JP2014184190A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine that can attract the player's attention to an AT lottery occasion, and prevent an excessive enhancement of gambling property as well.SOLUTION: To provide a slot machine that performs out an AT lottery when AT lottery conditions are established and, if a navigation stock is obtained in the AT lottery, can shift to an AT in which a navigation performance is carried out. In the slot machine, during a specific game period in which a jack pot starts and ends, the maximum number of navigation stocks ("14") that can be obtained by establishing one time an AT lottery condition (winning of a jack pot shown in (a)) that can be established a specified times is bigger than the maximum number of navigation stocks ("10") that can be obtained by establishing one time an AT lottery condition (a single winning of a small jack pot shown in (b)) that can be established more than the specified times.

Description

  The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, the game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state, thereby completing one game. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a display result of the variable display device.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, special roles, and replaying roles. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the special role winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-gamer, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

  In order for winning of each combination to occur, generally, it is a condition that a winning is made by an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). In addition, the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery is aligned with the effective line, and the combination of symbols configuring the winning combination not selected in the internal lottery is not aligned with the effective line. Reel control is performed.

  Among such slot machines, an AT (assist time) is controlled as an advantageous state for a player, and an operation procedure for winning a specific combination when winning a specific combination by internal lottery is notified There is. Also, in such a slot machine, when any of a plurality of predetermined lottery triggers established during the big bonus is established, whether or not the AT is controlled at a winning rate corresponding to the established lottery trigger There are those that perform an AT lottery (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-195427 A

  However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, when winning by AT lottery, it is controlled by AT for a certain period. For this reason, the degree of advantage for the player after winning in the AT lottery cannot be varied depending on which lottery opportunity has been established. As a result, it was not possible to make the player pay attention to the AT lottery opportunity. In addition, there may be a lottery opportunity with a high win rate and a high degree of advantage for the player. In this case, there is a possibility that inconveniences such as excessive gambling may occur.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of making a player pay attention to an AT lottery opportunity and preventing gambling from becoming too high. .

(1) A game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state, thereby completing one game. A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a winning can be generated according to a display result of the variable display device,
Prior determination means (internal lottery processing) for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation operation accepting means (stop switches 8L to 8R) for accepting an operation for deriving a display result from the variable display device;
Means for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation received by the derivation operation reception means, wherein the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined value; In the case of a result (the winning status including banana grapes such as Lip GR1 to LipGR4, left-pressed grape 1, etc.), the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in accordance with an advantageous procedure determined in advance corresponding to the predetermined result. If it is, an advantageous display result that is more advantageous to the player than the display result that is derived when the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure (Lip GR1 or Lip GR2: symbol combination of promotion replay) , Lip GR3 or Lip GR4: Normal replay symbol combination, winning situation including banana grapes: lead grapes 1-8) Deriving control means for performing control for the (reel rotation processing, FIG. 8 (a) (b) see)
First opportunity that can be established the first number of times in a specific game period (the period from when the big bonus is won to the end, first to fifth specific game periods) (big bonus winning, maximum allowable AT lottery condition) Or, on condition that a second opportunity (single winning of a small role in a big bonus, maximum impossible AT lottery condition) that can be established a second number of times greater than the first number in the specific gaming period is fulfilled A trigger establishment setting means (AT lottery process) for performing a trigger establishment process for setting a notification condition (navigator stock) having a different degree of advantage for
Information for specifying an advantageous procedure corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes the predetermined result in accordance with the notification condition set by the trigger establishment setting unit (navigation effect) Notification control means (AT management processing, navigation effect execution processing, liquid crystal display 51) for controlling in the notification period (AT) for notifying,
The trigger establishment setting means determines the advantage of the first maximum notification condition (14, which is the maximum number of navigation stocks) that maximizes the advantage among the notification conditions that can be set when the first trigger is established once. Of the notification conditions that can be set when the second trigger is satisfied once, the trigger is established so that the advantage is higher than the advantage of the second maximum notification condition (number of navigation stocks 10) that maximizes the advantage. Time processing is performed (see FIGS. 10A and 10B).

  According to such a configuration, in the notification period, when the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes a predetermined result, information for specifying an advantageous procedure corresponding to the predetermined result is notified. For this reason, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a predetermined result during the notification period, the player can intentionally operate the advantageous procedure to derive the advantageous display result.

  In addition, since the first opportunity and the second opportunity that can be established in a specific game period are provided as the trigger for setting the notification condition, the player has a sense of expectation for the establishment of the first opportunity or the second opportunity. And can enhance the interest of the game during a specific game period.

  In addition, when the first trigger is established among the triggers for setting the notification condition, the first maximum notification condition having a higher advantage than the second maximum notification condition in which the advantage that can be set by the second trigger is maximized. Can be set. Further, in a specific game period, the first opportunity can be established for the first number of times, but is less than the number of times that the second opportunity can be established. In other words, in the specific game period, the second opportunity can be established more than the first opportunity. For this reason, it is easier to draw attention to the first opportunity that gives the player a sense of expectation than the second opportunity, while keeping the player interested and expecting the establishment of the first or second opportunity. And the occurrence of inconveniences such as excessive euphoria can be suppressed.

  The first opportunity may be any one that can be established for the first number of times less than the second number at the maximum in the specific game period. For example, the first opportunity may be established only once, or may be established a predetermined number of times such as twice or three times. In addition, the first opportunity is established by winning a lottery performed at the first number of times at a maximum in a specific game period. (Refer to the column [about the number of times the AT lottery condition is satisfied] in the modification).

  In addition, the second opportunity may be any one that can be established for the second number of times greater than the first number at the maximum in the specific game period. For example, the second opportunity is predetermined in advance that is greater than the first number of times. It may be established the number of times given. In addition, the second opportunity is established by winning a lottery that is performed a maximum of the second number of times in the specific game period. It may have a property. In addition, when at least one of the first opportunity and the second opportunity is established by winning by lottery, the actual number of times that the first opportunity is established in one specific game period is There may be a possibility that it is greater than the actual number of times that the second opportunity is established in the specific game period.

  The trigger establishment time setting means only needs to be able to set a notification condition on condition that the first trigger or the second trigger is established in a specific game period, and the first trigger or second in the specific game period. Even when the opportunity is established, if the predetermined condition is not satisfied (if it is not won in the AT lottery), the notification condition may not be set (number of navigation stock: 0). A notification condition may be set whenever the first opportunity or the second opportunity is established (the number of navigation stocks: 1 or more).

  (2) The setting means when the opportunity is established is based on a first total maximum advantage degree (the number of navigation stock is 14 × 1 = 14) by setting the first maximum notification condition to the first number of times (one time). In addition, the second total maximum advantage level is set when the second maximum notification condition is set to the second number of times (36 times when any of the big bonuses 1 to 3 is set, or 9 times when the big bonus is 4 or 5) ( The above-mentioned opportunity is established so that the number of navigation stock is 10 × 36 times = 360 when it is one of the big bonuses 1 to 3 and the number of navigation stock is 10 × 9 times = 90 when the big bonus is 4 or 5. Perform time processing.

  According to such a configuration, although the second trigger has a lower degree of advantage of the maximum notification condition than the first trigger, the second total maximum advantage is higher than the first total maximum advantage. Therefore, a sense of expectation for the establishment of the second opportunity can be provided.

  (3) The setting means when the opportunity is established is that the first average notification condition (expected number of navi stocks: 0.88) set on average when the first opportunity is established once is the specific game period. Than the first total average advantage degree (0.88) by setting the number of times that the first opportunity is established on average (1 time), the average is set when the second opportunity is established once The second average average advantage (the number of expected navigation stocks) that is set is the number of times that the second opportunity is established on average (2.18 times) in the specific game period (second total average advantage degree) In the big bonuses 1 to 3, the total expected Navi stock number when the maximum is not determined: 2.4, the total expected Navi stock number when the maximum is determined: 1.7) is set to be higher when the trigger is established. Do.

  According to such a configuration, the second opportunity has a higher degree of advantage of the maximum notification condition than the first opportunity, but the second total average advantage is higher than the first total average advantage. Therefore, a sense of expectation for the establishment of the second opportunity can be provided.

  (4) The trigger establishment setting means includes means for performing a setting lottery (AT lottery) as to whether to set a notification condition when the first trigger or the second trigger is established, and the first trigger The setting lottery is performed so that the notification condition is set at a higher rate when the second opportunity is established than when the second opportunity is established (in FIG. 10A, the number of navigation stocks is acquired at 10%, In 10 (b), the number of navigation stocks is at least 15%).

  According to such a configuration, the second opportunity is set to have a lower degree of advantage of the maximum notification condition than the first opportunity, but since the rate at which the notification condition is set in the setting lottery is high, the second opportunity is You can have a sense of expectation for being established.

  (5) The trigger establishment time setting means is less than a specified value average notification that is set on average when the degree of advantage of the notification condition already set in the specific game period is less than a specified value (for example, 8). An average notification condition equal to or greater than a prescribed value set on average when the advantage of the notification condition already set in the specific game period is greater than or equal to a prescribed value, rather than the advantage degree of the condition (number of expected navigation stocks) The process is performed when the opportunity is established so that the degree of advantage of (the expected number of navi stocks) is lower (see the column of [Suppression of euphoria by the number of expected navi stocks] in the modification).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience such that gambling is further increased when the advantage of the notification condition already set in a specific game period is equal to or greater than a specified value. .

(6) The notification control means includes:
The control state is based on the notification condition being set, and the notification end condition corresponding to the notification condition (when the AT flag when controlling from AT to non-AT is the number of navigation stocks is 0) Until it becomes a normal state in which the notification condition is not established (a state in which it is specified from the AT flag that it is not AT), the proportion of the notification period is higher than that in the normal state (AT Advantageous state control means (AT management process) for controlling to the state that the AT flag indicating that
Non-notification period determining means (see FIG. 11) for determining a non-notification period (latent period) until the notification period can be reached again after the notification period ends in the advantageous state;
In the non-notification period determination means, a non-notification period (a latent period up to the past five or three of the latent periods in a series of ATs) before one notification period is equal to or less than a predetermined period (a relatively short latent period). (For example, when none of the past five or three incubation periods is a relatively long incubation period, the value of the short latency continuous counter is 5 or more or 3 or more.) (When the value of the short latency continuous counter is 4 or less or 2 or less), the expected value of the non-notification period after the end of the one notification period is greater than The non-informing period is determined so that the average length becomes longer (see FIG. 11).

  According to such a configuration, the notification period that is advantageous to the player is shifted at a higher rate in the advantageous state than in the normal state. As a result, the player can have a sense of expectation for being controlled to the advantageous state and shifting to the notification period.

  Even if controlled to the advantageous state, the number of bets to be set before the transition to the next notification period increases depending on the length of the transition to the non-notification period, and the player's profit is affected. . For this reason, the player can be focused on the length of the non-notification period. Such a non-notification period is determined in consideration of whether or not a special condition is established based on a previous non-notification period. Specifically, when the special condition is established when the expected value of the non-notification period after the end of one notification period is less than or equal to a predetermined period before the one notification period, the special condition is The non-notification period is determined so as to be larger than the case where it is not established.

  As a result, when the special condition is satisfied as a non-notification period, for example, as a result of being determined as a short period, it is determined as a longer period than when the special condition is not satisfied, and the short period is determined again. This can be prevented as much as possible. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the non-notification period transferred after the notification period ends in the advantageous state from becoming monotonous, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the interest of the game in the advantageous state is lowered. Furthermore, by preventing the non-informing period from becoming monotonous, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience that the non-informing period is only a short period and gambling in a series of advantageous states is excessively increased.

  It should be noted that the timing for determining the non-notification period by the non-notification period determining means is after the advantageous condition is set, and until the transition to the non-notification period in the advantageous state controlled based on the advantageous condition. That's fine. Further, the determination target of the non-notification period determining means may be every non-notification period controlled in the advantageous state, and all non-notifications controlled in the advantageous state until the advantageous state is controlled. It may be a period.

(7) The notification control means includes:
When the notification condition is set, the notification termination condition corresponding to the notification condition is satisfied (when the AT flag when controlling from AT to non-AT is zero navigation stock number) ) Until the normal condition in which the notification condition is not set (a state in which it is determined that the AT flag is not specified by the AT flag) is higher than the advantageous state (AT And an advantageous state control means (AT management process) for controlling the state to the state in which the AT flag indicating that
The advantage state control means, when the notification condition of the same degree of advantage as the first maximum notification condition is set by the establishment of the first opportunity, compared to the case where the notification condition is set by the establishment of the second opportunity, Expected number of acquisitions (increase / decrease) which is the difference between the total number of gaming values expected to be granted due to being controlled to the one advantageous state and the total number of gaming values used to set the number of bets Specific control for controlling the advantageous state is performed so that the number of medals and the net increase in number of medals are reduced (for example, a high period is selected as a long period as a latent period, SA01, SA03, SA05 to SA07 in FIG. 11). .

  According to such a configuration, the notification period that is advantageous to the player is shifted at a higher rate in the advantageous state than in the normal state. As a result, the player can have a sense of expectation for being controlled to the advantageous state and shifting to the notification period.

  Even in the case of being controlled to be in an advantageous state, the player's profit is affected by the length of the transition to the notification period or the non-notification period. Further, when the notification condition having the same degree of advantage as that of the first maximum notification condition is set when the first trigger is established, the advantage state is controlled as compared with the case where the notification condition is set when the second trigger is established. The specific control for controlling the advantageous state is performed so that the expected number of acquisitions resulting from the above is reduced. Thereby, even when it is when it is controlled to the advantageous state which can be shifted to the notification period over the same period according to the notification condition of the same degree of advantage as the first maximum notification condition, than when the second trigger is established multiple times. However, when the first opportunity is established once, that is, when the number of establishment of the opportunity is smaller, the player's profit decreases. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the trigger for setting the notification condition having the same advantage level as the first maximum notification condition, that is, the control trigger to the advantageous state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Also, when the number of establishments of the notification condition having the same advantage degree as the first maximum notification condition is large, the notification condition having the same advantage degree as the first maximum notification condition is set when the number of establishments of the trigger is large. It takes a high percentage of bets before being played. On the other hand, when the number of times that the notification condition having the same degree of advantage as the first maximum notification condition is set is small, the player's profit is less than when the number is established. As a result, the profit balance between when the opportunity is established is large and when it is small, for example, the opportunity is established less than when the same profit is given when the opportunity is established little It is possible to suppress as much as possible the occurrence of inconveniences such as excessive euphoria.

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination, (b) is a symbol combination and special combination of a predetermined special appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to an appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when several replays win simultaneously, (b) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a grape, (c) These are the figures for demonstrating the reel control in the case of winning a strawberry. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the lottery conditions used as the opportunity which performs AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in AT lottery. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a latent period determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for determining an incubation period. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process at the time of a ceiling game arrival. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a navigable period setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a navigation effect execution process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a penalty setting process.

  Embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols on each reel constituting the variable display device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, "melon (for example, the pattern of the area number 18 of the left reel 2L)" and "banana (for example, the area number 16 of the left reel 2L), respectively. ), “White grapes (for example, the pattern of area number 3 on the left reel 2L)”, “black grapes (for example, the pattern of area number 17 on the left reel 2L)”, “strawberry (for example, on the left reel 2L) "Region No. 13 design)", "Blank 1 (eg, design of region number 19 on the left reel 2L)", "Blank 2 (eg design of region number 20 on the left reel 2L)", "Black 7 (eg. The symbol of the area number 14 of the left reel 2L), "White 7 (for example, the pattern of the area number 21 of the left reel 2L)", and "BAR (for example, the pattern of the area number 7 of the left reel 2L)" can be distinguished from each other. A plurality of kinds of symbols are drawn in a predetermined sequence, each 21 such.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

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

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect the reference position and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated with white light from the back side. A reel LED 55 is provided. The reel LED 55 includes nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  Further, a display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3.

  There are two types of liquid crystal displays: a non-glare type liquid crystal display with non-glare processing on the surface of the liquid crystal panel and a glare type liquid crystal display with glare processing (gloss processing). In the embodiment, a glare type liquid crystal display in which glare processing is applied to the surface of the display area 51a is used. In addition, a backlight (not shown) that irradiates the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and a concealing member that conceals the inside is further provided on the back surface. (Not shown) is provided.

  On the front side (front side in FIG. 1) of the liquid crystal display 51, an instruction (for example, touch operation) from the player to the display surface is detected, and the position (for example, the position where the touch operation is performed) is specified. Light-emitting devices 56a and 56b and light-receiving devices 57a and 57b that constitute a touch panel for the above-described purpose are installed. The light emitting devices 56a and 56b include a plurality of infrared light emitting elements (for example, LEDs). The light receiving devices 57a and 57b include a plurality of infrared light receiving elements (for example, phototransistors).

  The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed in pairs in the horizontal direction across the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed so that infrared rays radiated from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56a can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57a. Similarly, the light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed in pairs in the vertical direction across the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed so that infrared rays emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56b can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57b.

  In the present embodiment, infrared grids are formed along the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 by emitting infrared rays from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b. When a touch operation is performed on the display surface by the player, the light receiving devices 57a and 57b detect the shielding of infrared rays and output a signal for specifying the position where the detected light receiving element is arranged. To the touch panel controller 99. The touch panel controller 99 can specify the position where the touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and the touch panel is formed by these. Yes.

  The light emitting devices 56 a and 56 b constituting the touch panel are installed on the left side and the lower side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51, and the light receiving devices 57 a and 57 b are installed on the right side and the upper side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The touch panel can detect a touch operation in an area surrounded by the light emitting devices 56a and 56b and the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and can specify a position where the touch operation is performed.

  Further, on the front door 1b, a medal is inserted using a medal insertion unit 4 into which a medal can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which a medal is paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). One bet switch 5 operated when setting the number of bets for a minute, and using a credit, a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range (in this embodiment, the normal gaming state, MAXBET switch 6 which is operated when setting 3 in the preparation mode and RT (Replay Time) in which the winning probability of replay is high, and 2 in the bonus, medal and bet number stored as credits Settlement switch 10 operated to settle the medals used for setting (return medals used for setting credits and bets), start the game Start switch 7 is operated when that reel 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 8C, 8R, but are provided operable by the player.

  In the present 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.

  Further, on the front door 1b, a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary indicator 12 that displays the number of medals acquired and an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, A payout display 13 is provided for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the winning.

  Further, on the front door 1b, 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 bets are set. 3BET LED 16 to notify when lit, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted is lit, start valid LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (previous Waiting state LED 19 for informing that it is in the state of waiting for the start of reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the game, during replay informing that it is in the replay game described later An LED 20 is provided.

  Further, inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. In the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R that indicate that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective are turned on. (See FIG. 4).

  As shown in FIG. 4, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later by a predetermined key operation and a reset operation for releasing a stop state described later is provided inside the front door 1b. A setting value display 24 for displaying a setting value at that time during a setting value change or confirmation of the setting value, which will be described later, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided inside the housing 1a. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side, the medal inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and the medal flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting the opening, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b. To have.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 4). A reel unit 2 composed of a reel LED 55, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a medal payout opening for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out 9 and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

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

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100 is a stop for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later. Switch 36a, for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement processing (processing for returning (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later It functions as an automatic settlement switch 36b, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state and a stop state except for a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. A reset that functions as a setting switch to change the setting value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery, which will be described later DOO / setting switch 38, a power switch 39 which is operated to turn ON / OFF the power supply is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or credits are used to set the number of bets. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line determined according to the gaming state among the winning lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the start switch 7 is operated. Is in a valid state, that is, a state where the game can be started. When medals are inserted beyond the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the reel 2L, The middle line of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upward direction, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the design arranged in a V shape. There are four types of winning lines L3, a lower line of reel 2L, a middle part of reel 2C, a lower part of reel 2R, that is, a winning line L4 set across a reverse V-shaped pattern. In the normal gaming state, the preparation mode, the advantageous RT, the big bonus, and the internal medium RT, all of the pay lines L1 to L4 are set when a prescribed number of bets are set. The effect. Note that the winning line is not limited to the lines indicated by L1 to L4. For example, the line extending over the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the line extending over the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Further, it may include a line extending over the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is set on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L4. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped as a display result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player.

  However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is given. Will be. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the game state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L4, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, the symbols from the symbol to six frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, within 7 frames including the symbols displayed on the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101. Yes.

  The game control board 40 includes a single BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a insertion medal sensor 31, a door opening detection switch 25, a reel sensor. 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a stop switch 36a, an automatic checkout switch 36b, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input.

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

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Random number generation circuit 42 for generating a random number, sampling circuit 43 for acquiring a random number from the random number generation circuit, and switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 Circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of flow path switching solenoid 30, and various displays and LEDs connected to game control board 40 The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the power supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command is not input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 that sometimes gives a reset signal to the main CPU 41a, an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, and an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 A disconnection monitoring IC 50 for monitoring the above and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b, and performs processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 is also supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and while the backup power is being supplied, the main CPU 41a performs a refresh operation to hold the data stored in the RAM 41c. It has become so.

