JP2015062596A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of significantly improving taste by a precursory state for suggesting a possibility of turning out an advantageous state to a player.SOLUTION: When a point counter is reset by a reset request operation by a player, initialization of the point counter by the reset request operation is forbidden until a specific period elapses thereafter. The specific period while the initialization of the pointer counter by the reset request operation is forbidden is a period obtained by adding a period when execution of a false precursory performance is determined in a false precursory performance lottery and execution period of the false precursory performance, namely, a maximum period of the false precursory performance. After the player resets the pointer counter by the reset request operation, the slot machine determines whether or not to execute the false precursory performance, based on a value of the point counter, and forbids a second reset of the pointer counter by the player's intention until the maximum period of the determined precursory performance elapses.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of identification information drawn as identification information on the outer periphery. First, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. , And the start operation is performed in a state where the prescribed bet number is set, and the rotation of the reels is started, and the rotation is stopped by operating the stop button provided corresponding to each reel. Then, when all the reels stop rotating, a combination of predetermined winning identification information (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination of identification information) is arranged on the winning line. Will occur. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  Some slot machines of this type have, for example, a function of sequentially storing game histories based on game results. In such a slot machine, the player may further perform an initialization operation. There has been proposed a game history that can be accumulated (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, in this type of slot machine, after the bonus ends, the bonus game ends by selecting a specified number of games from the number of games until the next bonus is permitted, and providing a bias in the selection rate of the specified number of games. When the number of games digested later falls within the range of a specific number of games, a game has been proposed in which bonuses are more easily tolerated than other ranges (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2007-260294 A JP 2004-321418 A

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 2, the bonus is likely to be allowed when the number of games digested after the bonus ends falls within a specific number of games. However, such a slot machine, that is, a game history such as the number of games is stored. In a configuration that is advantageous for the player by reaching the specified number of times, when the configuration is such that the game history can be initialized according to the player's will, for example, there may be a situation that is advantageous for the player (for example, a game It may be possible to control to a precursor state that suggests that there is little remaining until the history reaches the specified number of times and that it may be advantageous for the player in the near future, but in such a configuration it will always be in accordance with the player's will When the game history is configured to be initialized, the player is mostly controlled to the precursor state by frequently initializing the game history. There is a possibility that disappears, so that the amusement by it be mounted precursory condition no longer be sufficiently enhanced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and is to provide a slot machine that can sufficiently enhance the interest by the precursor state suggesting the possibility of a situation advantageous to the player. Objective.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to means 1 of the present invention provides:
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a variable display device (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) is a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is finished by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Specific event counting means (point counter) for counting the number of times (points) of establishment of a specific event (digestion of one game) related to a game;
A specified number of times selection means for selecting any numerical value as a specified number of times (specified points) from a plurality of different predetermined numerical values (specified point table) when a preset start condition (ART end) is satisfied. (Regular point selection lottery at the end of ART),
A specified number of times setting means (setting of a specified point until the next start of ART) for setting the specified number of times (specified point) selected by the specified number of times selection means;
When the specified number of times (specified points) is set by the specified number of times setting means, the number of established events (points) of the specific event (one game digest) counted by the specific event counting means (point counter) is initially set The establishment number initialization means (point counter initialization),
Benefits (ART) advantageous to the player when the number of establishment (points) of the specific event (digestion of one game) counted by the specific event counting means (point counter) reaches the prescribed number (prescribed points) A privilege granting means for granting
Number of times notifying means for notifying the number of establishment (points) of the specific event (digestion of one game) in an identifiable manner,
When the start condition (ART end) is satisfied, or when a specific condition (reset request operation) that is different from the start condition and can be satisfied by the player's will is satisfied, the frequency notification means notifies Notification number initialization means (reset display point) for initializing the number of notifications (display point) being
Predictive state determination means (false prelude effect lottery) for determining whether or not to control to a predecessor state (false predictive effect) that suggests that the privilege (ART) may be granted based on the number of notifications (display points) )When,
The number of times until the number of establishment (points) of the specific event (digestion of one game) counted by the specific event counting means (point counter) reaches the specified number of times (specified point) is a predetermined number (25 points) or less. Or when the sign state determination means (false predicate effect lottery) decides to control to the predecessor state (false predicate effect), control to the sign state (prediction effect, false predictive effect) A precursor state control means;
After the notification count (display points) is initialized by the notification count initialization means, the specific condition (reset) is performed until the number of establishment (points) of the specific event (digestion of one game) reaches a specific count (50 points). Specific condition establishment prohibition means for prohibiting establishment of request operation),
With
As for the specific number of times, the specific event (one-game digestion) is established during the determination period (25 games) required for the precursor state determination means (false precursor effect lottery) to determine the precursor state (false precursor effect). The total number of times (25 points) and the number of times (25 games) that the specific event (one game is completed) is established during the maximum period (25 games) of the precursor state (predictor effect, false predictor effect) ( 50 points).
According to this feature, a privilege advantageous to the player is given when the number of establishment of the specific event reaches the specified number. Further, the number of notifications, which is the number of establishment of the specific event, is displayed on the number notification means in a identifiable manner, so that the player can recognize the number of establishment of the specific event. In addition, when the number of times that a specific event has reached the specified number of times is less than or equal to a predetermined number, or the number of notifications, that is, based on the number of times that a specific event that can be recognized by the player is controlled The possibility that a privilege is given by being controlled to a precursor state when it is determined is suggested. Further, by establishing a specific condition according to the player's will, it is possible to initialize the number of notifications, that is, the number of establishment of a specific event that can be recognized by the player, but when the number of notifications is initialized, Thereafter, initialization of the number of notifications based on the player's will is prohibited until the specific event has been established. The specified number of times is the total number of times that the specific event is established during the determination period required to determine the precursor state and the number of times that the specific event is established during the maximum period of the precursor state. After the number of times is initialized, the warning state is determined based on the number of notifications, and the initialization of the number of notifications by the player's will is prohibited in the period until the maximum period of the determined warning state elapses Therefore, even if the player frequently initializes the number of notifications, since the opportunity to be controlled to a precursor state is secured once in the meantime, the configuration can be initialized by the player's will Even if it exists, the interest by a precursor state can fully be raised.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is:
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a variable display device (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) is a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is finished by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Specific event counting means (point counter) for counting the number of times (points) of establishment of a specific event (digestion of one game) related to a game;
A first rule for selecting one of a plurality of predetermined different values (specified point table) as a specified number of times (specified points) when a preset start condition (ART end) is satisfied Number selection means (regulated point selection lottery at the end of ART),
When a specific condition (reset request operation) that is different from the start condition (ART end) and can be satisfied by the player's will is established, any numerical value is defined from the plurality of numerical values (specified point table) A second specified number of times selection means (specified point selection lottery at the time of reset request operation) to select as the number of times (specified points);
A specified number of times setting means (setting of a specified point until the start of the next ART) for setting the specified number of times (specified point) selected by the first specified number of times selection means or the second specified number of times selection means;
When the specified number of times (specified points) is set by the specified number of times setting means, the number of established events (points) of the specific event (one game digest) counted by the specific event counting means (point counter) is initially set Means for resetting the number of established times (point counter reset),
Benefits (ART) advantageous to the player when the number of establishment (points) of the specific event (digestion of one game) counted by the specific event counting means (point counter) reaches the prescribed number (prescribed points) A privilege granting means for granting
Predictive state (false) that suggests that the privilege (ART) may be granted based on the number of establishments (points) of the specific event (digestion of one game) counted by the specific event counting means (point counter) A sign state determination means (false sign effect lottery) for deciding whether or not to control to a sign effect)
The number of times until the number of establishment (points) of the specific event (digestion of one game) counted by the specific event counting means (point counter) reaches the specified number of times (specified point) is a predetermined number (25 points) or less. Or when the sign state determination means (false predicate effect lottery) decides to control to the predecessor state (false predicate effect), control to the sign state (prediction effect, false predictive effect) A precursor state control means;
After the establishment number of times (points) of the specific event (one game digest) counted by the specific event counting means (point counter) is initialized by the establishment number initialization means, the specific event (one game digest) Specific condition establishment prohibiting means for prohibiting establishment of the specific condition (reset request operation) until the number of establishment of (point) reaches the specific number of times (50 points);
With
As for the specific number of times, the specific event (one-game digestion) is established during the determination period (25 games) required for the precursor state determination means (false precursor effect lottery) to determine the precursor state (false precursor effect). The total number of times (25 points) and the number of times (25 points) that the specific event (one game is completed) is established during the maximum period (25 games) of the precursor state (predictor effect, false predictor effect) ( 50 points).
According to this feature, a privilege advantageous to the player is given when the number of establishment of the specific event reaches the specified number. The specified number of times is set when a predetermined start condition is established and the number of occurrences of a specific event is initialized, as well as when a specific condition that can be established at the player's will is established and the number of occurrences of a specific event is initialized. Will also be selected. In addition, when the number of times until the specific event has reached the specified number of times is equal to or less than the predetermined number, or when it is determined to control the precursor state based on the number of specific events, the control is performed to the precursor state. This suggests the possibility of a privilege being granted. In addition, by establishing a specific condition at the player's will, it is possible to initialize the number of establishment of a specific event and select the specified number of times again, but when the number of establishment of a specific event is initialized, After that, until the number of establishment of the specific event reaches the specific number, it is prohibited to initialize the number of establishment of the specific event and select the specified number again by the player's will. The specific number of times is the total number of times that the specific event is established during the determination period required to determine the precursor state and the number of times that the specific event is established during the maximum period of the precursor state. After the event occurrence count is initialized, the precursor state is determined based on the number of occurrences of the specific event, and during the period until the maximum period of the determined precursor state elapses, the player's will Initializing the number of establishments and reselecting the prescribed number of times will be prohibited, and even if the player frequently initializes the number of establishments of a specific event, it will be controlled to the precursor state once in the meantime Since the opportunity is secured, even if it is a configuration that can initialize the number of occurrences of a specific event at the player's will and select the specified number again, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the interest by the precursor state That.

The number of times that the specific event is established in the means 1 and 2 means the number of games that are surely established for each game, the number of game units that are established every time a plurality of games are consumed, and the number of times that a specific winning is permitted. And the number of times that a specific prize has occurred.
Further, in the means 1 and 2, the specific event counting means is configured to add a value according to the establishment of the specific event, if it is possible to specify whether or not the number of establishment of the specific event has reached the specified number of times. Alternatively, a configuration in which a value is subtracted according to establishment of the specific event may be employed.
Further, in the means 1 and 2, initializing the number of establishment of the specific event is a configuration for setting the specified number of times as an initial value if the number of times of establishment of the specific event is subtracted from the number of specified times. If the number of occurrences of the specific event is added, 0 is set as the initial value.
In addition, in the means 1 and 2, the benefit advantageous to the player is a right that can be shifted to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (winning a lottery for determining whether or not to generate an advantageous state, The game is controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to be given a gaming value, a right to be notified of an operation mode for deriving a display result advantageous to the player, and the like. The right to be notified whether the current gaming state is advantageous for the player, the period controlled to the advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average number of games that vary depending on the end condition, etc.), etc. The benefits may be directly advantageous to the player and not directly advantageous to the player. For example, it may be a condition for obtaining the privilege on the Internet. It may be advantageous benefits.
In addition, in the means 1, the number notifying means that the number of notifications can be specified can be specified as long as the number of notifications can be specified at least, such as an image, light, or sound. Moreover, the structure which alert | reports so that identification is possible may be the structure which alert | reports the alerting | reporting frequency itself, and the structure which alert | reports by converting the alerting | reporting frequency into a graph, a meter, etc. may be sufficient.
Moreover, when the specific condition which can be satisfied by the player's will in the means 1 is established, only the number of notifications may be initialized among the number of establishments of the specific event and the number of notifications counted by the specific event counting unit. However, both the number of establishments of the specific event and the number of notifications counted by the specific event counting unit may be initialized. In the former case, the specific event is counted by the specific event when the specific condition is satisfied. The number of established specific events and the number of notifications do not match.
In addition, the means 2 includes establishment number initialization means for displaying the number of notifications, which is the number of establishments of the specific event counted by the specific event counting means, in such a manner that a specific condition that can be established by the player's will is established. In some cases, both the number of establishments of the specific event and the number of notifications counted by the specific event counting unit may be initialized.
Moreover, the period controlled to the precursor state in the means 1 and 2 may be a single period or a period selected from a plurality of different periods. In the latter case, the maximum period of the precursor state corresponds to the maximum period among a plurality of different periods.
In addition, in the means 1 and 2, the determination period required for the precursor state determination unit to determine the precursor state is a period during which the determination as to whether or not the precursor state determination unit controls the precursor state can be executed at least once. However, it is preferable that the period spans the number of games equal to or greater than the reciprocal of the probability that the precursor state determining means determines to control the precursor state.

The slot machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1,
In the determination period (25 games) after the number of notifications (display points) is initialized by the notification number initialization means, the precursor state determination unit (false precursor effect) is compared with other periods. It is characterized by deciding to control to the precursor state (false precursor effect) with a relatively high probability.
According to this feature, after the number of notifications is initialized, in a period in which it is prohibited to initialize the number of notifications by the player's will, it is controlled to a relatively precursor state compared to other periods. Therefore, even when the player frequently initializes the number of notifications, it is possible to increase the possibility that the player is controlled to the precursor state once in the meantime.

The slot machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1 or 3,
Specific condition information notifying means for notifying specific condition information (reset explanation effect) related to establishment of the specific condition (reset request operation);
The specific condition information notifying means limits the notification of the specific condition information (reset explanation effect) during a period in which the specific condition (reset request operation) is prohibited by the specific condition establishment prohibiting means. Yes.
According to this feature, in the period in which it is prohibited to initialize the number of notifications by the player's will, the specific condition information related to the establishment of the specific condition for initializing the number of notifications by the player's will Since the notification is also restricted, it is possible to prevent the player from being bothered by notifying the information related to the notification even though the establishment of the specific condition is prohibited.
The restriction of the notification of the specific condition information may be configured to reduce the probability that the specific condition information is notified compared to other periods, or may be configured not to notify the specific condition information.

The slot machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1, 3 or 4,
Whether or not the privilege (ART) is granted due to the occurrence of the predetermined event (winning of the specified role) after the occurrence of the predetermined event (winning of the specified role) that may be granted the privilege (ART) Predetermined event result confirming means for confirming a predetermined event result (presentation result by continuous production after a specific state, or presence / absence of ART winning determined by not being controlled to a specific state within 5 games),
The specified number of times selection means is:
First specified number of times selection means (ART) that selects any number as a specified number of times (specified points) from the plurality of values (specified point table) when the preset start condition (ART end) is satisfied. (Regular point selection lottery at the end)
Second specified number of times selection means (at the time of reset request operation) that selects one of the plurality of values (specified point table) as a specified number of times (specified points) when the specific condition (reset request operation) is satisfied Stipulated point selection lottery)
Including
The specific condition establishment prohibition means is determined by the predetermined event result (the result of the continuous effect after the specific state or the fact that the specific state is not controlled within 5 games) after the predetermined event (winning of the specific role) occurs. The establishment of the specific condition (reset request operation) is prohibited during a period until the determination of whether or not to win the ART is determined.
According to this feature, a privilege advantageous to the player is given when the number of establishment of the specific event reaches the specified number. The specified number of times is set when a predetermined start condition is established and the number of occurrences of a specific event is initialized, as well as when a specific condition that can be established at the player's will is established and the number of occurrences of a specific event is initialized. Will also be selected.
In addition, it is possible to select the specified number of times again by establishing a specific condition according to the player's will, but after the occurrence of a predetermined event that may give a privilege, In a period until a predetermined event result of whether or not a privilege is granted, that is, in a situation where a privilege may be granted if a specific condition is not satisfied, the number of times a specific event is established depending on the player's will Initialization and re-selection of the specified number of times are prohibited, so it is disadvantageous for the player by establishing the specific condition in a situation where the privilege may be granted if the specific condition is not satisfied Can be prevented.

The slot machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1, 3-5,
The specified number of times selection means is:
First specified number of times selection means (ART) that selects any number as a specified number of times (specified points) from the plurality of values (specified point table) when the preset start condition (ART end) is satisfied. (Regular point selection lottery at the end)
Second specified number of times selection means (at the time of reset request operation) that selects one of the plurality of values (specified point table) as a specified number of times (specified points) when the specific condition (reset request operation) is satisfied Stipulated point selection lottery)
Including
Whether or not the precursor state determination means controls to the precursor state (precursor effect) based on the number of times (points) of the specific event (one game digest) counted by the specific event counting means (point counter). Decide
The specific condition establishment prohibiting means prohibits establishment of the specific condition (reset request operation) during a period controlled to the precursor state (precursor effect).
According to this feature, a privilege advantageous to the player is given when the number of establishment of the specific event reaches the specified number. The specified number of times is set when a predetermined start condition is established and the number of occurrences of a specific event is initialized, as well as when a specific condition that can be established at the player's will is established and the number of occurrences of a specific event is initialized. Will also be selected.
In addition, by establishing a specific condition according to the player's will, it becomes possible to select the specified number of times again, but a sign suggesting that there is a possibility that the number of specific events required to be granted is small. In the period controlled by the state, that is, in the situation where there is a possibility that a privilege will be granted soon, it is prohibited to initialize the number of specific events established by the player's will and select the specified number again Therefore, if the specific condition is not satisfied, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by establishing the specific condition in a situation where a privilege may be given.

The slot machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1, 3-6,
The specified number of times selection means is:
First specified number of times selection means (ART) that selects any number as a specified number of times (specified points) from the plurality of values (specified point table) when the preset start condition (ART end) is satisfied. (Regular point selection lottery at the end)
Second specified number of times selection means (at the time of reset request operation) that selects one of the plurality of values (specified point table) as a specified number of times (specified points) when the specific condition (reset request operation) is satisfied Stipulated point selection lottery)
Including
The specific condition establishment prohibiting means initializes the number of establishments (points) of the specific event (one game digest) counted by the specific event counting means (point counter) by the establishment number initialization means, Prohibition of establishment of the specific condition (reset request operation) until the number of establishment (point) of the specific event (digestion of one game) reaches a specific number of times (50 points),
The specific condition when the number of establishment (points) of the specific event (digestion of one game) counted by the specific event counting means (point counter) is any one of the specific number (50 points) or more After the (reset request operation) is established, the probability that the privilege (ART) is granted until the number of establishment (points) of the specific event (digestion of one game) reaches the specific number (50 points), and the identification The specific condition (reset request operation) is not established when the number of establishment (points) of the specific event (digestion of one game) counted by the event counting means (point counter) is the one number. The probability that the privilege (ART) is given until the number of times (points) of the event (digestion of one game) reaches the specific number of times (50 points) is the same Others are characterized by a substantially identical.
According to this feature, it is possible to select the specified number of times again by establishing a specific condition at the player's will, but once the number of specific events has been initialized, Until the specific number of times is reached, it is prohibited to initialize the number of occurrences of the specific event and to select the specified number again by the player's will.
Then, after the number of occurrences of the specific event is initialized, after the specific condition is satisfied when the number of times of establishment of the specific event is any one number greater than or equal to the number of specific times, the number of establishment of the specific event becomes the specific number of times. The probability that a privilege will be granted until the number of occurrences of a specific event is initialized and the specified number of times can be selected again, and the establishment of a specific event after the number of occurrences of a specific event is initialized When the number of occurrences of a specific event is the same number of times as above when the number of times is any number of times greater than or equal to the specific number of times, the specific condition is not satisfied and the number of times of establishment of the specific event becomes the specific number of times The probability that the benefit is granted is the same or substantially the same, and even if the specific condition is satisfied, the advantage until it becomes possible to satisfy the specific condition next time is the same period when the specific condition is not satisfied Advantage For comparison to hardly changes, it is possible to prevent excessive unfairness occurs between the player not to establish specific conditions player to establish specific conditions.

The slot machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1, 3-6,
The specified number of times selection means is:
First specified number of times selection means (ART) that selects any number as a specified number of times (specified points) from the plurality of values (specified point table) when the preset start condition (ART end) is satisfied. (Regular point selection lottery at the end)
Second specified number of times selection means (at the time of reset request operation) that selects one of the plurality of values (specified point table) as a specified number of times (specified points) when the specific condition (reset request operation) is satisfied Stipulated point selection lottery)
Including
The first specified number of times selection means (specified point selection lottery at the end of ART) is selected from a plurality of selection data (specified point table) with a selection rate corresponding to the plurality of numerical values. Point table), select the specified number of times (specified points) at the selection rate determined in the selected selection data (specified point table),
The second specified number of times selection means (specified point selection lottery at the time of reset request operation) is added to the selection data (specified point table) selected by the first specified number of times selection means when the start condition (ART end) is satisfied. The predetermined number of times (specified points) is selected at a predetermined selection rate.
According to this feature, the specified number of times is specified when a predetermined condition that can be established by the player's will is satisfied in addition to the case where the preset start condition is satisfied and counting of the number of specific events is started. When the start condition is met, the selection data is selected from a plurality of selection data with selection rates corresponding to a plurality of numerical values. Since the specified number of times is selected at the selection rate determined in the selected selection data, the number of times the specific condition is established until the next privilege is granted each time the start condition is satisfied is determined by the difference in the selection data. On the other hand, when the specific condition is satisfied, the specified number of times is selected at the selection rate determined in the selection data selected when the previous start condition is satisfied. According to whether to reconfigure specified number of times by the will of skill who can prevent the establishment number of specific events required from the start condition is satisfied until the benefit is applied will largely deviated.

