JP2015077271A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine that does not deteriorate game properties possessed by the slot machine, even when power supply is interrupted during a delay period.SOLUTION: Even when power supply is interrupted in a state in which certain regularity is created in a relative positional relationship between reels by reel performance control during a freeze period, initial position return control is executed without the execution of the reel performance control after a resumption of the power supply. Thus, the relative positional relationship between the reels is set to be an initial position relationship.

Description

  The present invention includes a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying the identification information and deriving a display result by moving a display band in which a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and one game can be obtained by deriving display results on all of the plurality of variable display sections. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display portions as a result of one game.

  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. 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.

  The types of combinations include small combinations, bonus combinations, and replay combinations. Here, when the combination of symbols constituting the small combination is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that the number of medals determined for each type of small combination is paid out. When the combination of symbols constituting the bonus combination is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. it can. When the combination of symbols constituting the re-gamer is stopped on the winning line, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the betting number.

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

  In this type of slot machine, the relative positional relationship between the three reels in a delay period in which the timing at which the operation of the stop switch for stopping the reels is activated is delayed after the game starts After controlling the reels so that the symbols are aligned in a straight line, before the operation of the stop switch is validated, the relative positional relationship between the three reels is changed to a random positional relationship. There is known a slot machine that prevents the playability of the slot machine from being impaired (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the slot machine as described above, no consideration is given to the reel control when the power supply is cut off during the delay period. If the power supply is interrupted before changing the positional relationship to a random positional relationship, the relative positional relationship between the three reels after the restart of the power supply is such that the specific symbols are aligned in a straight line. There was a risk that the reel would be controlled as it was. When such a situation occurs, it becomes possible for a player to perform a reel stop operation while maintaining a certain regularity in reel rotation, and there is a problem that the gaming property of the slot machine is impaired. It was.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that does not impair the playability of the slot machine even when power supply is interrupted during the delay period. It is.

(1) A plurality of variable display portions (for example, for example, by moving a display band in which a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable are arranged in a predetermined order to display the identification information in a variable manner and derive a display result) A perspective window 3),
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and one game is ended by deriving display results to all of the plurality of variable display units. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display units as a result of one game,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving a display result from the variable display unit;
After the start of the game, effective reception state control means (for example, main control) that makes an effective reception state that effectively accepts the operation of the derivation operation means on the condition that the display band is in a steady state that moves at a specified speed. Processing for enabling the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the unit 41),
Delay control means (for example, freeze control processing by the main control unit 41) for performing delay control for delaying the effective acceptance state;
In the execution period of the delay control, the relative positional relationship between the display bands constituting the plurality of variable display portions is the positional relationship in which the specific positional relationship (for example, the symbol “7a” or “7c”) is aligned. ), After executing specific variation control (for example, reel effect control) to vary the plurality of variable display units, the relative positional relationship between the display bands becomes a random positional relationship. Fluctuation control means (for example, main control unit 41) capable of executing adjustment control (for example, positional relationship change control) that varies the plurality of variable display units;
Delay control ending means (for example, main control unit 41) for ending the delay control after the adjustment control is executed by the variation control means,
When the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the specific fluctuation control, the fluctuation control means executes the adjustment control without executing the specific fluctuation control after the power supply is resumed (for example, a main control unit) 41 is a process for freeze control shown in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, the specific variation control is executed and the relative positional relationship between the display bands is constant in the execution period of the delay control that delays the state in which the operation of the derivation operation unit is effectively received. Even if regularity is born, the relative positional relationship between the display bands becomes a random positional relationship by the subsequent adjustment control, so that the gaming performance of the slot machine in which the display result is derived by the technical intervention of the player is impaired. It won't be lost. Further, when the power supply is cut off in a state where a certain regularity is born in the relative positional relationship between the display bands by the specific fluctuation control during the execution period of the delay control, the specific fluctuation control is performed after the power supply is resumed. Since the adjustment control is executed without being executed, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the slot machine while preventing the gaming of the slot machine from being impaired.

(2) A plurality of variable display units (for example, for example, by moving a display band in which a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order to display the identification information in a variable manner and derive a display result) A perspective window 3),
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and one game is ended by deriving display results to all of the plurality of variable display units. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display units as a result of one game,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving a display result from the variable display unit;
After the start of the game, effective reception state control means (for example, main control) that makes an effective reception state that effectively accepts the operation of the derivation operation means on the condition that the display band is in a steady state that moves at a specified speed. Processing for enabling the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the unit 41),
Delay control means (for example, freeze control processing by the main control unit 41) for performing delay control for delaying the effective acceptance state;
Derived positional relationship specifying means (for example, initial position detection control) for specifying a derived positional relationship (for example, initial positional relationship) that is a relative positional relationship between the display bands before the delay control is performed; ,
In the execution period of the delay control, the relative positional relationship between the display bands constituting the plurality of variable display portions is the positional relationship in which the specific positional relationship (for example, the symbol “7a” or “7c”) is aligned. ) So that the relative positional relationship between the display bands becomes the positional relationship at the time of derivation. Fluctuation control means (for example, main control unit 41) capable of executing adjustment control (for example, initial position return control) that varies the plurality of variable display units;
Delay control ending means (for example, main control unit 41) for ending the delay control after the adjustment control is executed by the variation control means,
When the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the specific fluctuation control, the fluctuation control means executes the adjustment control without executing the specific fluctuation control after the power supply is resumed (for example, a main control unit) 41 is a process of performing freeze control shown in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, the specific variation control is executed and the relative positional relationship between the display bands is constant in the execution period of the delay control that delays the state in which the operation of the derivation operation unit is effectively received. Even if regularity is born, the relative positional relationship between the display bands becomes the positional relationship at the time of derivation by the subsequent adjustment control, so that the gaming performance of the slot machine in which the display result is derived by the technical intervention of the player is impaired. It won't be lost. Further, when the power supply is cut off in a state where a certain regularity is born in the relative positional relationship between the display bands by the specific fluctuation control during the execution period of the delay control, the specific fluctuation control is performed after the power supply is resumed. Since the adjustment control is executed without being executed, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the slot machine while preventing the gaming of the slot machine from being impaired.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
It further comprises adjustment notification means (for example, initial position notification control, position change notification control) for notifying information capable of specifying that the adjustment control is executed without the specific fluctuation control being executed by the fluctuation control means. .

  According to such a configuration, even when adjustment control is executed without executing specific variation control after the interrupted power supply is resumed, information that can specify that is notified, so It is possible to prevent distrust to the person.

(4) In the slot machines of (1) to (3) above,
A granting means for granting a privilege (for example, a process for giving navigation stock by the sub-control unit 91);
A decision means (for example, a process of executing a success / failure lottery by the sub-control unit 91) for making a decision regarding the granting of the privilege in the execution period of the delay control;
The granting unit grants a special privilege (for example, a process for executing special privilege granting control) when the power supply is interrupted before the determination unit determines whether to grant the privilege.

  According to such a configuration, even when the power supply is interrupted and the privilege is not granted before the determination regarding the grant of the privilege is performed in the execution period of the delay control, a special privilege is given instead, It is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged by cutting off the power supply.

(5) In the slot machine of (2) above,
When the power supply is interrupted during the execution period of the delay control, and when the positional relationship at the time of derivation cannot be specified by the positional relationship specifying unit at the time of derivation, the variation control means Adjustment control is performed to change the plurality of variable display units so that the relative positional relationship becomes a random positional relationship (for example, the freeze control process shown in FIG. 30 by the main control unit 41).

  According to such a configuration, when the power supply is cut off during the execution period of the delay control, the adjustment is performed to change the plurality of variable display units so that the relative positional relationship between the display bands becomes the derived positional relationship. Even if the control is not feasible, adjustment control is performed to change the plurality of variable display units so that the relative positional relationship between the display bands becomes a random positional relationship instead. It is possible to reduce the processing load of the slot machine while preventing the performance from being lost.