  The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, and the sampling circuit 43 acquires a numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number, and in the present embodiment, 0 to 65535 is defined as the range. The main CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are processed by software instead of using the random numbers extracted by the hardware random number function as they are. The main CPU 41a also has a function of updating a numerical value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main) and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). .

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

  Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and stored in the RAM by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

  Next, the reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, The reset signal is output to restart the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the light receiving devices 57a and 57b constituting the touch panel described above, and detection signals of the connected light receiving devices 57a and 57b are input to the touch panel controller 99.

  The production control board 90 is connected to electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), production effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The electrical components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. The effect control board 90 is connected to the light emitting devices 56a and 56b constituting the touch panel described above, and the light emitting devices 56a and 56b are based on control by a touch panel controller 99 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. To be driven.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an effect driving LED 52, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, Switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from a reset circuit 95 for supplying a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and switches connected to the effect control board 90 Circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information The clock device 97, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub-control unit 91; A touch panel controller 99 for performing processing for specifying a position where a touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the devices 56b and 57b, other circuits, and the like are mounted.

  The sub CPU 91a receives the command transmitted from the game control board 40 and the output information from the touch panel controller 99 and performs various controls for performing the effects, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). The sub CPU 91a acquires a command from the main control unit 41 based on an input of a strobe (INT) signal output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, and performs a command reception interrupt process for storing the command in the reception buffer. Run.

  In addition, the sub CPU 91a generates an interrupt at regular intervals and executes a timer interrupt process. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes a power interruption interrupt process according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

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

  In order to change the set value, when the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, it is necessary to turn it off once, and after the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the power to the slot machine 1 needs to be turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the game shifts to a state where the game can be started by setting the number of bets. It should be noted that when the power of the slot machine 1 is in an ON state, an operation for turning it OFF once, an operation for turning the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned ON, an operation of the reset / setting switch 38, An operation necessary for setting the set value, such as an operation of the start switch 7 for determining the set value, is referred to as a setting change operation. The setting change operation is not limited to such an operation, and may be any operation as long as it is an operation for setting a setting value.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, a stop phase work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient if it is initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices, LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time counter. General work consists of data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, the total number of medals paid out in the BB, and a winning flag that is initialized at the end of each game (small role, replay ) And a winning flag are stored.

  Special work, data for sending commands to the production control board 90, various software random numbers, etc., data that is initialized only before the start of setting, at the end of each game, at the time of winning and setting changes Winning flag (big bonus, regular bonus) that is initialized at the time (when changing to the setting change mode), gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state of the next game, the number of digested games reaches the predetermined number of games This is a work in which the number of remaining games is stored when the game state is controlled to end. In the special work, an example in which the number of remaining games is stored will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games digested after being controlled in the gaming state may be stored.

  The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored, and is set to 1 after 0 is stored in the initialization before the setting is started (before the transition to the setting change mode). The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored.

  Even in the case of shifting to the setting change mode, in principle, information relating to the gaming state (type of gaming state) before shifting to the setting changing mode is maintained. Thereby, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT, the game state is controlled such that the replay winning probability of the RT is maintained even after the mode change mode is changed. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, if you change to the setting change mode during the internal RT where the bonus is won, the bonus winning flag is initialized, and if you win in the bonus lottery, you can set the winning flag again and the internal RT The game state is controlled such that the replay winning probability is maintained. For this reason, in principle, an area in which a game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored is not initialized in connection with the setting change. As an exception, for example, when the gaming state before transition to the setting change mode is a bonus, a gaming state flag indicating, for example, a preparation mode is stored in relation to the setting change.

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

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

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

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON at the time of start-up, and is performed when a change to the setting change mode is performed, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. Yes, in initialization 0, all areas (unused area and unused area) of the storage area of the RAM 41c except for the in-use stack area and the area where the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored (Including the stack area) is initialized and controlled to the initial gaming state.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed when only the setting key switch 37 is ON at the time of start-up and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, the stack in use in the storage area of the RAM 41c. The area, the area in which the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored, and all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the stop phase work are initialized.

  Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The saved work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, an example in which initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed at the end of the setting change mode will be described. However, the first game before the setting change mode, during the setting change mode, or after the setting change is performed. May be performed until the start is started (until the start switch 7 is operated). In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost, so the set value work is not initialized.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when a winning symbol is aligned on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bet number. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing.

  The big bonus may be indicated as BB, and the regular bonus provided during the big bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

[Winnings, transition of gaming state]
FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations, and FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to a symbol combination and a special appearance. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a preparation mode controlled after the bonus is completed by the main control unit 41, a predetermined condition is established (a special exit stop in a preparation mode or advantageous RT described later, Controlled by a normal gaming state controlled by a falling replay winning in an advantageous RT, controlled by an advantageous RT controlled by fulfilling a predetermined condition in a normal gaming state (promotional replay winning to be described later) The internal RT is controlled to any one of the bonuses controlled by the bonus winning.

  The advantageous RTs can be said to be more advantageous for the player than the preparation mode and the normal gaming state in that the winning rate of each re-gamer is extremely high. Note that the advantageous RT may be referred to as an RT or an advantageous state.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main control unit 41 can control the game state to the preparation mode, the normal game state, the advantageous RT, the internal RT, and the bonus, while the game state is normal. When in the gaming state or advantageous RT, the sub-control unit 91 can control the effect state during an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be executed.

  Referring to FIG. 5A, the special combination among the winning combinations includes five types of bonuses of big bonuses 1 to 5 (hereinafter, each big bonus is referred to as BB).

  BB1 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB2 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB4 is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB5 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB3, the game shifts to a bonus that is controlled every game to regular bonus 1 (hereinafter referred to as RB1). Further, when any of BB4 to BB5 is won, the game is shifted to a regular bonus 2 (hereinafter referred to as RB2) which is controlled by each game.

  While the gaming state is in the bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, during the regular bonus, a regular bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of RB is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the corresponding regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state every time the game is started.

  The bonus generated due to the winning of any one of BB1 to BB3 is terminated on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. Bonuses resulting from winning of BB4 or BB5 are terminated on condition that 73 or more medals have been paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the game state is controlled to the inside RT from when BB1 to BB5 are internally won until winning. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, after the big bonus is over, the gaming state is controlled to the preparation mode.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB5 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, they will win these roles. There is nothing. The symbols constituting “BB1” to “BB5” (“black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”) are not arranged within 7 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but 5 in the middle reel 2C. This is because they are not arranged within the frame.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, small roles include grape 1 to grape 8, banana grape 1 to banana grape 12, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 2, one piece 1, and one piece 2.

  Among the small roles, melon is awarded when a combination of “melon-melon-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When melon wins, 3 medals are paid out. Even if the melon is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbols constituting the melon ("melon") are not arranged within 7 frames on the left reel 2L and are not arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Next, among the small roles, strawberry 1 becomes a winning when the symbol “strawberry-banana-banana” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. Among the small roles, strawberry 2 is awarded when the symbol “strawberry” is derived to one of the winning lines for reel 2 </ b> C, and a medal is paid out. In addition, when strawberry 2 wins, since it becomes a prize in all the winning lines L1-L4, four medals are paid out.

  Next, out of the small combinations, the single combination 1 becomes a winning when the symbol “blank 2-blank 2-BAR” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out.

  Of the small combinations, the single combination 2 becomes a winning when the symbol “BAR-white 7-white 7” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. As will be described later, the single winning combination 2 is set to be able to win only during RB1.

  Next, grapes 1 to 8 will be described. Grape 1 is awarded when a combination of “black grapes—black grapes—black grapes” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Grape 2 is awarded when a combination of “black grapes—black grapes—white grapes” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The grape 3 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. Grapes 4 are awarded when a combination of “black grapes—white grapes—black grapes” is aligned on any of the winning lines. The grape 5 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 6 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 7 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 8 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the symbols constituting each of the grapes 1 to 8 are not arranged within 7 frames on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Absent. For this reason, even if one of the grapes 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to be able to win these roles, it will be won. There will be no prizes for the grapes.

  However, as will be described later, grapes 1 to 8 are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination and won simultaneously. In addition, either “black grape” or “white grape” is arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and is arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. In addition, as described above, the grapes 1 to 8 are all eight combinations that can be composed of “black grapes” and “white grapes”. For this reason, when the grapes 1 to 8 are won, in principle, any of the grapes can be won.

  Next, banana grapes 1 to 12 will be described. The banana grape 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-black grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 2 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-black grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 3 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 4 is awarded when a combination of “banana-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 5 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 6 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 7 is awarded when a combination of “banana-black grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 8 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-white grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 9 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 10 is awarded when a combination of “banana-white grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 11 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 12 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, among the symbols constituting each of the banana grapes 1 to 12, “banana” is arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. However, each of “black grape” and “white grape” is not arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but is arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Absent. For this reason, even if one of the banana grapes 1 to 12 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R corresponding to the “black grape” and “white grape” of the selected banana grape are set. If you do not operate at the right time to win, you will not win the winning banana grapes.

  When any of the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grapes 1 to 12 wins, nine medals are paid out.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying combination includes normal replay, promotion replay, falling replay 1, falling replay 2, and control replay. When you win one of the re-players, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the normal replay (“banana”) are arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made.

  The promotion replay is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the promotion replay (“banana”, “melon”) are arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay can be a prize that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is elected.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the promotion replay in the normal gaming state, the advantageous RT is controlled. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in the preparation mode, and is set to win with a predetermined probability in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state. For this reason, no promotion replay is awarded in the preparation mode. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled to the advantageous RT from the preparation mode, and is configured to be promoted replay winning only when in the normal gaming state and controlled to the advantageous RT only from the normal gaming state.

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

  The fall replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The tumble replay 2 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. Of the symbols constituting each of the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2, the left reel 2L is arranged within 7 frames and the middle reel 2C is arranged within 5 frames, but the right reel 2R symbol (“black”). Grapes "" White grapes ") are not placed within 7 frames.

  However, since the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are won at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R, the symbol constituting the right reel 2R of the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 is used as the winning line. You can pull in. For this reason, the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, as a general rule, if they are won. As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the fall replay in the advantageous RT, it is controlled to the normal gaming state.

  The replay for control is awarded when a combination of “banana-white 7-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Among the symbols constituting the control replay, the symbols of the reels 2L and 2R (“banana”) are arranged within 7 frames in each reel, but the symbol of the middle reel 2C (“white 7”) is 5 It is not placed within the frame. Therefore, even if the control replay is won in the internal lottery, the control replay will not be won unless the stop switch 8C is operated at an appropriate timing.

  However, since the control replay is won simultaneously with the promotion replay and the fall replay, the symbols constituting the promotion replay and the fall replay can be drawn into the winning line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Therefore, in principle, the control replay cannot be won even if it is won, but it can be said that it can play either of the replays to be won at the same time.

  Next, the special appearance will be described with reference to FIG. The special appearance includes 16 kinds of symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B such as “banana-melon-black grape”. In this embodiment, the reel control for stopping at any of the special pay lines L1 to L4 in this embodiment is when the player wins any of the grapes 1 to 8 in any gaming state. This is performed when a banana grape is dropped when a banana grape is selected at the same time as the vine grape is selected. As a result, when one of the grapes 1 to 8 is won, the symbol constituting the selected grape cannot be stopped by any of the winning lines L1 to L4, and the banana If you are winning the grapes at the same time and the symbols that make up the winning banana grapes cannot be stopped by any of the winning lines L1 to L4, Can be stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after the special game stops in the preparation mode or the advantageous RT, the game is controlled to the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is continuously controlled until a bonus is won or a promotion replay is won. Even if the special game is stopped in a game state other than the preparation mode or the advantageous RT, it is not controlled to the normal game state. Even if the special game is stopped in the normal game state, the control to the normal game state is maintained.

[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the combination of the lottery object combination read as the lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the combination of the lottery object combinations varies depending on which game state is in effect. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 7, “+” is indicated between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  In FIG. 7, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out.

  Also, the numerical value shown below the circle in FIG. 7 indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination (ordinary “melon” in FIG. 7) in which “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, BB2 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, BB3 + strawberry 1, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 roll 1, 1 roll 1, grape, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, middle pressed grape 1, middle pressed grape 2, right pressed grape 1, right pressed grape 2, normal replay, Lip GR 1, Lip GR 2 Are subject to internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  Lip GR1 means normal replay + promotion replay, and indicates that normal replay and promotion replay are read and internal lottery is performed. Lip GR2 refers to normal replay + promotion replay + control replay, and indicates that normal replay, promotion replay, and control replay are read and internal lottery is performed.

  The left-pressed grape 1 refers to grape + banana grape 2 + banana grape 9. Left-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 5 + banana grape 12. The medium pressed grape 1 means grape + banana grape 4 + banana grape 8. The medium-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 7 + banana grape 11. Right-pressed grape 1 means grape + banana grape 1 + banana grape 3. The right-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 10 + banana grape 6. The grapes in the left, middle and right pressed grapes 1 and 2 refer to grape 1 + grape 2 + grape 3 + ... + grape 8. Therefore, for example, the left-pressed grape 1 indicates that the grapes 1 to 8, the banana grape 2, and the banana grape 9 are read and an internal lottery is performed.

  When the game state is in the preparation mode, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet role 1, BB2 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, BB3 + strawberry 1, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1+ Strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1、1 sheet 1 、 Grape 、 Left-pressed grape 1 、 Left-pressed grape 2 、 Medium-pressed grape 1 、 Medium-pressed grape 2 、 Right-pressed grape 1 、 Right-pressed grape 2 、 Normal replay is subject to internal lottery 、 It is sequentially read as a target combination of internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is advantageous RT, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 Sheet 1, BB2 + Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, BB3 + Strawberry 1, Melon, Strawberry 1, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 roll 1, 1 roll 1, grape, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, middle pressed grape 1, middle pressed grape 2, right pressed grape 1, right pressed grape 2, normal replay, Lip GR 1, Lip GR 2, Lip GR3 and Lip GR4 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targets for internal lottery.

  Note that lip GR3 means normal replay + falling replay, and indicates that normal replay and falling replay are read and an internal lottery is performed. Lip GR4 refers to normal replay + falling replay + control replay, and indicates that normal replay, fall replay, and control replay are read and an internal lottery is performed. The fall replay means fall fall replay 1 + fall fall replay 2, and indicates that the fall fall replay 1 and fall fall replay 2 are read and an internal lottery is performed.

  When the game state is RT in the inside, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, one piece 1, grape, left-pressed grape 1, left-pressed grape 2, medium-pressed grape 1, medium-pressed Grape 2, right-pressed grape 1, right-pressed grape 2, normal replay, lip GR1, lip GR2, lip GR3, and lip GR4 are subject to internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery.

  In the normal gaming state, the number of judgment values of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and strawberry 1 that can be won simultaneously with any of BB1 to BB3 is different from the bonus in the internal RT. Is added to strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and strawberry 1, so that the winning probability of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, and strawberry 1 is constant. Is secured.

  When the game state is RB1, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 player role, 1 player role 1, 1 player role 2, all small roles are subject to internal lottery, and are subject to internal lottery It is sequentially read as a role. All small roles refer to grapes 1-8 + banana grapes 1-12 + melon + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1

  When the game state is RB2, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 player role 1, 1 player role 1, all small roles are subject to internal lottery, Read out.

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. In the internal lottery, the variable display device 2 determines whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the symbol combination that generates the winning combination is allowed to perform control for aligning with any winning line. Is determined before the display result is derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

  In the present embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination such as a small combination and a replay combination, and a special combination with any of the general combination The range of judgment values to be won in combination with roles is specified, and winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and a general role and a special role are simultaneously won in one game. It can happen. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are drawn exclusively.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the combination or combination of roles that are subject to the internal lottery and the current gaming state are sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, Or it is determined that the combination of the winning combination is won.

  The number of determination values acquired in the bonus internal lottery increases as the set value increases. As a result, the larger the set value, the higher the probability of winning the special combination in the internal lottery.

  In addition, the bonus can be won simultaneously with each combination of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and strawberry 1. Of these, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 are also referred to as simultaneous winning combinations. Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Strawberry 1, the ratio of winning simultaneously with bonuses is Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, followed by Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Strawberry The number of determination values is set to be in the order of 1.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-gamer in FIG. 7, the winning probabilities of the re-gamer are compared for each gaming state. When in the preparation mode, the normal replay is read, and “9000” is set as the number of determination values at that time. For this reason, in the preparation mode, as a re-playing player, it is possible to win only the normal replay, and the player does not win the promotion replay or the fall replay accompanied by the game state transition. As a result, in the preparation mode, it can be said that the normal game state is controlled only when the above-described special game stops.

  In the normal gaming state, normal replay, lip GR1, and lip GR2 are read, and not only the normal replay but also the promoted replay can be won.

  In the normal gaming state, “1800” is the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, “6300” is the number of determination values when the Lip GR1 is read, and “900” is the number of determination values when the Lip GR2 is read. "Is set. In the normal gaming state, when winning a promotion replay, the advantageous RT is controlled. Note that the total value of the replay determination values in the normal gaming state in the present embodiment is set to be the same value as the number of normal replay determination values in the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the preparation mode and the replay winning probability are set to be the same.

  On the other hand, in the advantageous RT and internal RT, the normal replay, the lip GR1, the lip GR2, the lip GR3, and the lip GR4 are read out, respectively, and not only the normal replay but also the promotion replay and the fall replay can be won.

  When it is advantageous RT, “8000” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read out, “24000” is determined as the number of determination values when the Lip GR1 is read out, and “number of determination values is“ “2000” is set as “2000” as the number of determination values when Lip GR3 is read, and “2000” as the number of determination values when Lip GR4 is read. In the advantageous RT, when the falling replay is won, the normal gaming state is controlled, and when the promotion replay is won, the gaming state is not changed and the advantageous RT is maintained.

  In the case of internal RT, “7600” is determined as the number of determination values when normal replay is read, “22800” is determined as the number of determination values when Lip GR1 is read, and the number of determination values when Lip GR2 is read “3800” is set as “1900” as the number of determination values when Lip GR3 is read, and “1900” is set as the number of determination values when Lip GR4 is read. Even when an internal replay is won for promotion replay or fall replay, the gaming state is not shifted and the internal RT is maintained.

From the above, the probability of winning one of the replays in each of the preparation mode, the normal gaming state, the advantageous RT, and the internal RT is as follows from the total number of determination values assigned.
Replay winning probability when in preparation mode ... 9000/65536 Replay winning probability when in normal gaming state ... 9000/65536
Replay winning probability when advantageous RT is 40000/65536
Replay winning probability when inside RT is 38000/65536
Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning any replay is set to be higher when in the advantageous RT and the internal medium RT than in the normal gaming state and the preparation mode. . Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous RT and internal RT are advantageous for the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state or the preparation mode.

  Further, when the internal RT is the advantageous RT, it is set so that the winning probability of the replay to be drawn preferentially over the bonus in the reel control is set lower than the advantageous RT, as will be described later. Compared with the case where the same replay winning probability is set, the ratio of winning the winning bonus can be increased.

  Next, attention is paid to the ratio of the winning probability of the promotion replay or fall replay in each of the normal gaming state, the advantageous RT, and the internal RT.

First, the probability of winning the promotion replay is as follows, based on the total number of assigned determination values.
Promotion replay winning probability when in normal gaming state 7200/65536
Promotion Replay Winning Probability when Advantageous RT ... 28000/65536
Promotion Replay Winning Probability when RT is Inside ... 26600/65536
Further, the probability of winning the fall replay is as follows from the total number of determination values assigned.
Falling replay winning probability when in normal gaming state ... 0/65536
Falling replay win probability when advantageous RT ... 4000/65536
Falling replay winning probability when RT is inside 3800/65536
From these, the ratio of the winning rate of promotion replay or fall replay in each of the normal gaming state, advantageous RT and internal RT is as follows.
Promotion Replay Win Rate when in normal gaming state: Fall Replay Win Rate ... 1: 0
Promotion Replay Win Rate when Advantageous RT: Fall Replay Win Rate ... 7: 1
Promotion replay winning rate when inside RT: fall replay winning rate 7: 1
Therefore, in any of the normal gaming state, the advantageous RT, and the internal RT, the winning rate of the promotion replay and the falling replay is such that the rate of winning the promotion replay is higher than that of the falling replay. Is set. In particular, the ratio is set to be the same between the advantageous RT and the inside / inside RT.

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

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

[Reel stop control]
Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table is drawn. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of frames to be drawn according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are 1 to 21 (see FIG. 1) from the reel reference position. 3) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 1 to 21 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 1 to 21 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

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

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the obtained table creation data, and the address of the stop control table for the unreacted reel corresponding to the stop reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. .

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames.

  Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel).

  That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn in and perform reel stop control. If none of the roles are won, stop control with a number of frames to be drawn that does not match any of the roles A table is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If the winning combination is not drawn, it will be controlled so that it can be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  If a special role is elected in a state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game (strawberry 1, melon, grape 1 etc.), if the special role is won at the same time as the simultaneous winning role, etc. The number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn to the winning line in the range of up to 4 frames, the special role selected A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be drawn to the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is performed, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop them, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within the 4-frame pull-in range.