The slot machine according to means 9 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1, 3-6,
The specified number of times selection means is:
First specified number of times selection means (ART) that selects any number as a specified number of times (specified points) from the plurality of values (specified point table) when the preset start condition (ART end) is satisfied. (Regular point selection lottery at the end)
Second specified number of times selection means (at the time of reset request operation) that selects one of the plurality of values (specified point table) as a specified number of times (specified points) when the specific condition (reset request operation) is satisfied Stipulated point selection lottery)
Including
The first specified number of times selection means (specified point selection lottery at the end of ART) and the second specified number of times selection means (specified point selection lottery at the time of reset request operation) have a selection rate corresponding to the plurality of numerical values. One of the selection data (specified point table) is selected from a plurality of selected selection data (specified point table), and the specified number of times (specified number) is selected at the selection rate determined in the selected selection data (specified point table). Point).
According to this feature, the specified number of times is specified when a predetermined condition that can be established by the player's will is satisfied in addition to the case where the preset start condition is satisfied and counting of the number of specific events is started. Since it is also selected when counting of the number of times of establishment is started, it is possible to initialize the number of establishment of the specific event by newly setting the prescribed number reflecting the player's will.
Also, not only when the start condition is satisfied, but also when the specific condition is satisfied according to the player's will, any selection data is selected from a plurality of selection data with a selection rate corresponding to a plurality of numerical values. Since the specified number of times is selected at the selection rate determined in the selected selection data, not only the start condition is satisfied but also the specific condition is satisfied, until the next privilege is granted The number of times that the specific condition is satisfied can be varied depending on the difference of the selection data.

The slot machine according to means 10 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1, 3-6,
The specified number of times selection means is:
First specified number of times selection means (ART) that selects any number as a specified number of times (specified points) from the plurality of values (specified point table) when the preset start condition (ART end) is satisfied. (Regular point selection lottery at the end)
Second specified number of times selection means (at the time of reset request operation) that selects one of the plurality of values (specified point table) as a specified number of times (specified points) when the specific condition (reset request operation) is satisfied Stipulated point selection lottery)
Including
When the start condition (ART end) is satisfied, the ratio at which a numerical value equal to or less than a first value (100) among the plurality of numerical values (specified point table) is selected by the first specified number of times selection unit is A second value (200) that is greater than the first value (100) and twice the first value by the first specified number of times selection means when a start condition (ART end) is satisfied. The following numbers are higher than the selected ratio,
When the specific condition (reset request operation) is satisfied, a ratio at which a numerical value equal to or less than the first value (100) is selected from the plurality of numerical values (specified point table) by the second specified number of times selection means. The ratio at which a numerical value greater than the first value (100) and less than or equal to the second value (200) is selected by the first specified number of times selection means when the start condition (ART end) is satisfied. Higher
The specific condition (reset request operation) is not satisfied after the start condition (ART end) is satisfied, and the specific condition (reset request operation) is satisfied after the start condition (ART end) is satisfied. When the specified number of times (specified points) is newly set, and when the specific event (one game) is completed after the start condition (ART end) is established and the privilege (ART) is granted The average number of times (points) is the same or substantially the same.
According to this feature, the specified number of times is specified when a predetermined condition that can be established by the player's will is satisfied in addition to the case where the preset start condition is satisfied and counting of the number of specific events is started. Will be selected when counting of the number of times the start condition is satisfied, but the ratio at which a value less than or equal to the first value is selected when the start condition is satisfied is the first value when the start condition is satisfied. A ratio that is higher than a ratio at which a numerical value equal to or smaller than a second value that is larger than twice the first value is selected, and a ratio at which a numerical value equal to or smaller than the first value is selected when a specific condition is satisfied. When the start condition is satisfied, the numerical value greater than the first value and less than or equal to the second value is higher than the selected ratio. Therefore, after the start condition is satisfied, the number of occurrences of the specific event is set to the first value. When it exceeds, that is, the number of establishment of the specific event to which the privilege is granted is the first When the situation is less likely to reach the specified number of times than before exceeding the specified number, the specified number of times is selected again by establishing the specific condition according to the player's will, and the specific event is established after the start condition is satisfied It is possible to increase the possibility of reaching the specified number of times than when the number of times exceeds the first value.
On the other hand, when the specific condition is not satisfied after the start condition is satisfied, and when the specific condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied and the specified number of times is newly set, after the start condition is satisfied Since the average value of the number of occurrences of the specific event until the privilege is granted is the same or substantially the same, the specific condition is established when the number of establishment of the specific event exceeds the first value after the start condition is established Is temporarily advantageous to the player, but on average, the advantage for the player is the same or substantially the same, and the advantage for the player does not change depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. Can ensure fairness.
In addition, when the start condition is satisfied, a ratio at which a numerical value equal to or less than a first value among the plurality of numerical values is selected by the first specified number of times selection means is the first ratio when the start condition is satisfied. The specified number of times is higher than the ratio at which a numerical value greater than the first value and less than or equal to the second value, which is twice the first value, is selected, and the specific condition is satisfied When the start condition is satisfied, the ratio by which the second predetermined number selection means selects a numerical value equal to or smaller than the first value among the plurality of numerical values is determined by the first predetermined number selection means. A configuration in which a numerical value greater than the first value and less than or equal to the second value is selected, and when the specific condition is not satisfied after the start condition is satisfied; After that, the specific condition is met If the specified number of times is newly set, and if the average number of times of establishment of the specific event from when the start condition is established until the privilege is granted is the same or substantially the same, What is the ratio at which a value greater than the second value is selected by the first prescribed number of times selection means, and what is the ratio at which a value greater than the first value is selected by the second prescribed number of times selection means? It may be a ratio.

The slot machine according to means 11 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 2,
The precursor state determination means (false precursor effect) initializes the number of establishments (points) of the specific event (one game digest) counted by the specific event counting means (point counter) by the establishment number initialization means. After that, in the determination period (25 games) required for the precursor state determination means (false precursor effect lottery) to determine the precursor state (false precursor effect), it is relatively compared with other periods. It is characterized in that it is determined to control the precursor state (false precursor effect) with a high probability.
According to this feature, after the number of occurrences of the specific event is initialized and the specified number of times is selected again, it is prohibited to initialize the number of times that the specific event has been established by the player's will and select the specified number of times again. When the player frequently initializes the number of occurrences of a specific event and re-selects the specified number of times because the possibility of being controlled to a precursor state is relatively high compared to other periods However, it is possible to increase the possibility of being controlled to the precursor state during that time.

The slot machine according to means 12 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 2 or 11,
Specific condition information notifying means for notifying specific condition information (reset explanation effect) related to establishment of the specific condition (reset request operation);
The specific condition information notifying means limits the notification of the specific condition information (reset explanation effect) during a period in which the specific condition (reset request operation) is prohibited by the specific condition establishment prohibiting means. Yes.
According to this feature, in a period in which it is prohibited to initialize the number of occurrences of a specific event by the player's will and select the specified number of times again, the number of establishment of the specific event is initialized by the player's will. Since the notification of the specific condition information related to the establishment of the specific condition for re-selecting the specified number of times is also limited, the information related to the information is notified in spite of the situation where the establishment of the specific condition is prohibited. This can prevent the player from being bothered.
The restriction of the notification of the specific condition information may be configured to reduce the probability that the specific condition information is notified compared to other periods, or may be configured not to notify the specific condition information.

The slot machine according to means 13 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 2, 11 or 12,
Whether or not the privilege (ART) has been granted by the occurrence of the predetermined event (winning of the specified role) after the occurrence of the predetermined event (winning of the specified role) that may be granted the privilege (ART). A predetermined event result informing means for informing a predetermined event result to be shown (effect result by continuous production after a specific state);
The specific condition establishment prohibition means is determined by the predetermined event result (the result of the continuous effect after the specific state or the fact that the specific state is not controlled within 5 games) after the predetermined event (winning of the specific role) occurs. The establishment of the specific condition (reset request operation) is prohibited during a period until the notification of whether or not the ART is won.
According to this feature, a privilege advantageous to the player is given when the number of establishment of the specific event reaches the specified number. The specified number of times is set when a predetermined start condition is established and the number of occurrences of a specific event is initialized, as well as when a specific condition that can be established at the player's will is established and the number of occurrences of a specific event is initialized. Will also be selected.
In addition, it is possible to select the specified number of times again by establishing a specific condition according to the player's will, but after the occurrence of a predetermined event that may give a privilege, The period until a predetermined event result indicating whether or not a privilege has been granted, that is, in a situation where a privilege may be granted if a specific condition is not satisfied, the specific event is established by the player's will Since it is prohibited to initialize the number of times and select the specified number of times again, in a situation where a privilege may be granted if the specific condition is not satisfied, the player establishes the specific condition for the player It can prevent becoming disadvantageous.

The slot machine according to means 14 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 2, 11-13,
The precursor state determination means (false precursor presentation lottery) is based on the number of times (points) of the specific event (one game digest) counted by the specific event counting means (point counter). Decide whether to control)
The specific condition establishment prohibiting means prohibits establishment of the specific condition (reset request operation) in a period controlled to the precursor state (prediction effect, false precursor effect).
According to this feature, a privilege advantageous to the player is given when the number of establishment of the specific event reaches the specified number. The specified number of times is set when a predetermined start condition is established and the number of occurrences of a specific event is initialized, as well as when a specific condition that can be established at the player's will is established and the number of occurrences of a specific event is initialized. Will also be selected.
In addition, by establishing a specific condition according to the player's will, it becomes possible to select the specified number of times again, but a sign suggesting that there is a possibility that the number of specific events required to be granted is small. In the period controlled by the state, that is, in the situation where there is a possibility that a privilege will be granted soon, it is prohibited to initialize the number of specific events established by the player's will and select the specified number again Therefore, if the specific condition is not satisfied, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by establishing the specific condition in a situation where a privilege may be given.

The slot machine according to means 15 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 2, 11-14,
The specific condition establishment prohibiting means initializes the number of establishments (points) of the specific event (one game digest) counted by the specific event counting means (point counter) by the establishment number initialization means, Prohibition of establishment of the specific condition (reset request operation) until the number of establishment (point) of the specific event (digestion of one game) reaches a specific number of times (50 points),
The specific condition when the number of establishment (points) of the specific event (digestion of one game) counted by the specific event counting means (point counter) is any one of the specific number (50 points) or more After the (reset request operation) is established, the probability that the privilege (ART) is granted until the number of establishment (points) of the specific event (digestion of one game) reaches the specific number (50 points), and the identification The specific condition (reset request operation) is not established when the number of establishment (points) of the specific event (digestion of one game) counted by the event counting means (point counter) is the one number. The probability that the privilege (ART) is given until the number of times (points) of the event (digestion of one game) reaches the specific number of times (50 points) is the same Others are characterized by a substantially identical.
According to this feature, it is possible to select the specified number of times again by establishing a specific condition at the player's will, but once the number of specific events has been initialized, Until the specific number of times is reached, it is prohibited to initialize the number of occurrences of the specific event and to select the specified number again by the player's will.
Then, after the number of occurrences of the specific event is initialized, after the specific condition is satisfied when the number of times of establishment of the specific event is any one number greater than or equal to the number of specific times, the number of establishment of the specific event becomes the specific number of times. The probability that a privilege will be granted until the number of occurrences of a specific event is initialized and the specified number of times can be selected again, and the establishment of a specific event after the number of occurrences of a specific event is initialized When the number of occurrences of a specific event is the same number of times as above when the number of times is any number of times greater than or equal to the specific number of times, the specific condition is not satisfied and the number of times of establishment of the specific event becomes the specific number of times The probability that the benefit is granted is the same or substantially the same, and even if the specific condition is satisfied, the advantage until it becomes possible to satisfy the specific condition next time is the same period when the specific condition is not satisfied Advantage For comparison to hardly changes, it is possible to prevent excessive unfairness occurs between the player not to establish specific conditions player to establish specific conditions.

The slot machine according to means 16 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 2, 11-14,
The first specified number of times selection means (specified point selection lottery at the end of ART) is selected from a plurality of selection data (specified point table) with a selection rate corresponding to the plurality of numerical values. Point table), select the specified number of times (specified points) at the selection rate determined in the selected selection data (specified point table),
The second specified number of times selection means (specified point selection lottery at the time of reset request operation) is added to the selection data (specified point table) selected by the first specified number of times selection means when the start condition (ART end) is satisfied. The predetermined number of times (specified points) is selected at a predetermined selection rate.
According to this feature, the specified number of times is specified when a predetermined condition that can be established by the player's will is satisfied in addition to the case where the preset start condition is satisfied and counting of the number of specific events is started. When the start condition is met, the selection data is selected from a plurality of selection data with selection rates corresponding to a plurality of numerical values. Since the specified number of times is selected at the selection rate determined in the selected selection data, the number of times the specific condition is established until the next privilege is granted each time the start condition is satisfied is determined by the difference in the selection data. On the other hand, when the specific condition is satisfied, the specified number of times is selected at the selection rate determined in the selection data selected when the previous start condition is satisfied. According to whether to reconfigure specified number of times by the will of skill who can prevent the establishment number of specific events required from the start condition is satisfied until the benefit is applied will largely deviated.

The slot machine according to means 17 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 2, 11-14,
The first specified number of times selection means (specified point selection lottery at the end of ART) and the second specified number of times selection means (specified point selection lottery at the time of reset request operation) have a selection rate corresponding to the plurality of numerical values. One of the selection data (specified point table) is selected from a plurality of selected selection data (specified point table), and the specified number of times (specified number) is selected at the selection rate determined in the selected selection data (specified point table). Point).
According to this feature, the specified number of times is specified when a predetermined condition that can be established by the player's will is satisfied in addition to the case where the preset start condition is satisfied and counting of the number of specific events is started. Since it is also selected when counting of the number of times of establishment is started, it is possible to initialize the number of establishment of the specific event by newly setting the prescribed number reflecting the player's will.
Also, not only when the start condition is satisfied, but also when the specific condition is satisfied according to the player's will, any selection data is selected from a plurality of selection data with a selection rate corresponding to a plurality of numerical values. Since the specified number of times is selected at the selection rate determined in the selected selection data, not only the start condition is satisfied but also the specific condition is satisfied, until the next privilege is granted The number of times that the specific condition is satisfied can be varied depending on the difference of the selection data.

The slot machine according to means 18 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 2, 11-14,
When the start condition (ART end) is satisfied, the ratio at which a numerical value equal to or less than a first value (100) among the plurality of numerical values (specified point table) is selected by the first specified number of times selection unit is A second value (200) that is greater than the first value (100) and twice the first value by the first specified number of times selection means when a start condition (ART end) is satisfied. The following numbers are higher than the selected ratio,
When the specific condition (reset request operation) is satisfied, a ratio at which a numerical value equal to or less than the first value (100) is selected from the plurality of numerical values (specified point table) by the second specified number of times selection means. The ratio at which a numerical value greater than the first value (100) and less than or equal to the second value (200) is selected by the first specified number of times selection means when the start condition (ART end) is satisfied. Higher
The specific condition (reset request operation) is not satisfied after the start condition (ART end) is satisfied, and the specific condition (reset request operation) is satisfied after the start condition (ART end) is satisfied. When the specified number of times (specified points) is newly set, and when the specific event (one game) is completed after the start condition (ART end) is established and the privilege (ART) is granted The average number of times (points) is the same or substantially the same.
According to this feature, the specified number of times is specified when a predetermined condition that can be established by the player's will is satisfied in addition to the case where the preset start condition is satisfied and counting of the number of specific events is started. Will be selected when counting of the number of times the start condition is satisfied, but the ratio at which a value less than or equal to the first value is selected when the start condition is satisfied is the first value when the start condition is satisfied. A ratio that is higher than a ratio at which a numerical value equal to or smaller than a second value that is larger than twice the first value is selected, and a ratio at which a numerical value equal to or smaller than the first value is selected when a specific condition is satisfied. When the start condition is satisfied, the numerical value greater than the first value and less than or equal to the second value is higher than the selected ratio. Therefore, after the start condition is satisfied, the number of occurrences of the specific event is set to the first value. When it exceeds, that is, the number of establishment of the specific event to which the privilege is granted is the first When the situation is less likely to reach the specified number of times than before exceeding the specified number, the specified number of times is selected again by establishing the specific condition according to the player's will, and the specific event is established after the start condition is satisfied It is possible to increase the possibility of reaching the specified number of times than when the number of times exceeds the first value.
On the other hand, when the specific condition is not satisfied after the start condition is satisfied, and when the specific condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied and the specified number of times is newly set, after the start condition is satisfied Since the average value of the number of occurrences of the specific event until the privilege is granted is the same or substantially the same, the specific condition is established when the number of establishment of the specific event exceeds the first value after the start condition is established Is temporarily advantageous to the player, but on average, the advantage for the player is the same or substantially the same, and the advantage for the player does not change depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied. Can ensure fairness.
In addition, when the start condition is satisfied, a ratio at which a numerical value equal to or less than a first value among the plurality of numerical values is selected by the first specified number of times selection means is the first ratio when the start condition is satisfied. The specified number of times is higher than the ratio at which a numerical value greater than the first value and less than or equal to the second value, which is twice the first value, is selected, and the specific condition is satisfied When the start condition is satisfied, the ratio by which the second predetermined number selection means selects a numerical value equal to or smaller than the first value among the plurality of numerical values is determined by the first predetermined number selection means. A configuration in which a numerical value greater than the first value and less than or equal to the second value is selected, and when the specific condition is not satisfied after the start condition is satisfied; After that, the specific condition is met If the specified number of times is newly set, and if the average number of times of establishment of the specific event from when the start condition is established until the privilege is granted is the same or substantially the same, What is the ratio at which a value greater than the second value is selected by the first prescribed number of times selection means, and what is the ratio at which a value greater than the first value is selected by the second prescribed number of times selection means? It may be a ratio.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure which shows the selection rate of the prescription | regulation point for every prescription | regulation point table in Example 1. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a control flow from the end of ART to the start of the next ART by the sub-control unit according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a control flow from the end of ART to the start of the next ART by the sub-control unit according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control content regarding the reset of the point by the player which a sub control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the reset impossible period. It is a figure for demonstrating the reset impossible period. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect after the point counter reset accompanying ART end and the reset request | requirement operation by a player. It is a figure which shows the output aspect of an advantageous RT signal. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of control from the end of ART to the start of the next ART by the sub-control unit according to the second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of control from the end of ART to the start of the next ART by the sub-control unit according to the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the selection rate of the prescription | regulation point for every prescription | regulation point table in Example 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the selection rate of the prescription | regulation point table in Example 2. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of control from the end of ART to the start of the next ART by the sub-control unit according to the third embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of control from the end of ART to the start of the next ART by the sub-control unit according to the third embodiment. It is a figure which shows the selection rate of the regulation point for every regulation point table in Example 3. It is a figure which shows the selection rate of the prescription | regulation point table in Example 3. FIG.

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

  Embodiment 1 of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a whose front surface is open and a housing 1a. And a front door 1b pivotally supported at the side end.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, "black 7", "net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)", "white 7", "black BAR", and "white BAR" are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. “,” “Replay,” “Plum,” “Watermelon,” “Cherry,” “Bell,” and so on, a plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in the present embodiment) among the specified number of bets determined according to the game state within the range. The settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and the game is started. Start switch 7 that is operated at the time, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, respectively, for performance. Use the switch 56 are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

  In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary game indicator 12 for displaying an error code or the like, 1 BETLED 14 for informing that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for informing that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers being set A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that the game has been performed, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (reel rotation starts because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game Waiting to have state) in wait for notifying by lighting the effect that in LED 19, a game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing it is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

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

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

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time is controlled to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of RT2 described later). A stop switch 36a for selecting the validity / invalidity of the stop function, automatic settlement processing (settlement of medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined opportunity (for example, at the end of RT2 described later) An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled is to be enabled or disabled, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is provided inside the housing 1a. The hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or the medal payout exit 9 side is selectively switched to either the flow path switching solenoid 30 or the medal insertion portion 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting the medal that has been received, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are detected inside the housing 1a. A reel unit 2 including possible reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. A hopper tank 34a, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4). 4) 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, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) consisting of a pair of conductive members spaced left and right provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medal. The amount of medals stored in the interior when the member is electrically connected by contacting the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank is full. Can be detected.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power source that is operated when turning on / off the power source A switch 39 is provided.

