip) having a second starting winning port 714 (second starting port) through which a game ball can win is located below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 713. ) 715 is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 714 is guided to the back of the game board 706 and detected by the second start opening switch 714a. The variable winning ball device 715 is opened by a solenoid 716. When the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second start winning port 714 (it is easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second starting winning port 714 than the first starting winning port 713. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 714. In the state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state, it may be configured so that it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win). As described above, the state where the variable winning ball device 715 is in the closed state may be a state where the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the second start winning port 714.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning port 713 and the second start winning port 714 may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

  When the variable winning ball device 715 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 715 is very likely to win the second start winning port 714. The first start winning opening 713 is provided directly below the effect display device 709, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 709 and the first start winning opening 713 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The winning percentage of the second starting prize opening 714 is such that the nails are densely arranged around the area 713 and the arrangement of the nails around the first starting prize opening 713 is difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting prize opening 713. You may make it make higher than the winning rate of the 1st start winning opening 713.

  Below the first special symbol display 708a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 713, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start winning memory) 4 is displayed. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory display 718a (not shown) consisting of two indicators (for example, LEDs). The first special symbol storage memory indicator 718a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 708a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Below the second special symbol display 708b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 714, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 718b (not shown) is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 718b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 708b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 709 is provided with a first reserved memory display unit 718c that displays the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 718d that displays the second reserved memory number. (Each display area is provided). In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (total number of total pending memory) which is the sum of the 1st pending memory number and the 2nd pending memory number. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, a variable winning ball device 715 that opens and closes only the second starting winning port 714 is provided, but the first starting winning port 713 and the second starting ball port 714 are provided. Any of the winning openings 714 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that performs an opening / closing operation.

  A reach state may occur during the effect symbol display on the effect display device 709. Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 709 constitute a part of the combination of jackpot symbols, the variation of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. Or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of a combination of jackpot symbols. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable area areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design, etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color, etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 709 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than a normal reach (normal reach), and there is a high degree of reliability for the big hit. Such special (specific) reach is called super reach.

  As shown in FIG. 25, a special variable winning ball device 720 is provided below the variable winning ball device 715. The special variable winning ball apparatus 720 includes an opening / closing plate, and can be changed into an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be won and a closed state (second state) in which the game ball does not win. Device. The special variable winning ball device 720 may be configured so that it is difficult to win in the closed state, but it is possible to win (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win). Thus, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 720 is in the closed state may be a state in which the game ball is difficult to win or does not win the special variable winning ball device 720.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is a solenoid in a specific game state (a big hit game state) that occurs when a specific display result (a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 708a or the second special symbol display unit 708b. When the opening / closing plate is controlled to be in the open state by 721, the large winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 723.

  In the big hit game state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 repeats the open state and the closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball device 720 is opened is called a round. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and when it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected. In this embodiment, the control example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened only once in one round is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special variable winning ball is multiple times such as twice in one round. You may make it perform the control which makes the apparatus 720 an open state.

  A normal symbol display 710 (not shown) is provided below the effect display device 709. The normal symbol display 710 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “×”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 732 and is detected by the gate switch 732a, the display variation display of the normal symbol display 710 is started. In this embodiment, left and right lamps (designs can be visually recognized when lit) are alternately lit to perform variable display. For example, if the left lamp is lit at the end of variable display, it is a win. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 710 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol “◯”), the variable winning ball apparatus 715 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 715 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 714). To change.

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 710, there is provided a normal symbol holding storage display 741 (not shown) having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 732. Every time there is a game ball passing through the gate 732, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 732a, the normal symbol hold storage display 741 increases the number of indicators to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol indicator 710 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. There are four upper limit values for the number of ordinary symbols stored, and the normal symbol storage memory display 741 lights the display with these four as upper limits.