(6) In the slot machines of (1) to (5) above,
Storage means (for example, RAM 41c) for storing predetermined information;
A setting changing unit (for example, a process for executing a setting change by the main control unit 41) that changes the setting of the advantage with initialization of the information stored in the storage unit;
The setting changing means does not initialize the information related to the adjustment control stored in the storage means when changing the setting of the advantage (for example, information that can specify the initial position of the reel even when the setting is changed) Is not initialized).

  According to such a configuration, even when the setting of the advantage is changed, the information related to the adjustment control is not initialized. Therefore, the adjustment is not performed when the adjustment control is to be executed, so that the setting of the advantage is performed. The player will not be informed of the change.

(7) In the slot machines of (1) to (6) above,
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow the generation of each of a plurality of types of winnings before a display result is derived to each of the plurality of variable display units;
Derivation control means (for example, reel control) for performing control for deriving a display result to the variable display unit in accordance with a determination result by the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means;
Game state control means (for example, processing for changing the game state by the main control unit 41, FIG. 9) for controlling to one game state among a plurality of types of game states (for example, RT0 to RT3);
In a specific game (for example, a game won in normal + special replay 7 or 8) in which the determination result of the pre-determining means in the period in which the predetermined notification condition is satisfied is a specific determination result Discrimination information notification means (for example, a process of performing AT by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying discrimination information capable of discriminating a specific operation mode corresponding to the determination result;
A disadvantage generating means (for example, controlling in a penalty period) that can generate a disadvantage to the player when the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation mode in a period in which the predetermined notification condition is not satisfied. For further processing, and
The delay control means is controlled by the gaming state control means to a specific gaming state among the plurality of types of gaming states (for example, if it is a freeze state before start, during RT1, if it is a freeze state after start) The delay control is executed when the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation mode in the specific game (for example, the process of S16 in FIG. 20 and S36 in FIG. 21). .

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation mode in the specific game, the delay control is executed if the specific game state is controlled according to the game situation. . For this reason, the delay control execution period is not performed in an unintended game situation, but the delay control execution period can be performed in an appropriate game situation, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Only one type of delay control may be defined, or a plurality of types of delay control may be defined. In addition, when multiple types of delay control are defined, the specific gaming state may be a common gaming state regardless of the type, and different gaming states may be determined according to the type. It may be.

(8) In the slot machines of (1) to (6) above,
Game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the progress of the game,
Production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for controlling the production based on the control information transmitted from the game control means,
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow the generation of each of a plurality of types of winnings before a display result is derived to each of the plurality of variable display units;
Derivation control means (for example, reel control) for performing control for deriving a display result to the variable display unit according to a determination result by the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means,
The production control means includes
In a specific game that is a game in which the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result during a period in which a predetermined notification condition is satisfied (for example, a determination game that is a normal replay win), the specific determination result Discrimination information notification means (for example, a process of executing AT by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying discrimination information capable of discriminating a corresponding specific operation mode;
A disadvantage generating means (for example, controlling in a penalty period) that can generate a disadvantage to the player when the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation mode in a period in which the predetermined notification condition is not satisfied. Processing for
The game control means may determine a specific period (for example, during AT) based on an operation mode of the derivation operation means when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a predetermined determination result (for example, lose or normal replay win). It further includes a specific period determining means (for example, FIG. 17) for determining whether or not it is possible to generate a freeze after starting)
The delay control is the specific game when the specific period is determined by the specific period determination means, and the delay control is performed when the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation mode in the specific game. Is executed (for example, S36 in FIG. 21).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation mode in a specific game, the execution period of the delay control is set to a specific period according to the game situation. For this reason, the delay control execution period is not performed in an unintended game situation, but the delay control execution period can be performed in an appropriate game situation, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  The predetermined determination result may be the same determination result as the specific determination result, may be a determination result included in the specific determination result, or may be a determination result completely different from the specific determination result ( (Refer to “About the judgment use” column in the modification).

(9) In the slot machines of (1) to (8) above,
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow the generation of each of a plurality of types of winnings before a display result is derived to each of the plurality of variable display units;
Derivation control means (for example, reel control) for performing control for deriving a display result to the variable display unit in accordance with a determination result by the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means;
A means including the derivation control means, further comprising display state control means (for example, reel control) for controlling the display state of the variable display section;
The derivation control means derives a display result at a predetermined position in each of the plurality of variable display portions when it is not the execution period of the delay control (for example, normal reel control),
The display state control means is a provisional derivation control means (for example, a provisional derivation control means for tentatively deriving a temporary display result at a specific position different from the predetermined position in each of the plurality of variable display sections when the delay control is being executed. FIG. 25) is further included.

  According to such a configuration, since the temporary display result can be derived at a position different from the position from which the display result is derived, the temporary display result provisionally derived at the specific position can be converted into the display result derived at the predetermined position. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by controlling the temporary derivation control means in the execution period of the delay control while preventing the player from misidentifying that it is.

  The temporary display result may be a result that does not advance the game by being derived. For example, it is not a result of ending one game by being derived. Further, the temporary display result may be a result of generating a winning when it is not the execution period of the delay control or a result of not generating a winning. In such a case, the temporary display result that can be derived in the execution period of the delay control includes all the display result modes (for example, type and output) that can be derived when the execution period is not the delay control. There may be more modes than the number of modes of the results, and the same number of modes as the modes of display results that can be derived when it is not the execution period of delay control. Also good. In addition, the provisional display result modes that can be derived during the execution period of the delay control (for example, the type and the output) are all included in the display results that can be derived when the execution period is not the execution period of the delay control. The number of modes may be smaller than the number. Thus, the temporary display result that can be derived during the execution period of the delay control and the display result that can be derived when it is not during the execution period of the delay control may include common results. Since both the temporary display result and the display result are derived to the variable display device, when a common result is derived, it can be determined from the result whether it is the temporary display result or the display result. However, when the temporary display result is derived, it is possible to make the function different in that the game is not advanced as in the case where the display result is derived. In addition, the temporary display result that can be derived during the execution period of the delay control and the display result that can be derived when the execution period is not the execution period of the delay control are different results that do not include a common result. It may be configured. In this case, while the result is derived to the same variable display device, the provisional display result or the display result should not be specified (can be specified) from the mode of the derived result. Can do. In addition, a mode (for example, a mode at the start of derivation control, a mode during derivation control, a mode at the time of derivation) until the provisional display result is derived in the execution period of delay control is displayed when it is not the execution period of delay control. It may be the same as the mode until the result is derived, or may be different.

(10) In the slot machines of (1) to (9) above,
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow the generation of each of a plurality of types of winnings before a display result is derived to each of the plurality of variable display units;
Derivation control means (for example, reel control) for performing control for deriving a display result to the variable display unit in accordance with a determination result by the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means;
Game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the game, including means for determining in advance and derivation control means;
Production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for performing production control based on the control information transmitted from the game control means;
In a specific game that is a game in which the determination result of the prior determination means in the period in which a predetermined notification condition is satisfied is a specific determination result, determination information that can determine a specific operation mode corresponding to the specific determination result Discrimination information notification means for notification (for example, processing for executing AT by the sub-control unit 91),
The game control means and the effect control means are connected so that only one-way communication from the game control means to the effect control means is possible,
The game control means includes
Specific control information transmission means for transmitting control information corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means to the effect control means (for example, processing for outputting a command by the main control unit 41);
Predetermined control execution means (for example, processing for outputting an AT signal externally) that executes predetermined control according to the operation mode of the derivation operation means,
The production control means includes
Production control state control means for controlling the production control state (for example, processing for controlling to AT by the sub control unit 91),
As the determination information notification means, means for notifying notification information that can determine the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the effect control state when the control information is received (for example, Ss14 in FIG. 19); Including
The predetermined control execution means performs the predetermined control based on an operation of the derivation operation means in an operation mode discriminable from the notification information in a game in which the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined determination result. Execute (for example, S05 in FIG. 17),
When the predetermined control is being executed, it further comprises advantageous control execution means for executing advantageous control that is more advantageous to the player than when the predetermined control is not being executed,
The effect control means is a special control execution means (for example, by the sub-control unit 91) that executes special control advantageous to the player in a period until the predetermined control is executed after being controlled to the effect control state. The navigation stock lottery further includes processing for determining whether or not the AT is being performed and whether or not the AT signal output flag is set.