  The power supply box is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation carried by a store clerk or the like. The setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 can be operated only by a store clerk or the like who owns the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after the front door 1b is opened by key operation, only the store clerk possessing the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the game store clerk. Operation is possible.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, the prescribed number of bets is set to 3, and when three medals are set as the bet number, the pay line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is necessary to distinguish between them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. Further, an operation for stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

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

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

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

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

  The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 shown in FIG. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 41. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 is supplied to the random number circuits 508a and 508b shown in FIG.

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

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a verification block 503, a specific information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, and a reset / interrupt controller. 506, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, a free-run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a and 508b, a timer circuit 509, an interrupt The controller 510 includes a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 is for controlling various reset and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 includes an out-of-designated area prohibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit that monitors whether the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when it is detected that the user program is executed outside the designated area. The watchdog timer 506b has a function of generating a timeout signal for each set period.

  The external bus interface 501 is a bus interface having an interface function between an external bus and an internal bus of a chip constituting the main control unit 41, an address bus, a data bus, and a direction control function of each control signal.

  The clock circuit 502 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the control clock CCLK by two.

  The verification block 503 is connected to an external verification machine and has a function of performing chip verification. The unique information storage circuit 504 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information that is internal information of the main control unit 41. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

  The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b, the variable data writing operation in which the CPU 41a writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores them, and the CPU 41a is temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. A variable data reading operation for reading out various variable data being received, a receiving operation in which the CPU 41a receives input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the parallel input port 511, the serial communication circuit 512, and the like. However, a transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 through the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like is also performed.

  The ROM 41b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like.

  The RAM 41c provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

  As the free-run counter circuit 507, four channels of 8-bit free-run counters are mounted.

  The random number circuits 508a and 508b are circuits that generate numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as an 8-bit random number or a 16-bit random number. In this embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the 16-bit random number circuit 508b among the random number circuits 508a and 508b is used as a random number for internal lottery described later.

  The timer circuit 509 is an 8-bit programmable timer, and the main control unit 41 includes three channels of 8-bit counters as the timer circuit 509. In this embodiment, it is possible to perform a real-time interrupt request and time measurement by using a timer circuit 509 and setting by a user program.

  The interrupt controller 510 is a circuit that controls an external interrupt request from the PI5 / XINT terminal and an interrupt request from a built-in peripheral circuit (for example, the serial communication circuit 512, the random number circuits 508a and 508b, and the timer circuit 509).

  The parallel input port 511 incorporates an 8-bit wide input-only port (PIP). Further, the parallel output port 513 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 incorporates an output-only port (POP) having an 11-bit width.

  The serial communication circuit 512 is a circuit that performs asynchronous serial communication in input / output with respect to the outside. The main control unit 41 includes, as the serial communication circuit 512, a 1-channel circuit for both transmission and reception and a 3-channel circuit for transmission only.

  The address decoding circuit 514 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. In response to the chip select signal, the internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or the external device serving as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 41a.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41. In this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be employed.

  The main control unit 41 also receives detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the parallel input port 511. The main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from the parallel input port 511.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In this embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed every time a time-out occurs in the timer circuit 509, that is, every fixed time interval (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment).

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

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). In addition, the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repeated process according to the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d, and a liquid crystal display connected to the effect control board 90, a sub control unit 91 for effect control. 51, a display control circuit 92 for performing display control, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, when the power is turned on or from the sub CPU 91a The reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the initialization command is not input for a predetermined time, the switch detection circuit 96 that detects the detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and date information Clock device 97 for outputting time information including time information, and slot A power interruption detection circuit 98 that monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the thin 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a when a voltage drop is detected, and other circuits are mounted. The sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing the effects, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control.

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

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

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

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power 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 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery, a navigation stock lottery, a specified point selection lottery, etc., which will be described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

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

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. When the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, a power interruption process (main) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the next return is performed. Run.

  Then, the main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the RAM 41c data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state, thereby disabling the progress of the game.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interruption process (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, A power interruption process (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the next return is executed.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 returns the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the data of the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  In addition, even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub control unit 91 activates when receiving a setting command (described later) indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41. Even when a later-described return command or setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned is not received even after a certain period of time has elapsed, the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  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 non-saved work, a general work, a special work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores the data in the RAM 41c when a RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned on, when RT2 ends, and when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned off. When not being destroyed, when five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and transitions to a setting change state, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the storage area of the RAM 41c, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the important work and the used stack area, that is, the area from the unsaved work to the unused stack area are initialized. The Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of RT2. 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 the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

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

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a predetermined number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (RT0 to 3) (3 in any gaming state in this embodiment). The game can be started on condition that a specified number of bets determined according to the number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a predetermined number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (RT0 to 3) (3 in any gaming state in this embodiment). The game can be started on condition that a specified number of bets determined according to the number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated winning line (in the present embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated. Will be called a winning line), and a combination of symbols called “comb” will be awarded. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

  The type of winning combination in a general slot machine is determined according to the gaming state, but it can be broadly divided into a small role with medal payout and the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a re-playing role that allows the player to start the game, and a special role that involves a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role.

  In this embodiment, the special combination is not provided, and only the small combination and replay combination are subject to internal lottery and winning, but the special combination is provided and the special combination is subject to internal lottery and winning. It is good also as composition which becomes.

  In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

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

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set as the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. And, for each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT type), it is determined according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current gaming state (RT type), the number of bets and the set value. Whether or not winning is permitted is determined according to the number of determination values of each combination.

  In the internal lottery, a random number value for internal lottery (stored in the lottery work) is determined for the role that is the subject of the internal lottery, the current gaming state (current RT type), and the set value. When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing 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. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared. In the present embodiment, since the special combination is not provided, only the general combination storing work among the internal winning flag storing works is used. Moreover, the structure which does not provide a special role storing work may be sufficient.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of determination values, which is the number of determination values determined to be winning, is determined for each lottery target role, and the number of determination values is sequentially added (subtracted) to the random number value for each lottery target role. In the case of overflow, the winning combination corresponding to the number of determination values is determined. However, for each lottery target role, a range of random values determined to be winning is determined, and the range to which the random value belongs It is good also as a structure which determines the winning of the role to perform.

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

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as 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 when the winning combinations are different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

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

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type), and further, one table creation data includes Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type) and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created by referring to these is also unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). For this reason, the same stop control table, that is, the same control when all of the gaming state (RT type), the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) are the same. The reel stop control is performed based on the pattern.

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

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that is not performed is stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In this embodiment, the special role is not provided. However, in the configuration having the special role, the special role and the small character are selected when the special role is won in a state where the special role is carried over from before the previous game. If a winning combination is won at the same time, the number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning winning combination is drawn to the winning line within a range of 4 frames, and the winning winning combination is a maximum of 4 on the winning line. For stop operation positions that cannot be drawn within the range of frames, a stop control table is created in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the selected special role is drawn to the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. Should be done. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop this, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped without being aligned in 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. In the case where a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  Also, when a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn, the small role is placed on the winning line. You may perform control to align.

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

  Further, in this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using the stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames at each timing when the stop operation is performed. A configuration that performs stop control by specifying the stop position from the table and stopping the reel at the specified stop position, and searching for a stop position that can be stopped when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or the stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control that identifies and stops the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and can be stopped without using the stop control table or the stop position table Configuration that uses stop control together by searching and specifying the stop position, configuration that performs stop control by changing part of the stop control table and stop position table, and so on And it may be.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the start of the reel rotation every time the reel starts rotating after the game starts. After a game is over, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is enabled, the reel start of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time point is equal to or longer than a predetermined restriction time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the predetermined restriction time has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, At that time, the reels in the game are started to rotate.

  On the other hand, after the end of one game, when a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time is less than the predetermined regulation time, that is, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, the reel rotation is not started at that time, It waits until the game time that has started timing from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches a predetermined regulation time, and when the predetermined regulation time is reached, rotation of the reel in the game is started.

  That is, when the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the main control unit 41 regulates the progress of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses. The progress of the game is regulated so that the shortest time is not less than a predetermined regulation time.

  The slot machine 1 of this embodiment outputs an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like.

  These external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main control unit 41, via the information output terminal board (not shown) of the game store (hall) where the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed. The data is output to an external device such as a data display terminal installed corresponding to the hall computer or the slot machine 1.

  From the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the occurrence of a winning, An advantageous RT signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, a door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is being opened, a setting change signal indicating that a transition to the setting change mode described later, a throwing error signal indicating an abnormality of the medal selector, A payout error signal indicating an abnormality of the hopper unit 34 is output.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The freeze command is a command that can specify the type of freeze (control state in which the progress of control is delayed for a predetermined time), the start of freeze, and the time controlled by freeze, and is transmitted at the start of freeze.

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

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

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

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

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

  The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state (any one of RT0 to RT3) of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

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

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after RT2, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the stop state starts, and the reset operation is performed and the stop command is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). Is done.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT.

  The slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled to one of RT0 to RT3 as shown in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 6, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small role includes a middle bell, a right-down bell, upper bells 1 to 8, a middle watermelon, a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, a lower cherry, a middle cherry, and a one-piece role.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L, the black BAR and the white BAR of the middle reel, and the black BAR and the white BAR of the right reel 2R are arranged at positions one level below the bell. , "Replay-White BAR-White BAR", "Replay-White BAR-Black BAR", "Replay-Black BAR-White BAR", "Replay-Black BAR-Black BAR", "Plum-White BAR-White BAR" , "Plum-Bell-Black BAR", "Plum-Black BAR-White BAR", "Plum-Black BAR-Black BAR" combination, "Bell-Bell-Bell" That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM1.

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

  The middle stage watermelon is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” is aligned on the winning line LN. When the middle watermelon wins, 5 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, in the left reel 2L, any one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, but for each of the middle reel 2C and right reel 2R, It is not placed within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the middle stage watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, the middle stage watermelon will not be won if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. .

  The right-down watermelon is awarded when a combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” and “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. When a watermelon with a downward right wins, 5 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is disposed at a position below one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon, and black 7 and white 7 of the right reel 2R are watermelon. Therefore, when any combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” and “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is prepared, “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White The combination of “7-watermelon-watermelon” and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, but the watermelon of the middle reel 2C and the black 7 and white 7 of the right reel 2R are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the right-down watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the right-down watermelon will be won. There is no.

  The upper watermelon is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Black 7-Replay” and “Bell-White 7-Replay” is aligned on the winning line LN. When the upper watermelon wins, 5 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position below one of black 7, white 7 and watermelon, and black 7 and white 7 of the middle reel 2C are watermelon. Since the replay of the right reel 2R is located one position below the watermelon, “Bell-Black 7-Replay” and “Bell-White 7-Replay” are arranged. When any of the combinations is completed, the combinations of “black 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “white 7-watermelon-watermelon”, and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are aligned in the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1.

  Further, in the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, but the black 7 and white 7 of the middle reel 2C and the replay of the right reel 2R are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the upper watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, the upper watermelon will not be won if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. .

  The lower cherries have a combination of “Black BAR-White BAR-ANY (ANY can be any pattern)”, “Black BAR-Black BAR-ANY”, “Black BAR-Bell-ANY” on the winning line LN. Sometimes wins. When the lower cherries win, two medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, since the black BAR of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the cherry, “black BAR-white BAR-ANY (ANY may be any symbol)”, When any combination of “Black BAR-Black BAR-ANY” and “Black BAR-Bell-ANY” is prepared, “Cherry” on the left reel will stop at the bottom, and “Cherry-ANY-ANY” combination Are aligned to the lower stage and to the right, that is, to the invalid lines LM2 and LM4.

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

  The middle stage cherries are awarded when a combination of “cherry-ANY-ANY (ANY can be any pattern)” is arranged on the winning line LN. When the middle cherries win, a medal is paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, cherries are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L. For this reason, even if the middle cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the middle cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, lower stage replay, falling replay, promotion replay 1, promotion replay 2, special replay, and special replay.

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

  The lower replay includes “Bell-White BAR-White BAR”, “Bell-White BAR-Cherry”, “Bell-White BAR-Watermelon”, “Bell-White BAR-Black 7”, “Bell-White” on the winning line LN. BAR-net 7 "," bell-white BAR-white 7 "," bell-black BAR-white BAR "," bell-black BAR-cherry "," bell-black BAR-watermelon "," bell-black BAR- " When a combination of “Black 7”, “Bell-Black BAR-Net 7”, and “Bell-Black BAR-White 7” is prepared, a prize is awarded.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, after winning the fall replay at RT0, the control is performed at RT1.

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

  In Promotion Replay 2, any combination of “Bell-White BAR-Replay”, “Bell-White BAR-Plum”, “Bell-Black BAR-Replay”, and “Bell-Black BAR-Plum” is displayed on the winning line LN. Wins when they are ready.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged one position above the replay or plum, and the white BAR and black BAR of the middle reel 2C are located one position above the replay. Since the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged one position above the bell, "bell-white BAR-replay", "bell-white BAR-plum", "bell-black BAR" When the combination of “Replay” and “Bell-Black BAR-Plum” is arranged, the combination of “Replay-Replay-Bell” and “Plum-Replay-Bell” is arranged in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2.

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

  As shown in FIG. 9, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in RT1, it is controlled to RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set to win only in the internal lottery at RT1. As a result, it is configured so that it is not controlled to RT0 from other than RT1, and it is configured to receive a promotion replay prize only when it is RT1 and to be controlled to RT0 only from that RT1.

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

  As shown in FIG. 9, after winning the special replay at RT0, it is controlled to RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT1, RT2, and RT3. For this reason, no special replay is won in RT1, RT2, RT3. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT1 and RT3 to RT2, and special replay is awarded only when RT0, and is configured to be controlled by RT2 only from RT0.

  Special replays include "Replay-White BAR-Black 7", "Replay-White BAR-Net 7", "Replay-White BAR-White 7", "Replay-White BAR-Plum", "Replay-" "Black BAR-Black 7", "Replay-Black BAR-Net 7", "Replay-Black BAR-White 7", "Replay-Black BAR-Plum", "Plum-White BAR-Black 7", "Plum-White" "BAR-net 7", "Plum-White BAR-White 7", "Plum-White BAR-Plum", "Plum-Black BAR-Black 7", "Plum-Black BAR-Net 7", "Plum-Black BAR" -Winner is awarded when any combination of “White 7” and “Plum-Black BAR-Plum” is prepared.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L are arranged one position above the white BAR and black BAR, and the black 7, net 7, white 7, and plum of the right reel 2R are The white BAR and the black BAR are arranged one position below, so that “white BAR—white BAR—white BAR”, “white BAR—white BAR—black BAR”, “white BAR—black BAR—black BAR” , “Black BAR—White BAR—White BAR”, “Black BAR—White BAR—Black BAR”, and “Black BAR—Black BAR—Black BAR” are aligned to the right. In the following, these combinations are referred to as “BAR-BAR-BAR” combinations or BAR alignments unless it is necessary to distinguish between them.

  In the left reel 2L, replay and plum are arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel white BAR and black BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R black 7, net 7, white 7. Plums are arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, when a special replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, in principle, it can be said that the winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the transition items are “replay-white BAR-bell”, “replay-black BAR-bell”, “plum-white BAR-bell”, “plum-black BAR-bell”, “replay”. -Bell-White BAR, Replay-Bell-Black BAR, Plum-Bell-White BAR, Plum-Bell-Black BAR, Black 7-White BAR-White BAR, Black 7-White "BAR-black BAR", "black 7-black BAR-white BAR", "black 7-black BAR-black BAR", "white 7-white BAR-white BAR", "white 7-white BAR-black BAR", "White 7-Black BAR-White BAR", "White 7-Black BAR-Black BAR", "Watermelon-White BAR-White BAR", "Watermelon-White BAR-Black BAR", "Watermelon-Black BAR-White BAR" ”,“ Watermelon-Black BAR-Black BAR ”. In this embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4 and right bells 1 to 4 which will be described later are elected, and the upper bells which are elected as the first stop other than the reels which are the winning conditions for the middle bell When the game is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after the transition outcomes are aligned on the winning line LN in RT0, RT2, and RT3, control is performed to RT1. Note that RT1 is maintained when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN at RT1.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13, combinations of lottery object combinations that are read out as lottery object combinations for each gaming state will be described. In this embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0, RT1, RT2, or RT3, the winning combination and the winning probability thereof are different. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read out simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 11 to FIG. 13, “+” is written between winning winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  In FIG.11 and FIG.12, a lottery object combination is shown in a vertical column, and a game state is shown in a 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, that is, it is not a lottery target.

  Further, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “360” is set as the number of determination values is 360/65536.

  Moreover, FIG.11 and FIG.12 has shown the combination of the combination read as a lottery object combination for every gaming state.

  When it is RT0, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one piece, normal replay, replay GR11, replay GR12, replay GR13, replay GR21, replay GR22, replay GR23 are eligible for internal lottery It becomes.

  When it is RT1, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, 1 part, normal replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, replay GR6 are eligible for internal lottery It becomes.

  When RT2, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece combination, normal replay, and special replay are subject to internal lottery.

  When it is RT3, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece combination, normal replay will be the subject of internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the weak cherry is the lower cherry alone, and the strong cherry is the lower cherry plus one piece. During the weak cherry win, the strong cherry win is controlled so that the “black BAR” can be stopped at the bottom of the left reel when the left reel is stopped at a timing that is within the “black BAR” pull-in range. However, when a weak cherry is won, the “bell” is controlled to stop at the middle stage of the middle reel, whereas the strong cherry is “black BAR” or “white BAR” at the middle stage of the middle reel. Is controlled to stop.

  Therefore, when the stop operation is performed with the left reel as the first stop, when the cherry stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, or “black BAR” or “ Depending on whether the “white BAR” stops, it can be recognized whether it is a weak cherry or a strong cherry.

  In the following, a stop mode in which “cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel and “black BAR” or “white BAR” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel is referred to as strong cherry eyes, and “cherry” appears at the lower stage of the left reel. Is stopped, and the stop mode in which the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel is called weak cherry eyes.

  A weak watermelon is a middle-stage watermelon + right-down watermelon + upper-stage watermelon, and a strong cherry is a middle-stage watermelon + right-down watermelon + upper-stage watermelon + 1 sheet. When winning a weak watermelon, it is possible to win a middle watermelon, a right-down watermelon, and an upper watermelon, but when a weak watermelon is won, it will be at the timing of the pull-in range of both the right-down watermelon and the upper watermelon. When the stop operation of each reel is performed, control to stop the combination of right-down watermelon is performed, but when strong watermelon is won, each reel has a timing that is the drawing range of both right-down watermelon and upper watermelon. When the stop operation is performed, the control for stopping the combination of the upper watermelon is performed.

  For this reason, when each reel stop operation is performed at the timing that is in the pull-in range of both the right-down watermelon and the upper-stage watermelon, it is a weak watermelon depending on whether the right-down watermelon wins or the upper watermelon wins Or whether it is a strong watermelon.

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

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

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

  The replay GR11 is a fall replay + normal replay, the replay GR12 is a fall replay + normal replay + lower replay, and the replay GR13 is a fall replay + normal replay + promotion replay 1.

  The replay GR21 is special replay + normal replay, the replay GR22 is special replay + normal replay + lower replay, and the replay GR23 is special replay + normal replay + promotion replay 1.

  Thus, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, the regamer that is subject to the internal lottery differs, and depending on whether it is RT0-3, the target regamer and its An internal lottery is performed using lottery tables with different winning probabilities.

  In this embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 14, a re-game player determined according to the types of re-game players won at the same time and the stop operation order is won. Control is performed so that the line is stopped within a maximum of 4 frames on the line. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are won simultaneously.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2, and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. The reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R according to the operation order.

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

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

  When replay GR11 (falling replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop, Control to stop the replay combination in line with the winning line LN, and stop the stop replay combination in line with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left middle right and left and right middle. Do.

  If Replay GR12 (Tumble Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left / right or middle right / left, that is, if the middle reel is set to the first stop, Control to stop the regular replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and stop when the stop replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right and middle right left I do.

  If replay GR13 (falling replay + normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is made in the order of right / left / middle / right / left / left, that is, if the right reel is set to the first stop, the replay won If the combination of regular replays in the combination is stopped in line with the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle left and right middle left, then the falling replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop.