  That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  Next, if the special role and the replaying role are won at the same time (BB1 + normal replay, etc.), such as when the replaying role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the selected replay A stop control table in which the number of drawn-in frames is determined so as to draw the game player into the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When multiple types of re-game players are won simultaneously (for example, Lip GR1), as shown in FIG. 8 (a), it is determined according to the types of re-game players won simultaneously and the order of stop operations. Control is performed to stop the re-game players on the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames. FIG. 8A is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are simultaneously won.

  For example, when Lip GR1 including normal replay and promoted replay is selected and operated in the order of forward, reverse or pinch operation, any combination of normal replays among the selected replays is won Control is performed to stop in line with the line, and control is performed to stop the combination of promotion replays in line with any winning line when the operation procedure is an intermediate press.

  The forward pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after first stopping the left reel 2L. The reverse pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time. The pinching push means an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after stopping the left reel 2L for the first time, or an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 2L for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time. The middle push means an operation procedure for first stopping the middle reel 2C.

  In addition, when Lip GR2 including normal replay, promoted replay, and control replay is elected and operated in the order of forward push, reverse push or middle push, any combination of normal replays among the chosen replays is selected. Control is performed so as to be stopped in line with the winning line, and when the operation procedure is a pinch push, control for stopping the combination of the promotion replays in line with any winning line is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the normal replay and the promoted replay are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the middle reel 2C. Since L1 to L4 are set as the winning lines, the reel control is performed so that the normal replay or the promoted replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R according to the stop operation order.

  For this reason, when lip GR1 or lip GR2 is won, regardless of which one is won, reel control is performed so that the normal replay is always won by pressing forward or backward. As described above, a common operation procedure for making a prize for the normal replay is set for Lip GR1 and Lip GR2.

  Further, when the lip GR1 is won, the reel control is performed so that the normal replay is awarded when the pin is pressed and the promotion replay is awarded when the middle button is pressed. On the other hand, when the lip GR2 is won, the reel control is performed so that the normal replay is won when the middle press is performed and the promotion replay is awarded when the pin is pressed. In this way, different operation procedures are set as operation procedures for winning the promotion replay between Lip GR1 and Lip GR2.

  For this reason, in the normal gaming state, as long as it is operated by a common operation procedure of forward push or reverse push, it is impossible to win a promotion replay and it is not controlled to advantageous RT. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, if the pinch or middle push is performed, if the promotion replay is won, the promotion replay is won with a probability of 1/2, and the advantageous RT is controlled.

  Note that, as will be described later, a predetermined condition that is disadvantageous to the player on the condition that the player is operated in an operation procedure other than the common operation procedure when the navigation effect described later is not executed in the normal gaming state. In addition, even if you win the promotion replay by chance and win and win and be controlled to the advantageous RT, it will not be controlled by the AT in the advantageous RT and the navigation effect will not be executed, so special special stoppage is intentionally stopped In addition, it is configured so that the falling replay winning cannot be avoided and the advantageous RT cannot be maintained. As a result, in the normal gaming state, the disadvantage caused by imposing a penalty is greater than the benefit of operating with an operating procedure other than the common operating procedure. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of advantage for the player by operating with a common operating procedure rather than operating with an operating procedure other than the common operating procedure.

  Note that the common operation procedure may be an operation procedure for first stopping the stop switch 8L. For example, when winning either Lip GR1 or Lip GR2, the reel control is performed so that the normal replay is always won as long as the stop switch 8L is first stopped (for example, forward-pressed) regardless of which is won. You may comprise. Thereby, a common operation procedure can be made easy to understand. Also, in this case, when the lip GR1 is won, the normal replay is awarded when the stop switch 8R is first stopped (for example, reversely pressed), and the promoted replay is awarded when the stop switch 8C is first stopped (for example, middlely pressed). The reel control is configured so that when the lip GR2 is won, the normal replay is awarded when the stop switch 8C is first stopped (for example, the middle press), and the promotion replay is performed when the stop switch 8R is the first stop (for example, the reverse is pressed). Reel control may be performed so as to win a prize.

  In addition, when Lip GR3 including normal replay and fall replay is selected and operated in the operating procedure of forward pressing or pinching, the combination of normal replays among the selected replays is aligned to any winning line In the case of an operation procedure of reverse pressing or middle pressing, the control for stopping the combination of falling replays on any winning line is performed.

  In addition, when Lip GR4 including a normal replay, a fall replay, and a control replay is elected and operated according to an operation procedure of a forward push or a pinch push, a combination of the fall replays among the winning replays is selected as a prize. Control is performed so as to stop in line with the line, and when the operation procedure is reverse or intermediate, the control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with any winning line and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are not operated within 7 frames because the symbols of the right reel 2R (“black grape” and “white grape”) are not arranged within 7 frames. I miss it by timing. However, since the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are won at the same time, the reel control is performed so that the normal replay or the fall replay always wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R according to the stop operation order. .

  For this reason, when the lip GR3 is won, the reel control is performed so that the normal replay is won when the forward or pinch is pressed, and the fall replay is awarded when the reverse or intermediate is pressed. On the other hand, when the lip GR4 is won, the reel control is performed so that the normal replay is won when the reverse or middle push is performed, and the fall replay is awarded when the forward or pinch is pushed. As described above, the operation procedure for avoiding the fall replay winning and the normal replay winning is set so as to be different between the Lip GR3 winning and the Lip GR4 winning.

  Next, when multiple types of small roles are selected at the same time (strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, grapes 1-8, etc.), small roles with a large number of payouts are given priority over small roles with a small number of payouts. Reel control for drawing into the line is performed.

  As a case where multiple types of small roles are simultaneously elected, grapes (grape 1 to 8), left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, middle pressed grape 1, middle pressed grape 2, right pressed grape 1, and right pressed grape 2 If one of the above is won, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the types of grapes and banana grapes that were won at the same time, and the reel that was first stopped (the first stopped reel) are on the left. Depending on whether it is a reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, control is performed to align and stop grapes on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. FIG. 8B is a diagram for explaining reel control when a grape is won.

  For example, when banana grapes are won without winning at the same time, regardless of the type of reel that has been first stopped and the stop operation timing of stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, Reel control is performed so that either one always wins. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting each of the grapes 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the middle reel 2C. Since L1 to L4 are set as the winning lines, the reel control is performed so that any of the grapes 1 to 8 always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

  Further, when the left pressed grape 1 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed to stop any one of the selected grapes 1 to 8 on the winning line.

  On the other hand, when the left-pressed grape 1 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that either the selected banana grape 2 or banana grape 9 is aligned on the winning line and stopped. To do. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the banana grape 2 are not arranged within 7 frames of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C (“black grapes”). In addition, the symbols constituting the banana grape 9 are not arranged within 7 frames for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R ("black grape", "white grape"). Therefore, when each stop switch 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either the selected banana grape 2 or banana grape 9, it can win the corresponding banana grape 2 or 9, If the stop operation is not performed at any timing, any of the special outcomes shown in FIG. 5B can be derived without winning.

  Further, when the left pressed grape 2 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that any of the selected grapes 1 to 8 is aligned with the winning line and stopped.

  On the other hand, when the left-pressed grape 2 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that either the selected banana grape 5 or banana grape 12 is aligned on the winning line and stopped. To do. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the banana grape 5 are not arranged within 7 frames of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C (“white grapes”). In addition, the symbols constituting the banana grape 12 are not arranged within 7 frames for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R ("white grape", "black grape"). Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either the selected banana grape 5 or banana grape 12, it can win the corresponding banana grape 5 or 12, If the stop operation is not performed at any timing, any of the special outcomes shown in FIG. 5B can be derived without winning.

  As described above, when the left-pressed grape 1 or the left-pressed grape 2 is won, the reel control is performed so that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is surely won when the left reel 2L is first stopped. When the first stop other than the left reel 2L is stopped, the reel control is performed so that the selected banana grapes are awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and all are picked up when the pull-in is impossible and the special outcome is derived. It is.

  In addition, when the medium pressed grape 1 or the medium pressed grape 2 is won, reel control is performed to ensure that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is awarded when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. When the other is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the selected banana grape is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all are taken out and the special outcome is derived.

  In addition, when the right-pressed grape 1 or the right-pressed grape 2 is won, the reel control is performed to ensure that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is awarded when the right reel 2R is first stopped. When the reels other than the reels 2R are stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the selected banana grapes are awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all are dropped and the special outcome is derived.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the grapes 1 to 8 are surely won according to whether the left pressed grape 1 or 2 is won, the middle pressed grape 1 or 2 is won, or the right pressed grape 1 or 2 is won. By making the first stop reels different, the operation procedure for winning a prize (operating procedure for winning) and the operation procedure for avoiding the special outcome can be made different.

  Here, the probability of falling from the advantageous RT to the normal gaming state will be described. The opportunity to fall from the advantageous RT to the normal gaming state is set to fall replay winning and special outcome stop. The falling replay winning probability is 4000/65536 × 1/2 = 2000/65536 based on the falling replay winning probability and reel control.

  Next, a special exit stop rate is calculated. First, when a winning combination including banana grapes is won, the probability of being able to operate according to an operation procedure for reliably winning grapes is 1/3. In addition, when winning a winning combination that includes banana grapes, if the operation procedure for reliably winning the grapes is not possible, the probability of being able to operate with the operation procedure for winning the banana grapes is Since the banana grape can be won by pulling the configuration pattern (black grape or white grape) with two reels, 2/3 × 1/2 × 1/2 = 1/6. In addition, since the winning probability of grapes including banana grapes is 2600 × 6/65536, the special appearance stopping rate is 2600 × 6/65536 × (1− (1/3 + 1/6)) = 7800/65536 .

  Therefore, in the advantageous RT, when the performance state is not an AT described later, the probability of falling to the normal gaming state due to a fall replay winning or special game stop is 9800 / 65536≈1 / 6.6.

  For this reason, even if a player wins an promoted replay accidentally and is controlled to an advantageous RT by operating other than the common operating procedure in the normal gaming state where the navigation effect is not executed, the AT is controlled by the AT at the advantageous RT. Since the navigation effect is not executed, only about 6.6 games can continue the advantageous RT, and the game falls to the normal gaming state. Further, when the navigation effect is not being executed as described above, a penalty is imposed by operating other than the common operation procedure. Therefore, when the game is in the normal gaming state and the navigation effect is not executed, the player can be operated according to a common operation procedure.

  In addition, the probability of winning a prize by winning a single grape (when winning grapes 1-8, except when winning simultaneously with banana grapes) is always one of the grapes regardless of the operating procedure. Will win 2600/65536.

  Next, the reel control when the strawberry 1 is won will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, when strawberry 1 is won by itself, when it is won simultaneously with strawberry 2, a case of winning simultaneously with strawberry 2 + 1 role 1 occurs, as shown in FIG. 8 (c). Reel control is performed.

  First, when the strawberry 1 is elected alone, the reel control is performed to preferentially draw “strawberry-banana-banana” which is a symbol constituting the strawberry 1 into any of the winning lines. As shown in FIG. 3, among the symbols constituting the strawberry 1, “banana” which is a symbol of each of the middle reel 2 </ b> C and the right reel 2 </ b> R is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or 7 frames, but the left reel Since “2strawberry” symbols “strawberry” are not arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less, reel control is performed so that a winning is made according to the stop operation timing of the stop switch 8L.

  Next, when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won, reel control is performed so that “strawberry” in the left reel 2L and “strawberry” in the middle reel 2C are preferentially drawn into any of the winning lines. If the “strawberry” of the middle reel 2C cannot be drawn on the winning line, that is, if the strawberry 2 is missed, reel control for winning the strawberry 1 is performed. As a result, as long as the pull-in is possible, the “strawberry” can be stopped on the winning line with the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. For the right reel 2R, reel control is performed to draw “banana” onto the winning line, and for “strawberry”, reel control is performed so as not to be pulled at least to the winning line. That is, when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won, reel control is performed so that “strawberry” can be stopped in alignment with the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, but is not stopped in alignment with the right reel 2R. .

  When strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1 is selected, "Strawberry" on the left reel 2L, "Strawberry" on the middle reel 2C, and "Strawberry" on the right reel 2R are given priority in any of the winning lines. Pull-in reel control is performed. Accordingly, as long as the pull-in is possible, the “strawberry” can be stopped on the winning line with the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. That is, when the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 is won, reel control is performed so that the “strawberry” can be stopped in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. If the “strawberry” of the middle reel 2C cannot be drawn on the winning line, that is, if the strawberry 2 is missed, reel control for winning the strawberry 1 is performed. Furthermore, when the strawberry 1 cannot be won, reel control is performed to draw in the symbols constituting the single winning combination 1 as much as possible.

  As shown in FIG. 7, Strawberry 1 and Strawberry 2 are the simultaneous winning combinations that are won simultaneously with the bonus, with Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 Sheet 1 being the highest, followed by Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 and Strawberry 1 in that order. The number of judgment values is set so that When the strawberry 1 or strawberry 2 is won, the reel control shown in FIG. 8C is performed. For this reason, the more the symbol of “strawberry” appears on the winning line, the more expectation that the bonus is won can be improved, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, on the condition that the winning combination of strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 is won, the sub control unit 91 performs a navigation effect according to the internal winning situation over a predetermined period (for example, 5 games). Is controlled, and a navigable period during which a continuous effect is given that indicates that the bonus has been won is executed.

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

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

  The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and operating the start switch 7. A BET process for instructing the substantial start of the game is performed.

  If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same bet number as the previous game is automatically set by the replay game flag (the replay game flag is erased at this stage). In the BET process, every time a bet number is set, a BET command that can specify the number of medals used for setting the bet number is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. A lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to do so. In the lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag set in the RAM 41c according to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the lottery process, when one of BB1 to BB5 is won, a process for controlling the internal medium RT (for example, setting the value of the internal medium RT flag as the value of the game state flag) is performed.

  When the lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor 32L is set on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. , 32C, 32R are driven, and rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

  When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stopped, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped.

  In the reel rotation process, a reel rotation command for notifying the start of reel rotation is transmitted to the effect control board 90 when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, and rotation of any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Each time, a reel stop command capable of specifying the area number of the corresponding stop operation position of the corresponding reel is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to determine which reel has been stopped.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process for determining whether or not any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5A is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. Is done. If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed.

  In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that one of BB1 to BB5 has been won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, setting a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag) Is done.

  Further, in the winning determination process, when it is determined that the player has won the fall replay when the advantageous RT is achieved, a process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) ) Is performed. Further, when it is determined that the promotion replay has been won in the normal gaming state, processing for controlling the advantageous RT (for example, setting the advantageous RT value as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  Further, when it is determined that no winning has occurred and the special outcome is stopped at any of the winning lines L1 to L4 when in the preparation mode or advantageous RT, the game is controlled to the normal gaming state. Processing (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9.

  Also, in the payout process, when the payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets), a payout start command for notifying the start of payout of medals is sent to the effect control board 90. When the medal payout by winning and winning the credit is completed, a payout end command for notifying the end of the medal payout is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

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

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

  Also, in the payout process, a game state command that can specify the game state of the next game (whether it is a preparation mode, a normal game state, an advantageous RT, a bonus, etc.) 90.

  In the payout process, a winning flag that does not carry over (a winning flag for a small combination or replaying combination) is also deleted, and a winning flag for a bonus stored in a special work is not deleted. As a result, the bonus winning flag is carried over to the next game until the winning bonus is won. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 90. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 performs the game state transition among the preparation mode, the normal game state, the advantageous RT, the internal RT, and the bonus. A command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 according to the situation. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining the display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is not possible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. For this reason, the ROM 91b stores in advance a table showing all symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. With reference to this table, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped on the stop symbol table. The symbol is registered. The sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on the registration information of the stop symbol table.

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

  In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub-control unit 91 is disadvantageous to the player regarding the AT control process for controlling the effect state to the AT according to the game state and the control to the AT. A penalty setting process for imposing a penalty, and a game effect execution process for executing the above-described game effect according to the game state and the like are performed.

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

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the game is controlled by the AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50), and the navigation effect can be executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of a lottery condition that triggers the AT lottery. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of a table referred to in the AT lottery.

  The AT lottery condition is satisfied when a “predetermined condition” corresponding to the “gaming state” shown in FIG. 9 is satisfied. When the gaming state is the internal RT where the bonus is won, the AT lottery condition is satisfied by the bonus winning. When the AT lottery condition is established by the bonus winning, the AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. For example, the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the internal RT is based on the internal winning command or the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, and determines that the bonus is won based on the gaming state command or the winning determination command. Identify.

  When the table shown in FIG. 10A is referenced, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 90%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 2%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 1%. 4 is determined, the number of Navistock is determined to be 6 at a rate of 1%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 8 at a rate of 1%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 10 at a rate of 1%. The AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 14 at the ratio.

  In the AT lottery in the present embodiment, the maximum number of navigation stocks that can be acquired by one lottery is set to 14. Of the determinations for setting the number of navigation stocks in one AT lottery, the determination for setting the maximum number of navigation stocks is called maximum determination. In the following, an AT lottery condition that can be determined to the maximum when it is established is also referred to as a maximum allowable AT lottery condition, and an AT lottery condition that cannot be determined at the maximum is also referred to as a maximum impossible AT lottery condition. In the AT lottery when the big bonus is won, the maximum navigation stock number can be determined to be 14, so the big bonus winning is the maximum allowable AT lottery condition.

  Further, in the table of FIG. 10A, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 0.88 (= 0 × 90% + 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate. × 2% + 4 × 1% + 6 × 1% + 8 × 1% + 10 × 1% + 14 × 4%).

  Returning to FIG. 9, when the gaming state is during the big bonus after the big bonus is won, the AT lottery condition is established by winning the small role alone. The fact that a small role is elected alone means that any small role other than all small roles is elected, for example, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet role 1, 1 sheet role 1 This means winning one of the two-player roles.

  When an AT lottery condition is established by winning a small role alone during a big bonus, an AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. For example, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not a big bonus is being played based on a game state command from the main control unit 41, and specifies whether or not a small role has been won independently based on an internal winning command.

  In the table shown in FIG. 10 (b), the winning rate is set according to the type of the small combination that has been won independently and whether or not the winning combination has been determined in the AT lottery. In the table of FIG. 10B referred to during the big bonus, the maximum number of navi stocks is not determined to be 14, so that the small role single winning in the big bonus is a maximum impossible AT lottery condition.

  Note that the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not the maximum determination is made based on the value of the maximum determination counter. The maximum determination counter is a counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c in order to be able to specify that the maximum determination in one AT lottery is controlled by the predetermined number of navigation stocks until the AT is controlled. Say.

  In the present embodiment, when the maximum number of navigation stocks is acquired by one AT lottery, for example, 7 is set as the value of the maximum determination time counter. The maximum determination time counter is decremented by 1 when determining the incubation period from the end of the AT corresponding to the consumption of Navistock 1 until the new consumption of Navistock and the control by the AT being possible. When the maximum value is determined, it is possible to specify that the maximum value is determined while the control is performed by the AT by consuming seven navigation stocks. When the maximum determination time counter value is set to a value larger than 0, and further maximum determination is performed, the value is updated to a value obtained by adding 7 corresponding to the maximum determination. In addition, the determination of whether or not the winning combination is determined at the maximum in the AT lottery when the small role is won alone is changed to the determination based on the value of the maximum determining counter, and the maximum determination is made in the AT lottery at the time of the last big bonus winning You may make it determine by whether it was done.

  If the single bonus winning single bonus in the big bonus is a small role other than 1 double 2 and the maximum undecided that has not been determined at the maximum in the AT lottery, the number of Navistock is determined to be 0% at a rate of 80%, and 8% The number of Navistock is determined to be 2 at the rate of 4%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 4 at the rate of 4%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 6 at the rate of 3%, and the number of Navistock is 8 at the rate of 3% The AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at a rate of 2%.

  Therefore, the expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be obtained in a single AT lottery when a single winning combination in a big bonus is a small role other than one single character 2 and is not yet determined is the number of Navi stocks X It is configured to be 0.94 (= 0x80% + 2x8% + 4x4% + 6x3% + 8x3% + 10x2%) from the sum of the winning rates.

  In addition, 85% when the maximum winning is determined when the single winning part in the big bonus is a small part other than the single part 2 and the maximum number of Navi stocks is 14 in the AT lottery at the time of winning the big bonus. The number of Navistock is determined to be 0 at the rate of 7%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 2 at the rate of 7%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 4 at the rate of 3%, and the number of Navistock is 6 at the rate of 2% The AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 8 at a rate of 2% and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at a rate of 1%.

  Therefore, the expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be obtained in a single AT lottery when a single winning combination in a big bonus is a small role other than one single character 2 and is determined to be maximum is the number of Navi stocks X It is configured to be 0.64 (= 0x85% + 2x7% + 4x3% + 6x2% + 8x2% + 10x1%) from the sum of the winning rates.

  In this way, even when a small role is elected alone in the big bonus, the number of expected navigation stocks is smaller when it is at the maximum determined time than when it is at the maximum undecided time. Yes.