  According to such a configuration, when the predetermined control is executed based on the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the effect control state and in an operation mode discriminable from the notification information, when the predetermined control is being executed. Advantageous control that is more advantageous to the player is executed than when the predetermined control is not executed. For this reason, there is a possibility that the player may feel dissatisfied because the predetermined control is not easily executed despite being controlled to the effect control state. However, during the period until the predetermined control is executed after being controlled to the effect control state, special control advantageous to the player is executed by the effect control means. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied by the length of the period until the control is executed.

  Both “game control means” and “effect control means” may include “advantage control execution means”, or one of “game control means” and “effect control means” may be “advantage control execution means”. It may be included. Alternatively, the “advantageous control execution means” may not be included in any of the “game control means” and the “effect control means”.

  The player's advantage by “advantageous control” and the player's advantage by “special control” may be the same advantage, or may be substantially the same. Alternatively, one of the player's advantage by "advantageous control" and the player's advantage by "special control" may be higher than the other.

It is a front view of the slot machine of Embodiment 1 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 combination 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 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 flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation control state determination process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT signal output flag control process which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the navigation effect process for determination which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the flow until it is controlled to a freeze state. It is a flowchart which shows the flow until it is controlled to a freeze state. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect at the time of RT1 * non-AT * normal + temper replay winning at the time of RT1 * non-AT * normal + special replay 7 winning, Navistock winning, finalization notification. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect at the time of RT3 * ART * normal + special replay 7 winning, Navistock winning, and an addition state non-winning at the time of RT3 * ART * normal + special replay 7 winning / navigation stock winning / additional state winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the flowchart of a freeze related process. It is a figure for demonstrating a special line. It is a timing chart which shows the control condition of freeze. It is a figure which shows the execution condition of a reel production. It is a timing chart which shows the control condition of freeze. It is a figure for demonstrating the table regarding positional relationship determination control. It is a timing chart which shows the control condition of freeze.

  An example of an embodiment for implementing the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment.

[Configuration of slot machine]
An embodiment of the slot machine will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is rotated to a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side edge of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is pivotally supported freely.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from a see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Arranged to be visible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, "7a", "7b", "7c", "watermelon a", "watermelon b", "cherry", "bell a" are provided on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. , “Bell b”, “Replay a”, and “Replay b” are drawn in a predetermined order, each of 21 types of multiple types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed on the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b. In the following description, “7a”, “7b”, and “7c” are collectively simply “7”, “watermelon a”, and “watermelon b” are simply “watermelon”, “bell a”, and “bell b”. Are collectively referred to as “bell”, “replay a”, and “replay b” simply as “replay”.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided correspondingly, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously connected to the see-through window 3. The three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the fluoroscopic window 3 by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

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

  At the position corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally long and rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, 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 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in the present embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined in accordance with the game state within the range. 6. Settlement switch 10 operated when the medal used for setting the medal and the bet number stored as credits is settled (the medal used for setting the credit and bet number is returned), the game is started Start switch 7 that is operated when performing, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. Effect switch 56 of the eye are provided operable by the player.

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

  Further, 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, 1 BETLED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for notifying that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers are 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 has not started since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) The game display section 13 is provided with a waiting LED 19 for informing that it is in a waiting state) and a replaying LED 20 for informing that a replay game is in progress, 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 which will be described later are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state (the state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of RT3 described later A check switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement at the end of RT3, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) / An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later) provided in the housing 1a. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the reference) side or the medal payout exit 9 side, and a inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and has flowed to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having a door opening detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b is 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. When the member is electrically connected by contacting through the medal stored in the overflow tank 35, the amount of medal stored inside becomes equal to or more than a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 becomes 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.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN becomes valid when three cards are determined as the specified number of bets regardless of the gaming state and the specified number of bets are set. 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 the present 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 the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set separately from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols arranged in 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 is displayed. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4 is arranged, the symbols that make up a particular winning in the winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower 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, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM. The winning line is not limited to one line, and a plurality of lines may be provided.

  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.

  When one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present 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 according to the combination of symbols is shifted. .

  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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 41b that stores a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 41c that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 41a that performs a control operation according to the program. In addition to performing processing related to the progress of the game, each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  In addition, since the CPU 41a executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 41b in the main control unit 41, hereinafter, the main control unit 41 (or CPU 41a) will execute (or perform processing) specifically. Is that the CPU 41a executes control according to the program. The same applies to the sub-control unit 91 described later.

  The RAM 41c is a backup RAM as a nonvolatile storage means that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). .

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

  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 (or power) 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. A 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 controller 510, a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514 are provided.

  The random number circuit mounted on the main control unit 41 includes a random number circuit 508a that generates an 8-bit random number and a random number circuit 508b that generates a 16-bit random number. In the example shown in FIG. 5, one random number circuit 508 a and one random number circuit 508 b are illustrated, but the main control unit 41 includes four random number circuits 508 a and four random number circuits 508 b (4 Channel).

  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 time-out 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 an oscillation signal input to the control external clock terminal EX 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, for example, internal information of the main control unit 41. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41. The reset controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 506 includes a system reset and a user reset. The system reset is a reset that occurs when a low level signal is input to the external system reset terminal XSRST for a certain period. The user reset is a reset that occurs due to a predetermined factor, such as a watchdog timer (WDT) time-out signal or a non-designated area travel prohibition (IAT).

  Interrupts controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 506 include a non-maskable interrupt NMI and a maskable interrupt INT. The non-maskable interrupt NMI is an interrupt that is unconditionally accepted even when the CPU 41a is in the interrupt disabled state, and is an interrupt that is generated when a low level signal is input to the external non-maskable interrupt terminal XNMI (also used as the input port PI6) for a certain period. is there. The maskable interrupt INT is an interrupt that can permit / prohibit acceptance of an interrupt request by a setting instruction of the CPU 41a, and multiple interrupts can be executed by setting priority. The cause of the maskable interrupt INT is that a low level signal is input to the external maskable interrupt terminal XINT (also used as the input port PI5) for a certain period, a time-out occurs in the timer circuit 509, the serial communication circuit 512 Multiple types of interrupt factors may be determined in advance, such as the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to data reception or data transmission, or the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to the acquisition of numerical data that is a random value in the random number circuits 508a and 508b. That's fine.

  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. A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 via 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. The RAM 41c stores information related to freeze control, which will be described later. 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 (including information related to freeze control) 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 the present embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the random number circuit 508b among the random number circuits 508a and 508b is used as a random number for internal lottery described later and a random number for determination game 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 (eg, serial communication circuit 512, random number circuits 508a and 508b, 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 the present 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 the present 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 the command is transmitted via the serial communication circuit 512. The command may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, that is, the command may be transmitted as a serial signal.

  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 the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed at a certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) when a timeout occurs in the timer circuit 509.

  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 ends, a new interrupt occurs 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 the present embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  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) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

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

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED55 are illustrated as an effect device, an effect device is not restricted to these, For example, it drives mechanically. A display device or a mechanically driven accessory 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 And a clock device 97 that outputs time information including time information, The power supply voltage supplied to the machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a, 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 is set to have 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. When the power supply to is cut off (also referred to as power interruption), 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. In addition, 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, at certain intervals.

  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.

[Setting value]
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 internal lottery, navigation stock lottery, or the like, 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 set value, first, after turning off the power of the slot machine 1, 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.

  When the setting is changed, the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. However, the information on the freeze control stored in the RAM 41c is not erased even when the power is turned off.

  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.

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

  Then, the main control unit 41 is 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 regardless of whether the system reset or the user reset is performed. However, if the AM41c data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register, and the RAM abnormal error state is controlled, and the game progresses. Is supposed to be disabled.

  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.