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

  In this way, different operation modes are set as operation modes for avoiding the fall replay between the replays GR11 to GR13.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR11 to 13 is elected at RT0 where the replays GR11 to 13 are the targets of the internal lottery, the normal replay wins with a probability of 1/3, and the transition to RT1 can be avoided. Then, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and shifts to RT1.

  When replay GR21 (special replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop, the special replaying player selected Control to stop the replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and control to stop the normal replay combination aligned with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left center right and left and right center. Do.

  If Replay GR22 (Special Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left / right or middle right / left, that is, when the middle reel is set to the first stop, The special replay combination is controlled to stop in line with the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right and middle right and left, the normal replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. Take control.

  When replay GR23 (special replay + normal replay + promoted replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of right / left middle or right / middle / left, that is, when the right reel is set to the first stop, the replay selected The special replay combination of the combination is controlled so as to be stopped on the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed in the order other than the middle left and right, the normal replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop.

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

  Thus, different operation modes are set as operation modes for winning special replays with the replays GR21 to GR23.

  For this reason, if any one of the replays GR21 to 23 is elected at RT0 in which the replays GR21 to 23 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/3 and shifts to RT2.

  Next, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won simultaneously, as shown in FIG. Control is performed so as to stop evenly within the frame drawing range. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of small combinations are won simultaneously.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, if the type of operation is not known, a specific operation mode cannot be intentionally selected. Can win a medal by surely winning a right-down bell or middle bell at a ratio of 1/11, but can only win an upper bell at 1/4 at a ratio of 10/11. It is not possible to win medals reliably. In addition, if the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop when the push order bell is selected, a medal can be surely won by winning the right falling bell or middle bell at a ratio of 5/11. The upper bell can be won only at 1/4 at a ratio of 6/11, and medals can be obtained reliably. In particular, in RT0, 2, and 3, the transition to RT1 is performed when the transition point stops.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the gaming state is controlled to one of RT0 to RT3.

  RT0 shifts to when the promotion replay wins in RT1 (when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 wins in RT1 and the stop operation is performed in the order in which the promotion replay wins). Then, RT0 is terminated regardless of the number of games since transitioning to RT0, by transitioning to RT1 by winning a fall replay or stopping the transition, or by transitioning to RT2 by winning a special replay.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT0 is about 1 / 2.08, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. As described above, only normal replays, replays GR11 to 13 and replays GR21 to 23 are targeted for internal lottery, and normal replays, falling replays, and special replays can be won.

  RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at RT0, RT2, RT3, or when the fall replay wins at RT0. And RT1 is complete | finished when promotion replay wins and transfers to RT0.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT1 is about 1 / 7.31, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, only normal replays and replays GR1 to GR6 are targeted for internal lottery, and normal replays and promoted replays can win.

  RT2 shifts when a special replay wins at RT0. Then, RT2 ends when the transition point stops and shifts to RT1.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT2 is about 1 / 1.37, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. As described above, only normal replays and special replays are subject to internal lottery, and normal replays and special replays can win.

  RT3 shifts after the setting is changed. Then, RT3 ends when the transition is stopped and the transition is made to RT1, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT3.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT3 is about 1 / 7.31, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, only the normal replays are subject to internal lottery, and only the normal replays can win.

  RT0 and RT0 out of RT0-3 are more advantageous to the player than RT1 and 3 in that the winning probability of the re-gamer is high and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3 It can be said that it is a state. Further, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous than RT0 in that the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT0 and the medal payout rate per game is higher than RT0.

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

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the process shifts to RT3 after the setting is changed.

  In RT3, when the transition point stops, the process proceeds to RT1.

  In RT3, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome will stop, Transition to RT1 when any of the left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won in RT3 after the setting change It becomes.

  At RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 when the promotion replay wins.

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

  At RT0, the fall replay wins or the transition is stopped, the process shifts to RT1, and the special replay wins, the process shifts to RT2.

  If the replays GR11 to 13 are won at RT0 and the stop order is incorrect, the fall replay wins. In addition, when the replays GR21 to 23 are selected and the stop order is correct, the special replay is won. In addition, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won at RT 0 and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, at RT0, replays GR11-13 are won and the stop order is incorrect, or any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is won, If it is not possible to win a prize, the process proceeds to RT1, and the replays GR21 to 23 are elected and the stop order is correct, so the process proceeds to RT2.

  In RT2, the transition is stopped and the transition to RT1 is made.

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

  If the sub-control unit 91 is controlled by an AT (ART) described later, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect by winning a navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when RT1, and replay GR11 to 13 and replay GR21 to 23 when RT0. In both RT0, RT1, and 2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination.

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

  As a navigation effect when winning replays GR1 to GR6, the stop order (see FIG. 14) for winning the promoted replay according to the winning situation is notified.

  As a navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, a stop order (see FIG. 14) for avoiding the fall replay is notified according to the winning situation.

  As a navigation effect when the replays GR21 to 23 are won, a stop order (see FIG. 14) for winning a special replay according to the winning situation is notified.

  Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a stop order (see FIG. 15) for surely winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is notified.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls to ART (a state controlled by AT in RT2) when the points accumulated and added according to the game result reach a specified point. In principle, one point is added for each game after the end of ART. However, in a specific state described later, two or more points are added for one game. Further, the sub-control unit 91 not only when the point reaches the specified point, but also in a lottery target other than the penalty period described later (in this embodiment, a single bell (bell's single winning), weak watermelon, strong watermelon, When a weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, and 1) are won, an ART lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the ART, and the ART is also controlled when the ART lottery is won.

  Next, the flow of ART control performed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described.

  The sub-control unit 91 has a point counter in which points accumulated and added according to the game result are stored in the RAM 91c, and when the point stored in the point counter reaches a specified point, or When the ART lottery is won, the AT is controlled after notifying the winning of the ART through a continuous effect and an ART confirmation notification described later. This period controlled by the AT is called a preparation state.

  When the control of the ready state is started, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect when the target combination is won. First, after shifting to the preparation state, it is controlled by RT1, and during this time, the stop order in which the promotion replay is awarded when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won is notified by the navigation effect. As a result, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the promoted replay wins and it is possible to shift from RT1 to RT0. If the promotion replay is not won as a result of performing the stop operation in a stop order different from the notified stop order, the control of the preparation state is also ended at that time.

  In addition, after starting the control in the ready state, the stop order for winning the bell is notified when the push order bell is won in any gaming state of RT0 to 2, so the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. Thus, it is possible to reliably acquire medals.

  After the promoted replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, when the replays GR11 to 13 are elected, the stop order for avoiding the fall replay winning is notified by the navigation effect.

  By performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the replays GR11 to 13, it is possible to avoid the winning of the falling replay and to avoid the transition from RT0 to RT1. In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, when the fall replay wins and shifts to RT1, the preparation state control is also ended at that time.

  In addition, after the transition to RT0, when the replays GR21 to 23 are selected, the stop order in which the special replay is won is notified by the navigation effect.

  By performing a stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the replays GR21 to 23, it becomes possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and the special replay wins and shifts to RT2. ART will start. When the normal replay wins as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, the control in the preparation state is continued.

  When a special replay is won at RT0 and a transition is made to RT2, a predetermined number of games (50 games in this embodiment) is set in the RAM 91c as the remaining number of games for the next game, and the ART is controlled. As the game starts, counting of the remaining number of games in the ART is started.

  After starting ART with the transition to RT2, the number of remaining ART games is decremented by 1 each time a game is started, and it is determined whether a push order bell or special replay is won for each game. Then, when the push order bell is won, a navigation effect for informing the stop order of winning the bell is executed. It is possible to win the bell by performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the pushing order bell, and it is possible to avoid the transition to RT1. In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, when the transition point stops and the process shifts to RT1, the ART control is also terminated at that time.

  Also, during ART, the number of ART games will be calculated when the target role of the extra lottery (in this example, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, single role, special replay) is won. An extra lottery to determine whether or not to add is performed. In the extra lottery, by determining one of the number of games from a plurality of games including 0, whether or not to increase the number of ART games, and the number of games to be added are determined. When it is determined that the number of ART games is to be increased by adding lottery, the determined number of games is added to the remaining number of games in the RAM 91c.

  Also, if the number of remaining games becomes 0 after subtracting the number of remaining ART games by 1 in each game after the start of ART, an ART continuous lottery is performed to determine whether or not to continue ART, and ART continues When the lottery is won, the predetermined number of games is added to the remaining number of games in the ART, and the ART control is continued. On the other hand, when the ART continuous lottery is not won, the ART end notification is performed and the ART control is ended. Then, with the end of the ART control, the navigation effect will not be executed even if the push order bell is won. Therefore, the possibility of stopping the transition is increased, and the transition to RT1 is stopped by stopping the transition. It becomes.

  Next, the penalty period under the control of the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 41 has the winning probabilities of replays GR1 and 2 in which a promotion replay that will shift to RT0 in the order of stop with the left reel as the first stop in RT1 wins. The promotion replay that will shift to RT0 in the order of stop with the middle reel or the right reel as the first stop is set lower than the winning probability of the replays GR3 to 6 for winning. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the winning probability of the left bells 1 to 4 in which the small role is surely won in the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop is the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop. Therefore, the winning probability of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 in which the small role is surely won is set lower.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 is in the recommended stop order (in this embodiment, the left reel is the first stop) unless a navigation effect is executed in which the middle reel or the right reel is stopped for the first time due to AT, ART, etc. Stop order other than the stop order (stop order in which the left reel stops before the middle and right reel during rotation of all reels), that is, stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is first stopped (all reels are rotating) In the stop order in which the middle reel or right reel is stopped before the left reel (hereinafter also referred to as irregular pressing), and when the promoted replay wins and moves to RT0, the special replay wins. When a transition is made to RT2, or when the middle or upper bell wins, that is, when an irregular push results in an advantageous result for the player, a certain period (10 games in this embodiment) is reached. To control the penalty period.

  Note that the sub-control unit 91 may execute a navigation effect even when it is not controlled by AT or ART, and a navigation effect that notifies the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is first stopped is executed. Therefore, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop, the penalty period is not controlled.

  During the penalty period, no points will be added and no ART lottery will be performed. Therefore, even though RT1 is not in a ready state and no navigation effect is being executed, an irregular push, that is, a stop order other than the recommended stop order Since the stop operation is controlled during the penalty period and is disadvantageous for the player, such control makes it possible to prompt the player to perform a stop operation with the left reel as the first stop. Thus, it is possible to avoid the transition to RT0 or RT2 or the winning of a small role with a high probability when winning the push order bell even though RT is not controlled by RT1.

  In the present embodiment, in RT1, which occupies most of the game, the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop or the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. Therefore, the player is more likely to stop in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop than when the player operates in the stop order with the middle reel as the first stop or in the stop order with the right reel as the first stop. It is designed so that the expected value of the game value that can be acquired in the game is increased. The expected value defined here is not an expected value for only one game in RT1, but an expected value that takes into account the control of ART obtained thereafter. Therefore, the player should perform the stop operation in the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop.

  In other words, in this embodiment, it becomes easier to shift to RT0 or RT2 with a high replay probability by pressing irregularly, but there is a penalty for the control of ART, so in RT1, the left reel is stopped in the stop order with the first stop. The expected value is higher for the player than when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop or the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, no penalty is given and the player is most advantageous to the player. The stop order to stop is set as the recommended stop order recommended for the player.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment executes a normal effect in the normal state other than the preparation state and ART described above, performs a preparation effect specific to the preparation state in the preparation state, and ART during the ART. A special production during ART is performed. These normal effects, preparation effects, ART effects, and specific state effects differ in the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51, the lighting mode by the effect LED 52, the output mode by the speakers 53 and 54, and the like.

  The sub-control unit 91 displays the value of a point counter (a counter in which points accumulated and added according to the game result) are stored on the liquid crystal display 51 in a normal state. Hereinafter, the points displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 are referred to as display points. In this embodiment, the display point matches the value of the point counter, and the player can recognize the points accumulated and accumulated after the point counter is reset from the display point.

  The sub-control unit 91 can execute a precursor effect, a false precursor effect, and a continuous effect separately from the normal effect in the normal state.

  The sign effect and the false sign effect are executed over a maximum of 25 games, and there is a possibility that the number of remaining points up to a specified point is 25 points or less, that is, a predetermined number of games (in the present embodiment, a maximum of 25 games + the number of consecutive effects). ) Is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of being controlled by ART. The sign effect is different from the normal effect (the effect executed in the majority of RT1 that is not in the AT) such as the background image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is possible to recognize that the production is in progress. On the other hand, the sign effect and the false sign effect are executed in the same effect form so that the player cannot recognize whether the sign effect or the false sign effect is being performed.

  The continuous effect is an effect that indicates that there is a high possibility that the ART has been won over a maximum of three games, and finally leads to an effect result that informs whether or not the ART has been won.

  The sign production is started by the start time corresponding to the sign production period determined in the sign production period lottery executed when the remaining points up to the specified point becomes 25 points or less. This is started when the false control effect lottery performed by the sub-control unit 91 is won.

  The winning probability of the false sign effect lottery has at least a normal probability and a high probability that the winning probability is set higher than the normal probability, and corresponds to the value of the point counter when performing the false sign effect lottery A false sign production lottery is performed by applying the winning probability. Specifically, the value obtained by adding the number of points (20 points set smaller than the 25 points required for the maximum execution period in this embodiment) to the value of the point counter in consideration of the execution period of the false omen effect is selected lottery. In the case where the selection rate of the specified points in the range belongs to a relatively high range, that is, in a situation where it is expected that the specified points can be reached, a high probability is applied as the winning probability of the false precursor effect, and the point counter When the value obtained by adding the number of points that includes the execution period of false omen effect to the value of the value belongs to the range where the selection rate by the specified point selection lottery is set relatively low, that is, the situation where the specified point cannot be expected to be reached In this case, the normal probability is applied as the winning probability of the false sign effect.

  For this reason, the ratio that the false omen effect is executed is relatively high in a certain period before reaching a point that is easily selected as the specified point by the specified point selection lottery.

  In addition, during the period when reset request operation is prohibited after reset as described later, the selection rate of the specified point by the specified point selection lottery is the value of the point counter when the reset request operation is performed as described above. However, if the value of the point counter is 0 to 25 during the period when the reset request operation is prohibited after reset, the selection rate of the specified points by the specified point selection lottery is relative. Regardless of whether or not it is set to be high, a high probability is applied as the winning probability of the false omen effect.

  For this reason, the ratio that the false omen effect is executed is relatively high even in the period in which the reset request operation is prohibited after the reset.

  The continuous effect is executed at the end of the prelude effect, at the end of the false predictor effect, or when the continuous effect is won in the continuous effect lottery performed by the sub-control unit 91 when the target role of the ART lottery is won. In particular, when a continuous effect is won in the continuous effect lottery, the continuous effect is started within 5 games.

  In addition, the sub control unit 91 executes a specific state effect specific to the specific state in the specific state described later. The specific state is a state in which two or more points can be expected by digestion of one game, and is controlled when a specific state lottery performed by the sub-control unit 91 when a specific combination that is a lottery target in the specific state is won. The In particular, when the specific state is won in the specific state lottery, the specific state is started within 5 games.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 resets the value of the point counter based on the reset request operation performed by the player, and resets the specified points. That is, it is possible to reset the specified point by resetting the value of the point counter at the player's will.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute an explanatory effect that explains the flow of the game and the content of the effect at the start of the game. In particular, the explanation effect includes a reset explanation effect that explains the method of resetting the point counter by the reset request operation described above.

  The explanation effect is executed when the sub control unit 91 selects an effect pattern corresponding to the explanation effect as the effect pattern of the game at the start of the game. In addition, an effect pattern corresponding to the reset explanation effect among the explanation effects is not selected in a period in which the reset request operation is prohibited after the reset, and the reset explanation effect is not executed in this period. It has become.

  Next, a specified point table used for a specified point selection lottery for determining specified points, that is, points required for winning the next ART will be described with reference to FIG.

  The specified point selection lottery is performed at the end of ART or when the point counter is reset by a reset request operation.

  In the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery at the end of ART, the selection rate of 1-50 points is a1, the selection rate of 51-100 points is b1, the selection rate of 101-150 points is c1, 151-200 points The selection rate is d1, and the average value of points required to reach the specified point and be controlled by ART without selecting the specified point and resetting the point counter based on the reset request operation by the player after the ART ends The selection rate of each point is determined so that becomes x. Further, the selection rate of each point is determined so that the selection rate a1 + b1 of 1 to 100 points is larger than the selection rate c1 + d1 of 101 to 200 points. That is, in the specified point table used at the end of ART, the selection ratio of 1 to 100 points is set higher than the selection ratio of 101 to 200 points.

  Further, a plurality of specified point tables used for a specified point selection lottery at the time of a reset request operation by a player are provided according to the value of the point counter when the reset request operation is performed.

  When the value of the point counter at the time of the reset request operation is 51 to 100 points, the selection rate of the specified points is 1 to 50 points is b1, the selection rate of 51 to 100 points is b2, and the selection rate of 101 to 150 points is c2, When the selection rate of 151-200 points is d2, the point counter value is in the range of 1-200 points after the end of ART, the specified point is selected and the point counter is reset based on the reset request operation by the player The selection rate of each point is determined so that the average value of points required to reach the specified point and be controlled by ART is y1.

  When the value of the point counter at the time of the reset request operation is 101 to 150 points, the selection rate of the specified points is 1 to 50 points is c1, the selection rate of 51 to 100 points is b3, and the selection rate of 101 to 150 points is c3, When the selection rate of 151 to 200 points is d3, and after the ART ends, the point counter value is in the range of 1 to 200 points, and the selected point is selected and the point counter is reset based on the reset request operation by the player The selection rate of each point is determined so that the average value of points required to reach the specified point and be controlled by ART is y2.

  When the value of the point counter at the time of the reset request operation is 151 to 200 points, the selection rate of the specified points is 1 to 50 points is d1, the selection rate of 51 to 100 points is b4, and the selection rate of 101 to 150 points is c4, When the selection rate of 151-200 points is d4, after the ART is finished, when the value of the point counter is in the range of 1-200 points, the specified point is selected and the point counter is reset based on the reset request operation by the player The selection rate of each point is determined so that the average value of points required to reach the specified point and be controlled by ART is y3.

  Here, the selection rate of each point in each specified point table is determined so that all of y1 to y3 have the same or substantially the same value.

  In addition, the selection rate b1 + b2, c1 + b3, d1 + b4 of the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery at the time of the reset request operation by the player is larger than the selection rates c2 + d2, c3 + d3, c4 + d4 of 101-200 points. The selection rate of each point is determined so that That is, also in the specified point table used when the player performs a reset request operation, the selection ratio of 1 to 100 points is set higher than the selection ratio of 101 to 200 points.

  Further, the selection points b1 + b2, c1 + b3, d1 + b4 of the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery at the time of the reset request operation by the player are the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery at the end of ART. The selection rate of each point in each specified point table is determined to be smaller than the selection rate a1 + b1 of 1 to 100 points. That is, the selection ratio of 1 to 100 points in the specified point table used at the time of the reset request operation by the player is set lower than the selection ratio of 1 to 100 points in the specified point table used at the end of ART.

  In addition, after the end of ART, when the specified point is selected and the point counter is reset based on the reset request operation by the player within the point counter value range of 51 to 200 points, the specified point is reached and the ART is controlled. The average points y1 to y3 required to be played, and after completion of ART, the specified point is reached and the point counter is not reset and the ART is controlled based on the reset request operation by the player. The selection rate of each point in each specified point table is determined so that the average value x of points required until the point is the same or substantially the same.

  In FIG. 16, as the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery at the time of the reset request operation by the player, the reset request operation in the range of 51 to 100 points, the range of 101 to 150 points, and the range of 151 to 200 points. The specified point table used when the point counter value is 201 points or more is also shown in the specified point table used when the reset request operation is performed within the point counter value of 201 points or more. The selection rate of each point is determined so that the selection rate is higher than the selection rate of 101 to 200 points, and the selection rate of 1 to 100 points is used for the specified point selection lottery at the end of ART. Selection rate a1 + b1 of 1 to 100 points in the table After the end of ART, the specified point is reached when the specified point is selected and the point counter is reset based on the reset request operation by the player within the point counter value of 201 points or more. The average value of the points required to be controlled by ART and after the end of ART, the player reaches the specified point without reaching the specified point without selecting the specified point and resetting the point counter based on the reset request operation by the player. The selection rate of each point in each specified point table is determined so that the average value x of points required until the control is the same or substantially the same.

  Thus, at the end of ART, since the ratio at which the specified points are selected within the range of 1 to 100 points is set higher than the ratio selected at the range of 101 to 200 points, In the period until reaching 100 points, the possibility of reaching the specified point, that is, controlled by ART, is higher than the subsequent period of 101 to 200 points.