  Decorative LEDs 725 flashing and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 707 of the game board 706, and an outlet 726 into which a hit ball that has not been won is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 727R and 727L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 707. A top frame LED 728a, a left frame LED 728b, and a right frame LED 728c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 707. For example, the top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, and the right frame LED 728c are related displays in the pseudo-continuous rendering as the repetitive variation pattern (each re-variation period (including the initial variation period) in one variation period). When an effect such that the effect is executed) is executed, blinking control is performed.

  The repeated variation pattern is a variation pattern in which a specific effect display is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times after a special symbol and an effect symbol change display is started and a display result is derived and displayed, and then a reach effect is executed. . Here, the specific effect display is, for example, an effect display such as a re-change effect display, and if it is an effect display that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times, for example, an effect display other than the re-change display such as a notice display. May be. In this embodiment, as an example of the repeated variation pattern, an example will be described in which a pseudo-variable variation pattern that can be repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times with re-variation as a specific effect display is described.

  Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. In this case, a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all the symbol strings (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of re-variation repeated executions (also referred to as quasi-continuous re-variation times), the greater the reliability that will be the big hit (when the big hit is made for all selection ratios, including when the big hit is out The degree of the ratio selected in the above, the ratio of the jackpot, that is, the reliability of the jackpot) is increased. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 709 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances from among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo continuous chances) composed of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. Further, when the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed, some reach effect may be executed in the reach state.

  Also, a prize ball LED 751 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 728b, and a ball cut LED 752 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 728c. . The top frame LED 728a, the left frame LED 728b, the right frame LED 728c, and the decoration LED 725 are an example of a light emitter for performance provided in the pachinko gaming machine 700. In addition to the above-mentioned various LEDs for effects (decorations), LEDs and lamps for effects are installed.

  In FIG. 26, (A) shows a hit type table showing the characteristics of hit type control including big hits and small hits, and (B) shows the base and variation time states after the end of the big hit game state of sudden big hits. Shown is an abrupt big hit base / fluctuation time state selection table used to determine.

  In the hit type table of FIG. 26, for each hit type in the big hit and the small hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the big hit The variation time after the end of the gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the number of times of opening in the big hit (number of rounds), and the opening time of each round are shown. As shown in FIG. 26, as the jackpot gaming state with different numbers of rounds, there are provided a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states of 15 rounds of jackpot gaming state and 2 rounds of jackpot gaming state. In the small hit, a small hit game state with the same number of times of opening and open time as in the two round big hit game state.

  Specifically, in the 15-round big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened, a predetermined opening condition end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the opened state). Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls that have been generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Also, in the two-round big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed in the open state) Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls that have been generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  In this way, the big hit of 2 rounds is allowed up to the number of times of opening the grand prize opening is less than 15 rounds (2 times in this embodiment), but the opening time of the big prize opening is short (for example, 0. 0. It is a big hit type (type) for 5 seconds. In the case of the present embodiment, as a big hit of two rounds, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short (0.5 seconds), and a prize ball (a prize ball paid out for the prize) is obtained. There is no hit.

  In addition, as a big hit of two rounds, it is possible to provide only a hit where a prize ball cannot be obtained, or only a hit where a prize ball can be obtained. Both a win and a win from which a prize ball can be obtained may be provided.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds or 2 rounds, the probability that the special game state is determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probability change state) A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a high probability state (an abbreviation of a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability big hit”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state may be controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. is there. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol, so when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start prize to occur and the possibility of a big hit game being played. Rise.

  Of the “big hit”, the type (type) of big hit that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state of 15 rounds or 2 rounds is called “normal big hit”. In this embodiment, an example in which a normal big hit is provided for a big hit of 15 rounds is shown. Moreover, you may provide "normal jackpot" about either one or both of the big hit of 15 rounds, the big hit of 2 rounds. In addition, it is not always necessary to provide a big hit for both the 15 round big hit and the 2 round big hit.