[Initialize]
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 the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores data in the RAM 41c at the time when the setting key switch 37 is turned on, at the occurrence of a RAM error, at the end of RT3, and at the time when the setting key switch 37 is turned off. When is not destroyed, when the 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. Now, all the areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of RT3. 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 initialization that is 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 initialization 3, non-saved work, unused areas, and 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 are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line that has been activated (in the present embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated, In the following description, an activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Hereinafter, the small combination and the replay combination are collectively referred to as a general combination. 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 the winning flags for each of these roles, the winning flags for the small role and the replaying role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special combination is not provided, and only the small combination and the re-playing combination are subject to internal lottery and winning. It is good also as composition used as a candidate for a prize.

[Internal lottery]
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. 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. It is performed according to the number of judgment values of each combination.

  In the internal lottery, a random number value for internal lottery (a lottery work is stored) that is determined in accordance with 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 or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  In this embodiment, since the configuration does not include a special combination, only the general combination storage work among the internal winning flag storage works is used.

  Further, in the present 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 to (subtracted from) 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 number value belongs is determined. The winning combination of the corresponding combination may be determined.

[Reel stop control]
Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. 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 indicating the start address of the area in which the data for creating the table is stored from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of 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, it is stopped Therefore, for each situation, the address of the stop control table to be referenced is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, each address is registered. The address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the situation can be specified, and from this specified address, it is necessary according to each situation. And to be able to identify the Do stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are 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 (number of steps in which 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 has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, first, by referring to the table index, the index data corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, the 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 create a stop control table for all reels.

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

  Next, when the main 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. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index according to the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type). Stores only one address 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 a 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 with reference 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 stop position of the stopped reel) are the same. The reel stop control is performed based on the pattern.

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop control with the number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. 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 with the special role, the special role is selected when the special role is won in a state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game. If a small role is simultaneously elected, the number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning small role is drawn to the maximum of 4 frames in the winning line, and the winning small role is maximized on the winning line. For stop operation positions that cannot be drawn in the range of 4 frames, a stop control table with a number of sliding frames is created so that the selected special role can be drawn to the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum, and the reel stops Control may be performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, 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. When 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 elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the drawing range of 4 frames, when the special combination and re-playing combination are elected at the same time, it depends on the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. And the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. 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 the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the game time, which is the time elapsed from the start of reel rotation, every time the reel starts to rotate after the game starts. When a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals after the end of one game and the game start operation is performed in a state where the game start operation is valid, the reel rotation of the previous game is performed. If the game time that started timing from the start time is equal to or longer than a predetermined restriction time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment), that is, if the predetermined restriction time has elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game. At that time, the rotation of the reel in the game is started.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals after the end of one game, and the game start operation is performed with the game start operation 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.

[command]
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 instructs the sub-control unit 91 to input a number command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a stop order type command, an initial command, a frozen command, an initial position notification command, and a reel rotation start. Includes command, reel stop command, winning number command, payout start command, payout end command, return command, gaming state command, standby command, stop command, error command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command Send multiple types of commands.

  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 stop order type command is selected in the stop order type selection lottery performed at the time of winning the target role to which the stop order type is applied in the internal lottery (in this embodiment, loss, normal replay, normal + special replay 7). This is a command that can specify the stop order type, and is transmitted after the internal winning command is transmitted when the target combination is won.

  The initial command is a command that triggers the occurrence of reel effect control, and is transmitted at the start of freeze. Freeze control is control for delaying the progress of a game over a predetermined delay control execution period (hereinafter also referred to as a delay period) within one game. In the present embodiment, when the freeze state is controlled, delay control for delaying the effective reception state in which the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effectively received is delayed over a predetermined period (delay period). It is like that. The reel effect is an effect performed during the freeze period. In the present embodiment, the relative positional relationship between the three reels is a specific symbol (for example, a symbol “7a” or “7c”). An effect is produced in which the images are frozen with the positional relationship (also referred to as a specific positional relationship) arranged in a straight line. In this way, in the reel effect, the reel rotates so that the symbols “7a” or “7c” are aligned in a straight line. Therefore, the symbol combination (7a / 7b) of the special replay 1 described later for shifting to RT3. / 7c-7a / 7b / 7c-7a / 7b / 7c) can be expected from the player. In the present embodiment, after the game is over, it is possible to control the freeze state in which the activation of the start operation is delayed for a predetermined delay period.

The command during freeze is a command that can specify that the freeze is in progress.
The initial position notification command can specify that the reel effect control during the freeze period ends and the relative positional relationship between the three reels returns to the positional relationship before the reel effect (also referred to as initial position relationship). It is a command.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation in a game that is not controlled in the freeze state, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

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

  The winning number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not there is a winning, the type of winning, the number of medals to be paid out, and all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed. 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 current gaming state (any one of RT0 to RT3), and is transmitted when power is restored or when the game ends.

  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. When the stop state is controlled after completion of RT3, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, 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 periodically.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) described above. The

  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 in the switch input determination process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and then the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). And sent.

[Control by sub-control unit 91 at the time of command reception]
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. Based on the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b based on the command received in the stage, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table Performs output control of various rendering devices.

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

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during the 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 sets 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.

[Winners]
6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of roles, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the roles in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. 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. As shown in FIG. 9, the slot machine in the present embodiment is controlled to any one of RT0 to RT3.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small roles include middle bells, right falling bells, upper bells 1 to 8, cherries 1 to 3, upper watermelons, middle watermelons, right lowering watermelons, right rising watermelons, and one to three. The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell a / bell b-bell a-bell a” is arranged on the winning line LN, and 15 medals are paid out.

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

  The right-down bell is awarded when a combination of “replay a / replay b-bell a-replay a / replay b” is arranged on the winning line LN, and 15 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, “replay a” and “replay b” of the left reel 2 </ b> L constituting the right-down bell are arranged at positions one level below “bell a” or “bell b”. Since “replay a” and “replay b” of the right reel 2R are arranged at positions one above “bell a” or “bell b”, “replay a / replay b-bell a-replay a” When the combination of “/ replay b” is aligned, the combination of “bell a / bell b-bell a-bell a / bell b” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  In addition, the left reel 2L “replay a” and “replay b”, the middle reel 2C “bell a”, and the right reel 2R “replay a” and “replay b”, which constitute the right-down bell, are within 5 frames each. Is arranged. 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.

  The upper bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay a-7a / 7c-7a / 7c” is aligned on the winning line LN, and 15 medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “replay a” of the left reel 2L, “7a” and “7c” of the middle reel, and “7a” and “7c” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 1 are “bell”. Since the “replay a-7a / 7c-7a / 7c” combination is complete, “bell a / bell b-bell a-bell a” are arranged at a position below “a” or “bell b”. "Are aligned in the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1.

  Further, “replay a” of the left reel 2L, “7a” and “7c” of the middle reel 2C, and “7a” and “7c” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 1 are all arranged within 5 frames. There are parts that are not. For this reason, even if the upper bell 1 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell 1 will not be won.

  The upper bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “Replay a-7a / 7c-7b” is arranged on the winning line LN, and 15 medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “replay a” of the left reel 2L, “7a” and “7c” of the middle reel, and “7b” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 2 are “bell a” or “ Since the “replay a-7a / 7c-7b” combination is aligned, the combination of “bell a / bell b-bell a-bell a” is the upper stage. That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM1.

  In addition, “replay a” of the left reel 2L, “7a” and “7c” of the middle reel 2C, and “7b” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 2 are not arranged within 5 frames. is there. For this reason, even if the upper bell 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell 2 will not be won.

  The upper bell 3 is awarded when the combination of “Replay a-7b-7a / 7c” is aligned on the winning line LN, and 15 medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “replay a” of the left reel 2L, “7b” of the middle reel, and “7a” and “7c” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 3 are “bell a” or “ Since the “replay a-7b-7a / 7c” combination is aligned, the combination of “bell a / bell b-bell a-bell a” is the upper stage. That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM1.

  Further, “replay a” of the left reel 2L, “7b” of the middle reel 2C, and “7a” and “7c” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 3 are not arranged within 5 frames. is there. For this reason, even if the upper bell 3 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell 3 will not be won.