  In addition, even when the player performs a reset request operation, the ratio at which the specified points are selected within the range of 1 to 100 points is set higher than the ratio at which the specified points are selected within the range of 101 to 200 points. Since the ratio at which the specified point is selected within the range of 1 to 100 points during the reset request operation is set higher than the ratio at which the specified point is selected within the range of 101 to 200 points at the end of ART, In the range from 101 points to 200 points, the player's reset request is selected and the point counter is reset by the player's reset request operation. The specified point is not selected and the point counter is not reset by the operation. Reaching the defined point than If you continue, that is, increases that could be controlled in ART.

  On the other hand, after the end of ART, even when a reset request operation is performed by the player or when a reset request operation is not performed by the player, until reaching the specified point from the end of ART and being controlled by ART The average value of the points required for the player is the same or substantially the same, and as a result, even if the player performs a reset request operation, or when the player does not perform the reset request operation, the advantage to the player is It does not change.

  Further, in a game in which a specified point is selected by using a specified point selection lottery for a specified point selection lottery at the end of ART, when the value of the point counter is 51 to 100 points at the time of a reset request operation, that is, the specified point selection rate In the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery in response to the reset request operation, the selection rate of 1 to 50 points is b1. In addition, when the value of the point counter is 101 to 150 points during the reset request operation, that is, when the selection rate of the specified points is in the range of c1, in the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery with the reset request operation, The selectivity of 1 to 50 points is c1. Further, when the value of the point counter is 151 to 200 points at the time of the reset request operation, that is, when the selection rate of the specified points is in the range of d1, in the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery with the reset request operation, The selection rate of 1 to 50 points is d1. In this way, the selection rate of 1 to 50 points in the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery in accordance with the reset request operation, that is, the specified point selection rate in the period in which the reset request operation is prohibited again after the reset, It is determined to be the same as the selection rate of the specified points in the original specified point table at the time of the reset request operation (selection rate belonging to the range of every 50 points to which the reset request operation belongs).

  In FIG. 16, as the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery at the time of the reset request operation by the player, the reset request operation in the range of 51 to 100 points, the range of 101 to 150 points, and the range of 151 to 200 points. The specified point table used when the reset request operation is performed is also shown in the specified point table used when the reset request operation is performed when the value of the point counter is 201 points or more. The specified point selection rate (selection rate belonging to the range of every 50 points to which the reset request operation belongs) in the original specified point table is determined to be the same.

  In this way, the selection rate of 1 to 50 points in the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery in accordance with the reset request operation, that is, the specified point selection rate in the period in which the reset request operation is prohibited again after the reset, Since it is determined to be the same as the selection rate of the specified points in the original specified point table at the time of the reset request operation, when the player performs a reset request operation with the value of the point counter being one, After the reset from the time point, the player performs a reset request operation with the average value of the percentage of the point counter value reaching the specified point during the period when the reset request operation is prohibited again and the point counter value equal to the above one value. If there is no reset, the reset request operation will be prohibited if it is reset. The average value of the ratio of the value of the point counter reaches the prescribed point in time, the same or substantially the same. In other words, regardless of whether or not a reset request operation has been performed by the player, if the reset request operation is performed thereafter, the value of the point counter reaches the specified point during the period when the reset request operation is prohibited again, and becomes ART. The chances of winning are the same or nearly the same.

  Next, the flow of control from when the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment ends ART or changes settings to the next ART will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines the ART among a plurality of types of specified point tables in which the selection rate for each of a plurality of predetermined specified points (1 to 1000 points) is determined when the ART is ended or the setting is changed (Sa001). A specified point selection lottery for selecting any specified point using a specified point table for termination (see FIG. 16), the selected specified point is set in the RAM 91c (Sa002), and points are counted. The counter is reset and set to 0 (Sa003). Further, the display point is reset and updated to 0 with the reset of the point counter (Sa004).

  Then, after resetting the point counter and display points in steps Sa003 and Sa004, whether or not there is a specified point and point counter reset request associated with the player's reset request operation every time the game starts (Sa005) Is determined (Sa006). When there is a reset request, a specified point selection lottery is performed using a specified point table (see FIG. 16) for reset request operation corresponding to the current point counter value among a plurality of types of specified point tables. The set specified point is reset to the selected specified point (Sa007) and the point counter is reset (Sa008), and the display point is reset and updated to 0 (Sa009) as the point counter is reset.

  Regardless of whether or not there is a reset request, 1 is added to the point counter for each game (Sa010), and the display point is updated in accordance with the point counter (Sa011), and the start timing of the sign effect It is determined whether or not (Sa012). The start time of the sign effect is set according to the sign effect period determined in the sign effect period lottery. If it is the start time of the warning effect, the warning effect is started (Sa013), and information indicating that the warning effect is being performed is stored in the RAM 91c.

  In addition, regardless of whether or not it is the start time of the sign production, whether or not the specific role that is the target of the specific state lottery that determines whether or not to control to the specific state is won (Sa014), the target role of the ART lottery It is determined whether or not is won (Sa015).

  When the specific combination is won in the step of Sa015, the specific state lottery is performed (Sa016). Then, it is determined whether or not a specific state lottery has been won (Sa017). If a specific state lottery has been won, control is performed to a specific state for a predetermined game (for example, 10 games) (Sa018). The control to the specific state is started within 5 games from the game won by the specific combination that triggered the specific state lottery, and in the specific state, the point of two or more values set in advance according to the winning combination Can be acquired for each game, and a large amount of points can be added compared to the normal state.

  Then, after the end of the specific state, the total value of the points acquired in the specific state is added to the point counter (Sa019), the display point is updated to the value of the point counter after the addition (Sa020), and the point counter It is determined whether the value, that is, the previous specified point is set and the total of points acquired up to the present after the point counter is reset is greater than or equal to the specified point (Sa021). When the value of the point counter is equal to or greater than the specified point, the continuous effect is executed to notify that the ART is won as the effect (Sa029), and the ART control is started through the ART confirmation notification and the preparation state. (Sa030). If the value of the point counter is less than the specified point in step Sa021, a continuous effect is executed to notify that ART has not been won as an effect (Sa022).

  Further, when the target of the ART lottery is won in the step of Sa015, an ART lottery is performed (Sa024), and it is determined whether or not the ART is won (Sa025). Regardless of the value of the point counter at that time, the fact that the ART lottery role that triggered the ART lottery performs a continuous production within 5 games from the winning game and informs that ART is won as the production result. (Sa029), the ART control is started through the ART confirmation notification and the preparation state (Sa030).

  Further, if the ART lottery is not won in the ART 025 step, the continuous effect lottery is executed (Sa026), it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is won (Sa027), and the continuous effect is won. In this case, a continuous effect is executed to notify that ART is not won as an effect result (Sa028).

  Further, if the specific combination and the ART lottery target combination are not won in the steps of Sa014 and Sa015, if the specific combination is won but the specific state is not won in the step of Sa016, the ART lottery target combination is won, but Sa024 If ART is not won in this step, it is determined whether or not the value of the point counter counted up to the game is greater than or equal to a specified point (Sa023), and the total number of points since the last reset is calculated. If the numerical value has reached the specified point, a continuous effect is executed to notify that ART is won as an effect result (Sa029), and ART control is started through the ART confirmation notification and the preparation state ( Sa030).

  If the value of the point counter does not reach the specified point in step Sa023, whether the value of the point counter is 25 points or less until reaching the specified point (Sa031), whether the value is 25 points to the specified point It is determined whether or not (Sa032). And when the value of the point counter is 25 points up to the specified point, the signage effect period lottery for determining the effect period of the sign effect is executed and the effect period of the sign effect is determined to be any of 0-25 games. At the same time (Sa033), the start timing of the warning effect is set according to the lottery result so that the end time of the determined performance period is the same as the time when the value of the point counter reaches the specified point (Sa034). Thus, based on the start timing of the sign effect set in the step of Sa034, the sign effect is started in the steps of Sa012 and Sa013 described above.

  When more than 25 points are required until the value of the point counter reaches the specified point in the step of Sa031, it is determined whether or not the false precursor effect is executed (Sa035), and the false precursor effect is executed. When it is determined, it is determined whether or not the false precursor effect being executed has reached the end time of the effect period (Sa036). Then, if the false sign effect is the end time, the continuous effect is executed following the false sign effect to notify that ART is not won as the effect result (Sa037).

  When the false sign effect is not executed in the step of Sa035, the false sign effect lottery is executed (Sa038). Then, it is determined whether or not a false precursor effect lottery has been won in the false precursor effect lottery (Sa039), and if a false precursor effect lottery is won, a false precursor effect is started (Sa040).

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 adds one point counter for each game except for a specific state, and controls the ART by reaching the specified point or winning the ART lottery. .

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 selects a specified point at the end of the ART or changes the setting, resets the point counter and starts counting a new point, but then resets by a player's reset request operation. When requested, a specified point is selected, the point counter is reset and a new count is started, and it is possible to select a specified point and reset the point counter at the player's will. ing.

  In addition, when the specific state lottery is won during ART, the point of two or more values set in advance according to the winning combination is controlled to a specific state that can be acquired for each game. At this time, before the start of the specific state, the player can select whether or not to make a reset request for the specified points and the point counter. The added point is added to the point counter after reset, that is, the point acquired in the specific state can be used as a point for determining the newly selected specified point.

  Next, the control of the sub-control unit 91 accompanying the point reset request operation by the player will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the sub-control unit 91 performs a reset request operation for setting a point reset request in the period from the end of the game to the start of the next game (in this embodiment, the effect switch It is determined whether or not (operation 56) has been performed (Sb001).

  When a point reset request operation is performed, whether the point at the time when the reset request operation is performed exceeds 50 points, that is, whether a period during which resetting is prohibited after reset has elapsed ( Sb002), whether or not 100 points or more are required to reach the maximum specified point that can be set as the highest specified point value (Sb003), whether it is within 60 seconds from the end of the previous game (Sb004), reset Whether or not there are 10 points or more from the point at the time when the requested operation is performed to the set specified point (Sb005), and more than 5 games from the game in which either the specific role or the ART lottery target role is won Whether or not has passed, that is, a period or ART that may be controlled to a specific state after winning a specific role After winning the winning combination, whether or not a period during which the continuous production may be executed has passed (Sb006), whether or not the precursor production is being executed (Sb007), and whether or not the continuous production is being executed ( Sb008), it is determined whether or not the specific state is controlled (Sb009).

  Based on these determinations, if the current point is 50 points or less, if the maximum specified point is less than 100 points, if the specified point is less than 10 points, 5 games from the game where either the specified role or the ART lottery winning team is won If the game has not elapsed, the warning effect or false warning effect is being executed, if the continuous effect is being executed, or if it is controlled to a specific state, a notification is given that the reset cannot be performed (Sb012). ).

  On the other hand, the current point is over 50 points, the maximum specified point is 100 points or more, the specified point is 10 points or more, and 5 games from the game where either the specified role or the ART lottery winning team is won If the player has not yet performed the prelude or fake prelude production, is not performing the continuous production, and is not controlled by a specific state, the player determines whether or not to execute the point reset. (Sb010), the player can select either “execute” or “do not execute”. For example, “Do you want to reset the point? Yes / No” or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. If the player selects to reset, a reset request flag is set to request the selection of the specified points and the point counter to be reset at the start of the next game (Sb011), and the game start operation is waited for. It will be in a state (Sb013).

  Then, after the game is started, when the reset request flag is set, the specified point is selected and the point counter is reset.

  Until the game start operation is performed, it is possible to perform the reset request operation again. Even after the player has performed the reset request operation, the start operation is performed. If it is before, the reset request operation is performed again, and it is possible to cancel the reset request by selecting not to reset.

  Further, when the reset request flag is set, the fact is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the selection of the specified point and the point are mistakenly made without noticing that the reset request has been made. The counter is not reset.

  As described above, when the player selects the specified point and resets the point counter according to the player's will, the player does not select the specified point and reset the point counter simply by selecting that the player resets. Need to get started.

  Even if a reset request operation is performed, if the current point is 50 points or less, if the maximum specified point is less than 100 points, if the specified point is less than 10 points, either the specified role or the ART lottery target role When five games have not passed since the winning game, when a prelude or fake prelude effect is being executed, when a continuous effect is being executed, or when a specific state is being controlled, select a specified point And resetting the point counter is limited.

  When the current point is 50 points or less, the selection of the specified point and the resetting of the point counter are restricted. Therefore, as shown in FIG. The period from the reset until the value of the point counter reaches 50 points is a period during which the player cannot reset.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, after the point counter is reset, the period during which the player cannot reset is the period in which the execution of the false precursor effect is determined in the false precursor effect lottery, and the execution of the false precursor effect. And the period.

  The period in which the execution of the false precursor effect is determined in the false precursor effect lottery is a period until the point is 25 points after the reset, and is sufficient for the execution of the false precursor effect during this period. The execution period of the false precursor effect is a period from when 25 points have elapsed until it reaches 50 points, and is the maximum period of the false precursor effect.

  In this embodiment, the probability of winning the false omen effect is set to about 1/15 in the period from reset to 25 points, and the false omen with a probability of 80% or more until 25 points after reset. The production will be won and the false sign production will start. For this reason, with a probability of 80% or more, a false precursor effect is executed at least once in the period from resetting to 50 points at which resetting is prohibited again.

  Further, when the specific combination is won, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), in the specific state lottery performed when five games have elapsed since the game in which the specific combination has been won, that is, when the specific combination is won. The selection of the specified points and the resetting of the point counter are limited over the period until the number of games that may have been determined to be controlled to a specific state, and the player cannot reset them. It becomes.

  In addition, if a specific role is won and if it is elected to control to a specific state in a specific state lottery performed at the time of winning, it will be controlled to a specific state within 5 games. As shown in FIG. 20 (c), the selection of the specified points and the points over the period from the game in which the specific role is won until the end of the continuous performance executed after the end of the specific state is controlled. The resetting of the counter is restricted, and the resetting by the player is impossible.

  In addition, when the ART lottery winning combination is won, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), the period until five games elapse from the game where the ART lottery winning combination is won, that is, when the ART lottery winning combination is won. In the consecutive production lottery, the selection of the specified points and the reset of the point counter are restricted over the period until the number of games that may have won the continuous production has elapsed, and the player cannot reset It becomes.

  In addition, if the ART lottery target is elected and the continuous performance is won in the continuous performance lottery performed at the time of winning, the continuous performance is executed within 5 games. In this case, As shown in FIG. 21 (a), a continuous effect is subsequently executed from the game in which the ART lottery winning combination is won, and the selection of the specified points and the resetting of the point counter are limited over the period until the continuous effect ends. This makes it impossible for the player to reset.

  Further, when the precursor effect or the false precursor effect is executed, the continuous effect is executed after the end of the precursor effect or the false precursor effect. In this case, as shown in FIG. In addition, from the game in which the precursor effect or false precursor effect is started, the continuous effect is executed thereafter, and the selection of the specified points and the reset of the point counter are restricted over the period until the continuous effect ends. Cannot be reset by the player.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22A, the sub-control unit 91 selects a specified point at the end of the ART, resets the point counter, and then reaches a point counter value reaching 100 points. Then, a specific effect different from the normal effect executed in the other period until the next ART is executed. In addition, when the precursor effect, the false precursor effect, and the continuous effect are executed during the specific effect, the precursor effect, the false precursor effect, and the continuous effect are executed with priority over the specific effect.

  In the specific effect, the player can recognize that the specific effect is being executed, unlike the effect effect in the normal effect, such as the background displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the lighting mode of the LED, and the like. .

  Further, as described above, in the specified point selection lottery at the end of ART, the selection ratio of 1 to 100 points is set higher than the selection ratio of 101 to 200 points, and after the end of ART, the value of the point counter is 100 points. In the period until reaching the point, it can be expected that the specified point will be reached, that is, controlled by ART, rather than the subsequent 101-200 point period. Since the effect is executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for being controlled by ART by executing the specific effect.

  In addition, during the period in which the specific effect is executed, a chance effect that suggests the possibility that the ART is won in one game and a continuous effect that suggests the possibility that the ART is won over a plurality of games are executed. The probability is set to be higher than the period during which the normal production is executed, and during the specific production, the frequency of execution of these chance productions and the continuous production increases. It is possible to increase the player's expectation for the game.

  Further, as described above, even in the specified point selection lottery at the time of the reset request operation by the player, the selection ratio of 1 to 100 points is set higher than the selection ratio of 101 to 200 points. In the period until the value reaches 100 points, it can be expected that the specified point will be reached, that is, controlled by ART rather than the subsequent 101-200 point period. As shown in (), after the end of ART in this period, a specific effect using data common to the period until the value of the point counter reaches 100 points is executed and reset by the player. Also specified when a specified point is newly set in response to a requested operation and the point counter is reset It is possible to increase the player's expectation for being controlled ART by executing out.

  In addition, even when the specified point is newly set in response to the reset request operation by the player and the point counter is reset, the chance effect applied in the specific effect executed after the ART ends, Since the execution probability of the effect is applied, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for being controlled by ART by increasing the execution frequency of the chance effect and the continuous effect.

  FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing the control status of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 when controlled by ART.

  When the value of the point counter reaches a specified point or is selected for ART lottery without being controlled by ART, as shown in FIG. 23, ART control is started through a preparation state. This ART is continued as one set of ART from the time of transition to RT2 until a predetermined number of games (50 games + α (addition number) in this embodiment) elapses.

  In the preparatory state, when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won in RT1, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect for winning the promotion replay, and the player performs a stop operation in accordance with this, and the promotion replay is won. Then, the process shifts from RT1 to RT0. When any of the replays GR11 to 23 is won at RT0, a navigation effect for winning a special replay is executed by the sub-control unit 91, and a special replay is won by the player performing a stop operation in accordance therewith, From RT0 to RT2, the ART starts.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23, when the ART is controlled from the state not controlled by the ART to the ART through the preparation state, the special replay wins at the RT0 in the preparation state, so that RT2 is more advantageous for the player than the RT0. When the special replay is won at RT0 and the process shifts from RT0 to RT2, an ART start effect is executed on the sub-control section 91 side, while the main control section 41 At the same time as the transition to, the output of the advantageous RT signal is controlled to ON.

  Thereafter, when a predetermined number of games controlled by ART (50 games + α (addition number) in this embodiment) is performed, the ART is terminated. Then, there is no navigation effect due to the end of ART, and there is a higher possibility that the transition outcome will stop when the push order bell wins, and the transition outcome stops, so the transition from RT2 to RT1 To do. When the transition point stops at RT2 and transitions from RT2 to RT1, the main control unit 41 controls the output of the advantageous RT signal to be OFF.

  Thus, the advantageous RT signal for which the main control unit 41 performs output control is turned on in conjunction with the start of the ART controlled by the sub control unit 91 and turned off in conjunction with the end of the ART. For this reason, it is possible to specify the start of ART and the end of ART from an advantageous RT signal by an external device such as a call lamp or a hall computer.

  In addition, since the point counter is reset at the end of the ART, the advantageous RT signal is turned OFF, so that it is possible to specify that the point counter has been reset at the end of the ART by the external device. The number of games after the point counter is reset at the end can be specified by an external device. On the other hand, when the point counter is reset by the player's reset request operation, the advantageous RT signal output mode does not change, so that the player resets that the point counter was reset at the end of the ART on the external device. It is possible to specify the point counter separately from the case where the point counter is reset by the request operation.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the point added every time one game is consumed reaches the specified point and is controlled by ART.

  In addition, when the remaining points up to the specified point, that is, the remaining points until winning the ART is 25 points or less, the sign production is executed, and when the false sign production lottery is won, the sign production and the production mode The same false precursor effect is executed, and when the precursor effect or the false precursor effect is executed, it is highly likely that the player will win the ART after the precursor effect or the false precursor effect is executed. That will be suggested.

  In addition, since the display point that matches the value of the point counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the player can recognize the current point, and the false point effect is a lottery for selecting the specified point. Because it is executed at a relatively high rate in a certain period before reaching a point that is easy to be selected as a specified point, that is, a point that is easy to win ART, even if the selected specified point is not that period In addition, it is possible to synergistically increase the player's expectation for winning the ART together with the sign production toward the points that are easy to win the ART.

  Further, in this embodiment, the point counter is reset by the player's reset request operation and is selected when the point counting starts, but depending on the current point that can be recognized by the player, a false sign Since it is determined whether or not to execute the effect, if the point counter is frequently reset due to the player's will, there is a possibility that the false sign effect is hardly controlled.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the point counter is reset by the reset request operation by the player, the point counter is initialized by the reset request operation until a specific period (a period until reaching 50 points) thereafter. It is forbidden. And the specific period during which the initialization of the point counter by the reset request operation is prohibited is the period in which the execution of the false precursor effect is determined in the false precursor effect lottery, that is, the execution of the false precursor effect is determined. This is a period that combines a sufficient period and the execution period of the false precursor effect, that is, the maximum period of the false precursor effect. After the point counter is reset by the player's reset request operation, the false counter effect is determined based on the value of the point counter. It is determined whether or not to execute a false sign effect by performing the sign effect lottery, and the point counter is reset again by the player's will in the period until the maximum period of the determined sign effect is passed. Even if the point counter is reset frequently due to the player's will, it will be prohibited once. Since the chance of being the line is secured, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the interest by even aura effect a will resettable constituting the point counter by the player.