  In addition, as a special gaming state, an electric chew support that facilitates (higher frequency) winning in the variable winning ball device 715 by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 715 is opened in association with the probability changing state. It may be controlled to the control state. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the electric chew support control state independently of the probability change state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol of the game will be a winning symbol (normal symbol probability control), control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 715 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 715 Control (opening frequency increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 715 is open is higher than when the control is not performed, so the winning frequency to the second start winning port 714 is increased. As a result, the game ball becomes easier to start and win (the execution conditions for the variable display in the special symbol displays 708a and 708b and the effect display device 709 are more easily established). In addition, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 714 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 714 is increased by such electric Chu support control is the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. Also, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 715 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 715, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  Furthermore, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to a state in which any one of the normal symbol shortening control state, the normal symbol probability changing control state, the open time extension control state, and the open number increase control state are combined, You may make it transfer to a high base state. In addition, as the electric chew support control, by shifting to any one of the normal symbol shortening control state, the normal symbol probability changing control state, the opening time extension control state, and the opening frequency increasing control state, You may make it transfer to a state. As described above, as the electric chew support control, any one of the normal symbol shortening control state, the normal symbol probability changing control state, the opening time extension control state, and the opening number increasing control state, any one of a plurality (all of them) Any control may be performed as long as the control is performed in a combined state or a combined state.

  In the present embodiment, the special gaming state may be controlled to the time reduction state and the electric chew support control state accompanying the probability changing state. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the short time state and the electric chew support control state independently of the probability change state. In addition, as a relationship between the short time state and the electric chew support control state in the special game state, the electric chew support control state may be controlled in association with the short time state, and the electric chew support is independently performed in the short time state. It may be controlled to the control state.

  In the case of the present embodiment, after the big hit gaming state, the special gaming state is controlled to the electric chew support control state when it is controlled to the probability changing state, and the electric tuner is controlled to be the probability changing state. There is a case where it is not controlled to the support control state. Note that, after the big hit gaming state is finished, when the normal state is entered instead of being controlled to the probability variation state, the control may be controlled to the electric chew support control state in which the period is limited by the number of variable displays.

  In the present embodiment, as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used, and terms indicating a combination of base states are as follows: The “high base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “low accuracy low base state”, “high accuracy low base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the big hit probability state and the base state. . The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “highly accurate low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state. In addition, as in the case of the above-mentioned normal jackpot, when the jackpot probability state becomes a low probability state after the jackpot game state ends, for example, when performing electric Chu support control, the jackpot probability state is a low probability state, and The base state is the “low-accuracy and high-base state”, which is a state indicating that the base state is the high-base state.

  As shown in FIG. 26, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. In addition, as a big hit of the two rounds, an abrupt big hit is provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a non-probability changing state, a time reduction state, and an electric chew support control state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probability variation big hit, the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric Chu support control state continue for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  Further, in the normal big hit, as the end condition of the low accuracy base state described above, until the change display is executed 10 times, until 30 times, until 50 times, until 100 times, Either 150 times, 200 times, 250 times, 300 times, or 300 times is usually set according to the type of jackpot. The low-accuracy base state continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is either the number of fluctuations performed or the big hit occurs, whichever comes first.

  The sudden hit big hit is a big hit in which, after the end of the two round big hit gaming state, control is performed to shift to a probability changing state, a non-time-saving state, and a non-electric Chu support control state (highly accurate low base state). In the sudden big hit, the probability variation state continues for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  In the big hit, the number of rounds is small (twice) and the opening of the big prize opening is very short (open for 0.5 seconds). When notifying that it has become, it is possible to make it appear to the player as if it has suddenly changed into a certain probability change state, which is called “sudden probability change big hit”. “Suddenly probable big hit” may be referred to by the abbreviation “surprise big hit” or “surprise”. In the present embodiment, the probability variation big hit of two rounds is called “surprise big hit”. Such a big hit is a hit where no winning ball is practically obtained since the half-second opening is performed only twice in the big hit gaming state.