  In addition, when the single winning combination in the big bonus is a single winning combination 2, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 8 at a rate of 40%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at a rate of 60%. Thus, an AT lottery is performed.

  Therefore, the expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery when the single winning combination in the big bonus is 1 double 2 is the sum of Navi stock number x winning rate, 9 .2 (= 8 × 40% + 10 × 60%).

  In this way, even when a small role is elected alone in the big bonus, when a single role 2 is elected alone, it is expected more than when a small role other than the single role 2 is elected alone. It is configured to increase the number of navigation stock.

  In addition, in the big bonuses 1 to 3, it is necessary to digest at least 36 games. This is because in the big bonuses 1 to 3, grapes and the like accompanied by nine payouts are won with a high probability, and the game ends when the number of paid out medals reaches 316 or more.

  The probabilities of winning a single combination between the big bonuses 1 to 3 are 3900/65536 for the winning combinations other than the single winning combination 2 and 80/65536 for the winning combination of one winning combination.

  Therefore, the number of AT lotteries performed using the table of FIG. 10A during the period from winning the big bonuses 1 to 3 until the end of the big bonus is one, whereas FIG. The average number of times that the AT lottery is performed using the table of (b) is (3900 + 80) /65536×36≈2.18 times based on the single winning probability of the small role and the number of games.

  Further, the total expected number of navigation stocks, which is the total number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in the AT lottery in the big bonus after winning the big bonuses 1 to 3, is as follows.

Maximum undecided: 0.94 × 3900/65536 × 36 + 9.2 × 80/65536 × 36≈2.4
Maximum determined: 0.64 × 3900/65536 × 36 + 9.2 × 80/65536 × 36≈1.7
Therefore, although the maximum is not determined in the AT lottery in the big bonuses 1 to 3, the total expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be obtained in the AT lottery in the big bonuses 1 to 3 is the expected navigation stock at the time of winning the big bonus. Greater than the number.

  On the other hand, the big bonuses 4 to 5 may end when nine games are consumed. This is because the big bonuses 4 to 5 are ended when 73 or more medals are paid out. Further, in the RB 2 in the big bonuses 4 to 5, the single winning combination 2 is not drawn.

  Therefore, the number of times that the AT lottery is performed using the table of FIG. 10 (a) after winning the big bonuses 4 to 5 until the end of the big bonus is one, and FIG. 10 (b). The number of times the AT lottery is performed using this table is 3900/65536 × 9≈0.53 times from the single winning probability of the small role.

  Further, the total expected number of navigation stocks, which is the total number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in the AT lottery in the big bonuses 4 to 5 after winning the big bonuses 4 to 5, is as follows.

Maximum undecided: 0.94 × 3900/65536 × 9 ≒ 0.5
Maximum determined: 0.64 × 3900/65536 × 9≈0.34
Therefore, the total expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be obtained in the AT lottery among the big bonuses 4 to 5 is smaller than the expected number of Navi stocks at the time of winning the big bonus. However, as shown in FIG. 7, the winning probability of the big bonuses 1 to 3 is higher than the winning probability of the big bonuses 4 to 5. For this reason, the total expected navigation stock number in the big bonuses 1 to 5 is larger than the average value of the total expected navigation stock number in the big bonuses 1 to 3 and the total expected navigation stock number in the big bonuses 4 to 5. As a result, the total expected number of Navi stocks during the big bonus is larger than the expected number of Navi stocks when the big bonus is won.

  Returning to FIG. 9, when the game state is the preparation mode, the game is established every time five games are consumed when the first game is started and until 30 games are consumed. When the AT lottery condition is satisfied in the preparation mode, the AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. For example, the sub control unit 91 specifies that the gaming state is the preparation mode based on the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, specifies that the first game is started based on the reel rotation command, and plays the game Each time a status command is received, a counter for identifying the number of games that have been consumed is updated, and it is determined that five games have been consumed in the preparation mode based on the counter.

  In the table shown in FIG. 10C, a winning rate is set depending on whether the first game is started or every five games are consumed. In addition, for every five games used, a winning rate is set according to whether or not the AT lottery is determined to the maximum.

  When the first game starts in the preparation mode, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 90%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 2%, and the number of navigation stocks is 4 at a rate of 2%. The number of Navistock is determined to be 6 at a rate of 2%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 8 at a rate of 2%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 10 at a rate of 1%, and the rate is 1% The AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stock is determined to be 14.

  In the AT lottery when the first game is started in the preparation mode, the maximum navigation stock number can be determined to be 14, so the start of the first game in the preparation mode is the maximum allowable AT lottery condition. Further, in the table when the first game is started in the preparation mode, the number of expected navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 0.64 (= 0 × 90% + 2 × 2% + 4). × 2% + 6 × 2% + 8 × 2% + 10 × 1% + 14 × 1%). In this way, the AT lottery at the start of the first game in the preparation mode can be determined at the maximum, but the expected number of navigation stocks is configured to be smaller than that at the time of winning the big bonus.

  On the other hand, in the AT lottery when the five games are used in the preparation mode, the maximum stock number is not determined, so the five-game use in the preparation mode is a maximum impossible AT lottery condition. In the table when five games are consumed in the preparation mode, a winning rate is set according to whether or not the maximum is determined in the AT lottery. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not the maximum determination is made based on the value of the maximum determination counter.

  It should be noted that the determination whether or not the maximum is determined in the AT lottery when the five games are used in the preparation mode is replaced with the determination based on the value of the maximum determination counter, in the case of the last big bonus winning or in the preparation mode The determination may be made based on whether the maximum is determined in the AT lottery at the start of the first game.

  When 5 games are consumed in the preparation mode and the maximum is not yet determined, the navigation stock number is determined to be 0 at a rate of 86%, the navigation stock number is determined to be 2 at a rate of 5%, and navigation is performed at a rate of 2% The number of stocks is determined to be 4, the number of Navistock is determined to be 6 at a rate of 2%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 8 at a rate of 2%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 10 at a rate of 3% Thus, AT lottery is performed.

  Therefore, the expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery when 5 games are consumed in the preparation mode and at the maximum undecided is 0.76 from the sum of Navi stock number x winning rate. (= 0 × 86% + 2 × 5% + 4 × 2% + 6 × 2% + 8 × 2% + 10 × 3%).

  In addition, when 5 games have been consumed in the preparation mode and the maximum has been determined, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 90%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 3%, and a rate of 1% The number of navigation stocks is determined to be 4, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 6 at 1%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 8 at 2%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at 3%. As shown, an AT lottery is performed.

  Therefore, the expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be obtained by one AT lottery when 5 games are consumed in the preparation mode and at the time of the maximum decision is 0.62 from the sum of Navi stock number × winning rate. (= 0 × 90% + 2 × 3% + 4 × 1% + 6 × 1% + 8 × 2% + 10 × 3%).

  In this way, even when five games are consumed in the preparation mode, the number of expected navigation stocks is smaller when the maximum has been determined than when the maximum has not been determined.

  In addition, in the preparation mode, since the special-out stop rate is 7800/65536 as described above, the average 8.4 game is continued. Therefore, in the preparation mode, the number of AT lotteries performed at the start of the first game is one time using the table of FIG. 1.68 times.

  In addition, the total expected number of navigation stocks, which is the total number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in the AT lottery every five games in the preparation mode, is as follows.

Maximum undecided: 0.76 × 1.68 ≒ 1.27
Maximum determined: 0.62 × 1.68 ≒ 1.04
Therefore, although it is not determined at the maximum in the AT lottery every 5 games in the preparation mode, the total expected navigation stock by the AT lottery performed every 5 games in the preparation mode is the expected navigation stock at the start of one game in the preparation mode. Greater than the number.

  Returning to FIG. 9, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the advantageous RT, it is established by winning one of the strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1.

  When the AT lottery condition is established by any one of strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, and strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1, the AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the advantageous RT based on the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, for example, and the strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 based on the internal winning command Then, it is specified whether any one of the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet combination 1 is won.

  In the table shown in FIG. 10 (d), the winning rate is set depending on whether strawberry 1 or strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is selected alone or strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1 is selected. . In the table of FIG. 10 (d), since the maximum number of navigation stocks is determined only up to four, either the strawberry 1, the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1 in the normal gaming state or the advantageous RT A single winning is a maximum impossible AT lottery condition.

  When a single winning strawberry 1 or strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is selected in a gaming state other than the big bonus, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 for 99% and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 for 1%. Thus, an AT lottery is performed.

  Therefore, in the gaming state other than the big bonus, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery when either strawberry 1 or strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is elected alone is the number of navigation stocks × winning rate From this sum, 0.02 (= 0 × 99% + 2 × 1%) is obtained.

  When a single winning strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 role 1 is selected in a gaming state other than the big bonus, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 70%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 20%. The AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 4 at the rate of.

  Therefore, the expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 player 1 is elected alone in a gaming state other than the big bonus is the sum of Navi stock number x winning rate , 0.8 (= 0 × 70% + 2 × 20% + 4 × 10%).

  In this way, when the game state is other than the big bonus, when the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 player role 1 is elected alone, the expected number of Navi stocks than when the strawberry 1 or strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is elected alone Is configured to be large. As described above with reference to FIG. 8C, when the winning combination of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1 is won, reel control for preferentially drawing the strawberry of the left to right reels is performed. For this reason, when all three strawberries are stopped on the winning line, the player can have a sense of expectation that the big bonus has been won or that the navigation stock has been acquired.

  In game states other than the big bonus, the probability of winning either strawberry 1 or strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is set to 710/65536, and the probability of winning strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 single 1 is 100. / 65536. For this reason, in one game in a gaming state other than the big bonus, the expected number of Navi stocks expected to be obtained by winning one of strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 player 1 is 0.02 × 710/65536 + 0.8 × 100 / 65536≈0.00143.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the lottery condition determined according to the current gaming state is satisfied by the AT lottery process performed by the sub-control unit 91, and the lottery condition is satisfied. When it does, AT lottery is performed.

  When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Based on the AT flag in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to AT, and specifies the remaining number of navigation stocks. When the AT flag indicating AT is set, it is possible to control the AT by consuming one navigation stock number.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled according to the total number of navigation stocks determined by the AT lottery executed every time the AT lottery condition is satisfied. When the number of games digested in the non-AT after the previous bonus is over reaches a predetermined number of games, the AT is controlled until the next bonus winning regardless of the result of the AT lottery.

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

  In addition, AT lottery is not performed during a penalty period in which a penalty is imposed in a penalty setting process described later. That is, even if the AT lottery condition is satisfied, when the penalty period is in progress, a penalty is imposed on the player that the AT lottery is not performed and the number of navigation stocks cannot be obtained.

[AT management processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs the AT management process included in the AT control process in the normal gaming state or the advantageous RT, thereby performing the AT control based on the AT flag and the incubation period set according to the AT lottery result. Manage control over.

  Specifically, when the control from the preparation mode after the bonus ends to the normal gaming state is started, the sub control unit 91 controls the AT when the AT flag is specified as AT. In other words, when there is still Navi stock from before winning the bonus, when a decision is made to control to AT based on the result of AT lottery after winning the bonus and ending the bonus, from the start to the end of the preparation mode When it is decided to control to AT by the result of AT lottery in, and when it is decided to control to AT by the result of AT lottery by winning strawberry 1 or strawberry 2 alone in the normal gaming state or advantageous RT The AT is controlled when the control from the preparation mode to the normal gaming state is started. In the normal gaming state, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks.

  When controlled by the AT and controlled from the normal gaming state to the advantageous RT, the start condition to the AT by consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock is satisfied, and a predetermined number of times (for example, 50) While digesting the game, control to ART which is advantageous RT and AT. When the number of navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to the AT flag indicating the number of navigation stock subtracted by 1.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing to count the number of games that have been digested when it is an ART, and control it to non-AT when it reaches a predetermined number of times. At this time, if the number of navigation stocks indicated by the AT flag is 0, it is updated to the AT flag indicating that it is not AT. In other words, a series of AT termination conditions are satisfied when the AT flag for controlling from AT to non-AT is 0.

  When it is specified from the AT flag when it is controlled to be non-AT that it is not AT, it is not controlled again by the AT and the navigation effect is not executed. Thereby, when it is advantageous RT, there is a higher possibility of special stop and falling replay winning, and the possibility of being controlled to the normal gaming state is increased.

  On the other hand, if the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag when controlled to non-AT is 1 or more, a latent period determination process is performed to determine a latent period until the next AT can be controlled. The The incubation period is a period of forcibly delaying the timing at which the start condition for allowing the AT to be controlled again after the AT controlled until the game is consumed a predetermined number of times by consuming 1 Navistock, etc. This is the period until the notification period can be reached again after the AT ends, that is, the period in which the AT is hidden. When the value of the maximum determination time counter is 1 or more, the incubation period becomes longer at a higher rate than when the maximum determination time counter value is 0.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the latent period determination process included in the AT management process executed by the sub-control unit 91. The incubation period determination process may be executed until the first game is started in the non-AT after the end of AT corresponding to Navistock 1. As an example, in this embodiment, Navistock 1 It is executed at the end of the game when the corresponding AT ends. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a table for determining the incubation period. The table shown in FIG. 12 is stored in the ROM 91b.

  First, referring to FIG. 11, in SA01, it is determined whether or not the value of the maximum determination counter is 0, that is, a state where the maximum determination is not performed or a predetermined number of times set corresponding to the maximum determination ( For example, it is determined whether the digest stock number for 7) has already been digested.

  In SA01, when it is determined that the value of the maximum determination counter is 0, that is, the state in which the maximum determination is not performed or the number of navigation stocks set corresponding to the maximum determination is already digested. If it is determined, it is determined in SA02 whether or not the value of the short latent continuous counter is 4 or less.

  The short latent continuous counter is a counter for specifying the number of times that a relatively short period (for example, 0 to 20 games) is continuously set as the latent period, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The short latent continuous counter is incremented by 1 when a relatively short period is determined in the latent period determining process, and when a relatively long period (for example, 70 to 100 games) is determined, or the number of navigation stocks is 0. It becomes an AT flag indicating that it is not an AT, and is reset (returned to 0) when a series of ATs are completed. Therefore, it can be said that the short latent continuous counter is a counter for specifying the number of times in which a relatively long period is not set as the previous latent period. In SA02, it is determined whether or not the number of continuous times in a relatively short period is 4 or less. In other words, in SA02, it is determined whether or not the number of times in which a relatively short period has been reached in the past from the latest latent period in the series of ATs has already reached five, that is, a series of ATs. In the past five incubation periods, all are determined to be relatively short periods, and it is determined whether or not a special condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined in SA02 that the value of the short-latency continuous counter is 4 or less, that is, the number of times in which a relatively short period continuously goes back to the past from the latest latent period in a series of ATs is 4 or less. If the relatively short period is not yet continued five times or more, the latent period is set using a short latent table that can select only a relatively short latent period in SA03. In SA02, the value of the short latent continuous counter is 4 or less.

  Here, the short latency table will be described. FIG. 12A is a diagram for explaining the short latency table referred to in SA03. When the short latency table is referenced, the incubation period is determined as 0 game at a rate of 70%, 10 games at a rate of 20%, and 20 games at a rate of 10%. Therefore, when the short latency table is referred to, the average period (expected value) that can be expected to be determined is 10 × 0.2 + 20 × 0.1 based on the sum of the number of games × winning rate. = 4 games.

  When 0 game is determined as the incubation period, control from the first game to AT is possible again in non-AT after the end of AT. When the incubation period is determined to be 10 games or 20 games, the number of games corresponding to the non-AT after the end of the AT is digested, and then the AT can be controlled again.

  The incubation period determined using the short latency table is set by the number of bets based on the expected number of medals to be paid out by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect in an AT controlled by consuming 1 navigation stock. The number of games that does not consume more medals than the average increase / decrease number during AT calculated by subtracting the number of medals used in the game is set. Hereinafter, this point will be described.

  First, in each of the normal gaming state and the advantageous RT, the average increase / decrease number per game when non-AT and AT are calculated. When calculating the average number of increase / decrease per game, since grapes or banana grapes are won with a high probability for small roles and a relatively large number of medals are paid out when winning, Focus only on. The grape winning probability is 2600/65536. In addition, the banana grape winning probability is 2600 × 6/65536. In addition, when winning a grape containing banana grapes, the probability of being able to operate with the operation procedure for winning grapes (withdrawal rate) is 1/3, and the probability of being able to operate with the operation procedure for winning banana grapes (withdrawal rate) ) Is 1/6. Therefore, the pulling rate of grapes or banana grapes when winning a grape containing banana grapes is ½. The number of bets per game is three.

  From these, first of all, the average increase / decrease number per game when non-AT in the normal gaming state is [(Grape only winning probability × 9 payout) + (Grape winning probability including banana grapes × 9 payout × withdrawal) Rate) + (replay winning probability × substantial 3 payout)] − 3 bets, which is −1.15.

  In addition, the average number of increase / decrease per game when the game is AT in the normal gaming state is [(Grape only winning probability × 9 payout) + (Grape winning probability including banana grapes × 9 payout) + (Replay winning probability) X Effectively 3 payouts)]-It will be -0.008 because it becomes the number of bets.

  In addition, the average number of increase / decrease per game when non-AT is in the advantageous RT is [(Grape only winning probability × 9 payout) + (Grape winning probability including banana grapes × 9 payout × drawing rate) + ( Replay winning probability × substantial 3 payouts)] − 3.

  In addition, the average increase / decrease number per game when the AT is advantageous in the RT is [(winning probability of grape alone × 9 payouts) + (winning probability of grapes including banana grapes × 9 payouts) + (replay winning probability × (Substantially 3 payouts)] -3 bets, resulting in +1.33.

  Further, when the advantageous RT is non-AT, the advantageous RT can be continued only for about 6.6 games as described above. Further, after the latent period has elapsed in the normal gaming state and the AT has been controlled after becoming the AT after the advantageous RT is non-AT and controlled to the normal gaming state, the promotion replay winning probability is 7200 / Because it is 65536, about 9.1 games are required.

  From these, the number of medals to increase or decrease during the longest 20 games out of the incubation period determined using the short incubation table is advantageous RT when the AT is over, and the advantageous RT is 6. Considering that the normal game state is controlled after 6 games are continued, (+0.259) × 6.6 + (− 1.15) × 13.4≈ (−13.7).

  On the other hand, the average increase / decrease number during AT is (−0.008) × 9.1 + (+ 1.33) × 50≈ (−) considering that the normal gaming state is controlled to the advantageous RT after 9.1 games continue. +66.4).

  Therefore, it can be said that the incubation period determined using the short latency table is set to the number of games that does not consume more medals than the average increase / decrease number during AT.

  Returning to FIG. 11, in SA04, since a relatively short latent period is set, the value of the short latent continuous counter is incremented by 1, and the latent period determining process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SA02 that the value of the short latent continuous counter is not 4 or less, that is, the number of times that the comparatively short period continues from the latest latent period in the series of ATs to the past is 5 As described above, when it is determined that the relatively short period is continued five times or more, the latent period is set using a long latent table that can select a long latent period with high probability in SA07.

  Here, the long latency table will be described. FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining the long latency table referred to in SA07. When the long-latency table is referenced, the incubation period is determined to be 10 games at a rate of 10%, 70 games at a rate of 20%, and 100 games at a rate of 70%. Therefore, when the long latency table is referenced, a period (expected value) obtained by averaging the latent periods that can be expected to be determined is 10 × 0.1 + 70 × 0.2 + 100 from the sum of the number of games × winning rate. × 0.7 = 85 games.

  The short latency table of FIG. 12A is compared with the long latency table of FIG. When the table for short latency is referred to, 0 game is determined as the incubation period with a high probability, and up to 20 games are determined as the maximum incubation period. On the other hand, when the long latency table is referred to, 100 games and 70 games that cannot be selected when the short latency table is referenced are determined with high probability.

  Further, when the value of the maximum determination counter is 0, the long latency table is referred to when the value of the short latency continuous counter is greater than 4, and the short latency table is referred to as the value of the short latency continuous counter. Referenced when the value is 4 or less. For this reason, when the number of consecutive times of a relatively short period reaches five times, a relatively long period is set as a latent period at a higher rate than when the number of consecutive times of a relatively short period is four or less. .

  Further, when the long latency table is referred to, the average number of games averaged over the latent periods that can be expected to be determined is larger than when the short latency table is referenced.

  Of the incubation periods determined using the long latency table, both the 70 games and 100 games, which cannot be determined when using the short latency table, are more than the average increase / decrease number during AT. It is set to be more than the number of games that consume medals. This point will be described below by using the average number of increase / decrease per game when non-AT and AT in each of the above-described normal gaming state and advantageous RT.

  The AT ends when the number of medals increased or decreased during 70 games, the shortest of the number of games that are determined using the long latency table and cannot be determined when the short latency table is used. (+0.259) × 6.6 + (− 1.15) × 63, considering that the gaming state at this time is advantageous RT and the advantageous RT is controlled to the normal gaming state after 6.6 games continue. .4≈ (−71.2). On the other hand, the average increase / decrease number during AT is (+66.4) as described above.