  In this embodiment, the number of games equal to or greater than the reciprocal of the probability (in this embodiment, 1/15) that the false omen state is won by the false omen effect lottery during the period is determined as execution of the false omen effect. (In this embodiment, 25 games necessary for adding 25 points) is set, so even if the point counter is frequently reset due to the player's will, there will be a prelude effect during that time. Enough opportunities to be implemented can be secured.

  In this embodiment, as a specific event related to a game, a configuration in which digestion of one game is applied, that is, a specific event is established every time one game is consumed, and the number of establishment (points) reaches a specified number of times. However, the specific event may be a specific event that occurs in connection with the game, for example, a game of multiple units, a specific role won. It is also possible to apply such as making a winning combination, winning a specific combination, or making a specific stoppage.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the number of establishment of a specific event (one game digest) is started, the specific event counting means (point counter) is reset to 0, and every time a specific event is established (every game digest). The specific event counting means adds 1 to the specific event to count the number of establishment of the specific event, but when the number of establishment of the specific event (one game digest) is started, the specified number of times (specified point) is specified event It is also possible to set the counting means (point counter) and count the number of establishment of the specific event by subtracting one from the specific event counting means every time a specific event is established (every game is completed).

  Further, in this embodiment, ART is applied as a privilege advantageous for the player, but a privilege advantageous for other players may be applied.

  For example, the right to be able to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (winning a lottery to determine whether or not to generate an advantageous state, allowing winnings to shift to the advantageous state, etc.) A right to be notified of an operation mode for deriving a display result advantageous to the player, a right to be controlled to a gaming state having a high expected value to which a gaming value is given, and a game in which the current gaming state is advantageous to the player Even if a privilege that is directly informed to the player is applied, such as the right to be notified of whether or not it is in a state, the period during which it is controlled to an advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average number of games that vary depending on the end condition, etc.) It is good and not directly advantageous to the player, but a privilege that is indirectly advantageous to the player may be applied, for example, a condition for obtaining a privilege on the Internet.

  Further, in this embodiment, the sign mode is applied as the sign state, the sign mode effect is different from the normal effect, and the false effect is the same as the normal effect. The rate at which the indication suggesting effect indicating that there is a high possibility of being in a precursor state suggesting that it is likely to be controlled by ART by digesting the number is executed at a rate higher than that in the normal state. In other words, a state in which the execution frequency of the indication suggestive effect is increased may be applied as the precursor state.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is configured to control the precursor effect, that is, the precursor state over a period selected from a plurality of periods (a period of 1 to 25 points), but the period controlled to the precursor state is a single period. It may be a period.

  In this embodiment, the player can recognize the value of the point counter by displaying the same display point as the value of the point counter on the liquid crystal display 51, but it is displayed on the dedicated display. It is good also as a structure by which a point is displayed. Further, instead of the point counter value itself, the display point may be converted into a graph, a meter, or the like and displayed so that the player can recognize the point counter value. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which a player can recognize the value of a point counter not only by alerting | reporting with a display but with an audio | voice.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display point that is the same as the value of the point counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, that is, the player can recognize the value of the point counter. It is not displayed on the display 51 or the like, and for example, an external output signal that can specify the number of games from the end of ART is output by an external device such as a data display, and the corresponding external device is externally output. The number of games from the end of ART can be displayed based on the signal, and the value of the point counter can be estimated from the number of games from the end of ART displayed on the external device.

  Further, in this embodiment, the point counter value and the display point, that is, the point that can be recognized by the player, are configured to match, but the point counter value is not reset by the player's reset request operation, and is displayed. By resetting only the points, even if the player performs a reset request operation, the specified points that were initially selected and the points after the point counter reset are not changed, only the display points are reset, and the point counter value and display are displayed. A configuration may be adopted in which the point counter is reset or the point after the display point is reset by a reset request operation can be recognized by updating each value without matching the point.

  Even in such a configuration, the indication effect is executed at a relatively high rate in a certain period before the display point reaches the point that is easily selected as the specified point by the specified point selection lottery, that is, the point that is easy to win the ART. In addition, even if the selected specified point is not in that period, it is possible to synergistically increase the player's expectation for winning the ART together with the prognostic effect toward the point that is easy to win the ART. .

  Even in such a configuration, if the display point is frequently reset due to the player's will, there is a possibility that it will be almost uncontrollable by the false sign effect, but the display point will be changed by the player's reset request operation. When reset, the display point initialization by the reset request operation is prohibited until a specific period (period until reaching 50 points) thereafter, and the display point reset by the reset request operation is prohibited The specific period to be executed is a period in which the execution of the false precursor effect is determined in the false precursor effect lottery, that is, a period sufficient to determine the execution of the false precursor effect, and the execution period of the false precursor effect, that is, By combining the maximum period of fake omen production with the maximum period of display, it is possible to display the display point by a reset request operation by the player. In the period until the maximum period of the predecessor effect that has been determined is determined by determining whether or not to execute the false precursor effect by performing a false predictor effect lottery based on the display point Resetting the display point due to the player's will is prohibited, and even if the display point is frequently reset due to the player's will, an opportunity to perform the warning effect once is ensured in the meantime. Therefore, even if it is the structure which can reset a display point by a player's will, the interest by a sign production can fully be heightened.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the reset, the reset counter operation is prohibited again during the period where the value of the point counter is 0 to 25, that is, after the reset, the reset request operation is prohibited again. In the period set as the period in which the execution of the false sign effect is determined in the sign effect lottery, a high probability is applied as the winning probability of the false sign effect, and after resetting the point counter, In the period when it is prohibited to initialize the point counter due to will, the possibility that a false precursor effect will be executed relatively compared to other periods, so the point counter is frequently Even in the case of resetting, it is possible to increase the possibility that the sign effect is executed once in the meantime.

  In the present embodiment, after the reset, the false-prediction effect is won in the period set as the period in which the false-prediction effect lottery is determined in the false-prediction effect lottery during the period in which the reset request operation is prohibited again. It is a configuration in which a high probability is applied as a probability, but it may be a configuration in which a high probability is applied as a winning probability of a false omen effect in a period in which a reset request operation is prohibited after a reset. Even in the case where, after resetting the point counter, in the period when it is prohibited to initialize the point counter due to the player's will, the false precursor effect may start relatively compared to other periods Therefore, even if the point counter is frequently reset due to the player's will, it is possible to increase the possibility that the precursor effect will start once in the meantime. That.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the reset, during the period when the reset request operation is prohibited again, the reset explanation effect that explains the reset method of the point counter by the reset request operation is not executed, and the player's will During the period when resetting the point counter is prohibited, the execution of the reset explanation effect that explains the reset method of the point counter by the reset request operation is also restricted, so the reset of the point counter by the player's will is prohibited. Regardless of the situation, it is possible to prevent the player from being bothered by notifying information related thereto.

  In this embodiment, after the reset, the reset explanation effect for explaining the reset method of the point counter by the reset request operation is not executed in the period in which the reset request operation is prohibited again. The rate at which the reset explanation effect is executed may be made lower than the period, and even in such a configuration, a reset request is requested in a period in which resetting of the point counter is prohibited by the player's will. Since the execution of the reset explanation effect that explains how to reset the point counter by operation is suppressed, information related to it is notified in spite of the situation where the reset of the point counter by the player's will is prohibited It is possible to prevent the player from being bothered.

  Further, in this embodiment, after reset, the execution of the reset explanation effect that explains the reset method of the point counter by the reset request operation is limited in the period in which the reset request operation is prohibited again. In the period in which the reset request operation is prohibited again, the same effect as described above can be obtained as long as notification of information related to resetting of the point counter by the reset operation request is restricted or suppressed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, a specific role that could be controlled to a specific state that can be expected to reach a specified point as compared with the normal state was won by winning one or more points in one game. In this case, the number of games that may have been determined to be controlled to a specific state in a period until five games have elapsed since the game where the specific role was won, that is, the specific state lottery performed at the time of winning the specific role. Yes, the reset of the point counter by the reset request operation is limited over a period until the number of games that are determined to be not controlled to a specific state after the number of games has passed, and the player cannot reset, If a specific role is elected and it is elected to control to a specific state, it will be controlled to a specific state within 5 games, in this case The period from the game in which the specific role is won until the end of the continuous production that is controlled to the specific state after the specific state ends, that is, whether or not the ART is won by reaching the specified point in the specific state The reset of the point counter by the reset request operation is restricted over a period until the result is determined, and the reset by the player is impossible.

  For this reason, if a specific role is won and not controlled to a specific state, the specific role is won and controlled to a specific state for a period until it is determined that it is not controlled to the specific state. In the period until the result of whether or not the ART is won by arriving at the prescribed point, that is, in the situation where the ART may be won if the point counter is not reset by the reset request operation, Since resetting of the point counter is prohibited by will, it is disadvantageous for the player by causing the player to reset the point counter in a situation where the player may win the ART if the point counter is not reset by the reset request operation. Can be prevented.

  Also, in this embodiment, when an ART lottery target that triggers an ART lottery that may win an ART even if the specified point has not been reached, the game in which the ART lottery target role is won It is the number of games that may have been won for continuous production in the continuous production lottery performed during the period until five games have passed, that is, when the ART lottery target role is won, and if the number of games passes, The point counter reset by the reset request operation is limited over the period until the number of games that are determined not to be won, and further confirmed that the ART has not been won, and cannot be reset by the player's will At the same time, if the ART lottery winning team is won and the continuous production is won, the continuous production will be executed within 5 games. In this case, the point counter reset by the reset request operation is limited over the period from the game in which the ART lottery winning team is won until the continuous production is executed and the result of whether or not the ART is won is determined. As a result, the player cannot reset.

  For this reason, when the ART lottery winning combination is won and the continuous production is not executed, the continuous drawing is not executed, and the ART lottery winning combination is won for a period until it is determined that the ART is not won. When an effect is executed, the period until the result of whether or not the ART is won after the continuous effect is finished, that is, if the point counter is not reset by the reset request operation, there is a possibility of winning the ART. Under certain circumstances, resetting of the point counter is prohibited by the player's will, so if the point counter is not reset by a reset request operation, the player may reset the point counter in a situation where there is a possibility of winning the ART. This can prevent the player from becoming disadvantageous.

  In the present embodiment, if the point counter is not reset by the reset request operation, the situation where there is a possibility of winning the ART is the period until the specific role is determined to be determined after being won. After the winning of the game, the period is controlled to a specific state, and after that the continuous production is executed and it is determined whether or not the ART is won. For the period until it is determined that it has not been done, after the winning of the ART lottery role, the period until the continuous production is executed and it is determined whether or not the ART is won is applied. In a configuration that can be controlled to a predetermined state for winning an ART by satisfying the presented conditions of game results, performance results, etc., after the winning of a predetermined role, it is not controlled to a predetermined state Until a certain role is elected, until it is determined whether or not the condition presented in the predetermined state is satisfied, that is, whether or not the ART is won in the predetermined state. Even if such a period is applied as a situation where there is a possibility of winning the ART if the point counter is not reset by a reset request operation, the point will be determined according to the player's will during that period. By prohibiting the resetting of the counter, if the point counter is not reset by a reset request operation, the player will be disadvantaged by resetting the point counter in a situation where the player may win the ART. Can be prevented.

  Also, in this embodiment, one point is added for each game in the normal state, whereas two or more points are added in one game by controlling to a specific state. Therefore, by controlling to a specific state, it is possible to increase the expectation that a large number of points can be obtained, that is, the ART is controlled with a smaller number of games.

  In this embodiment, the configuration is controlled to a specific state over a plurality of games, but only one game may be controlled to the specific state.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the specific combination is controlled after being elected, the point counter according to the player's will until the end of the continuous performance that is executed after the specific state is won after the specific combination is won However, the point counter may be reset by the player's will even in a specific state.

  In such a configuration, at the start or end of the specific state, the points acquired in the specific state are added to the point counter without newly selecting the specified point and the point counter is not reset, or the specified point Can be selected and added to the point counter after resetting to enhance the interest associated with the specific state.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the precursor effect or the false precursor effect is executed, the continuous effect is executed after the end of the precursor effect or the false precursor effect, and the game in which the precursor effect or the false precursor effect is started, After that, the continuous production is executed, and the reset of the point counter by the reset request operation is restricted over the period until the result of whether the continuous production is finished and the ART is won or not is determined. Cannot be reset.

  For this reason, resetting of the point counter is prohibited by the player's will in the period when the precursor effect or false precursor effect is being executed, that is, in the situation where it is suggested that the player will reach the specified point soon and win the ART. Therefore, if the point counter is not reset by the reset request operation, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by resetting the point counter in a situation where there is a possibility of winning the ART.

  In the present embodiment, the continuous effect is always executed after the end of the precursor effect or the false predictor effect, but the continuous effect may not be executed after the end of the predictor effect or the false predictor effect. In such a configuration, it is sufficient that the point counter reset by the reset request operation is limited over the period of the precursor effect or the false precursor effect. Even in such a configuration, the precursor effect or the false precursor effect is executed. In the situation where it is suggested that there is a possibility that the specified point will be reached soon and the ART will be won, the reset of the point counter is prohibited by the player's will. If it is not reset, the player resets the point counter in situations where the player may win the ART. It can be prevented from being a disadvantage for the player by thus is.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the point counter is reset at the end of ART and counting of points is started, the specified point is also set when the point counter is reset and points are started by a reset request operation by the player. Will be selected again, but once the specified point is reset, until the point counter reaches 50 points, it is prohibited to reset the point counter at the player's will and select the specified point again. .

  Then, the selection rate of 1 to 50 points in the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery in accordance with the reset request operation, that is, the specified point selection rate in the period in which the reset request operation is prohibited after reset is the reset request. Since it is determined to be the same as the selection rate of the specified points in the original specified point table at the time of operation, when the player performs a reset request operation with the value of the point counter being one value, from that point After reset, the player did not perform the reset request operation with the average value of the point counter value reaching the specified point during the period when the reset request operation is prohibited again and the value of the point counter is the above one value. If reset, the reset request operation is prohibited for the same period The average value of the ratio of the value of the point counter reaches the prescribed point at, the same or substantially the same. In other words, regardless of whether or not a reset request operation has been performed by the player, if the reset request operation is performed thereafter, the value of the point counter reaches the specified point during the period when the reset request operation is prohibited again, and becomes ART. The chances of winning are the same or nearly the same.

  Therefore, even if the point counter is reset at the player's will and the specified point is selected again, the advantage until it becomes possible to reset the point counter at the next player's will depends on the player's will. Since there is almost no change compared to the advantage in the same period when the point counter is not reset, excessive unfairness occurs between the player who resets the point counter and the player who does not reset due to the player's will Can be prevented.

  In addition, when a reset request operation is performed by the player with the value of the point counter being one value, the value of the point counter reaches a specified point during a period in which the reset request operation is prohibited again after reset from that point. If the average value of the percentage and the value of the point counter are the above one and the player has not made a reset request operation, the value of the point counter will be the same as the period during which the reset request operation is prohibited if reset If the configuration is the same or substantially the same as the average value of the percentage of points reaching the specified point, what is the selection rate for the specified point in the period after the reset request operation is prohibited after reset? Even if it is a rate, said effect is acquired.

  For example, in this embodiment, the selection rate of the specified points is determined every 50 points, and the selection rate of the specified points in the range of 1 to 50 points in the specified point table used when the reset request operation is performed is set as the reset request operation. It is determined to be the same as the selection rate of the specified points in the original specified point table at the time, but at the time of reset request operation, 50 points from the reset operation in the specified point table used at that time (when reset, it is again The sum of the selection rates up to the point until resetting becomes possible) may be determined as the selection rate of the specified points in the range of 1 to 50 points in the specified point table used when the reset operation is performed. .

  Further, in this embodiment, the point added every time one game is consumed reaches the specified point and is controlled by ART. The specified point is selected when the point counter is reset at the end of ART and counting of the points is started, and when the point counter is reset and the point counting is started by a reset request operation by the player. However, the ratio at which a specified point (1 to 100 points) equal to or less than the first value is selected at the end of ART is greater than the first value and is twice the first value at the end of ART. The ratio at which the specified points (1 to 100 points) below the first value are higher than the ratio at which the specified points (101 to 200 points) are selected, and the specified points (1 to 100 points) below the first value at the time of the reset request operation by the player. Since the specified point (101 to 200 points) greater than the first value and less than or equal to the second value at the end is higher than the selected ratio, After the end of RT, when the point exceeds the first value (100), i.e. the possibility that the point will reach the specified point before the first value (100) is exceeded, i.e. it may be controlled by ART. When the situation becomes low, the specified point is selected again by resetting the point counter by a reset request operation by the player, and the specified number of times is greater than when the point exceeds the first value (100) after the end of ART. It is possible to increase the possibility of reaching, that is, the possibility of being controlled by ART.

  On the other hand, when the specified point is not changed by the reset request operation by the player after the end of ART, and when the reset request operation by the player is performed after the end of ART and a new specified point is selected, after the end of ART Since the average value of points required until the next ART is controlled is the same or substantially the same, when the point exceeds the first value (100) after the ART ends, a reset request operation is performed by the player and a new one is newly made. By selecting a specified point, it is temporarily advantageous for the player, but on average, the advantage for the player is the same or substantially the same, and a reset request operation is performed by the player and a new specified point is selected. Since the degree of advantage over the players does not change depending on whether or not it has been made, fairness among the players can be ensured.

  In this embodiment, the ratio at which a specified point (1 to 100 points) equal to or less than the first value at the end of ART is selected is greater than the first value and equal to or less than the second value at the end of ART. The ratio is higher than the selected ratio, and the ratio at which a specified point (1 to 100 points) equal to or lower than the first value is selected when the player performs a reset request operation is greater than the first value at the end of ART and When the specified point is not changed by the player's reset request operation after the end of ART, and the player performs a reset request operation after the end of ART. When the specified point is newly selected, the average value of the points from the end of ART until the next control of ART is the same or substantially the same. The ratio at which the specified point (201 to 1000) larger than the second value is selected at the end of the ART, and the ratio at which the numerical value (101 to 1000) greater than the first value is selected at the time of the reset request operation by the player May be any ratio.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when the specified point is selected at the time of the reset request operation by the player, the maximum value (1000 points) of the specified value that can be selected when selecting the specified point at the end of the ART is selected. Therefore, when the player performs a reset request operation after the end of ART and a new specified point is selected, the next time from the end of ART than when the specified point is not changed by the player's reset request operation after the end of ART. Since there may be more points required to be controlled by the ART, when the player performs a reset request operation after the end of ART and a new specified point is selected, not only will it be advantageous to the player, Since it may be disadvantageous, fairness among players can be ensured.

  Also, in this embodiment, after the end of ART, it is not always possible to select a specified point and reset the point counter by a reset request operation. When the point exceeds a predetermined value (50 points), the reset request operation The selection of the specified point and the resetting of the point counter can be performed. When the point is equal to or less than a predetermined value (50 points), the selection of the specified point and the resetting of the point counter are restricted by the reset request operation. For this reason, game digestion after the end of ART not only is controlled by ART, but also functions as a condition for canceling restrictions on the selection of specified points and resetting of point counters by a reset request operation by the player. , Can enhance the interest by game digestion.

  In the present embodiment, a value (50 points) smaller than the first value (100 points) is applied as the predetermined value for restricting the selection of the specified point and the resetting of the point counter by the reset request operation. The predetermined value may be the same value as the first value (100 points), or may be a value larger than the first value (100 points).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the point is less than or equal to the first value (100), that is, when it is relatively likely to be controlled by ART, when the maximum specified point is less than 100 points, that is, the point counter is reset. Otherwise, it will be controlled to ART at 100 points, if it is less than 10 points up to the specified point, that is, it will be controlled to ART with extremely few games, it will be controlled to ART. In such a situation that is advantageous to the player, since the selection of the specified point and the reset of the point counter are restricted by the reset request operation even in a situation that is advantageous to the player. The specified point is newly set by the reset request operation by mistake, and the point It can be prevented that a disadvantage for the player by printer has been reset.

  Also, in this embodiment, after the game is over, the reset request flag is set by the player performing a reset request operation, and on the condition that the start operation of the next game is performed, the specified points are selected and the point counter is reset. Since it is configured to be able to cancel the reset request operation until the next game start operation is performed, the reset request operation is performed by another person when the player leaves the table temporarily Thus, it is possible to prevent the specified point from being newly set and the point counter from being reset regardless of the player's will.