  The upper bell 4 is awarded when the combination of “Replay a-7b-7b” is arranged on the winning line LN, and 15 medals are paid out. Referring to FIG. 3, “replay a” of the left reel 2L, “7b” of the middle reel, and “7b” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 4 are “bell a” or “bell b”. Since it is arranged one position below, when the combination of “Replay a-7b-7b” is aligned, the combination of “Bell a / Bell b-Bell a-Bell a” is aligned to the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1. It will be.

  Further, “replay a” of the left reel 2L, “7b” of the middle reel 2C, and “7b” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 4 are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the upper bell 4 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell 4 is not won.

  The upper bell 5 is awarded when the combination of “Replay b-7a / 7c-7a / 7c” is aligned on the winning line LN, and 15 medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “replay b” of the left reel 2L, “7a” and “7c” of the middle reel, and “7a” and “7c” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 5 are “bell”. Since the combination of “Replay b-7a / 7c-7a / 7c” is aligned, the combination of “Bell a-Bell a-Bell a” is the upper stage, that is, invalid. It will be aligned with the line LM1.

  Further, “replay b” of the left reel 2L, “7a” and “7c” of the middle reel 2C, and “7a” and “7c” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 5 are all arranged within 5 frames. There are parts that are not. For this reason, even if the upper bell 5 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell 5 will not be won.

  The upper bell 6 is awarded when the combination of “Replay b-7a / 7c-7b” is aligned on the winning line LN, and 15 medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “replay b” of the left reel 2L, “7a” and “7c” of the middle reel, and “7b” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 6 are 1 of “bell a”. Since the combination of “Replay b-7a / 7c-7b” is aligned, the combination of “Bell a-Bell a-Bell a” is aligned to the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1. Become.

  In addition, “replay b” of the left reel 2L, “7a” and “7c” of the middle reel 2C, and “7b” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 6 are not arranged within 5 frames. is there. For this reason, even if the upper bell 6 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell 6 will not be won.

  The upper bell 7 is awarded when the combination of “Replay b-7b-7a / 7c” is arranged on the winning line LN, and 15 medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “replay b” of the left reel 2L, “7b” of the middle reel, and “7a” and “7c” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 7 are 1 of “bell a”. Since the combination of “Replay b-7b-7a / 7c” is aligned, the combination of “Bell a-Bell a-Bell a” is aligned to the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1. Become.

  Also, the “replay b” of the left reel 2L, the “7b” of the middle reel 2C, and the “7a” and “7c” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 7 are not arranged within 5 frames. is there. For this reason, even if the upper bell 7 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell 7 will not be won.

  The upper bell 8 is awarded when the combination of “Replay b-7b-7b” is aligned on the winning line LN, and 15 medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the “replay b” of the left reel 2L, the “7b” of the middle reel, and the “7b” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 8 are positions one level below “bell a”. Therefore, when the combination of “replay b-7b-7b” is aligned, the combination of “bell a-bell a-bell a” is aligned in the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1.

  Further, “replay b” of the left reel 2L, “7b” of the middle reel 2C, and “7b” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper bell 8 are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the upper bell 8 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell 8 will not be won. In the following description, the upper bells 1 to 8 are simply referred to as upper bells unless particularly distinguished.

Cherry 1 is awarded when a combination of “Cherry-7a / 7b / 7c-Replay a / Watermelon a / Watermelon b” is arranged on the winning line LN, and two medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “7a”, “7b” of the middle reel 2C constituting the cherry 1,
“7c” and “Bell a” are arranged within 5 frames, but “cherry” of the left reel 2L is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the cherry 1 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the cherry 1 will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  Cherry 2 is awarded when a combination of “7c / watermelon b-replay a / replay b-bell a / watermelon b” is arranged on the winning line LN, and two medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “7c” of the left reel 2 </ b> L constituting the cherry 2 is disposed one above the “cherry”, and “watermelon b” is disposed one below the “cherry”. Therefore, when the combination of “7c / watermelon b-replay a / replay b-bell a / watermelon b” is completed, “cherry” stops at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 2L, and “replay” occurs at the middle stage of the middle reel 2C. “a” or “replay b” is stopped, and it appears that “cherry” stops on the invalid lines LM1 and LM2 or invalid lines LM3 and LM4 of the left reel, and “replay a” appears in the middle of the middle reel 2C. Or it can be regarded as a stop mode in which “Replay b” is stopped.

  Referring to FIG. 3, “replay a” and “replay b” of the middle reel 2C constituting the cherry 2 and “bell a” and “watermelon b” of the right reel 2R are arranged within 5 frames. In the left reel 2L, “7c” and “watermelon b” are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the cherry 2 is won in the internal lottery described later, the cherry 2 will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  The cherry 3 is awarded when the combination of “7c / watermelon b-bell a / cherry-ANY (ANY can be any symbol)” is arranged on the winning line LN, and two medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “7c” of the left reel 2L constituting the cherry 3 is arranged one above the “cherry”, and “watermelon b” is arranged one below the “cherry”. Therefore, when the combination of “7c / watermelon b-bell a / cherry-ANY (any pattern is acceptable)” is aligned, “cherry” stops at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 2L, and the middle reel 2C “Bell a” or “Cherry” stops at the middle stage, and apparently “Cherry” stops at the invalid lines LM1 and LM2 or invalid lines LM3 and LM4 of the left reel, and “ This can be regarded as a stop mode in which the bell a or the cherry is stopped.

  Referring to FIG. 3, “bell a” and “cherry” of the middle reel 2C constituting the cherry 3 are arranged within 5 frames, but “7c” and “watermelon b” of the left reel 2L are There are places that are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the cherry 3 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, the cherry 3 will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  The upper watermelon is awarded when the combination of “bell a-replay b-replay b / cherry” is arranged on the winning line LN, and 6 medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “bell a” of the left reel 2L, “replay b” of the middle reel, “replay b” and “cherry” of the right reel 2R constituting the upper watermelon are “watermelon a” or Since it is arranged at a position below “watermelon b”, when the combination of “bell a-replay b-replay b / cherry” is complete, “watermelon a / watermelon b-watermelon a / watermelon b-watermelon a” / Watermelon b "is aligned in the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1.

  Also, the “bell a” of the left reel 2L, the “replay b” of the middle reel 2C, and the “replay b” and “cherry” of the right reel 2R that constitute the upper watermelon are not arranged within 5 frames. There is. For this reason, even if the upper watermelon is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning upper watermelon will not be won.

  The middle stage watermelon is awarded when the combination of “watermelon a / watermelon b-watermelon a / watermelon b-watermelon a / watermelon b” is arranged on the winning line LN, and six medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “watermelon a” and “watermelon b” of the left reel 2L constituting the middle stage watermelon, “watermelon a” and “watermelon b” of the middle reel 2C, and “watermelon a” of the right reel 2R. And “Watermelon b” are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the middle stage watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the won middle stage watermelon will not be won.

  The right-down watermelon is awarded when the combination of “Bell a-Watermelon a / Watermelon b-7a / 7c” is aligned on the winning line LN, and 6 medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the “bell a” of the left reel 2L constituting the right-down watermelon is disposed at a position below “watermelon a” or “watermelon b”, and “7a” of the right reel 2R. , “7c” is arranged at a position one above “watermelon a” or “watermelon b”, so when the combination of “bell a-watermelon a / watermelon b-7a / 7c” is aligned, “watermelon a The combination of “/ watermelon b-watermelon a / watermelon b-watermelon a / watermelon b” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  In addition, “bell a” on the left reel 2L, “watermelon a” and “watermelon b” on the middle reel 2C, and “7a” and “7c” on the right reel 2R that constitute the right-down watermelon are all within 5 frames. There are places that are not arranged. For this reason, even if the right-down watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning right-down watermelon will not be won.