  Therefore, in the incubation period determined using the long latency table, the 70 games and 100 games, which cannot be determined when using the short latency table, are more than the average increase / decrease number during AT. It can be said that it is set to the number of games that consume the medal.

  Returning to FIG. 11, in SA08, it is determined whether a long incubation period is set in SA07.

  When it is determined in SA08 that a long latent period has been set, in association with the setting of the long latent period, the value of the short latent continuous counter is reset (returned to 0) in SA09 and the latent period determining process is terminated. . Thereby, in the next incubation period determination process, the incubation period is determined using the short incubation table in SA03. It should be noted that the value of the short latent continuous counter may be reset (returned to 0) when the bonus is won and not succeeded after the bonus ends, or even if the bonus is won, it will be inherited after the bonus ends. May be.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined in SA08 that a long latent period has been set, the process proceeds to SA04, and the value of the short latent continuous counter is incremented by 1, and the latent period determining process is terminated. As a result, when the value of the maximum determination time counter is 0 and the value of the short latency continuous counter is determined to be greater than 4 in SA02, the next time when a relatively long latency period is not set in SA07. Even when the latent period is determined, it is possible to shift to SA07 again and determine the latent period using the long latent table.

  When it is determined in SA01 that the value of the maximum determination time counter is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of the maximum determination time counter in SA05. In this way, the maximum determination time counter is decremented by 1 when the incubation period, which is a state that can be controlled by the AT by consumption of Navistock 1, is reached. When the bonus is won before the value of the maximum determination counter reaches 0, the value of the maximum determination counter may be reset (returned to 0), or it is taken over after the bonus ends. Also good.

  In SA06, whether or not the value of the short latency continuous counter is 2 or less, that is, when the number of consecutive times of relatively short periods is 2 or less, a relatively long period is determined as one of the past 3 latent periods. It is determined whether or not it has been done. That is, in SA02, it is determined whether or not a special condition is satisfied when the value of the maximum determination counter is 0. In SA06, a special condition when the value of the maximum determination counter is not 0 is determined. It is determined whether or not is established. In SA06, when it is determined that the value of the short latency continuous counter is 2 or less, the processing after SA03 is performed, and when it is determined that the value of the short latency continuous counter is greater than 2, the processing after SA08 is performed. Processing is performed.

  That is, when the value of the maximum determination time counter is greater than 0, the number of consecutive relatively short incubation periods reaches a smaller number compared to when the value of the maximum determination time counter is 0. The incubation period is set using the incubation table.

  Specifically, for example, when 14 is set as the number of navigation stocks, there are a plurality of cases such as when AT lottery is performed and 6 or 8 navigation stocks are left and 8 or 6 is determined. There are cases where the total number of AT lottery times becomes 14 and when the big bonus is awarded or when the AT lottery at the start of the first game in the preparation mode, the maximum navigation stock number becomes 14 due to one AT lottery. . In this way, even when 14 is set as the number of navigation stocks, when the maximum number of navigation stocks is set by one AT lottery, the same number as the maximum number of navigation stocks is obtained by the sum of multiple AT lotteries. Compared to the case where the number of navigation stocks is set, the latency period is set using the long latency table when the number of consecutive relatively short incubation periods reaches a small number.

  For this reason, even if the number of navigation stocks acquired is the same, a longer period is set as the incubation period at a higher rate when the maximum is determined when the maximum is determined.

  In addition, during the incubation period, in principle, no navigation effect is executed except for a navigable period described later. For this reason, when winning a banana grape, it is not possible to surely win the grape and the possibility of dropping it increases. In addition, the possibility of the special event being stopped and the possibility of winning the fall replay are increased, and as a result, the normal game state is controlled in which the replay winning probability is lower than that in the advantageous RT. More specifically, as described above, the average increase / decrease number per game when non-AT is normal game state (−1.15), and when advantageous RT is (+0.259) However, penalties will be imposed if you operate with procedures other than the common operating procedures, and even if you operate with such a penalty in mind, you can only continue for about 6.6 games as described above. .

  Therefore, as the incubation period becomes longer, a series of calculations calculated by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the number of bets from the number of medals obtained by the player in a series of AT periods including the AT and the incubation period. Increase / decrease number during AT decreases. As a result, even if the number of acquired navigation stocks is the same, when the maximum number is determined, during a series of ATs controlled by consuming the number of navigation stocks at a higher rate than when the maximum number is not determined Increase or decrease the number of sheets.

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

  When it is determined that the winning combination is selected, the same processing as described above is performed. That is, in the normal gaming state, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming the number of navigation stocks. Further, when it is advantageous RT, it is controlled to ART while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times by consuming 1 navi stock number. Thereby, since the navigation effect is executed, it is possible to avoid the promotion replay winning, the grape winning, or the fall replay winning that is intentionally won.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the above-mentioned navigation stock number is not acquired, the number of games digested by non-AT since the end of the previous bonus is equal to a predetermined number of ceiling games (for example, 500 games). ), The AT is controlled until the next bonus is won. The sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment performs a process for controlling the AT when the number of ceiling games is reached by executing the ceiling game arrival process included in the AT control process.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining a ceiling game arrival process for performing AT control when the ceiling game is reached. The ceiling game arrival process is executed in association with one game, and is executed, for example, when one game is started or when one game ends.

  In S21, it is determined whether or not the performance state is non-AT (including a latent period). If it is determined in S21 that the vehicle is non-AT, it is determined in S22 whether it is during the penalty period or the incubation period set in the penalty setting process.

  When it is determined in S22 that neither the penalty period nor the incubation period is reached, a non-AT game number counter for specifying the number of games consumed during non-AT after the end of the previous bonus in S23 is incremented by one. The non-AT game number counter is updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  In S24, it is determined whether or not the value of the non-AT game number counter added in S23 has reached a predetermined number of ceiling games (for example, 500). When it is determined in S24 that the number of ceiling games has not been reached, the ceiling game arrival processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S24 that the number of ceiling games has been reached, AT setting is performed for controlling the effect state to AT until the next bonus is generated. For example, a forced AT flag for controlling the AT is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and forcibly controlled by the AT. This forced AT flag is cleared when a bonus is generated. Thereby, when the number of games digested during non-AT reaches the number of ceiling games, it is possible to control the AT until the next bonus occurs.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S22 that the penalty period or the incubation period is in progress, the ceiling game arrival time process is terminated. Thereby, during the penalty period, the non-AT game number counter is not added in relation to one game. In other words, during the penalty period, even if the game is consumed during non-AT, a penalty is imposed on the player that it is not added as the number of games for determining whether or not the ceiling game number has been reached. be able to. Further, it is possible to prevent the non-AT game number counter from being added unnecessarily during the incubation period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when not controlled by the AT, a navigable period during which a navigation effect can be executed during a predetermined game when winning a simultaneous winning combination that can be won simultaneously with a bonus. Controlled. The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs a process for controlling to a navigable period when winning the simultaneous winning combination by executing a navigable period setting process included in the AT control process.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining a navigable period setting process for executing a navigation effect during non-AT. The navigable period setting process is executed in relation to one game, and is executed, for example, when one game is started or when one game is ended.

  In S31, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is other than the preparation mode, and the effect state is non-AT (including the incubation period). If it is determined in S31 that the mode is other than the preparation mode and the player is not in AT, it is determined whether or not the simultaneous winning combination (strawberry 1, strawberry 2) is won in the internal lottery of the current game. The game this time refers to a game that has started or ended. If it is determined in S31 that the preparation mode is not in non-AT, or if it is determined that the simultaneous winning combination is not won in S32, the navigable period setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S32 that the simultaneous winning combination is won, it is determined in S33 whether or not the bonus is actually simultaneously won. That is, it is determined whether or not one of BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet combination 1, BB2 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and BB3 + strawberry 1 shown in FIG. 7 is won. In S33, it is not limited to determining whether or not the bonus is actually won at the same time. For example, a bonus that was won before the previous game may be carried over. It may be a thing to determine.

  When it is determined YES in S33, a special navigation period is set in S34, and the navigable period setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined NO in S33, the normal navigation period is set in S35, and the navigable period setting process is ended.

  When the special navigation period is set in S34, for example, when the winning combination is selected for the special navigation period (for example, a period during which five games are consumed) from the next game, the corresponding navigation effect is displayed. Run according to the probability for the period (eg 90%). On the other hand, when the normal navigation period is set in S35, for example, when the navigation target role is won from the next game for a period for the normal navigation period (for example, a period during which three games are consumed), a corresponding navigation effect is provided. It is executed according to the probability for normal navigation period (for example, 50%).

  In this embodiment, an example in which the period for the special navigation period is set longer than the period for the normal navigation period will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is the same as the period for the normal navigation period. Alternatively, it may be set shorter than the period for the normal navigation period.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the probability for the special navigation period when the navigation target role is executed during the special navigation period is selected when the navigation target role is won during the normal navigation period. An example where the probability is set higher than the probability for the normal navigation period to be executed will be described, but not limited to this, the probability may be the same as the probability for the normal navigation period, or lower than the probability for the normal navigation period. It may be set.

  In addition, the special navigation period and the normal navigation period will be described with respect to an example of counting from the next game in this embodiment, but is not limited thereto, and may be calculated after a predetermined number of games have been consumed, Further, it may be calculated from a game won as a navigation target combination.

  In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which a special navigation period is set when it is determined that a bonus is won in S33, and a normal navigation period is set when it is determined that a bonus is not won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the navigable period may be set at a different rate depending on whether or not a bonus is won. For example, when the bonus is won, the special navigation period may be set at a higher rate than when the bonus is not won. When the bonus is not won, the normal navigation period may be set at a higher rate than when the bonus is won.

  In addition, when the game is started, the sub control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs a navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, so that a navigation effect corresponding to the result of the internal winning of the game is performed. Executed. The result of the internal winning is specified from the internal winning command from the main control unit 41.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining a navigation effect execution process for executing a navigation effect according to the effect state.

  In S41, it is determined whether or not the performance state is AT (excluding the incubation period). If it is determined in S41 that the vehicle is in the AT state, it is determined in S42 whether or not the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state has been won.

  If it is not determined in S42 that the winning combination corresponding to the game state has been won, the navigation effect execution process is terminated without executing the navigation effect. On the other hand, when it is determined in S42 that the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is won, the navigation effect corresponding to the selected navigation target combination is executed in S43, and the navigation effect execution process is terminated.

  As a navigation effect when winning the promotion replay, a push order (see FIG. 8A) for winning the promotion replay according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “Middle press!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the Lip GR1. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the Lip GR2, a message such as “Pushing!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In addition, as a navigation effect when winning a grape + banana grape, a push order (see FIG. 8B) for reliably winning any of the grapes 1 to 8 is notified. For example, when winning the left-pressed grape 1, any of the grapes 1 to 8 can be reliably won as an advantageous symbol combination by first stopping the left reel, so the left reel is first stopped. A message such as “Forward!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, when the middle pressed grape 1 is won, any one of the grapes 1 to 8 can be surely won as an advantageous symbol combination by first stopping the middle reel, so that the middle reel is first stopped. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when winning a fall replay, a push order (see FIG. 8A) for avoiding a fall replay winning is notified according to the winning situation. For example, as a navigation effect when winning the Lip GR3, a message such as “forward press!” Or “squeeze press!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to press forward or pinch. In addition, as a navigation effect when the Lip GR4 is won, a message such as “reverse push!” Or “middle push!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 for reverse or middle push.

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

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

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S41 that the vehicle is not in the AT state, it is determined in S44 whether or not it is in the navigable period set in S34 or S35 of FIG. If it is not determined in S44 that the navigation is possible, the navigation effect execution process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in S44 that the navigation is possible, it is determined in S45 whether or not the navigation target combination corresponding to the above gaming state has been won. Note that, when the navigation-enabled period is controlled in the internal RT, it is determined whether or not the same navigation target combination as in the advantageous RT is won, and the navigation effect is executed for the navigation target combination.

  When it is determined in S45 that the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is won, the navigation effect is executed according to the probability determined according to whether the navigable period is the special navigation period or the normal navigation period in S46. It is determined whether or not to execute, and when it is determined to be executed, the navigation effect corresponding to the winning navigation target combination is executed, and the navigation effect execution process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S45 that the winning combination corresponding to the gaming state has not been won, a single win is selected for the normal replay in S47 (except for the case of winning simultaneously with other replays) or a single win for the grapes (Grape 1 It is determined whether or not it has been won by -8, except when winning simultaneously with banana grapes). If it is determined in S47 that the normal replay has not been won alone or the grape has not been won alone, the navigation effect execution process is terminated. When it is determined in S47 that the normal replay has been won alone or the grape has been won alone, the process proceeds to S48 and a special navigation effect is executed.

  The special navigation effect refers to, for example, a navigation effect that is executed when a winning combination in which one symbol combination is stopped regardless of the operation procedure is won. As the special navigation effect, a navigation effect in the same manner as the navigation effect when the promotion replay is won is executed. For example, a random number or the like may be used to display a message such as “middle press!” As a navigation effect when winning Lip GR1 or a message such as “pushing!” As a navigation effect when winning Lip2 The selected message is selected at random, and the selected message is executed as a special navigation effect. As a result, the same navigation effect as when the promotion replay is won is executed, and the same symbol combination is stopped regardless of the operation procedure even though the stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect. Can be recognized, and can give a sense of tension to whether the bonus is won or not.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs the navigation effect by performing the AT control process based on the command from the main control unit 41, and when it is controlled by the AT and during the navigable period. .

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs a penalty setting process to impose a penalty on the condition that the operation is not performed in the recommended pressing order when the navigation effect is not executed. Do.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining penalty setting processing. In this embodiment, the penalty setting process is described as being executed when one game is finished. However, the penalty setting process is executed at a timing at which it is possible to specify whether or not the accepted operation procedure is a common operation procedure. For example, it may be executed when the second stop is performed.

  In S51, it is determined whether or not a navigation effect is executed in the finished game. If it is determined in S51 that the navigation effect has been executed, the penalty setting process is terminated without any penalty. Therefore, no penalty is imposed when a navigation effect is performed during an AT or a navigable period, so the player can proceed with the game with peace of mind.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the navigation effect is not being executed in the finished game, it is determined in S52 whether or not an irregular pressing, which is an operation procedure other than the common operation procedure, has been performed. Here, the irregular pressing refers to the pinching or middle pressing described above.

  If it is determined in S52 that the irregular pressing has not been performed, the penalty setting process is terminated without any penalty. For this reason, even when the navigation effect is not executed, no penalty is imposed as long as the navigation operation is performed according to the common operation procedure.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S52 that the irregular push has been made, the push order for deriving the promoted replay in the case where Lip GR1 whose winning probability is set higher than Lip GR2 is won in S53, that is, FIG. As shown in (a), it is determined whether or not a middle press has been performed. If it is determined in S53 that the middle press has been made, 100 is added to the number of penalty games in S54. If it is determined in S53 that it is not an intermediate press, 50 is added to the number of penalty games in S55. The number of penalty games is the number of games for which a penalty is imposed and indicates the length of the penalty period. The penalty game number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and 1 is subtracted every time one game is consumed. The number of penalty games is reset by winning the bonus or winning the number of games.

  In the present embodiment, even if an irregular push is performed, an operation procedure that is highly likely to be controlled to an advantageous RT is penalized with a higher degree of disadvantage for the player than other operation procedures. It is configured as follows. Thereby, when the navigation effect is not being executed, the operation can be performed with a more common operation procedure.

  In S56, a warning is displayed in order to operate in accordance with a common operation procedure when the irregular pressing is performed. As a warning display, for example, it is notified that a penalty such as “Penalty 100 game” has been imposed, and that it is recommended that an operation with a common operation procedure such as “Let's push forward or reverse!” Is recommended. The

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs a gaming state effect execution process, thereby displaying a gaming state effect related to the current gaming state or the rendering state as a liquid crystal display 51, a rendering effect LED 52, a speaker 53, 54, and using electrical components such as reel LED 55.

  As the gaming state effect, for example, when it is non-AT (including during the incubation period) regardless of the gaming state, a normal effect (for example, a message such as “Normally!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed. It is. In addition, a special effect (for example, a message such as “AT in progress!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed during the AT regardless of the gaming state.

  Further, when it is a navigable period, the probability of winning a replay in which the pull-in control is performed with priority over the bonus as described above increases. In other words, when the bonus is won during the navigable period, it is controlled to the internal RT so that the winning probability of replay is improved. In addition, when the bonus is not won during the navigable period, the probability of winning the promotion replay is increased because the navigation effect is executed when the promotion replay is won in the normal gaming state, and as a result, the winning probability of the replay is improved. It becomes easy to be controlled by RT. In addition, during the navigation possible period, as described above, the navigation effect is also performed when winning a banana grape or the like for which the pull-in control is performed with priority over the bonus, so that the grape winning probability is improved. Therefore, even if a bonus is won, it is difficult to win the winning bonus during the navigable period.

  In this embodiment, in order to use the navigable period during which it is difficult to win a bonus as described above, the player wins a bonus while being controlled during the navigable period. Will be performed. That is, when it is a navigable period, a continuous effect for notifying information related to whether or not a bonus is won is performed as a game state effect. The continuous effect is an effect of performing a bonus winning notification for notifying the presence / absence and type of a bonus winning as the ending of the story after performing the effect of developing a series of stories over a navigable period. As a result, even if a bonus is won during the navigable period, it is difficult to win the bonus due to the above-mentioned reason, so it is sure that the bonus may be won over the navigable period. Can improve the interest of the game.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1-1) According to the above-described embodiment, in the AT, the navigation effect is executed according to the result of the internal lottery. For this reason, when being controlled by the AT, a winning situation in which a symbol combination having a different degree of advantage for the player depending on the operation procedure can be stopped, for example, winning winning banana grapes such as Lip GR1 to Lip GR4 or left-pressed grape 1 It becomes possible to operate according to an operation procedure for intentionally stopping a symbol combination advantageous to the player when a situation occurs. Further, such an AT is not controlled in a state where it is determined that the AT is not AT from the AT flag, and is in a state where it is specified that it is AT from the AT flag and has the number of navigation stock It is controlled only when it is in a state. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for acquiring navigation stock and being controlled by the AT.

  Navi stock is acquired by winning an AT lottery performed when the AT lottery conditions are satisfied. As shown in FIG. 9, a plurality of types of AT lottery conditions are provided. For example, in a first specific game period from winning a big bonus to ending, there are provided an AT lottery condition that is established when the bonus is won and an AT lottery condition that is established when the small role is won alone. . Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation for acquiring Navistock at the time of winning the bonus, and winning Navistock by winning an AT lottery by winning a small role alone during the bonus. It is possible to improve the interest of the game during the specific game period.

  In addition, in the AT lottery at the time of winning a bonus, the maximum number of navigation stocks that can be acquired is set to 14 and can be determined at the maximum, whereas in the AT lottery when the small role is selected alone, the maximum number that can be acquired The number of navigation stock is set to 10 and cannot be determined at the maximum. Also, in the first specific game period from winning the big bonus until the end, it can only occur once at the time of bonus winning, but the single winning of the small role depends on the result of the internal lottery. Since there is a possibility that a game will be established, it may occur for the number of games required until the bonus ends. That is, the number of times that the maximum allowable AT lottery condition can be satisfied is smaller than the number of times that the maximum impossible AT lottery condition can be satisfied. For this reason, the value of the AT lottery at the time of bonus winning can be increased to attract the player's attention, and the maximum allowable AT lottery condition can be established more frequently than the maximum impossible AT lottery condition can be established. Compared with the case where it is set to, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconveniences such as excessive euphoria.

  In the above-described embodiment, since the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied only once in the first specific game period, the value of the AT lottery performed when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied is further increased. It can be further enhanced, and can be concentrated on one AT lottery while paying attention to the player. In addition, since the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is always satisfied in the first specific game period, it is possible to surely give the player a sense of expectation.

  (1-2) In the embodiment described above, the second specific game period from the transition to the preparation mode to the end, the third specific game from the transition to the preparation mode until the bonus is won The maximum allowable AT lottery condition (start of the first game in the preparation mode) can be satisfied even during the period, and the maximum impossible AT lottery condition (every five games in the preparation mode, strawberry 1 or strawberry 2 winning, etc.) is satisfied. Less than possible. For this reason, it is possible to raise the value of the AT lottery at the start of the first game in the preparation mode and to draw attention to the player, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconveniences such as excessive gambling. In addition, since the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is established only once in the second specific game period and the third specific game period, the value of the AT lottery performed when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied is further increased. It can be further enhanced, and can be concentrated on one AT lottery while paying attention to the player. Further, since the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is always satisfied in the second specific game period and the third specific game period, it is possible to surely give the player a sense of expectation.