  Also, in this embodiment, after a certain time has elapsed after the game is over, even if a reset request operation is performed, the selection of the specified point and the resetting of the point counter are restricted, so that the reset request operation is performed by another person. Thus, it is possible to more reliably prevent the specified point from being newly set and the point counter from being reset regardless of the player's will.

  In this embodiment, after the game is over, a reset request operation is performed, and the next game start operation is performed to select a specified point and reset the point counter, but at least the game start operation If there is a configuration that requires multiple games to select a specified point and reset the point counter, it will be in the player's will by performing a reset request operation by another person. Regardless of this, it is possible to prevent the specified point from being newly set and the point counter from being reset. In addition, as described above, even if a reset request operation is performed after a lapse of a certain time, if the configuration is such that the selection of specified points and the resetting of the point counter are restricted, it is specified without starting the game after the game ends. Even if it is possible to select points and reset the point counter, a specified point is newly set regardless of the player's will by reset request operation by another person, and the point counter is reset. Can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, after a specified point is selected at the end of ART and the point counter is reset, a reset request operation by the player is also performed for a predetermined period (a period until the value of the point counter reaches 100 points). Sometimes after a specified point is selected and the point counter is reset, a specific effect using common data is executed even in a predetermined period (a period until the value of the point counter reaches 100 points). Even when the specified point is selected at the end of ART and the point counter is reset, or when the specified point is selected and reset at the player's reset request operation, This is an advantageous situation for the player. Ri for specific effect using common data is performed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation due to staying in an advantageous situation for the player effectively.

  Further, in this embodiment, the advantageous RT signal output to the external device is turned OFF, so that it is possible to specify that the point counter has been reset at the end of the ART in the external device. The number of games after the point counter is reset at the end can be specified by an external device. On the other hand, when the point counter is reset by the player's reset request operation, the advantageous RT signal output mode does not change, so that the player resets that the point counter was reset at the end of the ART on the external device. It is possible to specify the point counter separately from the case where the point counter is reset by the request operation.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to specify that the point counter has been reset at the end of ART by an advantageous RT signal that is linked to the start and end of ART. A configuration may be adopted in which it is possible to specify that the point counter has been reset at the end of ART by an external output signal whose mode (ON / OFF) changes.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to specify only that the point counter has been reset at the end of ART from the external output signal (advantageous RT signal). The point counter may be reset separately by the reset request operation.

  In this embodiment, one specified point table is defined in advance as the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery at the end of ART. However, the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery at the end of ART. As a configuration, a plurality of types of specified point tables with different specified point selection rates may be provided, one of the specified point tables may be selected by lottery, and the specified point selection lottery may be performed using the selected specified point table. With such a configuration, it is possible to vary the points required until the next ART control is performed due to the difference in the selected specified point table.

  Further, in this embodiment, one specified point table is set in advance as the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery at the time of the reset request operation. However, the specification used for the specified point selection lottery at the time of the reset request operation. As a point table, a plurality of types of specified point tables with different specified point selection rates may be provided, one of the specified point tables may be selected by lottery, and a specified point selection lottery may be performed using the selected specified point table. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to vary the points required until the next ART is controlled due to the difference in the selected specified point table.

  In addition, only the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery at the end of the ART or the reset request operation may be selected by lottery, or the specified point selection lottery at the end of the ART or the reset request operation. It is good also as a structure which selects the regulation point table used for 1 by lottery.

  In addition, in the configuration in which the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery is selected by lottery, a lottery for selecting a new specified point table with a probability corresponding to the type of the specified point table used for the previous specified point selection lottery is selected. The configuration may be performed, and by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to intentionally change the selection rate of the specified points that are easily selected according to the type of the specified point table selected last time.

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

  In the first embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values has been described. However, bets are set using game balls as game values. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credit as a gaming value to set a bet amount. When using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

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

  Next, a slot machine according to a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. Since the slot machine of the present embodiment has a configuration similar to that of the first embodiment, detailed description of the same configuration is omitted, and different points are mainly described here.

  In the first embodiment, one specified point table is defined in advance as a specified point table used for selecting a specified point at the end of ART or at the time of setting change. As the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery at the time of the change, multiple types of specified point tables with different specified point selection rates are provided, and one of the specified point tables is selected by the specified point table selection lottery. A specified point selection lottery is performed using a point table.

  A control flow from when the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment ends ART or changes settings to the next ART will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. FIG.

  The sub-control unit 91 has a plurality of types (usually 1, normal 2, high accuracy) of specified points for which a selection rate for each of a plurality of predetermined points is determined at the end of ART or when the setting is changed (Sa001). A specified point table selection lottery for selecting any specified point table from the table (see FIG. 26) is performed, and then a specified point selection lottery for selecting a specified point using the selected specified point table is performed (Sa002). The selected specified point is set in the RAM 91c (Sa003), and the point counter for counting the points is reset and set to 0 (Sa004). Further, the display point is also reset and updated to 0 with the reset of the point counter (Sa005).

  Then, after resetting the point counter and the display point in the steps of Sa004 and Sa005, every time the game is started (Sa006), whether or not there is a specified point and point counter reset request accompanying the player's reset request operation. Is determined (Sa007). If there is a reset request, the specified point table currently selected, that is, selected at the end of the previous ART or when the setting is changed in the step of Sa001, the specified point selection lottery is performed using the set specified point table. The set specified point is reset to the selected specified point (Sa008) and the point counter is reset (Sa009), and the display point is reset and updated to 0 (Sa010) as the point counter is reset.

  Regardless of whether or not there is a reset request, 1 is added to the point counter for each game (Sa011), and the display point is updated in accordance with the point counter (Sa012). It is determined whether or not (Sa013). The start time of the sign effect is set according to the sign effect period determined in the sign effect period lottery. When it is the start time of the sign effect, the sign effect is started (Sa014), and information indicating that the sign effect is being performed is stored in the RAM 91c.

  In addition, regardless of whether or not it is the start stage of the sign production, whether the specific combination that is the target of the specific state lottery that determines whether or not to control to the specific state is won (Sa015), whether the target combination of the ART lottery It is determined whether or not is won (Sa016).

  If the specific combination is won in the step of Sa016, a specific state lottery is performed (Sa017). Then, it is determined whether or not a specific state lottery has been won (Sa018), and if a specific state lottery is won, control is performed to a specific state for a predetermined game (for example, 10 games) (Sa019). The control to the specific state is started within 5 games from the game won by the specific combination that triggered the specific state lottery, and in the specific state, the point of two or more values set in advance according to the winning combination Can be acquired for each game, and a large amount of points can be added compared to the normal state.

  Then, after the end of the specific state, the total value of the points acquired in the specific state is added to the point counter (Sa020), and the display point is updated to the value of the point counter after the addition (Sa021). That is, it is determined whether or not the total number of points acquired up to the present time since the last specified point is set and the point counter is reset is greater than or equal to the specified point (Sa022). If the value of the point counter is equal to or greater than the specified point, a continuous effect is executed to notify that ART has been won as an effect (Sa030), and ART control is started through the ART confirmation notification and preparation state. (Sa031). When the value of the point counter is less than the specified point in step Sa022, a continuous effect is executed to notify that ART has not been won as an effect (Sa023).

  In addition, if the target part of the ART lottery is won in the step of Sa016, an ART lottery is performed (Sa025), it is determined whether or not the ART is won (Sa026), and if the ART is won in the ART lottery, Regardless of the value of the point counter at that time, the fact that the ART lottery role that triggered the ART lottery performs a continuous production within 5 games from the winning game and informs that ART is won as the production result. (Sa030), the ART control is started through the ART confirmation notification and the preparation state (Sa031).

  Further, if the ART lottery is not won in the step of Sa026, a continuous effect lottery is executed (Sa027), it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is won (Sa028), and the continuous effect is won. In this case, a continuous effect is executed to notify that ART is not won as an effect result (Sa029).

  Further, if the specific combination and the ART lottery target combination are not won in the steps of Sa015 and Sa016, if the specific combination is won but the specific state is not selected in the step of Sa017, the ART lottery target combination is won, but Sa025 If ART is not won in this step, it is determined whether or not the value of the point counter counted up to the game is equal to or greater than a specified point (Sa024), and the total number of points since the last reset is calculated. When the numerical value has reached the specified point, a continuous effect is executed to notify that ART is won as an effect result (Sa030), and ART control is started through the ART confirmation notification and the preparation state ( Sa031).

  If the value of the point counter does not reach the specified point in step Sa024, whether the value of the point counter is 25 points or less until reaching the specified point (Sa032), whether the value is 25 points to the specified point It is determined whether or not (Sa033). And when the value of the point counter is 25 points up to the specified point, the signage effect period lottery for determining the effect period of the sign effect is executed and the effect period of the sign effect is determined to be any of 0-25 games. At the same time (Sa034), the start timing of the warning effect is set according to the lottery result so that the end time of the determined performance period is the same as the time when the value of the point counter reaches the specified point (Sa035). As a result, based on the start timing of the precursor effect set in the step of Sa035, the precursor effect is started in the steps of Sa013 and Sa014 described above.

  If more than 25 points are required until the value of the point counter reaches the specified point in the step of Sa032, it is determined whether or not the false omen effect is executed (Sa036), and the false omen effect is executed. When it is determined, it is determined whether or not the false precursor effect being executed has reached the end time of the effect period (Sa037). If the false precursor effect is the end time, a continuous effect is executed following the false predictor effect to notify that ART is not won as an effect result (Sa038).

  When the false sign effect is not executed in the step of Sa036, the false sign effect lottery is executed (Sa039). Then, it is determined whether or not the false omen effect lottery is won (Sa040). If the false omen effect lottery is won, the false omen effect is started (Sa041).

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 adds one point counter for each game except for a specific state, and controls the ART by reaching the specified point or winning the ART lottery. .

  In addition, when selecting a specified point at the end of ART or changing the setting, the sub-control unit 91 selects one of the specified point tables from a plurality of types of specified point tables by lottery, and uses the selected specified point table. When the specified point is selected by the player's reset request operation, the currently selected specified point table, that is, the specified point table selected and set at the end of the previous ART is displayed. Use to select the specified point.

  Next, the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, there are provided three types of normal point, normal 2, and high accuracy as the specified point table.

  In the specified point table normal 1, the selection rate of each point is determined so that the selection rate of 1 to 100 points is E, the selection rate of 101 to 200 points is F, and the average value of the specified points is V. Further, the selection rate of each point is determined so that the selection rate E of 1 to 100 points is larger than the selection rate F of 101 to 200 points. That is, in the specified point table normal 1, the selection ratio of 1 to 100 points is set higher than the selection ratio of 101 to 200 points.

  In the specified point table normal 2, the selection rate of each point is determined such that the selection rate of 1 to 100 points is G, the selection rate of 101 to 200 points is H, and the average value of the specified points is W. Further, the selection rate of each point is determined so that the selection rate G of 1 to 100 points is larger than the selection rate H of 101 to 200 points. That is, in the specified point table 2 in general, the selection ratio of 1 to 100 points is set higher than the selection ratio of 101 to 200 points.

  In the specified point table high accuracy, the selection rate of each point is determined so that the selection rate of 1 to 100 points is I, the selection rate of 101 to 200 points is J, and the average value of the specified points is Z. Further, the selection rate of each point is determined such that the selection rate I of 1 to 100 points is larger than the selection rate J of 101 to 200 points. That is, in the specified point table high accuracy, the selection ratio of 1 to 100 points is set higher than the selection ratio of 101 to 200 points.

  Further, the average value V of the specified points when the specified points are selected using the specified point table normal 1 and the average value W of the specified points when the specified points are selected using the specified point table normal 2 are the same. Or, while the values are set to be substantially the same value, the average value Z of the specified points when the specified points are selected using the specified point table accuracy is smaller than the average values V and W. Is set to

  Thus, in any of the specified point table normal 1, the specified point table normal 2 and the specified point table high accuracy, the ratio in which the specified point is selected within the range of 1 to 100 points is selected within the range of 101 to 200 points. Since the point counter is reset at the end of ART or when the player requests a reset operation, the period from the point to 100 points is reached after the ART has been set. Rather than reaching the specified point, that is, the possibility of being controlled by ART increases.

  Also, the average value V of the specified points when the specified points are selected using the specified point table normal 1 and the average value W of the specified points when the specified points are selected using the specified point table normal 2 are compared. The average value Z of the specified points when the specified points are selected using the specified point table accuracy is set small. Therefore, when the specified point table accuracy is selected, the specified point table is usually 1 Or, the possibility of being controlled by ART at a small point is increased as compared with the case where the specified point table 2 is normally selected, and the advantage for the player is increased.

  Next, the selection rate of each specified point table in the selection lottery of the specified point table at the end of ART will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this embodiment, the selection rate of each specified point table is determined based on the type of the previously selected specified point table and the player's reset request operation before being controlled by the ART (terminated ART). It is set differently depending on whether or not there was. In addition, if there is a reset request operation by the player before the ART is controlled, it is set according to the value of the point counter that the player has acquired when the reset request operation is performed. Yes.

  When the specified point table selected last time is normally 1, there is a reset request operation in the period until the ART is controlled, and the value of the point counter at the time of the reset request operation is 51 to 100 points, The selection rate with high accuracy of the specified point table is f1, and the average value (e1 × V + f1 × W + g1 × Z) of the specified points in consideration of these selection rates is r1.

  When the specified point table selected last time is usually 1, there is a reset request operation in the period until the ART is controlled, and the value of the point counter at the time of the reset request operation is 101 to 150 points, The selection rate of the specified point table normal 1 is e2, the selection rate of the specified point table normal 2 is f2, and the high selection rate of the specified point table is g2, and the average value of the specified points considering these selection rates (e2 × V + f2 × W + g2 × Z) is r2.

  When the specified point table selected last time is normally 1, there is a reset request operation in the period until it is controlled by the ART, and the value of the point counter at the time of the reset request operation is 151 to 200 points, The selection rate of the specified point table normal 1 is e3, the selection rate of the specified point table normal 2 is f3, the selection rate of the specified point table high accuracy is g3, and the average value of the specified points considering these selection rates (e3 × V + f3 × W + g3 × Z) is r3.

  When the specified point table selected last time is normally 1, and the reset request operation is not performed during the period until the ART is controlled, the selection rate of the specified point table normal 1 is e, the specified point table normal The selection rate of 2 is f, and the selection rate with high accuracy of the specified point table is g.

  In addition, when a specified point is selected using the specified point table normal 1, the average value of points required from the end of ART to the next ART when the reset request operation is performed in the range of 51 to 100 points is v1, The average value of points required from the end of ART when the reset request operation is performed in the range of 101 to 150 points to the next ART is v2, from the end of ART when the reset request operation is performed in the range of 151 to 200 points The average value of points required until the next ART is v3, and v1, v2, v3, V (the average value of the specified points when using the specified point table normal 1, that is, after the end of ART when the reset request operation is not performed To the next ART in the order of the average value of points required until the next ART.

  Here, g1 to g3 and g are determined so that the probability decreases sequentially in the order of g, g1, g2, and g3, and v1 + r1 (vr1), v2 + r2 (vr2), v3 + r3 (vr3), and V + r (Vr). ) Are set to be the same or substantially the same. That is, when the specified point table normal 1 is selected and the reset request operation is performed in the range of 51 to 200 points, the average value (v1 to v3) of points required from the end of ART to the next ART and 51 to 200 points Next time after the end of ART when the reset request operation is not performed, the sum of the average values (r1 to r3) of the specified points considering the selection rate of the specified point table when the reset request operation is performed in the range Same or substantially the same as the total value of the average value (V) of points required until ART and the average value (r) of the specified points considering the selection rate of the specified point table when the reset request operation is not performed It is set to be.

  In addition, when the specified point table is normally 1 and a reset request operation is performed in the range of 201 points or more, the average value of points required after the end of ART until the next ART and the reset request operation in the range of 201 points or more are performed. The average value of the specified points in consideration of the selection rate of the specified point table in the case of being performed, and the total value of the points required from the end of ART to the next ART when the reset request operation is not performed (V) And the average value (r) of the specified points in consideration of the selection rate of the specified point table when the reset request operation is not performed, is set to be the same as or substantially the same as the total value.

  In addition, when the specified point table selected last time is normally 2, the selection ratio of the specified point table high accuracy is set higher than when the specified point table selected last time is normally 1, In addition, when the specified point table selected last time is highly accurate, the selection ratio of the specified point table high accuracy is set higher than when the previously selected specified point table is normal 1 or normal 2. In the case where the specified point table selected last time is normally 2, the possibility that the high accuracy is selected as the next specified point table is increased, and the previously selected specified point table is In the case of high accuracy than in the case of normal 2, there is a higher possibility that high accuracy will be selected as the next specified point table.

  In addition, even when the specified point table set last time is usually 2 and high accuracy, the average value of points required from the end of ART when the reset request operation is performed until the next ART and the reset request operation were performed. The average value of the specified points in consideration of the selection rate of the specified point table in this case, and the total value of the points required from the end of ART when the reset request operation is not performed until the next ART (W, Z) And the average value of the specified points in consideration of the selection rate of the specified point table when the reset request operation is not performed, is set to be the same or substantially the same.

  In this way, regardless of the type of specified point table that was set last time, the average value of points required from the end of ART to the next ART when the reset request operation was performed, and the reset request operation were performed. The average value of the specified points in consideration of the selection rate of the specified point table in the case, and the sum of the average value of the points required from the end of the ART to the next ART when the reset request operation is not performed, and the reset request operation The player is requested to perform a reset request because it is set to be the same or substantially the same as the total value of the specified points taking into account the selection rate of the specified point table in the case where the In some cases, if the player does not perform the reset request operation, the player does not perform the reset request operation. Also, advantageous level for the player does not change.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the point added for each game is reached by the ART when it reaches the specified point. The specified point is selected when the point counter is reset at the end of ART and counting of the points is started, and when the point counter is reset and the point counting is started by a reset request operation by the player. However, when the point counter is reset at the end of ART and the counting of points starts, any specified point table is selected by lottery from a plurality of types of specified point tables having different specified point selection rates, and the selected specified table is selected. Since the specified points are selected at the selection rate specified in the point table, the points required until the next ART is controlled each time ART is finished can be changed due to the difference in the specified point table, but by the player Point counter by reset request operation When resetting and counting of points starts, the specified points are selected at the selection rate specified in the specified point table selected at the end of the previous ART. Depending on whether or not the specified point has been selected and the point counter has been reset, it is possible to prevent the point required from the end of ART until it is controlled to the next ART from deviating greatly.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the specified point table selection lottery at the end of ART, a specified point table to be newly used is selected at a selection rate according to the type of specified point table selected at the end of the previous ART. Therefore, it is possible to intentionally change the selection rate of specified points that can be easily selected according to the type of specified point table selected last time.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when the specified point table normal 1 and the specified point table normal 2 are used, the average value of the specified points is the same or substantially the same, but when the specified point table normal 1 is selected, When the specified point table normal 2 is selected, the ratio of the specified point table high accuracy is selected at the end of the next ART. Therefore, depending on whether the specified point table normal 1 or the specified point table normal 2 is selected. The points required until the current ART is controlled do not change, but the points required until the next ART is controlled can be varied.

  In addition, when the specified point table accuracy is used, the rate at which the specified point table accuracy is selected at the end of the next ART is higher than the specified point table normal 1 and normal 2; By selecting, it becomes easy to select the specified point table high accuracy multiple times, and it is possible to continue the situation controlled by ART with few points.

  Further, in this embodiment, the selection ratio of the specified points of 1 to 100 points is set relatively high in any specified point table, and the specified points are newly set by the reset request operation by the player. The possibility of being controlled by ART by 100 points is increased, which is relatively advantageous to the player over a period until reaching 100 points. That is, when the player makes a reset operation request, it is possible to play the game in a state advantageous to the player for a predetermined period.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the end of the ART, the player has made a reset request operation and no new point has been selected, compared to when the player has made a reset request operation and has newly selected the specified point. When the next time, the specified point table high-selection ratio in the next specified point table selection lottery is increased, which is advantageous for the player. Therefore, the player performs a reset request operation and is controlled to be in an advantageous state for a predetermined period. Even if it is, it can be prevented that it becomes excessively advantageous.