  The small hit is a hit (advantageous state) in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened with the same number of times and opening time as the sudden big hit in the gaming state (small hit gaming state) when the small hit is reached. When a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base state are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. As described above, the small hit is a hit in which a gaming state such as a big hit probability and a base state is maintained after the small hit gaming state is finished and before the start of the small hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, the small hit is an example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened in the small hit gaming state with the same number of times of opening and the same opening time as the sudden big hit. As for the small hit, the opening mode of the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 does not completely coincide with the opening mode at the time of the big hit, but it seems to be difficult to distinguish from the opening mode at the big hit. There may be. In other words, as a small hit, the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 may be opened in such a way that the special variable winning ball apparatus 720 is opened with substantially the same number of times of opening and substantially the same opening time as the big hit.

  If it is determined that the big hit gaming state of the low probability low base state will be the high probability low base state after the big hit gaming state of the high probability low hit state, the base state will be small in the low probability low base state. The low base state is the same as the state after the end of the small hit gaming state when it is determined to win. This makes it difficult for the player to identify whether the winning position is a big hit or a small hit when the winning hole is opened twice in the low probability low base state. The fun of the game is improved.

  It should be noted that the normal big hit may be a big hit in which control is performed to make a non-probable change state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electric Chu support control state (low-probability low base state). Further, the probability variation big hit may be a big hit in which control is performed to be a probability variation state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electric Chu support control state (high accuracy low base state). In addition, the sudden hit may be a big hit in which control is performed to change into a probability variation state, a time reduction state, and an electric Chu support control state (highly accurate high base state).

  In addition, for the big hit game hit, after the big hit game state, the base state is set to the low base state and the variable time state is set to the non-time-short state, and after the big hit game state is finished, the base state is increased. As the base state, there may be provided separately from the second big hit big hit that makes the variable time state short time state, and these big hit big hits may be selected at a predetermined ratio.

  In this way, when the first and second big hits are provided, for example, the second special big hit is selected for the second special symbol to be in a shorter time state than the first special symbol. What is necessary is just to set the ratio made high. In this way, in the electric chew support control state, since the variable winning ball device 715 is frequently changed to the open state, the frequency of the variable display on the second special symbol display 708b is increased. Due to the opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 720, the two rounds of sudden big hit is an unfavorable hit for the player in terms of the number of winning balls obtained, compared to the normal round of 15 rounds and the probable big hit. Players are easily discouraged. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the electric chew support control state, the second special symbol display 708b has a two-round sudden probability big hit which is disadvantageous for the player in terms of the number of prize balls obtained from the normal round hit of 15 rounds and the probability variation big hit. Even if it occurs due to the display result, if the rate of control in the time-saving state is increased, the player is controlled not only in discouragement like in the case of non-time-saving state but also in the time-saving state. In some cases, the stored memory data is digested at an early stage, so that the player can be satisfied.

  In addition, as a hit where a prize ball cannot be obtained substantially, such as a big hit, it is a big hit of 15 rounds. However, since the opening time per round is extremely short, for example, 0.1 seconds, It is also possible that no prize ball is obtained. In addition, as a winning where a prize ball is not substantially obtained, a prize ball is substantially obtained by executing at least one of a small number of rounds or a short opening time per round. Anything that doesn't exist. Specifically, for a big hit (similarly for a small hit) for which no winning ball can be obtained, the number of times of opening is 2 and the opening time is 0.5 seconds, or the number of times of opening is 15 and the opening time is 0.00. What is necessary is just to set like 1 second. Also, instead of a big hit (similarly for a small hit) where no winning ball can be obtained, for example, a big hit game state rather than a big hit of 15 rounds, such as a big hit with two open times and an open time of 29 seconds Because the total value of the opening time at is short, a big hit with fewer prize balls than the 15 round big hit may be provided.

  In addition, the number of rounds is the same as the big hit, but the number of rounds is the same, such as providing a big hit with an opening pattern with a long opening time and a big hit with an opening pattern with a short opening time. A plurality of patterns with different opening patterns are provided, so that the selection is executed at different selection ratios when the first special symbol fluctuation display is a big hit and when the second special symbol fluctuation display is a big hit. Anyway.