  The watermelon that rises to the right is awarded when a combination of “7a / cherry-watermelon a / watermelon b-replay b / cherry” is arranged on the winning line LN, and six medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “7a” and “cherry” of the left reel 2L constituting the right-up watermelon are arranged at positions one above “watermelon a” or “watermelon b”, and the right reel 2R Since “Replay b” and “Cherry” are arranged one position below “Watermelon a” or “Watermelon b”, the combination of “7a / Cherry-Watermelon a / Watermelon b-Replay b / Cherry” is When they are aligned, the combination of “watermelon a / watermelon b-watermelon a / watermelon b-watermelon a / watermelon b” rises to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4.

  Further, “7a” and “cherry” of the left reel 2L constituting the right-up watermelon, “watermelon a” and “watermelon b” of the middle reel 2C, and “replay b” and “cherry” of the right reel 2R are all There are places that are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the right-up watermelon is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning-up watermelon won not be won.

  Each one is awarded when a combination of “7b-watermelon b-cherry” is arranged on the winning line LN, and one medal is paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the “7b” of the left reel 2L, the “watermelon b” of the middle reel 2C, and the “cherry” of the right reel 2R that constitute one sheet 1 are all arranged within 5 frames. There are no places. For this reason, even if one sheet 1 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning one sheet 1 will not be won.

  One sheet 2 is awarded when a combination of “7b-watermelon b-watermelon b” is arranged on the winning line LN, and one medal is paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “7b” of the left reel 2L, “watermelon b” of the middle reel 2C, and “watermelon b” of the right reel 2R that constitute one sheet 2 are all arranged within 5 frames. There are parts that are not. For this reason, even if one sheet 2 is won in the internal lottery described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning one sheet 2 will not be won.

  One piece 3 is won when a combination of “7b-replay a / replay b-bell a” is arranged on the winning line LN, and one medal is paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “replay a” and “replay b” of the middle reel 2C constituting one sheet 3 and “bell a” of the right reel 2R are arranged within 5 frames, but the left reel 2L “7b” is not located within 5 frames. For this reason, even if one 3 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning one 3 will not be won. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying combinations include normal replays 1 to 4, promotion replays, falling replays, and special replays 1 to 3. In the following description, when it is not necessary to distinguish between them, normal replays 1 to 4 are simply referred to as normal replays, and special replays 1 to 3 are simply referred to as special replays.

  The normal replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “replay a / replay b-replay a / replay b-replay a / replay b / watermelon a / watermelon b” is arranged on the winning line LN, and the replay game (replay) Is granted. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “replay a” and “replay b” of the left reel 2L constituting the normal replay 1, “replay a” and “replay b” of the middle reel 2C, and “replay a” of the right reel 2R. "," Replay b "," Watermelon a "and" Watermelon b "are arranged within 5 frames in each. For this reason, when the normal replay 1 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a general rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Normal replay 2 is awarded when the combination of “7a / 7b / 7c-7a / 7b / 7c-replay a / watermelon a / watermelon b” is arranged on the winning line LN, and a replay game (replay) is given. The Here, referring to FIG. 3, "7a", "7b" and "7c" of the left reel 2L constituting the normal replay 2, "7a", "7b" and "7c" of the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R “Replay a”, “Replay b”, “Watermelon a” and “Watermelon b” are arranged within 5 frames in each. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the normal replay 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, in principle, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  The normal replay 3 is awarded when a combination of “7a / 7b / 7c-replay a / replay b-7a / 7b / 7c” is arranged on the winning line LN, and a replay game (replay) is given. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “7a”, “7b” and “7c” of the left reel 2L constituting the normal replay 3, “replay a” and “replay b” of the middle reel 2C, and “replay b” of the right reel 2R. “7a”, “7b”, and “7c” are arranged within 5 frames in each. For this reason, when the normal replay 3 is won in the 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.

  The normal replay 4 is awarded when a combination of “Bell a / Replay b-7a / 7b / 7c-7a / 7b / 7c” is arranged on the winning line LN, and a replay game (replay) is given. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “bell a” and “bell b” of the left reel 2L, “7a”, “7b” and “7c” of the middle reel 2C, and “ “7a”, “7b”, and “7c” are arranged within 5 frames in each. For this reason, when the normal replay 4 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a general rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  The promotion replay is awarded when a combination of “bell a / bell b-replay a / replay b-bell a” is arranged on the winning line LN, and a replay game (replay) is given. In RT1, when the promotion replay is won, the process proceeds to RT2. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “bell a” and “bell b” of the left reel 2 </ b> L constituting the promoted replay are arranged one position above “replay a” or “replay b”. Since “bell a” of the right reel 2R is arranged at a position below “replay a” or “replay b”, a combination of “bell a / bell b-replay a / replay b-bell a” As a result, the combination of “replay a / replay b-replay a / replay b-replay a / replay b” rises to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4.

  Further, the left reel 2L “bell a” and “bell b” constituting the promoted replay, “replay a” and “replay b” of the middle reel 2C, and “bell a” and “bell b” of the right reel 2R are respectively Are arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the promotion replay is won in the internal lottery 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.

  The falling replay is awarded when a combination of “replay a / replay b-replay a / replay b-bell a” is arranged on the winning line LN, and a replay game (replay) is given. In addition, when RT2 and RT3 win a fall replay, the process proceeds to RT1. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “replay a” and “replay b” of the left reel 2L constituting the fall replay, “replay a” and “replay b” of the middle reel 2C, and “bell a” of the right reel 2R. Are arranged within 5 frames in each. 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.

  The special replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “7a / 7b / 7c-7a / 7b / 7c-7a / 7b / 7c” is arranged on the winning line LN, and a replay game (replay) is given. Also, when winning a special replay 1 in RT1 and RT2, the process proceeds to RT3. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “7a”, “7b” and “7c” of the left reel 2L constituting the special replay 1, “7a”, “7b” and “7c” of the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. “7a”, “7b” and “7c” are arranged within 5 frames in each. For this reason, when the special replay 1 is won in the 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.

  The special replay 2 is awarded when a combination of “Bell b / Cherry / Watermelon a-7a / 7b / 7c-Bell a” is arranged on the winning line LN, and a replay game (replay) is given. Also, when winning a special replay 2 in RT 1 and 2, the process proceeds to RT 3. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “bell a”, “cherry” and “watermelon a” of the left reel 2L constituting the special replay 2 are one lower than “7a”, “7b” or “7c”. Since the “bell a” of the right reel 2R is positioned one position above “7a”, “7b” or “7c”, “bell b / cherry / watermelon a−” When the combination of “7a / 7b / 7c-bell a” is aligned, the combination of “7a / 7b / 7c-7a / 7b / 7c-7a / 7b / 7c” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  Further, “bell a”, “cherry” and “watermelon a” of the left reel 2L constituting the special replay 2, “7a”, “7b” and “7c” of the middle reel 2C, and “bell a” of the right reel 2R. Are arranged within 5 frames in each. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the special replay 2 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, it is possible to make a winning combination regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Special Replay 3 is awarded when a combination of “Replay a / Replay b-7a / 7b / 7c-Replay a / Watermelon a / Watermelon b” is arranged on the winning line LN, and a replay game (replay) is given. The Also, when winning a special replay 2 in RT 1 and 2, the process proceeds to RT 3. Here, referring to FIG. 3, “replay a” and “replay b” of the left reel 2L constituting the special replay 3 are arranged at positions one above “7a”, “7b” or “7c”. Since “Replay a”, “Watermelon a”, and “Watermelon b” on the right reel 2R are arranged at positions below “7a”, “7b”, or “7c”, “Replay a / Replay b-7a / 7b / 7c-replay a / watermelon a / watermelon b "combination," 7a / 7b / 7c-7a / 7b / 7c-7a / 7b / 7c " That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM4.