  In this embodiment, a specified point is newly set by a reset request operation by the player, and the possibility of being controlled to ART by 100 points increases thereafter, so that the relative time over the period until reaching 100 points is increased. This is a configuration that is advantageous to the player, but, for example, when a specified point is newly set by a reset request operation, the configuration is reset in a configuration other than the above, such as a configuration in which the winning probability of the ART lottery is increased for a predetermined period thereafter A configuration may be adopted in which after a specified point is newly set by a request operation, control is performed in an advantageous state for the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the end of the ART, the player has made a reset request operation and no new point has been selected, compared to when the player has made a reset request operation and has newly selected the specified point. When the specified point table selection lottery for the next time will increase, the selection ratio of the specified point table will increase, which will be advantageous to the player, that is, after the ART is finished, the player will perform a reset request operation and newly specify the specified points. It is more advantageous for the player when the player performs a reset request operation and a new specified point is not selected than when it is selected, but a new specified point is selected at the end of ART. When the player has played the game, the player is requested to perform a reset request and a new point is selected. The configuration may be advantageous to the player, and even if such a configuration is used, even if the player performs a reset request operation and is controlled to be in an advantageous state for a predetermined period, it may be excessively advantageous. Can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio at which the specified points (1 to 100 points) equal to or lower than the first value at the end of the ART is selected is larger than the first value at the end of the ART and twice the first value. The specified points (101 to 200 points) below the second value, which is the value, are higher than the selected ratio, and the specified points (1 to 100 points) below the first value are selected when the player performs a reset request operation. The ratio is higher than the ratio at which a specified point (101 to 200 points) greater than the first value and less than or equal to the second value is selected at the end of ART. 100), i.e., when the point is likely to reach the specified point, i.e., less likely to be controlled by ART, than before the first value (100) is exceeded. By resetting the point counter in response to a reset operation request by the user, the specified point is selected again, and the possibility that the specified point will be reached after the end of ART than when the point exceeds the first value (100), that is, in ART It becomes possible to increase the possibility of being controlled.

  On the other hand, when the specified point is not changed by the player's reset request operation after the ART ends, and when the player performs a reset request operation after the ART ends and a new specified point is selected, the next time the ART ends Since the ratio at which the specified point table high accuracy is selected is different and the player's advantage is the same or substantially the same, the reset request by the player when the point exceeds the first value (100) after the ART ends When a new specified point is selected after the operation, it is temporarily advantageous for the player, but on average, the advantage for the player is the same or substantially the same, and the player performs a reset request operation. Since the player's advantage does not change depending on whether or not a new specified point is selected, it is responsible for fairness among players. It can be.

  In this embodiment, when the specified point is not changed by the reset request operation by the player after the ART ends, when the reset request operation by the player is performed after the ART ends and a new specified point is selected, The ratio of the selected point table high accuracy at the end of the next ART is different, so that the advantage for the player is the same or substantially the same, but at least after the end of the ART, it is specified by the reset request operation by the player If the points are not changed, and when the player performs a reset request operation after the end of ART and a new specified point is selected, the player's advantage is the same or substantially the same. Well, for example, the specified points are not changed by the reset request operation by the player after the ART ends When a reset request operation is performed by the player after the end of ART and a new specified point is selected, the specified point table is highly accurate, such as the advantage in the subsequent ART, the advantage due to the difference in the probability of the ART lottery, etc. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the advantages for the player are the same or substantially the same by setting the advantages other than the ratio selected to be different.

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

  Next, a slot machine according to a third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. Since the slot machine of the present embodiment has a configuration similar to that of the first embodiment, detailed description of the same configuration is omitted, and different points are mainly described here.

  In the first embodiment, one specified point table is defined in advance as the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery at the end of the ART, and one specified point table is used in advance as the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery during the reset request operation. In the present embodiment, the point table is defined, but in this embodiment, as the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery at the end of the ART and at the time of the reset request operation, a plurality of types of specified items with different specified point selection rates A point table is provided, one of the specified point tables is selected by lottery, and the specified point selection lottery is performed using the selected specified point table.

  The flow of control from when the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment ends ART or changes settings to the next ART will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The sub-control unit 91 selects the last specified point table among a plurality of types of specified point tables in which the selection rate for each of the plurality of specified points is determined at the end of the ART or when the setting is changed (Sa001). A specified point table is selected using a specified point table (see FIG. 30) that has been selected after performing a specified point table selection lottery to select one of the specified point tables at a predetermined selection rate (see FIG. 31). A specified point selection lottery is selected (Sa002), the selected specified point is set in the RAM 91c (Sa003), and the point counter for counting points is reset and set to 0 (Sa004). Further, the display point is also reset and updated to 0 with the reset of the point counter (Sa005).

  Then, after resetting the point counter and the display point in the steps of Sa004 and Sa005, every time the game is started (Sa006), whether or not there is a specified point and point counter reset request accompanying the player's reset request operation. Is determined (Sa007). When there is a reset request, a specified point table selection lottery for selecting any specified point table at a selection rate (see FIG. 31) determined in advance according to the previously selected specified point table is performed ( Sa008), a specified point selection lottery is performed using the selected specified point table (see FIG. 30), the currently set specified point is reset to the selected specified point (Sa009), and the point counter is reset (Sa010). ) With the reset of the point counter, the display point is also reset and updated to 0 (Sa011).

  Regardless of whether or not there is a reset request, 1 is added to the point counter for each game (Sa012), and the display point is updated in accordance with the point counter (Sa013), and the start timing of the warning effect It is determined whether or not (Sa014). The start time of the sign effect is set according to the sign effect period determined in the sign effect period lottery. When it is the start time of the sign effect, the sign effect is started (Sa015), and information indicating that the sign effect is being performed is stored in the RAM 91c.

  In addition, regardless of whether or not it is the start stage of the sign production, whether or not the specific combination that is the target of the specific state lottery that determines whether or not to control the specific state is won (Sa016), the target combination of the ART lottery It is determined whether or not is won (Sa017).

  When the specific combination is won in the step of Sa017, a specific state lottery is performed (Sa018). Then, it is determined whether or not a specific state lottery has been won (Sa019), and if a specific state lottery is won, control is performed to a specific state for a predetermined game (for example, 10 games) (Sa020). The control to the specific state is started within 5 games from the game won by the specific combination that triggered the specific state lottery, and in the specific state, the point of two or more values set in advance according to the winning combination Can be acquired for each game, and a large amount of points can be added compared to the normal state.

  Then, after the end of the specific state, the total value of the points acquired in the specific state is added to the point counter (Sa021), and the display point is updated to the value of the point counter after the addition (Sa022). That is, it is determined whether or not the total number of points acquired up to the present after the last specified point is set and the point counter is reset is greater than or equal to the specified point (Sa023). When the value of the point counter is equal to or greater than the specified point, the continuous effect is executed to notify that the ART is won as the effect (Sa031), and the ART control is started through the ART confirmation notification and the preparation state. (Sa032). If the value of the point counter is less than the specified point in step Sa023, a continuous effect is executed to notify that ART has not been won as an effect (Sa024).

  In addition, if the target part of the ART lottery is won in the step of Sa017, the ART lottery is performed (Sa026), it is determined whether or not the ART is won (Sa027), and if the ART lottery is won, Regardless of the value of the point counter at that time, the fact that the ART lottery role that triggered the ART lottery performs a continuous production within 5 games from the winning game and informs that ART is won as the production result. (Sa031), the ART control is started through the ART confirmation notification and the preparation state (Sa032).

  If the ART lottery is not won in the ART 027 step, the continuous effect lottery is executed (Sa028), and it is determined whether or not the continuous effect is won (Sa029), and the continuous effect is won. In this case, a continuous effect is executed to notify that ART is not won as an effect result (Sa030).

  Further, if the specific combination and the ART lottery target combination are not won in the steps of Sa016 and Sa017, if the specific combination is won but the specific state is not won in the step of Sa018, the ART lottery target combination is won, but Sa026 If ART is not won in this step, it is determined whether or not the value of the point counter counted up to the game is equal to or greater than a specified point (Sa025), and the total number of points since the last reset is calculated. When the numerical value has reached the specified point, the continuous effect is executed to notify that the ART is won as the effect (Sa031), and the ART control is started through the ART confirmation notification and the preparation state ( Sa032).

  If the value of the point counter does not reach the specified point in step Sa025, whether the value of the point counter is 25 points or less until reaching the specified point (Sa033), whether the value is 25 points to the specified point It is determined whether or not (Sa034). And when the value of the point counter is 25 points up to the specified point, the signage effect period lottery for determining the effect period of the sign effect is executed and the effect period of the sign effect is determined to be any of 0-25 games. At the same time (Sa035), the start time of the sign effect is set according to the lottery result so that the end time of the determined effect period becomes the same as the time when the value of the point counter reaches the specified point (Sa036). Thus, based on the start timing of the sign effect set in the step of Sa036, the sign effect is started in the steps of Sa014 and Sa015 described above.

  If more than 25 points are required until the value of the point counter reaches the specified point in the step of Sa033, it is determined whether or not the false omen effect is executed (Sa037), and the false omen effect is executed. When it is determined, it is determined whether or not the false precursor effect being executed has reached the end time of the effect period (Sa038). If the false sign effect is the end time, a continuous effect is executed following the false sign effect to notify that ART has not been won as an effect result (Sa039).

  When the false sign effect is not executed in the step of Sa037, the false sign effect lottery is executed (Sa040). Then, it is determined whether or not a false sign effect lottery is won in the false sign effect lottery (Sa041). If the false sign effect lottery is won, the false sign effect is started (Sa042).

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 selects one of the plurality of types of specified point tables when selecting the specified point at the end of the ART or changing the setting, or when selecting the specified point at the time of the player's reset request operation. The specified point table is selected by lottery, and the specified point is selected using the selected specified point table.

  Next, the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, three types of normal point, normal 2, and high accuracy are provided as the specified point table. Each of the specified point table used for the specified point selection lottery at the end of the ART and when the player performs a reset request operation. It is comprised from the regulation point table used for regulation point selection lottery.

  In the specified point table normal 1 and the specified point table normal 2, the specified point selection rate is set so that the average value of the specified points is the same or substantially the same. The selection rate of the specified points is set so that the average value of the specified points becomes smaller than the normal 1 and the specified point table normal 2. Therefore, it is easier to select a specified point when the specified point table high accuracy is selected than when the specified point table normal 1 and specified point table normal 2 are selected, and the ART end or a reset request by the player After the point counter is reset by the operation, it becomes easier to control the ART with fewer points.

  The specified point table normal 1, normal 2, and high accuracy differ in the selection rate of specified points as described above, but each specified point table has the same characteristics as the specified point table used in the first embodiment.

  That is, for each of the specified point table normal 1, the specified point table 2 and the specified point table high accuracy, the ratio at which the specified points are selected within the range of 1 to 100 points at the end of ART is 101 to 200 points. Since it is set higher than the ratio selected in the range, in the period until reaching 100 points after the end of ART, it reaches the specified point than the period of 101 to 200 points after that, that is, in ART This increases the possibility of being controlled.

  In addition, even when the player performs a reset request operation, the ratio at which the specified points are selected within the range of 1 to 100 points is set higher than the ratio at which the specified points are selected within the range of 101 to 200 points. Since the ratio at which the specified point is selected within the range of 1 to 100 points during the reset request operation is set higher than the ratio at which the specified point is selected within the range of 101 to 200 points at the end of ART, In the range from 101 points to 200 points, the player's reset request is selected and the point counter is reset by the player's reset request operation. The specified point is not selected and the point counter is not reset by the operation. Reaching the defined point than If you continue, that is, increases that could be controlled in ART.

  On the other hand, after the end of ART, even when a reset request operation is performed by the player or when a reset request operation is not performed by the player, until reaching the specified point from the end of ART and being controlled by ART The average value of the points required for the player is the same or substantially the same, and as a result, even if the player performs a reset request operation, or when the player does not perform the reset request operation, the advantage to the player is It does not change.

  Next, the selection rate of each specified point table in the selection lottery of the specified point table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this embodiment, the selection rate of each specified point table is set to be different depending on the type of the specified point table used last time.

  In particular, when the type of the specified point table used last time is usually 1, the selection rate of the specified point table accuracy is L, and the specified point table height when the type of specified point table used last time is usually 2. The certainty selection rate is set to M, and the certainty point table high certainty selection rate is set to L when the type of the prescribed point table used last time is high.

  Here, L, M, and N are determined so that the selection ratio sequentially increases in the order of L, M, and N.

  Thus, in the specified point table normal 1 and normal 2, the average value of the specified points is the same or substantially the same, but the selection rate at which the specified point table high accuracy is selected by the specified point table selection lottery is the previous specified points. Compared to the case where table normal 1 is used, the case where the previous specified point table normal 2 is used is set higher, so the case where the previous specified point table normal 2 is used is set next time. The possibility that the point table high accuracy will be selected increases.

  In addition, when the specified point table accuracy is selected by the specified point table selection lottery, the previous specified point table accuracy is used as compared to the case where the previous specified point table normal 1 and normal 2 are used. Since is set higher, the possibility that the next specified point table accuracy is selected is higher when the previous specified point table accuracy is used. That is, once the specified point table accuracy is used, the specified point table accuracy is easily used thereafter.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the point added for each game is reached by the ART when it reaches the specified point. The specified point is selected when the point counter is reset at the end of ART and counting of points is started, and when the point counter is reset and points are counted by a player's reset request operation. The point counter can be reset by newly setting a specified point reflecting the will of the person.

  Also, not only at the end of ART but also when a reset operation request is made by the player, one of the specified point tables is selected by lottery from a plurality of types of specified point tables with different specified point selection rates. Since the specified points are selected at the selected rate specified in the specified points table, the specified points required until the next ART is controlled not only at the end of the ART but also by the reset request operation by the player It can be changed by the difference of the point table.

  In this embodiment, in the specified point table selection lottery, the specified point table to be newly used is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the type of the specified point table selected last time. Depending on the type of the point table, it is possible to intentionally change the selection rate of the specified points that are easily selected thereafter.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when the specified point table normal 1 and the specified point table normal 2 are used, the average value of the specified points is the same or substantially the same, but when the specified point table normal 1 is selected, When the specified point table normal 2 is selected, the ratio of the next specified point table high accuracy is selected is higher. Therefore, depending on whether the specified point table normal 1 or the specified point table normal 2 is selected, the current ART The points required until the time of control is not changed, but the points required until the next time of control by ART can be changed.

  In addition, when the specified point table accuracy is used, the rate at which the next specified point table accuracy is selected is higher than the specified point table normal 1 and normal 2, so the specified point table accuracy is selected once. Thus, it becomes easy to select the specified point table high accuracy multiple times, and it is possible to continue the situation controlled by ART with a small number of points.

  Further, in this embodiment, the selection ratio of the specified points of 1 to 100 points is set relatively high in any specified point table, and the specified points are newly set by the reset request operation by the player. The possibility of being controlled by ART by 100 points is increased, which is relatively advantageous to the player over a period until reaching 100 points. That is, when the player makes a reset operation request, it is possible to play the game in a state advantageous to the player for a predetermined period.

  In this embodiment, the selection ratio of 1 to 100 points in the specified point table used when selecting the specified point at the end of the ART is 1 in the specified point table used when selecting the specified point during the reset request operation. It is set to be higher than the selection ratio of ~ 100 points, and when the specified point is newly selected at the end of ART than when the player performs a reset request operation and a new specified point is selected. Since it is advantageous for the player, it can be prevented that the player becomes excessively advantageous even when a reset request operation is performed by the player and the player is controlled in an advantageous state for a predetermined period.

  In this embodiment, a specified point is newly set by a reset request operation by the player, and the possibility of being controlled to ART by 100 points increases thereafter, so that the relative time over the period until reaching 100 points is increased. This is a configuration that is advantageous to the player, but, for example, when a specified point is newly set by a reset request operation, the configuration is reset in a configuration other than the above, such as a configuration in which the winning probability of the ART lottery is increased for a predetermined period thereafter A configuration may be adopted in which after a specified point is newly set by a request operation, control is performed in an advantageous state for the player.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio at which the specified points (1 to 100 points) equal to or lower than the first value at the end of the ART is selected is larger than the first value at the end of the ART and twice the first value. The specified points (101 to 200 points) below the second value, which is the value, are higher than the selected ratio, and the specified points (1 to 100 points) below the first value are selected when the player performs a reset request operation. The ratio is higher than the ratio at which a specified point (101 to 200 points) greater than the first value and less than or equal to the second value is selected at the end of ART. 100), i.e., when the point is likely to reach the specified point, i.e., less likely to be controlled by ART, than before the first value (100) is exceeded. By resetting the point counter in response to a reset operation request by the user, the specified point is selected again, and the possibility that the specified number of times will be reached after the end of the ART exceeds the first value (100), that is, the ART It becomes possible to increase the possibility of being controlled.

  On the other hand, when the specified point is not changed by the reset request operation by the player after the end of ART, and when the reset request operation by the player is performed after the end of ART and a new specified point is selected, after the end of ART Since the average value of points required until the next ART is controlled is the same or substantially the same, when the point exceeds the first value (100) after the ART ends, a reset request operation is performed by the player and a new one is newly made. By selecting a specified point, it is temporarily advantageous for the player, but on average, the advantage for the player is the same or substantially the same, and a reset request operation is performed by the player and a new specified point is selected. Since the degree of advantage over the players does not change depending on whether or not it has been made, fairness among the players can be ensured.

  In this embodiment, when the specified point is not changed by the reset request operation by the player after the ART ends, when the reset request operation by the player is performed after the ART ends and a new specified point is selected, Thus, the average value of the points required from the end of ART until the next ART is controlled is the same or substantially the same, so that the advantage for the player is the same or substantially the same, but at least after the end of ART When the specified point is not changed by the player's reset request operation and when the player performs a reset request operation after the end of ART and a new specified point is selected, the advantage for the player is the same or It is sufficient if the configuration is substantially the same, for example, specified by a reset request operation by the player after the ART ends. Specified, such as the ratio at which the specified point table accuracy is selected at the end of the next ART, when the event is not changed, when the player performs a reset request operation after the ART ends and a new specified point is selected It is good also as a structure from which the advantage for a player is the same or substantially the same because the selection rate of a point table differs.

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

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

Claims (2)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed in a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner. Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Specific event counting means for counting the number of times a specific event related to the game is established;
A specified number of times selection means for selecting any number as a specified number of times from a plurality of different predetermined numbers when a preset start condition is satisfied;
A specified number of times setting means for setting the specified number of times selected by the specified number of times selection means;
When the specified number of times is set by the specified number of times setting means, the number of established times initialization means for initializing the number of times that the specific event is counted by the specific event counting means;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous for the player by reaching the prescribed number of times the specific event counted by the specific event counting means;
Number of times notification means for notifying the number of establishment of the specific event in a identifiable manner,
Notification that initializes the number of notifications notified by the number notification means when the start condition is satisfied or when a specific condition that is different from the start condition and can be satisfied by the player's will is satisfied Count initialization means;
A precursor state determination means for determining whether to control to a precursor state in which the possibility that the privilege is given is suggested;
When the number of times that the specific event counted by the specific event counting means reaches the specified number of times is equal to or less than a predetermined number, or the sign state determining means controls to the sign state A precursor state control means for controlling to the precursor state when determined;
Specific condition establishment prohibiting means for prohibiting establishment of the specific condition until the number of establishment of the specific event becomes a specific number of times after the notification number of times is initialized by the notification number initialization means;
With
The specific number of times is the number of times that the specific event is established during the determination period required for the precursor state determination means to determine the precursor state, and the number of times that the specific event is established during the maximum period of the precursor state, A slot machine characterized by the number of times The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed in a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner. Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Specific event counting means for counting the number of times a specific event related to the game is established;
A first specified number of times selection means for selecting any number as a specified number of times from a plurality of different predetermined numbers when a preset start condition is satisfied;
Second specified number of times selection means for selecting one of the plurality of numerical values as the specified number of times when a specific condition that is different from the start condition and can be satisfied by the player's will is satisfied;
A prescribed number setting means for setting the prescribed number of times selected by the first prescribed number of times selection means or the second prescribed number of times selection means;
When the specified number of times is set by the specified number of times setting means, the number of established times initialization means for initializing the number of times that the specific event is counted by the specific event counting means;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous for the player by reaching the prescribed number of times the specific event counted by the specific event counting means;
A precursor state determination unit that determines whether or not to control to a precursor state that suggests the possibility that the privilege is granted based on the number of establishments of the specific event counted by the specific event counting unit;
When the number of times that the specific event counted by the specific event counting means reaches the specified number of times is equal to or less than a predetermined number, or the sign state determining means controls to the sign state A precursor state control means for controlling to the precursor state when determined;
After the number of establishments of the specific event counted by the specific event counting unit is initialized by the number of establishments initialization unit, the establishment of the specific condition is prohibited until the number of establishments of the specific event reaches a specific number. Specific condition establishment prohibition means,
With
The specific number of times is the number of times that the specific event is established during the determination period required for the precursor state determination means to determine the precursor state, and the number of times that the specific event is established during the maximum period of the precursor state, A slot machine characterized by the number of times

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