  The big hit and the small hit are the same in the number of times and the opening time of the special variable winning ball apparatus 720, and it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the big hit or the small hit. Furthermore, since the big hit gaming state is not controlled in the short-time state after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the electric chew support control is not performed, compared with the small hit where the big hit probability and the base do not change after the end of the small hit gaming state, In the low-probability-low base state, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the operation status after the end of the big hit gaming state for the sudden hit big hit and after the end of the small hit gaming state. As a result, after the end of the big hit gaming state of the sudden hit big hit and after the end of the small hit gaming state, when a common performance that does not notify that the probability changed state is performed, whether or not the probability changed state It is difficult for players to recognize. Since such a control state is a state in which the probability variation state is latent, it is called a latent effect state, and the control for making such a latent effect state is called latent effect control. By executing a common performance after the end of the big hit or small hit, latent production control is performed in which it is impossible to determine whether the state is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state. Whether or not there is, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

  Note that for the sudden hit, the control may be performed so as to shift to the probability changing state, the time-shortening state, and the electric chew support control state (highly accurate high base state). When such control is performed, it is not necessary to provide a small hit, and furthermore, control is performed to shift to an effect state indicating the high-accuracy and high-base state without executing the above-described latent effect. May be.

  In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer executes a character selection effect for selecting one of the characters A, B, and C at the start of the 15-round jackpot gaming state.

  Depending on the characters A, B, and C selected in the character selection effect, the effect content changes, for example, the character displayed on the effect display device 709 changes in the jackpot game state, and the character selection effect depends on the selected character. Different timings for notifying whether the big hit that triggered the big hit gaming state is a probable big hit or a normal big hit, that is, whether the gaming state after the end of the big gaming state is a promiscuous state or not Is to be applied.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the flow of the character selection effect.

  The effect control microcomputer starts a character selection effect when a big hit of 15 rounds occurs.

  The character selection effect is composed of a character introduction period that introduces each character and the corresponding game content, and a character selection period during which the character can actually be selected. To control.

  In the character introduction period, as shown in FIGS. 28A to 28C, the character introduction screens are sequentially displayed in the order of character A, character B, and character C over a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment). It is displayed on the display device 709.

  On the introduction screen of the character A, as shown in FIG. 28A, a message that the notification timing of whether or not the probability variation big hit corresponding to the character A is in the big hit is “the big change during the big hit”. ”Is displayed, and on the introduction screen of character B, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), the image of character B and the notification timing of whether or not the probability variation big hit corresponding to character B is displayed. Is displayed at the end of the jackpot, “You will be notified if the jackpot is over!” On the introduction screen of the character C, as shown in FIG. And a message stating that the notification timing of whether or not the probability big hit corresponding to the character C is a period up to 100 rotations after the big hit ends It is notified whether funny or! "Said, is displayed.

  Next, when the display of all the introduction screens of the characters A, B, and C is finished in the character introduction period, the character selection period starts.

  In the character selection period, as shown in FIGS. 28D to 28F, a character A selection screen (a screen in which an image prompting a determination operation is added to the character introduction screen) is first displayed, and then characters B, Each character selection screen is displayed on the effect display device 709 while switching the character selection screens at regular intervals in the order of the character C. After the character selection screen for character C is displayed, the screen returns to the character selection screen for character A again and loops until any character is selected.

  When the operation unit 761 is operated in a state where the display of the character selection screens of the characters A, B, and C is looped, the character type displayed on the effect display device 709 at that time is The game is determined as a jackpot game state character, the determined character type is set in the work of the microcomputer for effect control, and an effect corresponding to the character type set in the jackpot game state is executed and set. Announces whether or not it is a probable big hit at the timing corresponding to the character type.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 29, the effect control microcomputer invalidates the reception of the operation of the operation unit 761 until the character introduction period ends after the start of the big hit gaming state, during which the operation unit 761 Even if the operation is performed, the character displayed at that time is not fixed, and the character introduction period continues.