  Also, “replay a” and “replay b” of the left reel 2L constituting the special replay 3, “7a”, “7b” and “7c” of the middle reel 2C, “replay a”, “watermelon a” of the right reel 2R "And" Watermelon b "are arranged within 5 frames in each. For this reason, when the special replay 3 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the transition items are “replay a / replay b-7a / 7b / 7c-bell a”, “replay a / replay b-bell a-7a / 7b / 7c”, “replay a / Replay b-7a / 7b / 7c-7a / 7b / 7c ", and when RT0, RT2 and RT3 are aligned with the winning line LN, the game proceeds to RT1. In the present 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 reels other than the reels that serve as winning conditions for the middle bell are set as the first stop and are elected. When the bell is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14, combinations of lottery object combinations that are read 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, either the combination that is the subject of the internal lottery or its winning probability differs. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show combinations of combinations that are read for each lottery object combination, and by indicating “+” between winning combinations, it is shown that the combination is simultaneously read out as a lottery object combination in the internal lottery.

  In FIGS. 11 and 12, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out.

  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” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “256” is set as the number of determination values is 256/65536.

  Further, FIG. 11 shows combinations of small combinations that are read out as a lottery target for each gaming state (RT type), and FIG. 12 is a replaying combination that is read out as a lottery target for each gaming state (RT type). The combination of is shown.

  When it is RT0, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, normal Replay is the target for internal lottery.

  When RT1, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, normal Replays, fall + promotion replays 1 to 5, normal + special replays 7 to 9, normal + tempering replays are targeted for internal lottery.

  When RT2, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, normal Replay, normal + falling replays 1-9, and normal + special replays 1-6 are the subject of internal lottery.

  When RT3, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, normal Replay, normal + falling replays 1 to 3, normal + special replays 7 to 9, and normal + tempered replay are targeted for internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the common bell is a single right-down bell win, and when a common bell is won, a combination of right-down bells is always provided. The left bell 1 is a right falling bell + an upper bell 1 + an upper bell 4, the left bell 2 is a right falling bell + an upper bell 2 + an upper bell 3, and the left bell 3 is a right falling bell + an upper bell 6 + upper bell 7, and left bell 4 is lower right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as left bells.

  The middle bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 6, the middle bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 5, and the middle bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell. The middle bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell 7. The middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as middle bells. The right bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 7, the right bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 5, and the right bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell. The right bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell 6. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as 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 middle cherry is a single winner of cherry 1. The weak cherry is cherry 2 + cherry 3 + 1 sheet 1 + 1 sheet 3 and the strong cherry is cherry 2 + cherry 3 + 1 sheet 2 + 1 sheet 3. At the time of the weak cherry win, the strong cherry win will be “cherry” in the upper or lower tier of the left reel 2L when the left reel is stopped at a timing within the pull-in range of “7c” or “watermelon b”. However, when winning a weak cherry, even if you aim for “cherry” on the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, the combination of “cherry-cherry-cherry” does not appear on either of the invalid lines LM3 and LM4. On the other hand, when a strong cherry is won, a stop operation is performed aiming at “cherry” on the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, so that “cherry-cherry-cherry” is placed on one of the invalid lines LM3 and LM4. It is controlled to be able to align the combinations.

  Therefore, when “Cherry” is stopped on the left, middle, and right reels and “Cherry” is stopped on the upper or lower stage of the left reel, “Cherry-Cherry” is set on one of the invalid lines LM3 and LM4. It can be recognized whether the cherry is a strong cherry or a weak cherry depending on whether the combination of “cherry” is aligned.

  A weak one is a single winning one, and a strong one is a single two winning. At the time of winning a weak one, it is controlled so that “7b-watermelon b-cherry” constituting each one is aligned, and even if “7b-watermelon b-cherry” is not aligned, in a specific operation mode By performing a stop operation, it is controlled so as to be able to derive a weak chance that can be derived only at the time of winning one weak or strong one, while “7b-watermelon b-” that constitutes one two when winning a strong one “Watermelon b” is controlled to be aligned, and even if “7b-Watermelon b-Watermelon b” is not aligned, a strong chance that can be derived only when a strong one is won by performing a stop operation in a specific operation mode The eye is controlled to be derived.

  For this reason, “7b-watermelon b-cherry” composing one sheet 1 is prepared, or as a result of performing a stop operation in a specific operation mode, a weak chance is derived, so that one weak sheet is won. As a result of the stop operation in a specific operation mode as a result of the “7b-watermelon b-watermelon b” constituting one sheet 1 being prepared, a strong chance eye is derived and Recognize winning.

  The weak watermelon is an upper watermelon + lower right watermelon + rightward watermelon, and the strong watermelon is an upper watermelon + middle watermelon + right lower watermelon + right watermelon. When winning a weak watermelon, even if the left, middle and right reels are stopped at the timing at which the combination of "watermelon a / b-watermelon a / b-watermelon a / b" can be stopped in the middle stage, / B-watermelon a / b-watermelon a / b "is controlled so that the combination is aligned to the upper, lower right, or right upward, while" strongly watermelon a / b-watermelon a / b-watermelon " When the left, middle, and right reels are stopped at a timing that allows the combination of “a / b” to be stopped in the middle stage, the combination of “watermelon a / b-watermelon a / b-watermelon a / b” is in the middle stage. It is controlled to align.

  For this reason, as a result of the stop operation of the left, middle, and right reels at the timing at which the combination of “watermelon a / b-watermelon a / b-watermelon a / b” can be stopped in the middle stage, “watermelon a / b-watermelon Depending on whether the combination of “a / b-watermelon a / b” is aligned in the upper stage, right-down, right-up, or middle stage, it can be recognized whether the winning is a weak watermelon or a strong watermelon.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the normal replay is a single winning of the normal replay 1, and the combination of the normal replay 1 is always prepared when the normal replay is won. Fall + promotion replay 1 is promotion replay + fall replay, fall + promotion replay 2 is normal replay 1 + promotion replay + fall replay, fall + promotion replay 3 is normal replay 1 + normal replay 2+ promotion Replay + fall replay, fall + promotion replay 4 is normal replay 1 + normal replay 3 + promotion replay + fall replay, and fall + promotion replay 5 is normal replay 1 + promotion replay + fall replay + special replay 1 is there.

  Normal + fall replay 1 is normal replay 1 + fall replay, normal + fall replay 2 is normal replay 1 + fall replay + special replay 1, normal + fall replay 3 is normal replay 1 + fall replay + Special Replay 2.

  Normal + special replay 1 is normal replay 1 + normal replay 2 + normal replay 3 + special replay 1, normal + special replay 2 is normal replay 1 + normal replay 2 + special replay 1, and normal + special replay 3 Normal replay 1 + normal replay 2 + normal replay 3 + promoted replay + special replay 1, normal + special replay 4 is normal replay 1 + normal replay 2 + normal replay 3 + special replay 3, and normal + special replay 5 is Normal replay 2 + normal replay 3 + special replay 3, normal + special replay 6 is normal replay 1 + normal replay 2 + normal replay 3 + promotion replay + special replay 3, normal + special replay 7 is normal replay 1 + special Replay 1 is normal + special replay 8 is normal Play 1 + special replay 1 + special replay 2, normal + special replay 9 is normal replay 1 + special replay 1 + special replay 2 + special replay 3, normal + temple replay is normal replay 1 + normal replay 3 + normal replay 4 It is.

[Reel control when winning a small role]
In the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won simultaneously, as shown in FIG. 15, the small combinations determined in accordance with the types of the small combinations that are simultaneously selected and the stop operation order are displayed on the winning line. The control is performed so that they are aligned and stopped within a maximum of 4 frames. If left bell 1 (lower right bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 4) is selected and left-pressed (stop operation to stop the left reel first), the right hand will be lowered to the right When the combination of bells is aligned to the winning line LN and stopped, and the stop operation is performed by middle pressing (stop operation to stop the middle reel first) or right press (stop operation to stop the right reel first). Controls to stop any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 4 or the transitional outcome in line with the pay line LN.

  If left bell 2 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3) wins and the stop operation is performed by pressing to the left, 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 3, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN. If left bell 3 (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 result is aligned with the winning line LN. When left bell 4 (lower right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of right down bells in the selected small role 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 5, the upper bell 8, or the transition 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 some cases, control is always performed so that the right lowering bell is aligned with the winning line LN regardless of the timing of the stop operation, 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 1 + upper bell 6) is elected and a 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 performed. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, 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 2 (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 on the winning line LN is performed. 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 3 (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 performed. 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. When middle bell 4 (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 performed. 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.