  (1-3) In the above-described embodiment, after the bonus is won, the bonus ends, the fourth specific game period from the transition to the preparation mode to the end of the preparation mode, and the bonus winning. Even during the fifth specific game period until the next bonus is won, the number of times that the maximum allowable AT lottery condition (bonus winning, first game start in the preparation mode) can be satisfied is the maximum impossible AT lottery condition (small bonus in bonus) This is less than the number of times that a single winning combination, every 5 games in preparation mode, or strawberry 1 or strawberry 2 winning) can be established. For this reason, it is possible to raise the value of the AT lottery due to the establishment of the maximum allowable AT lottery condition and to draw attention to the player, and it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience that the joyfulness is excessively increased. Further, since the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is always satisfied in the fourth specific game period and the fifth specific game period, it is possible to surely give the player a sense of expectation. Note that the number of times that the maximum allowable AT lottery condition can be satisfied as in the fourth specific game period and the fifth specific game period is not limited to one, and may be two times. Three or more times may be used.

  (1-4) In the above-described embodiment, the same effect is obtained in the sixth specific game period after the transition to the preparation mode and the first game is digested until the bonus is won. In the AT lottery at the time of digesting the first game after entering the preparation mode and digesting the first game, the maximum number of navigation stocks that can be acquired is set to 10, and the decision to set 10 as the number of navigation stocks (hereinafter referred to as “navi stock”) The maximum number of navigation stocks that can be acquired in the AT lottery when strawberry 1 or strawberry 2 alone is selected in the normal gaming state or advantageous RT after the preparation mode ends. Is set to 4 and the quasi-maximum cannot be determined. In addition, in the sixth specific game period, AT lottery at the time of digestion of five games can occur only 6 times at most, but the single winning of strawberry 1 or strawberry 2 can be established every game depending on the result of internal lottery There is sex. That is, the number of times that an AT lottery condition that can be determined semi-maximally can be satisfied is smaller than the number of times that an AT lottery condition that cannot be determined semi-maximally can be satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to raise the value of the AT lottery in the preparation mode in which the quasi-maximum decision can be made and to attract the player as compared with the normal gaming state or the advantageous RT.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the maximum impossible AT lottery condition is set to be less advantageous for the player in that it is not possible to make a decision to set the maximum number of navigation stocks than the maximum allowable AT lottery condition. .

  However, in any of the first to fifth specific game periods, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied the maximum number of times and the maximum number of navigation stocks is assumed each time and the maximum number of navigation stocks is assumed. The total number of navigation stocks is larger when it is assumed that the maximum number of times the AT lottery condition is satisfied and the maximum number of navigation stocks (for example, 10) is acquired each time. For example, in the first specific game period, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is established once and the maximum number of navigation stocks (1 × 14) when it is assumed that the maximum navigation stock number of 14 is acquired, The total number of Navi stocks (36 × 10) when assuming that the maximum impossible AT lottery condition is established 36 times in any of the big bonuses 1 to 3 and 10 which is the maximum number of Navi stocks is obtained each time is greater. Become more.

  Also, in any of the first to fifth specific game periods, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is not allowed to exceed the total number of Navi stocks assuming that the average number of times is satisfied and the expected number of Navi stocks is acquired each time. The total number of Navi stocks is larger when it is assumed that the AT lottery conditions are satisfied the average number of times and the expected number of Navi stocks is acquired every time. For example, in the first specific game period, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied once on average, and the total number of navigation stocks (1 × 0.88) when it is assumed that the expected navigation stock number of 0.88 is acquired. ), The total number of Navi stocks (the total number of expected Navi stocks, assuming that the maximum impossible AT lottery condition is established 2.18 times on average and the number of expected Navi stocks is acquired in any of the big bonuses 1 to 3) Maximum undecided: 2.4, maximum determined: 1.7) more.

  In addition, at least in any of the first, second, and fourth specific game periods, the navigation when the maximum disallowed AT lottery condition is satisfied is navigated by the AT lottery when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied. Probability of winning stocks is high. For example, in the first specific game period, the number of navigation stocks is acquired with a probability of 10% when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied, whereas the number of navigation stocks is increased when the maximum impossible AT lottery condition is satisfied. Since it is acquired with a probability of at least 15%, the probability that the number of navigation stocks is acquired in the AT lottery is higher when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied than when the maximum impossible AT lottery condition is satisfied.

  For this reason, in any of the first to fifth specific game periods, the maximum disallowed AT lottery condition is satisfied while allowing the player to have a sense of expectation that the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied. Can also give players a sense of expectation.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, when the maximum determined time is already determined, such as when the maximum determined time counter is set, The expected number of navi stocks in the AT lottery is smaller than when the maximum is not determined and the maximum is not determined. For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), even when a single combination other than one single combination 2 is elected alone, the expected number of navi stocks at the time of the maximum undecided is 0.94, The number of expected navigation stocks at the time of determination is 0.64, and the number of expected navigation stocks in the AT lottery is smaller at the time of maximum determination than at the time of maximum determination. That is, when the maximum number of Navi stocks is acquired in one AT lottery, the expected number of Navi stocks in the subsequent AT lottery is reduced. For this reason, it is possible to suppress an increase in euphoria when the maximum number of Navi stocks is acquired in one AT lottery.

  (4-1) In the above-described embodiment, when the AT flag is specified as AT and there is a navigation stock, one navigation stock is consumed at the advantageous RT. After the transition to AT, when the AT is completed by digesting 50 games, the transition to the latent period until the next AT becomes controllable, and after winning the navigation target role after the latent period has elapsed It will be possible to shift to AT again after consuming 1 new Navistock.

  Further, when it is a latent period, as a rule, the navigation effect is not executed. For this reason, even if the AT flag is specified to be AT and the vehicle has navigation stock, the bet to be set until the next AT is controlled by the length of the incubation period. Due to the large number, the player's profits while consuming the acquired navigation stock (including AT and incubation period) are affected. For example, as the incubation period becomes longer, the number of games in which the navigation effect is not executed increases, so that the player's profit while consuming the acquired navigation stock decreases. As a result, even in a state where the navigation stock is provided, the player can be focused on the length of the incubation period.

  Such an incubation period, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, is based on the length of the incubation period that has already been transferred in a series of ATs while consuming the acquired navigation stock, Determined by considering the value. Specifically, when the value of the maximum determination counter is 0, the incubation period is the past including the latest incubation period among the incubation periods already transferred in a series of ATs while consuming the acquired navigation stock. 5 times in the past rather than when any of the up to 5 incubation periods is determined to be a relatively long incubation period and the special condition is not satisfied (when the relatively short period is not continuous more than 5 times) When the special condition is satisfied because all of the incubation periods up to are determined to be relatively short incubation periods (when relatively short periods continue 5 times or more) To be determined. In other words, when the special condition is satisfied, the expected value that is the average number of games in the latent period that can be determined is larger than the short latent table that is referred to when the special condition is not satisfied. Since the incubation period is determined with reference to the long incubation table, the expected value that is the average number of games in the incubation period is determined to be large. As a result, it is possible to prevent as much as possible that a relatively short latent period is determined again when any of the past five latent periods is determined to be a relatively short latent period. For this reason, it can prevent as much as possible that the length of the incubation period in the state which has a navigation stock becomes monotonous. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that lowers the interest of the game in the state having the navigation stock including the AT and the incubation period.

  Further, by preventing the latent period from being determined to be a relatively short latent period again when any of the past five latent periods is determined to be a relatively short latent period, for example, the latent period is relatively short. By shortening the incubation period while digesting the acquired Navistock for only the period, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience that the euphoria is too high.

  In addition, the non-notification period up to several times after the control to the series of ATs is started is determined as a relatively short period, and is not determined as a relatively long period. For this reason, although the number of navigation stocks has been acquired, it is controlled to a relatively long non-notification period in a state where the number of actual consumption and control by the AT is small and the number of medals owned by the player has not yet increased sufficiently. In the early stage, the player's medal will be consumed, causing inconvenience that will reduce the interest of the game, and the player's own medal will be used up, so a new medal such as a rented medal must be prepared Such an inconvenience can be prevented.

  (4-2) According to the above-described embodiment, when the latency period is determined, when the value of the maximum determination counter is 0, the past of the latency periods already transferred during consumption of the acquired navigation stock. Any of the five incubation periods is determined to be a relatively short incubation period, and can be determined to be the longest 100 games only when a special condition is satisfied. For this reason, sharpness can be given depending on whether or not the special condition is satisfied, and the interest of the game in the state having the navigation stock can be improved.

  (4-3) In SA07 of FIG. 11 in the above-described embodiment, the number of games that will not be terminated unless medals exceeding the average increase / decrease number during AT in the AT controlled by consuming 1 Navistock is set. obtain. In other words, it is possible to make the player feel more nervous about being decided at the maximum or being decided for a relatively short period of time continuously, and to improve the interest of the game in the state where there is a navigation stock be able to.

  (4-4) Once it is determined NO in SA02 of FIG. 11, the latent period is determined using the long latent table in SA07 until the short latent continuous counter is reset in SA09. For this reason, once it is determined NO in SA02, it is possible to more reliably determine a relatively long period as a latent period.

  (4-5) In the above-described embodiment, not when the value of the short latent continuous counter becomes 1, but when it becomes 5 or more, or 3 or more, that is, a period in which the latest incubation period is relatively short. If a relatively long period is determined in any one of the five or three previous incubation periods, the special condition is not satisfied and the short latency table is used in SA03 of FIG. The incubation period is determined. For this reason, it can prevent that the standard with which special conditions are satisfied increases too much, and can prevent that the interest of a game falls.

  (5-1) According to the above-described embodiment, in SA01 of FIG. 11, when the maximum determination time counter value is determined to be 0, it is determined that SA06 is not 0. It is determined that the special condition is satisfied with a small value as shown by the following, and the incubation period is determined at a high rate using the long incubation table. Also, the longer the incubation period, the smaller the net increase in the number of medals in a series of ATs during consumption of the acquired navigation stock. For this reason, while using the same number of Navi stocks at the time of the Navi stock acquired by the maximum decision in one AT lottery, compared to the Navi stock acquired by multiple AT lotteries Specific control is performed so that the net increase in the number of medals is reduced. This reduces the player's profit at a higher rate as the navigation stock is acquired by the maximum decision. For this reason, it is possible to pay attention to whether the navigation stock is acquired by the maximum determination, that is, the acquisition opportunity, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the navigation stock is acquired when the AT lottery condition is satisfied a plurality of times, the rate is higher than when the number of navigation stocks acquired by the AT lottery condition being determined once and determined is the maximum. Since a large number of games are consumed in order to establish the AT lottery condition, a large number of bets are used. On the other hand, when the maximum number of Navi stocks is acquired when the AT lottery conditions are satisfied and the maximum Navi stock is acquired fortunately, the total number of Navi stocks acquired when the AT lottery conditions are satisfied a plurality of times is the same. However, the net increase in medals can be reduced at a high rate, and the player's profit can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to achieve a profit balance between when the number of times that the AT lottery condition is satisfied is large and when the number of times that the AT lottery condition is satisfied in order to acquire the same number of navigation stocks. For example, even if the maximum navigation stock is acquired when the AT lottery condition is satisfied once and the maximum navigation stock is acquired luckily, the latency is the same as when the navigation stock is acquired when the AT lottery condition is satisfied multiple times. Compared with the case where the period is determined, the occurrence of inconveniences such as excessive euphoria when the maximum navigation stock is luckily acquired and the maximum navigation stock is luckily achieved by the fact that one AT lottery condition is satisfied is as much as possible. Can be suppressed.

  (5-2) In the embodiment described above, the specific control is performed when the maximum number of navigation stocks is acquired by one AT lottery by the maximum determination. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player's profit from becoming too small as compared with the case where the specific control is performed until the maximum is determined.

  (6-1) According to the above-described embodiment, when in the normal gaming state, the advantageous RT is always controlled by winning the promotion replay and operating according to the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay. Can do. Further, in the preparation mode, the promotion replay is not won and no promotion replay winning is generated. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from having a distrust that the advantageous RT is not controlled despite winning the promotion replay.

  Further, in the normal gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8A, as long as the common operation procedure (forward or reverse) is used, the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay can be performed. There is no advantageous RT control. For this reason, it is expected that the player is operated by an operation procedure other than the common operation procedure when in the normal gaming state. However, as shown in S52 to S55 in FIG. 16, a penalty is imposed if an operation procedure other than the common operation procedure (squeeze pressing or middle pressing) is performed when the navigation effect is not being executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from operating in an operation procedure other than the common operation procedure when the game state is normal and the navigation effect is not executed. For this reason, it is substantially prevented from being controlled to the advantageous RT by making the operation procedure other than the common operation procedure only when the navigation effect is being executed in the normal gaming state. In addition to maintaining the value and advantage of the advantageous RT, the interest of the game can be improved by being controlled by the AT and controlled by the advantageous RT.

  Further, even when the navigation effect is not performed, even if the operation is performed by pressing irregularly and the promotion replay can be won by chance and controlled to the advantageous RT, the navigation effect is not executed in the advantageous RT. For this reason, when a winning combination including a fall replay or a banana grape is won, it cannot be operated with an operating procedure that intentionally avoids a fall replay win or avoids a special exit stop, and is controlled to the normal gaming state. The Although a penalty is not imposed when the navigation effect is executed and the advantageous RT is controlled during the navigable period, when the navigable period ends, the fall replay winning is intentionally avoided or the special event stop is avoided. It cannot be operated in the operating procedure and is controlled to the normal gaming state.

  In addition, during the AT, since the navigation effect is executed when the promotion replay is won, it is possible to control the advantageous RT by operating the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay intentionally. There will be no penalty. In addition, because AT continues even in advantageous RT, navigation effect is announced when winning a winning combination including falling replay or banana grapes, so intentionally avoiding falling replay winning or avoiding special rounds The advantageous RT can be maintained by operating according to the operating procedure.

  (6-2) According to the embodiment described above, during the penalty period, even if the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT lottery is not performed and no navigation stock is given. For this reason, in the normal gaming state and non-AT, it is possible to more effectively prevent the operation by irregular pressing.

  (6-3) According to the above-described embodiment, when an irregular push is operated during non-AT, a warning is displayed as shown at S56 in FIG. can do.

  (6-4) According to the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 6, the special event that is derived when the grapes are spilled in the preparation mode is stopped in the process until the advantageous RT is controlled. It is included to be controlled to the normal gaming state by. For this reason, since the difficulty of being controlled to advantageous RT increases, the value and advantage of advantageous RT can be raised further. In addition, when a grape is won in the preparation mode, a medal is awarded by winning a grape or banana grape, or a special game is stopped and controlled in a normal gaming state, so it is advantageous to the player anyway. Become.

  (7-1) According to the above-described embodiment, when the player is elected to Lip GR1 or Lip GR2 including the promoted replay in the normal gaming state and operated according to the operation procedure for winning the promoted replay, the promoted replay is won. Thus, the advantage RT is controlled to increase the replay winning probability. On the other hand, it is a procedure to win either the rip GR3 or lip GR4 including the fall replay or the left-pressed grape 1 including the banana grape in the advantageous RT, and to win the fall replay or to stop the special event. When operated, it is controlled to the normal gaming state by a fall replay winning or special stoppage.

  In addition, by winning the bonus, the game state can be won by Lip GR1 or Lip GR2 as in the normal game state, and in the same way as the advantageous RT, it is drawn on the winning line in preference to the bonus. Internal RT is controlled to increase the winning probability of replay.

  Further, in the navigable period controlled in S34 or S35 of FIG. 14 by winning the simultaneous winning combination, a navigation effect is executed according to a predetermined probability. For this reason, in the navigable period, when the player wins Lip GR1 or Lip GR2, the promoted replay can be won intentionally, and advantageous RT can be controlled. Further, when winning the promotion replay, it is necessary to operate with an irregular push, but there is no disadvantage that a penalty is imposed even if the irregular push is performed during the navigation possible period. As a result, during the navigable period, it is possible to easily control the internal RT controlled by actually winning the bonus and the advantageous RT in which the winning probability of the replay is similarly increased, and the continuous performance is executed. Therefore, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning the bonus effectively.

  In addition, even if it is controlled to be advantageous RT during the navigation possible period, as described above, when winning one of Lip GR3 or Lip GR4 including fall replay, or left-pressed grape 1 including banana grape, Advantageous RT cannot be maintained because it is not possible to intentionally avoid the fall replay winning or the special stoppage. As a result, despite the fact that the bonus is not won, the advantageous RT will be maintained forever after the navigation period has ended, thereby causing the inconvenience of winning the bonus. Can be prevented.

  (7-2) According to the above-described embodiment, the navigation effect is executed even after the advantageous RT is controlled in the navigable period. Thereby, since it is possible to maintain the advantageous RT during the navigable period, the player can have a sense of expectation over the navigable period.

  (7-3) According to the above-described embodiment, when the normal replay is selected alone, the symbol combination of the normal replay is stopped on the winning line regardless of the operation procedure. In addition, when a grape is selected alone, regardless of the operation procedure, any of the grapes 1 to 8 and the same symbol combination with 9 payouts is stopped on the winning line. Accordingly, it can be said that the normal replay and grapes are winning combinations that stop the symbol combination having the same function regardless of the operation procedure. In the navigable period, as shown in S47 and S48 of FIG. 15, special navigation is performed in the same manner as the navigation effect at the time of the promotion replay winning at the time of the normal replay winning alone and the grape alone winning when the symbol combination having the same function is stopped. Production is performed. For this reason, the player can recognize that it is a navigation-enabled period by winning a normal replay or a grape without winning a promotion replay despite operating according to the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect. Yes, it can give you a sense of tension about winning the bonus.

  (7-4) According to the above-described embodiment, as shown in S33 to S35 of FIG. 14, when winning the simultaneous winning combination, different navigation is possible depending on whether or not the bonus is actually won. A period is set, and as shown in S46 of FIG. 15, the navigation effect is executed according to the probability corresponding to the set navigation possible period. Thereby, it is possible to guess the possibility of winning the bonus from the frequency of the navigation effect being executed in the navigable period, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (7-5) According to the embodiment described above, Lip GR1 to LipGR4, which have a high probability in advantageous RT and internal RT, are each a winning combination of only replay, and the combination of winning replays is different. Is set to For this reason, since the winning probabilities of Lip GR1 to LipGR4 can be adjusted for each gaming state while maintaining the euphoria in the advantageous RT and the internal medium RT, the design of the probability of being controlled to the advantageous RT or the normal gaming state Can be made easier.

  (7-6) The number of determination values is set so that Lip GR1 of Lip GR1 and Lip GR2 including the promoted replay wins with higher probability than Lip GR2. For this reason, even when the navigation effect is not performed, operating by the operating procedure for winning the promoted replay when the Lip GR1 is won is advantageous than when operating by other operating procedures. There is a high possibility of being controlled. However, as shown in S53 to S55 in FIG. 16, among the irregular pushes, the promotion replay is won at the time of winning the Lip GR1 than when operated according to the operating procedure for winning the promotion replay at the time of winning the Lip GR2. When the game is operated according to the operation procedure for this, a larger number of games is set as the number of penalty games. As a result, it is possible to more efficiently suppress the occurrence of inconvenience that is controlled to the advantageous RT when the navigation effect is not executed.

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

[Relationship between specific game period and AT lottery condition establishment timing]
In the above-described embodiment, as the relationship between the specific game period and the AT lottery condition establishment timing, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition can be established at the same time as the specific game period is started, and then the maximum impossible AT lottery condition An example in which can be established has been described. Thereby, since the timing at which the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied is easy to understand, the player can be surely paid attention to the timing, and the expectation can be maintained thereafter.

  However, the relationship between the specific game period and the AT lottery condition establishment timing is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiment as long as the AT lottery condition is established in the specific game period. It may be. For example, the first specific game period may be started by winning a bonus and ended by ending the bonus. In this case, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition may be configured to be established by bonus winning. Alternatively, the maximum disallowed AT lottery condition may be satisfied after the specific game period is started, and the maximum allowable AT lottery condition may be satisfied when the specific game period ends.

[Number of times the AT lottery conditions are met]
In the above-described embodiment, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is always established a predetermined number of times in a specific game period, and the maximum impossible AT lottery condition is won by lottery (internal lottery) in a specific game period. The example which is materialized was demonstrated. Thereby, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that the maximum number of times is determined a predetermined number of times during a specific game period. Further, in the first specific game period, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is established only once, so that the player can concentrate on the one AT lottery while paying attention to the player. In addition, the number of times that the maximum disabling AT lottery condition is satisfied can be changed, and the interest of the game in a specific game period can be improved.

  However, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is not limited to the one that is always established a predetermined number of times in a specific game period, and the maximum impossible AT lottery condition is limited to the one that is satisfied when the lottery is won. is not.

  The maximum allowable AT lottery condition may be established with a predetermined number of times as a maximum number of times in a specific game period. Specifically, the number of times that the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied in a specific game period is randomly determined from the number of times equal to or less than the upper limit number (including 0), and the AT when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied by that number A lottery may be performed. Further, when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is established less than the upper limit number in a specific game period, the AT lottery is established with the maximum allowable AT lottery condition established when the predetermined maximum lottery condition is satisfied. It may be a thing. That is, the number of times that the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied within a specific game period changes within the range up to the upper limit number, and the maximum allowable AT lottery condition may not be satisfied even once according to the lottery result. May be. In this case, the upper limit number of times may be less than the maximum number of times that the maximum impossible AT lottery condition can be satisfied. Further, the maximum disabling AT lottery condition may always be satisfied a predetermined number of times in a specific game period.