  That is, during the character introduction period, the character selection operation becomes invalid, and after the period of the character selection period, the character displayed at that time can be selected by operating the operation unit 761.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the character selection effect is composed of the character introduction period for introducing the contents of each character and the corresponding effect, and the character selection period for actually selecting the character. After the start of the character selection effect, first, after introducing each character and the content of the corresponding effect during the character introduction period, the character selection period can be entered and the character can be actually selected. The characters that can be selected and the contents of the corresponding effects can be made known. Since the determination operation is invalidated during the character introduction period, the character is not determined even if the determination operation is performed during the character introduction period. It is possible to prevent the character from being determined without being performed and the production of the contents not intended by the player from being executed.

  In this embodiment, the character introduction screen corresponding to all the characters that can be selected in the subsequent character selection period in the character introduction period is displayed for a certain period of time, that is, all the selectable characters and the corresponding characters are displayed. Since the determination operation is invalidated until the contents of the performance are introduced, the characters are selected without knowing all the characters that can be selected in the subsequent character selection period and the contents of the performance corresponding to the characters. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the character introduction period, the character selection screen corresponding to one predetermined character among the characters corresponding to a plurality of types of effect contents in the character selection period is displayed first. Thus, after the character introduction period, the first selectable character is fixed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from selecting an unintended character by mistake.

  Furthermore, since the character selection screens are displayed in the order introduced during the character introduction period, it is possible to more effectively prevent the player from selecting an unintended character by mistake.

  In this embodiment, at the start of the big hit gaming state, the timing for notifying whether or not it is a probable big hit is selected by selecting one of a plurality of characters in the character selection effect. For example, a configuration may be used in which any type of production content is selected from a plurality of types of production content that differ in the frequency of reach production that suggests the possibility of winning a character, a motif, or a big hit. In this case, the trigger for executing the character selection effect is not limited to the start of the big hit gaming state.

  As described above, the second embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the second embodiment, and changes and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as the first embodiment has the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. Further, the modified example illustrated for the first embodiment is also applicable to the second embodiment.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700 according to the second embodiment, the identification information (special symbol or effect symbol) is variably displayed, and the specific game state (big hit symbol) is based on the variable display result being the specific display result (big hit symbol). Although the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine that performs a so-called variable display game controlled to a gaming state) has been shown, the embodiment shown in the present embodiment can also be applied to a game machine other than a so-called variable display game. For example, a variable prize device (combination) that can be controlled in an open state and a closed state in a game area is provided, and a game ball enters the accessory and the game ball wins a specific winning opening provided in the accessory It may be a gaming machine that performs what is called an accessory game for controlling to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) based on the above.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 700 of the second embodiment, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to perform the game. A game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values of a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. In addition, the present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a given game score or a game score given by winning a game. can do.

  That is, after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area, based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of variable display, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are variably displayed and the display result is derived. A gaming machine having a variable display device for displaying, and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the gaming machine shifts to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. A game ball enclosed in a gaming machine is used to play a game area, a game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and a game ball wins a winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds game scores according to the game. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

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Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
Type selectable state control means for controlling the type of control performed by the gaming machine to a type selectable state selectable from a plurality of types;
Type suggesting means for suggesting to the player one of the types of control in the type selectable state;
Suggestion type change means for changing the type of control suggested by the type suggestion means in the type selectable state;
Type determination means for determining the type suggested by the type suggestion means when a predetermined operation is performed by the player in the type selectable state, and control by type for performing the control of the type determined by the type determination means Means,
With
The type selectable state includes a control explanation period for explaining the contents of a plurality of types of control that can be selected in the type selectable state,
The gaming machine further comprises predetermined operation invalidating means for invalidating acceptance of the predetermined operation during the control explanation period.

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