[Navistock acquisition production]
The timing at which the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is met in the above-described embodiment is predetermined. For this reason, information corresponding to the result of the AT lottery when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied may be notified at a predetermined establishment timing. Thereby, the attention degree of the timing when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied can be further improved. In addition, the maximum impossible AT lottery condition is randomly established. For this reason, the result of the AT lottery when the maximum disallowed AT lottery condition is satisfied may be notified every time the AT lottery is performed, and the total number of navigation stocks acquired when the specific game period ends. May be notified. The notification may be performed by the sub-control unit 91, for example, so that the number of navigation stocks can be specified.

[Suppression of euphoria by expected Navistock number]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, regarding the AT lottery when the maximum impossible AT lottery condition is satisfied, the time when the maximum is determined is the maximum undecided time. The example which suppresses euphoria by making the number of expected navigation stocks smaller than before has been described.

  However, the suppression of euphoria by the expected number of navigation stocks is not limited to whether or not the maximum determination is made. For example, the number of navigation stocks currently acquired for an AT lottery when the maximum impossible AT lottery condition is satisfied is equal to or greater than a predetermined value ( For example, the number of expected navigation stocks may be smaller in the case of 8 or more) than in the case where it is less than the specified value, so that gambling may be suppressed. Specifically, for example, in the table of FIG. 10B, when the number of navigation stocks currently acquired is equal to or greater than a specified value (for example, 8 or more), the AT lottery is performed using the winning rate of “maximum determined”. When the number of navigation stocks already acquired is less than the specified value, AT lottery may be performed using the winning rate of “at the maximum undecided”. In addition, the AT lottery condition for reducing the expected navigation stock number is not limited to the maximum impossible AT lottery condition, and may include the maximum allowable AT lottery condition. In other words, whether the AT lottery condition is the maximum impossible AT lottery condition or not when the number of navigation stocks currently acquired is greater than or equal to a prescribed value (for example, 8 or more) is less than the prescribed value. It is also possible to suppress euphoria by reducing the expected number of navigation stocks in all AT lotteries. In this case, the expected navigation stock number in the subsequent AT lottery may be reduced only when the number of navigation stocks equal to or greater than the specified value is set in one AT lottery when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied. In addition, when the number of navigation stocks currently acquired is greater than or equal to a specified value, the target for reducing the expected number of navigation stocks is limited to AT lottery within a specific game period in which navigation stock exceeding the specified value is acquired. Alternatively, all AT lotteries may be used regardless of whether or not the AT lottery is within a specific game period in which navigation stock exceeding the specified value is acquired.

[Suppression of euphoria by incubation period]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in SA01 of FIG. 11 and the like, a relatively long latent period is obtained by performing the processing after SA06 only when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied and the maximum is determined. The example which suppresses euphoria by a latent period by determining at a high ratio was demonstrated.

  However, the suppression of euphoria due to the incubation period is not limited to the case where the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied and the maximum is determined, but the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied and the number of navigation stocks is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 8). Even when it is determined, the process after SA06 may be performed so that the relatively long incubation period is determined at a high rate, so that euphoria may be suppressed by the incubation period.

  Further, the suppression by the incubation period is not limited to whether or not the maximum decision is made and whether or not the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied, for example, a predetermined number or more (for example, 8 or more) of the navigation stock number once Specific control is performed to reduce the net increase in medals while consuming the same number of Navi stocks at a higher rate than when winning at multiple AT lotteries. Thus, gambling may be suppressed. Specifically, when the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 8 or more in one AT lottery (hereinafter referred to as majority decision), 7 is set as the value of the majority decision counter instead of the maximum decision counter. In SA01 of FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the value of the majority determination counter is 0. When it is determined in SA01 that it is not 0, the value of the majority determination counter is decremented by 1 in SA05, and processing after SA06 is performed. By performing the above, a relatively long incubation period may be determined at a high rate.

[About incubation period]
In the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which the number of non-AT games is set as the incubation period, and it is determined that the incubation period has elapsed by digesting the number of games and the next AT operation can be started. . However, the incubation period is not limited to the number of games, and may be any period that progresses as the game is digested, and may be as follows.

  As a first example, for example, the number of medals may be set as a latent period. In this case, the number of bets set during the latent period and the number of paid-out medals paid out during the latent period are used. The counting process may be performed so that the next AT operation can be started on the condition that the number obtained by subtracting the number of payout medals from the number of bets has reached a set number of medals.

  As a second example, for example, the number of winnings may be set as the incubation period. In this case, the number of times that a specific winning combination (for example, grapes alone, promotion replay, etc.) is won in the incubation period. A process of counting may be performed, and the next AT operation may be started on the condition that the counted number has reached the set number of winnings.

  As a third example, for example, the number of pushing orders may be set as the incubation period. In this case, when the left-pressed grape, the middle-pressed grape, and the right-pressed grape are won in the incubation period, the grapes 1 to 1 are selected. The process of counting the number of times 8 is won, that is, the number of times the pressing order is correct, is performed, and the next AT operation can be started on condition that the counted number has reached the set number of pressing orders. You may comprise as follows.

  As a fourth example, for example, the number of times of completion of a predetermined gaming state may be set as the incubation period. In the above-described embodiment, after the AT ends in the advantageous RT, the gaming state that can be controlled when the falling condition is satisfied by the special roll stop or the falling replay winning can be controlled to the advantageous RT if the promotion replay is won. Explained about an example in which the control to the normal gaming state is controlled and the control to the normal gaming state is continued except for the promotion replay winning prize and the bonus winning, but after the AT has ended in the advantageous RT and the falling condition is satisfied, The present invention can be applied to a configuration that can be controlled in a gaming state that is not controlled by advantageous RT even if a promotion replay is won.

  More specifically, the special RT is controlled from the advantageous RT only when the special game is stopped in the advantageous RT, and the fall replay wins, so even if the promotion replay is won, the advantageous RT cannot be controlled. You may comprise so that it may control to disadvantageous RT. Further, even in the normal gaming state, an internal lottery may be performed so that Lip GR3 and Lip GR4 including the falling replay can be won with a predetermined probability, and in the normal gaming state, the disadvantageous RT is controlled by the falling replay winning. Good. The disadvantaged RT is shifted to the normal gaming state when the end condition is satisfied by the consumption of a prescribed number of games (for example, 32 games). In this case, the number of times that the disadvantaged RT has been terminated is set as the incubation period, and the number of times that the disadvantageous RT has been terminated in the incubation period is processed, and the counted number of times has reached the set number of state termination times. As a condition, the next AT operation may be started.

  In addition, the incubation period is not limited to a single condition such as the number of games, but a plurality of conditions among the number of games, the number of medals, the number of wins, the number of pushes, and the number of state ends are set. When the above condition is satisfied, the next AT operation may be started. Thereby, the kind of incubation period becomes rich, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In determining the incubation period, a longer period (that is, the number of medals) is higher when the short-latency determination condition is not satisfied based on the length of the previous incubation period than when the short-latency determination condition is satisfied. In some cases, the number of medals may be determined so that the number of medals is greater, the number of wins, the number of times of pressing, and the number of times of completion of the state. Also, when determining the incubation period, the maximum period when the maximum is determined is longer than when the maximum is not determined (that is, if there are medals, the number of medals, the number of wins, It may be configured such that the net increase in the number of medals is reduced by determining the number of forwards and the number of state completions to be higher). As a result, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

[Determination of incubation period]
In the embodiment described above, the example in which the timing for determining the incubation period is the end of the game at which the AT corresponding to the navigation stock 1 ends has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Any timing may be used until the first game is started in the non-AT after the end of the AT corresponding to the stock 1.

  In the above-described embodiment, the target of the incubation period to be determined is one period from the end of AT until the next AT can be started, and the length is determined for each incubation period. As described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and the target of the determined latent period is all the latent periods during consumption of the acquired navigation stock, and a plurality of latent periods may be determined collectively. Good. Specifically, a table in which a plurality of types of incubation period patterns for specifying the length of the incubation period is specified for each number of navigation stocks is stored, and the table corresponding to the acquired number of navigation stocks is referred to You may comprise so that all the incubation periods may be determined during the consumption of the navigation stock. In this case, the latent period pattern specified from the plurality of types of tables is higher when the short latency determination condition is not established based on the length of the latent period before each latent period. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the length of a latent period may be defined so that it may become a long period in a ratio. In addition, the length of the latent period is determined so that the latent period pattern identified from the plurality of types of tables has a longer period at a higher rate when the maximum is determined than when the maximum is not determined. Therefore, the net increase in the number of medals may be reduced. As a result, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

[Specific control]
In the embodiment described above, as a specific method for performing the specific control for reducing the net increase in the number of medals while consuming the navistock, even when the same navistock is acquired, A longer period for the incubation period is determined at a higher rate when the AT lottery condition is established once and the maximum is determined and acquired than when the AT lottery condition is established multiple times instead of the maximum decision. The method to do was explained. However, the specific method for performing the specific control for reducing the net increase in the number of navigator stocks is not limited to this, and the following method may be used.

  As a first example, when Navistock has already been acquired, further additional AT lottery conditions (for example, 5 games in the preparation mode shown in FIG. 9, winning a specific winning combination, etc.) are established. In a slot machine that performs an additional AT lottery that randomly draws the additional Navi stock, the AT lottery condition is satisfied multiple times instead of the maximum determination than when the AT lottery condition is satisfied once and is determined at the maximum. May be realized by performing an additional AT lottery so that a specific additional AT lottery condition is satisfied at a higher rate or navigation stock is added at a higher rate. As a result, the probability that the Navistock will be added when the AT lottery condition is acquired multiple times rather than at the maximum decision rather than when the AT lottery condition is satisfied once and determined at the maximum is acquired. Becomes higher. As a result, even if the number of navigation stocks acquired when starting control to a series of ATs is the same, when the AT lottery condition is established once and is determined to be the maximum, the AT is not the maximum It is possible to perform specific control for reducing the net increase in the number of medals while consuming all the navigation stocks acquired after that when the lottery conditions are acquired multiple times.

  As a second example, in a slot machine that determines the AT period controlled by the AT by consuming 1 Navistock, the AT lottery is more than when the AT lottery condition is acquired multiple times instead of the maximum decision. It may be realized by determining a short period as the AT period at a higher rate when the condition is established once and is determined and acquired at the maximum. Thereby, it is higher when the AT lottery conditions are established once and are determined and acquired at the maximum than when the AT lottery conditions are acquired multiple times instead of being determined at the maximum. As a result, even if the number of navigation stocks acquired when starting control to a series of ATs is the same, the AT lottery is more than when the AT lottery conditions are acquired multiple times instead of the maximum decision. When the condition is satisfied once and is determined and acquired, the AT period is shortened at a higher rate so that the net increase in the number of medals during consumption of all acquired navigation stock is reduced. Specific control can be performed.

  As a third example, an AT is controlled for a predetermined period by consuming 1 Navistock, and whether or not the AT is continued even after the predetermined period is continued is determined as a predetermined continuation rate. When it is decided to continue, control to the AT is continued for a predetermined period without consuming new navigation stock. When it is decided not to continue, the AT is terminated, and the remaining navigation stock is set to 1 In a slot machine that is controlled to AT for a predetermined period by consuming, when the AT lottery condition is established once and is determined at the maximum, the AT lottery condition is acquired multiple times instead of the maximum determination It may be realized by determining a low continuation rate at a higher rate than when it is done. As a result, the navigation stock is newly consumed when the AT lottery condition is obtained not by the maximum decision but by the fact that the AT lottery condition is established a plurality of times, rather than when the AT lottery condition is established once and obtained by the maximum decision. Therefore, the probability that the control to the AT is continued increases. As a result, even if the number of navigation stocks acquired when starting control to a series of ATs is the same, when the AT lottery condition is established once and is determined to be the maximum, the AT is not the maximum It is possible to perform specific control for reducing the net increase in the number of medals while consuming all the acquired navigation stock than when the lottery conditions are acquired by satisfying a plurality of lottery conditions. In this case, the degree of advantage of the notification condition is specified from the navigation stock and the continuation rate. The notification condition with a high degree of advantage means that there is a lot of navigation stock or a high continuation rate.

  In the above-described embodiment, any of the number of navigation stocks acquired at the time when the bonus is ended and the control to the advantageous RT through the preparation mode and the normal gaming state is started is acquired by the maximum determination. NO01 in SA01 from the time of determining the incubation period until the next AT when the first AT is finished, regardless of whether or not the navigation stock acquired by the maximum determination is consumed. The example in which the specific control is performed by determining the above has been described. However, when any of the number of navigation stocks acquired at the time of starting control to advantageous RT is acquired by the maximum determination, information that can identify the navigation stock acquired by the maximum determination is stored. When the next AT is controlled by consuming the navigation stock acquired by the maximum determination from the information, it is determined to be NO in SA01, until the navigation stock acquired by the maximum determination is consumed and controlled by the AT. You may comprise so that specific control may be performed about an incubation period. Thereby, the specific control is performed when the navigation stock that is not determined at the maximum is consumed, and the occurrence of inconvenience that is disadvantageous for the player can be prevented.

[About special conditions]
In the above-described embodiment, the value of the short latency continuous counter is 4 or less in SA02 and 2 or less in SA06, that is, any latency of the past predetermined times (for example, 5 times or 3 times). An example in which a special condition is satisfied because a relatively long period has been determined, the special condition is not satisfied, and a relatively long period is not determined as any of the latent periods in the past. explained. However, the special condition is not limited to this. For example, the special condition is not established when a relatively long period is determined as the previous incubation period, and is established when a relatively long period is not determined as the previous incubation period. You may do. Further, the special condition is not satisfied because a relatively long period is determined as all the incubation periods in the past predetermined times (for example, 5 times), and a relatively short period is set as any one of the past predetermined times. It may be established by being determined. In addition, the special condition is not satisfied when the total period (total number of games) of the latent period of the past predetermined times (for example, 5 times) is longer than the predetermined period, but is shorter than the predetermined period. It may be established in

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when it is determined NO in SA08, the short latency continuous counter may be incremented by 1 before proceeding to SA04. This is to eliminate the following inconvenience. For example, if the value of the maximum determination time counter is 1 and the value of the short latency continuous counter is 3, the value of the maximum determination time counter becomes 0 in SA05 and then a relatively short incubation period is determined in SA07. When it is determined NO in SA08, only 1 is added to the value of the short latency continuous counter in SA04, and the value of the short latency continuous counter becomes 4. In this case, in the next latent period determination process, as a result of determining YES in SA01 and YES in SA02, the table for short latent period is determined in SA03 even though the comparatively long latent period is not yet determined. Inconvenience occurs that the incubation period is determined using. However, when it is determined NO in SA08, the short-latency continuous counter is incremented by 1 before shifting to SA04, so that in the above case, the short-latency continuous counter after NO is determined in SA08. Since the value is 5, in the next incubation period determination process, even if it is determined YES in SA01, it is determined NO in SA02, and the incubation period can be determined using the long incubation table. Inconvenience can be eliminated.

[About the incubation period determination table]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the table for short latency and the table for long latency are stored, and in the determination of the incubation period, the table for long latency is higher than the table for short latency. Although an example in which a long period is determined has been described, the table used for determining the latent period is not limited to the table shown in FIG.

  Further, in SA01 of FIG. 11, the example in which the latent period is determined using the same table in SA03 or SA07 when the value of the maximum determination time counter is 0 or not is described. However, the incubation period may be determined using different tables depending on whether the value of the maximum determination time counter is 0 or not. For example, if YES is determined in SA01, the incubation period is determined using the table shown in FIG. 12 in SA03 or SA07 based on the determination result in SA02. If NO is determined in SA01, the determination result is SA06. Based on the table shown in FIG. 12, the incubation period may be determined using a table set so as to be determined to have a larger number of games at a higher rate. Thereby, it is possible to determine a longer period as the incubation period at a higher rate when the maximum is determined than when the maximum is not determined. In this case, the determination criteria in SA02 and SA06 may be set to be the same.

  In addition, although the example in which the relatively long incubation period is not determined when the short latency table shown in FIG. 12A is used has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the relatively long incubation period with a predetermined probability (very low probability). (For example, 70 games) may be determined. In this case, when the relatively long incubation period is determined in SA03, the process may be shifted to SA09, and when the relatively short incubation period is determined, the process may be performed after SA04.

  Moreover, when the long incubation table shown in FIG. 12B is used, an example in which a relatively short incubation period (10 games) can be determined has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a relatively short incubation period is not determined. In other words, it may be determined only for a relatively long incubation period. Thereby, it is possible to shift from SA07 to SA09 without performing the determination process of SA08 in FIG. 11, and the processing load can be reduced.

[Regarding the condition that it is not AT]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the navigation effect is not executed without being controlled by the AT when the AT flag is specified from the AT flag has been described. However, even if the AT flag indicates that the vehicle is not AT, it may be controlled to AT with a predetermined probability, and a navigation effect may be executed with a predetermined probability. When the AT flag is specified as AT, the AT is controlled at a higher rate than when the AT flag is specified as AT, and the navigation effect is executed. Anything is acceptable.

[Notification conditions and notification end conditions]
In the embodiment described above, as an example of the notification condition, the table shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is referred to indicate that the number of navigation stocks is set, and as an example of the notification end condition, the acquired number of navigation stocks is set. All digested and the AT flag when controlling from AT to non-AT showed that the Navistock number was 0. However, the notification condition only needs to be a condition for controlling to a state that can be controlled by the AT, and the notification end condition is a condition that changes in association with or corresponding to the set notification condition. Any condition for ending the controllable state may be used.

  For example, when the AT lottery condition is established, it is determined whether or not the AT is controlled, and when it is determined that the AT is controlled, a continuation rate for determining whether or not to continue the AT is set. A description will be given of a case where the AT is controlled so as to determine whether to control the AT over 50 games and continue according to the continuation rate set when the AT ends, that is, whether to control again to the AT. To do. In this case, the notification condition is determined to be controlled by the AT by determining whether to control to the AT and to set the continuation rate, and the notification end condition must be continued according to the set continuation rate. It can be said that it is determined. In this case, the degree of advantage of the notification condition is specified from the continuation rate. Notification conditions with a high degree of advantage are those with a high continuation rate.

[Other variations]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the lip GR1 and the lip GR2 including the promotion replay do not include the fall replay, and the lip GR3 and the lip GR4 including the fall replay do not include the promotion replay. The example where the combination is determined has been described. However, the lip GR1 and the lip GR2 including the promotion replay may include a fall replay. Moreover, the promotion replay may be included in Lip GR3 and Lip GR4 including the fall replay.

  As a combination of winning combinations including promotion replay, for example, a combination of falling replay + promotion replay winning combination and a falling replay + promotion replay + control replay winning combination is defined. May be. In addition, as a combination of winning combination including fall replay, for example, a combination of falling replay + promotion replay winning combination and falling replay + promotion replay + control replay winning combination It may be. Thus, the combination of the winning combination including the promotion replay and the combination of the winning combination including the fall replay may be the same combination. The reel control in this case may be as follows. For example, regardless of whether a fall replay + promotion replay or a fall replay + promotion replay + control replay is won, a fall replay is awarded when operated by a forward or reverse push. Also, when the fall replay + promotion replay is won, the fall replay is won by pressing the pinch, and the promotion replay is won by pressing the middle. In addition, when winning the fall replay + promotion replay + control replay, the promotion replay is won by pressing the pinch and the fall replay is won by pressing the middle.

  As a result, as long as it is operated in the common operation procedure of forward or reverse push, it is possible to win the fall replay and maintain the normal game state when it is in the normal game state, depending on the winning combination, Since the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay and the operation procedure for winning the fall replay can be different, it is difficult to control the advantageous RT when the navigation effect is not executed, and the advantageous RT is maintained. Can be difficult.

  (2) In the preparation mode in the above-described embodiment, the explanation has been given of the example in which Lip GR1 to LipGR4 including the promotion replay and the fall replay are not read as the lottery object combination and are not won. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Lip GR1 to LipGR4 including "" may be read out as a lottery target combination, won with a predetermined probability, and awarded. In such a configuration, for example, in the preparation mode, when the promotion replay is won, it may be controlled to the advantageous RT, and when the fall replay is won, the normal gaming state may be controlled. In this case, when an operation other than the common operation procedure is performed in the preparation mode, a process similar to S53 to S56 in FIG. 16 may be performed so that a penalty may be imposed.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the small winning combination such as strawberry 1 or strawberry 2 has been described as an example as the simultaneous winning combination that is controlled in the navigation possible period. However, the simultaneous winning combination that becomes an opportunity to be controlled during the navigable period is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a re-gamer.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as a simultaneous winning combination that is controlled during the navigable period, BB1 wins simultaneously with strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 roll 1, BB2 wins simultaneously with strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, BB3 However, the combination of the bonus and the simultaneous winning combination is not limited to this, and for example, BB1 to BB5 are simultaneously won with the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece winning 1 respectively. When BB2 wins simultaneously with strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, the combination which may arise when BB3 wins simultaneously with strawberry 1 may be set.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a penalty period is controlled and a penalty is imposed for a certain period when an operation other than a common operation procedure is performed when the navigation effect is not executed is performed. . However, the penalty may be anything that is disadvantageous to the player in whether or not it is controlled by the AT. For example, when an AT lottery condition is satisfied, an AT lottery with a low degree of advantage for the player is performed. It may be a thing. For example, when the AT lottery conditions are satisfied, the probability of acquiring the navigation stock or the probability of acquiring a larger number of navigation stocks is increased as the number of times is increased according to the number of times the anomaly was pressed after the previous AT lottery. You may perform AT lottery so that it may become low.

  Further, in the penalty period, in addition to the penalty that the non-AT game number counter is not added as shown in S22 of FIG. 13, an example of imposing a penalty that does not perform the AT lottery even if the AT lottery condition is satisfied has been described. However, only one of these penalties may be imposed. For example, in the penalty period, only the penalty that the non-AT game number counter is not added may be imposed. In addition, each time it is controlled during the penalty period, it may be possible to randomly draw which type of penalty to impose and impose the winning penalty.

  Further, an example has been described in which the penalty period ends when the game is consumed a predetermined number of times. However, the penalty period is not limited to ending by playing the game a predetermined number of times, but may be ending when the AT lottery condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, once). For example, even if the AT lottery condition is satisfied in the penalty period, the penalty period may be ended by not performing the AT lottery according to the AT lottery condition.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S33 to S35 of FIG. 14, depending on whether the bonus is won or not, the controlled period and the navigation possible execution period vary in the navigation effect execution probability. Although the example to control was demonstrated, not only this but according to the kind of simultaneous winning combination, you may comprise so that it may control to the navigation possible period from which the period controlled and a navigation production | presentation execution probability differ. For example, a special navigation period may be set at a higher rate when winning a strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 single-player combination 1 having the highest bonus and simultaneous winning probability than when winning another simultaneous winning combination. Good. As a result, it is possible to control the navigation possible period in conjunction with the expectation for winning the bonus.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the example of controlling to RB1 when BB1 to BB3 and controlling to RB2 when BB4 or 5 has been described, but the same RB is used regardless of the type of BB. You may comprise so that it may control. For example, you may comprise so that it may control to RB1 irrespective of the kind of BB.

  (8) The example in which the fall replay that is the re-gamer is set as the winning combination that triggers the advantageous RT in the above-described embodiment has been described. However, the winning combination that triggers the end of the advantageous RT is not limited to the re-playing combination, but may be a predetermined small combination, a single bonus that controls the next one game as a bonus by winning.

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

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

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

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

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 8A, the example in which the winning procedure for the promotion replay and the avoiding procedure for the fall replay are respectively the pressing order of the stop operation has been described. Not only this but stop operation timing may be included. For example, fall replay 1 (white 7-banana-banana), fall replay 2 (black 7-banana-banana), and fall replay 3 (BAR-banana-banana) are provided as fall replays. When the replays other than the above and each of the fall replays 1 to 3 can be won at the same time, the timing at which the left symbols constituting the fall replays won at the same time are not stopped on the winning line The procedure for stopping operation at is the fall replay avoidance procedure. Further, the prize winning procedure for promotion replay and the avoidance procedure for falling replay are not limited to those in the pressing order or only in the stopping operation timing, but may be in the pressing order + stopping operation timing.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which a special event, which is a missed event at the time of grape winning, is derived, thereby falling from the preparation mode or the advantageous RT to the normal gaming state. Or the transition opportunity from advantageous RT to a normal game state is not restricted to this. For example, a prize may be awarded to a specific small role (for example, melon).

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, an example of promoting from the normal gaming state to the advantageous RT by winning the promotion replay has been described. However, the promotion opportunity from the normal gaming state to the advantageous RT is not limited to this, for example, The symbol combination at the time of missing the simultaneous winning combination may be used. It may be that a predetermined combination of symbols that is generated only when a strawberry winning is avoided when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won is derived. In this way, it is possible to add the fun of being controlled to an advantageous RT as well as being controlled during the navigation possible period instead of losing strawberry.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the AT mode for one navigation stock is terminated by using 50 games as a specific period in the AT mode during RT has been described. However, the specific period is not limited to the period of game digestion for a predetermined number of times, but the period of game digestion for a number of times determined by random lottery using a random number or the like from multiple types of times It may be a period until the number of times of winning and navigating effects reaches a predetermined number, a period until the number of times a specific winning combination (for example, strawberry 1 or the like) is won reaches a predetermined number, or the like.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling circuit, 51 liquid crystal Display, 90 stage control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM, 92 display control circuit, 141 VDP, 142 CGROM, 155 temporary storage memory, 156 frame buffer memory.

The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, it has multiple variable display units that can display various types of identification information that can be identified, and after the variable display unit is displayed in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display on the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units .

JP 2008-93347 A

However, in the slot machine of the Patent Document 1, there is a risk that not convenient occur.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a view conceived the slot machine of such a situation.

(1) Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display unit is displayed in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display on the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display units. in the (slot machine 1),
Before Viewing results are derived, predetermination means for determining whether to permit generation for incoming prize (internal lottery processing),
Deriving operating means that is operated so a player to derive a display result (stop switch 8L~8R),
Viewing derivation controlling means for controlling you derive the result according to the determination result and the operation of the derivation operation means of the predetermination means and (reel rotation processing, FIG. 8 (a) (b) see)
State control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of types of states including a predetermined state and an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined state;
Set the notification condition (navigation stock) at a predetermined trigger in the progression of the game, it performs control for notifying the result information corresponding to the determination result of the previous article before determining means (navigation effect) in accordance with the notification condition notification Control means (AT management processing, navigation effect execution processing, liquid crystal display 51),
The state control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, it can be controlled to the advantageous state by operating in the first procedure corresponding to the first determination result, and the procedure other than the first procedure It is not controlled to the advantageous state by being operated with,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a second determination result, it can be controlled to the advantageous state by being operated in a second procedure corresponding to the second determination result different from the first procedure, It is not controlled to the advantageous state by being operated by a procedure other than the second procedure,
When the determination result of the predetermination means is the first determination result or the second determination result, it is determined in advance that is neither the first procedure nor the second procedure When operated in a common procedure, do not control to the advantageous state,
Further, the slot machine does not notify the result information according to the determination result of the prior determination means by the notification control means, and is operated in the common procedure when operated in a procedure other than the common procedure. It is possible to perform a disadvantageous control that is disadvantageous for a player who will not be
The common procedure is a procedure of first stopping the variable display of a specific variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units.

(15) Conventionally, there is one that controls AT (assist time) as an advantageous state for a player and notifies an operation procedure for winning a specific combination when winning a specific combination by internal lottery. . Also, in such a slot machine, when any of a plurality of predetermined lottery triggers established during the big bonus is established, whether or not the AT is controlled at a winning rate corresponding to the established lottery trigger (For example, see Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2009-195427)).
However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, when winning by AT lottery, it is controlled by AT for a certain period. For this reason, the degree of advantage for the player after winning in the AT lottery cannot be varied depending on which lottery opportunity has been established. As a result, it was not possible to make the player pay attention to the AT lottery opportunity. In addition, there may be a lottery opportunity with a high win rate and a high degree of advantage for the player. In this case, there is a possibility that inconveniences such as excessive gambling may occur.
In view of such circumstances, the slot machine in the above-described embodiment is also provided with the following configuration.
(A) A game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state, thereby completing one game. A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a winning can be generated according to a display result of the variable display device,
Prior determination means (internal lottery processing) for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation operation accepting means (stop switches 8L to 8R) for accepting an operation for deriving a display result from the variable display device;
Means for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation received by the derivation operation reception means, wherein the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined value; In the case of a result (the winning status including banana grapes such as Lip GR1 to LipGR4, left-pressed grape 1, etc.), the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in accordance with an advantageous procedure determined in advance corresponding to the predetermined result. If it is, an advantageous display result that is more advantageous to the player than the display result that is derived when the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure (Lip GR1 or Lip GR2: symbol combination of promotion replay) , Lip GR3 or Lip GR4: Normal replay symbol combination, winning situation including banana grapes: lead grapes 1-8) Deriving control means for performing control for the (reel rotation processing, FIG. 8 (a) (b) see)
First opportunity that can be established the first number of times in a specific game period (the period from when the big bonus is won to the end, first to fifth specific game periods) (big bonus winning, maximum allowable AT lottery condition) Or, on condition that a second opportunity (single winning of a small role in a big bonus, maximum impossible AT lottery condition) that can be established a second number of times greater than the first number in the specific gaming period is fulfilled A trigger establishment setting means (AT lottery process) for performing a trigger establishment process for setting a notification condition (navigator stock) having a different degree of advantage for
Information for specifying an advantageous procedure corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes the predetermined result in accordance with the notification condition set by the trigger establishment setting unit (navigation effect) Notification control means (AT management processing, navigation effect execution processing, liquid crystal display 51) for controlling in the notification period (AT) for notifying,
The trigger establishment setting means determines the advantage of the first maximum notification condition (14, which is the maximum number of navigation stocks) that maximizes the advantage among the notification conditions that can be set when the first trigger is established once. Of the notification conditions that can be set when the second trigger is satisfied once, the trigger is established so that the advantage is higher than the advantage of the second maximum notification condition (number of navigation stocks 10) that maximizes the advantage. Time processing is performed (see FIGS. 10A and 10B).
According to such a configuration, in the notification period, when the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes a predetermined result, information for specifying an advantageous procedure corresponding to the predetermined result is notified. For this reason, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a predetermined result during the notification period, the player can intentionally operate the advantageous procedure to derive the advantageous display result.
In addition, since the first opportunity and the second opportunity that can be established in a specific game period are provided as the trigger for setting the notification condition, the player has a sense of expectation for the establishment of the first opportunity or the second opportunity. And can enhance the interest of the game during a specific game period.
In addition, when the first trigger is established among the triggers for setting the notification condition, the first maximum notification condition having a higher advantage than the second maximum notification condition in which the advantage that can be set by the second trigger is maximized. Can be set. Further, in a specific game period, the first opportunity can be established for the first number of times, but is less than the number of times that the second opportunity can be established. In other words, in the specific game period, the second opportunity can be established more than the first opportunity. For this reason, it is easier to draw attention to the first opportunity that gives the player a sense of expectation than the second opportunity, while keeping the player interested and expecting the establishment of the first or second opportunity. And the occurrence of inconveniences such as excessive euphoria can be suppressed.
Accordingly, it is possible to achieve the object of providing a slot machine capable of preventing the player from paying attention to the AT lottery opportunity and preventing gambling from being excessively increased.
The first opportunity may be any one that can be established for the first number of times less than the second number at the maximum in the specific game period. For example, the first opportunity may be established only once, or may be established a predetermined number of times such as twice or three times. In addition, the first opportunity is established by winning a lottery performed at the first number of times at a maximum in a specific game period. As a result, there is a possibility that the first number of times will be established at the maximum, or that the first opportunity may not be established. (Refer to the column [about the number of times the AT lottery condition is satisfied] in the modification).
In addition, the second opportunity may be any one that can be established for the second number of times greater than the first number at the maximum in the specific game period. For example, the second opportunity is predetermined in advance that is greater than the first number of times. It may be established the number of times given. In addition, the second opportunity is established by winning a lottery that is performed a maximum of the second number of times in the specific game period. It may have a property. In addition, when at least one of the first opportunity and the second opportunity is established by winning by lottery, the actual number of times that the first opportunity is established in one specific game period is There may be a possibility that it is greater than the actual number of times that the second opportunity is established in the specific game period.
The trigger establishment time setting means only needs to be able to set a notification condition on condition that the first trigger or the second trigger is established in a specific game period, and the first trigger or second in the specific game period. Even when the opportunity is established, if the predetermined condition is not satisfied (if it is not won in the AT lottery), the notification condition may not be set (number of navigation stock: 0). A notification condition may be set whenever the first opportunity or the second opportunity is established (the number of navigation stocks: 1 or more).
(B) The trigger establishment time setting means is based on a first total maximum advantage (the number of navigation stocks is 14 × 1 = 14) by setting the first maximum notification condition to the first number of times (one time). In addition, the second total maximum advantage level is set when the second maximum notification condition is set to the second number of times (36 times when any of the big bonuses 1 to 3 is set, or 9 times when the big bonus is 4 or 5) ( The above-mentioned opportunity is established so that the number of navigation stock is 10 × 36 times = 360 when it is one of the big bonuses 1 to 3 and the number of navigation stock is 10 × 9 times = 90 when the big bonus is 4 or 5. Perform time processing.
According to such a configuration, although the second trigger has a lower degree of advantage of the maximum notification condition than the first trigger, the second total maximum advantage is higher than the first total maximum advantage. Therefore, a sense of expectation for the establishment of the second opportunity can be provided.
(C) The time when the opportunity is established is that the first average notification condition (expected number of navi stocks: 0.88) set on average when the first opportunity is established once is the specific game period. Than the first total average advantage degree (0.88) by setting the number of times that the first opportunity is established on average (1 time), the average is set when the second opportunity is established once The second average average advantage (the number of expected navigation stocks) that is set is the number of times that the second opportunity is established on average (2.18 times) in the specific game period (second total average advantage degree) In the big bonuses 1 to 3, the total expected Navi stock number when the maximum is not determined: 2.4, the total expected Navi stock number when the maximum is determined: 1.7) is set to be higher when the trigger is established. Do.
According to such a configuration, the second opportunity has a higher degree of advantage of the maximum notification condition than the first opportunity, but the second total average advantage is higher than the first total average advantage. Therefore, a sense of expectation for the establishment of the second opportunity can be provided.
(D) The opportunity establishment time setting means includes means for performing a setting lottery (AT lottery) as to whether or not to set a notification condition when the first opportunity or the second opportunity is established, and the first opportunity The setting lottery is performed so that the notification condition is set at a higher rate when the second opportunity is established than when the second opportunity is established (in FIG. 10A, the number of navigation stocks is acquired at 10%, In 10 (b), the number of navigation stocks is at least 15%).
According to such a configuration, the second opportunity is set to have a lower degree of advantage of the maximum notification condition than the first opportunity, but since the rate at which the notification condition is set in the setting lottery is high, the second opportunity is You can have a sense of expectation for being established.
(E) The setting means when the opportunity is established is less than a specified value average notification that is set on average when the degree of advantage of the notification condition that is already set in the specific game period is less than a specified value (for example, 8). An average notification condition equal to or greater than a prescribed value set on average when the advantage of the notification condition already set in the specific game period is greater than or equal to a prescribed value, rather than the advantage degree of the condition (number of expected navigation stocks) The process is performed when the opportunity is established so that the degree of advantage of (the expected number of navi stocks) is lower (see the column of [Suppression of euphoria by the number of expected navi stocks] in the modification).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience such that gambling is further increased when the advantage of the notification condition already set in a specific game period is equal to or greater than a specified value. .
(F) The notification control means includes:
The control state is based on the notification condition being set, and the notification end condition corresponding to the notification condition (when the AT flag when controlling from AT to non-AT is the number of navigation stocks is 0) Until it becomes a normal state in which the notification condition is not established (a state in which it is specified from the AT flag that it is not AT), the proportion of the notification period is higher than that in the normal state (AT Advantageous state control means (AT management process) for controlling to the state that the AT flag indicating that
Non-notification period determining means (see FIG. 11) for determining a non-notification period (latent period) until the notification period can be reached again after the notification period ends in the advantageous state;
In the non-notification period determination means, a non-notification period (a latent period up to the past five or three of the latent periods in a series of ATs) before one notification period is equal to or less than a predetermined period (a relatively short latent period). (For example, when none of the past five or three incubation periods is a relatively long incubation period, the value of the short latency continuous counter is 5 or more or 3 or more.) (When the value of the short latency continuous counter is 4 or less or 2 or less), the expected value of the non-notification period after the end of the one notification period is greater than The non-informing period is determined so that the average length becomes longer (see FIG. 11).
According to such a configuration, the notification period that is advantageous to the player is shifted at a higher rate in the advantageous state than in the normal state. As a result, the player can have a sense of expectation for being controlled to the advantageous state and shifting to the notification period.
Even if controlled to the advantageous state, the number of bets to be set before the transition to the next notification period increases depending on the length of the transition to the non-notification period, and the player's profit is affected. . For this reason, the player can be focused on the length of the non-notification period. Such a non-notification period is determined in consideration of whether or not a special condition is established based on a previous non-notification period. Specifically, when the special condition is established when the expected value of the non-notification period after the end of one notification period is less than or equal to a predetermined period before the one notification period, the special condition is The non-notification period is determined so as to be larger than the case where it is not established.
As a result, when the special condition is satisfied as a non-notification period, for example, as a result of being determined as a short period, it is determined as a longer period than when the special condition is not satisfied, and the short period is determined again. This can be prevented as much as possible. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the non-notification period transferred after the notification period ends in the advantageous state from becoming monotonous, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the interest of the game in the advantageous state is lowered. Furthermore, by preventing the non-informing period from becoming monotonous, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience that the non-informing period is only a short period and gambling in a series of advantageous states is excessively increased.
It should be noted that the timing for determining the non-notification period by the non-notification period determining means is after the advantageous condition is set, and until the transition to the non-notification period in the advantageous state controlled based on the advantageous condition. That's fine. Further, the determination target of the non-notification period determining means may be every non-notification period controlled in the advantageous state, and all non-notifications controlled in the advantageous state until the advantageous state is controlled. It may be a period.
(G) The notification control means includes:
When the notification condition is set, the notification termination condition corresponding to the notification condition is satisfied (when the AT flag when controlling from AT to non-AT is zero navigation stock number) ) Until the normal condition in which the notification condition is not set (a state in which it is determined that the AT flag is not specified by the AT flag) is higher than the advantageous state (AT And an advantageous state control means (AT management process) for controlling the state to the state in which the AT flag indicating that
The advantage state control means, when the notification condition of the same degree of advantage as the first maximum notification condition is set by the establishment of the first opportunity, compared to the case where the notification condition is set by the establishment of the second opportunity, Expected number of acquisitions (increase / decrease) which is the difference between the total number of gaming values expected to be granted due to being controlled to the one advantageous state and the total number of gaming values used to set the number of bets Specific control for controlling the advantageous state is performed so that the number of medals and the net increase in number of medals are reduced (for example, a high period is selected as a long period as a latent period, SA01, SA03, SA05 to SA07 in FIG. 11). .
According to such a configuration, the notification period that is advantageous to the player is shifted at a higher rate in the advantageous state than in the normal state. As a result, the player can have a sense of expectation for being controlled to the advantageous state and shifting to the notification period.
Even in the case of being controlled to be in an advantageous state, the player's profit is affected by the length of the transition to the notification period or the non-notification period. Further, when the notification condition having the same degree of advantage as that of the first maximum notification condition is set when the first trigger is established, the advantage state is controlled as compared with the case where the notification condition is set when the second trigger is established. The specific control for controlling the advantageous state is performed so that the expected number of acquisitions resulting from the above is reduced. Thereby, even when it is when it is controlled to the advantageous state which can be shifted to the notification period over the same period according to the notification condition of the same degree of advantage as the first maximum notification condition, than when the second trigger is established multiple times. However, when the first opportunity is established once, that is, when the number of establishment of the opportunity is smaller, the player's profit decreases. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to the trigger for setting the notification condition having the same advantage level as the first maximum notification condition, that is, the control trigger to the advantageous state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
Also, when the number of establishments of the notification condition having the same advantage degree as the first maximum notification condition is large, the notification condition having the same advantage degree as the first maximum notification condition is set when the number of establishments of the trigger is large. It takes a high percentage of bets before being played. On the other hand, when the number of times that the notification condition having the same degree of advantage as the first maximum notification condition is set is small, the player's profit is less than when the number is established. As a result, the profit balance between when the opportunity is established is large and when it is small, for example, the opportunity is established less than when the same profit is given when the opportunity is established little It is possible to suppress as much as possible the occurrence of inconveniences such as excessive euphoria.
( 16 ) It should be noted that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

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By setting the number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the display result of the device,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation operation accepting means for accepting an operation for deriving a display result from the variable display device;
Means for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation received by the derivation operation reception means, wherein the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined value; In the case where a result is obtained, when the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in accordance with a predetermined advantageous procedure corresponding to the predetermined result, the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure. Derivation control means for performing control for deriving an advantageous display result that is more advantageous to the player than the display result that is derived when
The degree of advantage for the player on condition that a first opportunity that can be established for the first number of times in a specific game period or a second opportunity that can be established for a second number of times greater than the first number of times in the specific game period A trigger establishment time setting means for performing a trigger establishment process for setting different notification conditions;
Notification for notifying information for specifying an advantageous procedure corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the predetermined result in accordance with the notification condition set by the trigger establishment setting means A notification control means for controlling the period,
The setting means when the opportunity is established is that the advantage degree of the first maximum notification condition that maximizes the advantage degree among the notification conditions that can be set when the first opportunity is established once is that the second opportunity is 1 A slot machine that performs the trigger establishment process so that the advantage degree of the second maximum notification condition that maximizes the degree of advantage among the notification conditions that can be set by being established once is higher.

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