  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 with the 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. On the other hand, the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. 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 1 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. 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 and stopped. When right bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 5) is elected and the 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 1, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When right bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of the 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 4, the upper bell 6, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When right bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 6) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. 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 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 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.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, and right bell, that is, the push order bell, wins, the stop operation is performed in the operation mode according to the type of the winning combination. While the falling bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the operation mode corresponding to the type of the winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but the upper bell at 3/4 In some cases, the transition outcomes are not complete.

  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 the operation is performed according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, if the type is not known, a specific operation mode cannot be selected intentionally. Although a medal can be reliably acquired by winning, a medal can be acquired only at a certain rate if the stop order does not match.

[Reel control at the time of re-game selection]
In this embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are simultaneously elected, as shown in FIG. 16, re-game players determined according to the types of re-game players won simultaneously and the order of stop operations are displayed. Control is performed so as to align and stop within a maximum of 4 frames on the winning line.

  When a fall + promotion replay 1 (promotion replay + fall replay) is elected and a stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the control of stopping the combination of the promoted replays among the selected replaying players on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If a fall + promotion replay 2 (normal replay 1 + promotion replay + fall replay) is won and a stop operation is made in the order of middle left and right, the combination of promotion replays among the selected replay players is aligned to the winning line LN If the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right, the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If a fall + promotion replay 3 (normal replay 1 + normal replay 2 + promotion replay + fall replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the middle right / left order, the combination of the promotion replays among the selected re-players is the winning line When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, the control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If a fall + promotion replay 4 (normal replay 1 + normal replay 3 + promotion replay + fall replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the order of the middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replays among the selected replay players will be the winning line Control to stop in line with LN is performed, and when stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, control to stop the combination of falling replays in line with winning line LN is performed. If a fall + promotion replay 5 (normal replay 1 + promotion replay + fall replay + special replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the combination of the promotion replays among the selected re-players Control to stop in line with the winning line LN is performed, and when stop operation is performed in an order other than right middle left, control to stop the combination of falling replays in line with the winning line LN is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promotion replay and the fall 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. Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the reel control is performed so that the promotion replay or the fall replay always wins.

  Thus, in the fall + promotion replays 1 to 5, different operation modes are set as operation modes for winning the promotion replay. For this reason, in RT1 where the fall + promotion replays 1 to 5 are the targets of the internal lottery, any of the fall + promotion replays 1 to 5 wins and matches the operation mode according to the type, so that the promotion replay Wins and moves to RT2.

  When normal + falling replay 1 (normal replay 1 + falling replay) is won and a stop operation is performed by pressing the button to the left, the combination of normal replay 1 among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that the combination of the fall replay is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When normal + falling replay 2 (normal replay 1 + falling replay + special replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle, the combination of normal replay 1 of the selected replaying players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed to stop the combination of falling replays aligned with the winning line LN. When normal + falling replay 3 (normal replay 1 + falling replay + special replay 2) is won and a stop operation is performed in the order of right push, the combination of normal replay 1 among the winning replay players is the winning line LN If the stop operation is performed in the order of the left press or the middle press, the control to stop the combination of the fall replays on the pay line LN is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the normal replay 1 and the falling 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 normal replay 1 or the fall replay always wins.

  Thus, in the normal + falling replays 1 to 3, different operation modes are set as operation modes for avoiding the fall replay. For this reason, if any of the normal + falling replays 1 to 3 is won in RT2 and RT3 where the normal + falling replays 1 to 3 are the targets of the internal lottery, if the operation mode matches the operation mode for winning the normal replay Although the transition to RT1 can be avoided, if it does not coincide with the operation mode for winning the normal replay, the fall replay wins and the routine proceeds to RT1.

  When normal + special replay 1 (normal replay 1 + normal replay 2 + normal replay 3 + special replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle and right, the combination of special replay 1 of the selected replay actors Is controlled so as to be aligned with the winning line LN, and when a stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, the control is performed so that any combination of normal replays 1 to 3 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. Do. When normal + special replay 2 (normal replay 1 + normal replay 2 + special replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of special replay 1 among the selected replay players is the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle left and right, control is performed so that any combination of the normal replays 1 and 2 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If normal + special replay 3 (normal replay 1 + normal replay 2 + normal replay 3 + promoted replay + special replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle and left, special replay 1 Is controlled so as to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and when a stop operation is performed in an order other than middle and left and right, any combination of normal replays 1 to 3 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. I do. If normal + special replay 4 (normal replay 1 + normal replay 2 + normal replay 3 + special replay 3) is won and the stop operation is made in the middle right / left order, the combination of special replay 3 among the selected re-playing actors Control to stop in line with the winning line LN is performed, and when stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, control is performed to align any combination of the normal replays 1 to 3 with the winning line LN and stop.

  When normal + special replay 5 (normal replay 2 + normal replay 3 + special replay 3) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of right and left, the combination of special replay 3 among the selected replay players is the winning line LN If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, any combination of the normal replays 2 and 3 is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When normal + special replay 6 (normal replay 1 + normal replay 2 + normal replay 3 + promoted replay + special replay 3) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the special replay of the selected replay players Control is performed so that the combination of 3 is stopped on the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed in an order other than the right middle left, the combination of any one of the normal replays 1 to 3 is stopped on the winning line LN. To control.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the special replays 1 to 3 and the normal replays 1 to 3 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. Depending on the order of the stop operation, the reel control is performed so that the special replays 1 to 3 or the normal replays 1 to 3 always win regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Thus, in the normal + special replays 1 to 6, different operation modes are set as operation modes for winning the special replay. For this reason, if any of the normal + special replays 1 to 6 is won in the RT2 where the normal + special replays 1 to 6 are the targets of the internal lottery, if the operation mode matches the operation mode for winning the special replay. A special replay is won, and in particular if RT2 is entered, the process proceeds to RT3, but if they do not match, a normal replay is won.

  When normal + special replay 7 (normal replay 1 + special replay 1) or normal + special replay 8 (normal replay 1 + special replay 1 + special replay 2) 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, control is performed to stop the combination of the special replay 1 among the selected re-playing players on the winning line LN, and the order is left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right or middle right / left. When the stop operation is performed, that is, when the left reel or the middle reel is set to the first stop, control is performed so that the combination of the normal replay 1 is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. When normal + special replay 9 (normal replay 1 + special replay 1 + special replay 2 + special replay 3) is won, regardless of the operation procedure (push order or operation timing) Control to stop the combination on the winning line LN is performed.

  When normal + temper replay (normal replay 1 + normal replay 3 + normal replay 4) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of right and left, normal replay 3 (7a before the second stop) Control is performed to stop the combination of / b / c at the winning line LN (tempered) and the combination of symbols other than 7a / b / c at the third stopping at the winning line LN). If the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the normal replay 4 (7a / b / c will stop on the winning line LN by the second stop) (3) A combination of a stop mode in which symbols other than 7a / b / c stop on the winning line LN at the time of stopping is controlled to stop the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the special replay 1, the normal replays 1, 3, 4 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. Depending on the order of the stop operation, the reel control is performed so that the special replay 1 or the normal replays 1 to 4 always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Thus, in normal + special replay 7 or 8, the operation mode for winning special replay 1 (combination of 7a / b / c-7a / b / c-7a / b / c) is uniformly the right reel. The operation mode is set to the first stop, and the normal replay 1 (replay a / b-replay a / b-replay a / b / watermelon a / b combination) is selected as a left reel or The operation mode is set so that the middle reel is the first stop. Therefore, in RT1 and RT3 in which normal + special replay 7 is an object of internal lottery, if normal + special replay 7 is won, special replay 1 ( 7a / b / c-7a / b / c-7a / b / c) wins and the left reel or right reel is in the first stop, it is always normal replay 1 (replay a / b-replay) a / b-replay a / b / watermelon a / b combination) will win. On the other hand, in the normal + special replay 9, the special replay 1 wins regardless of the operation procedure.

  In the normal + tempered replay, the normal replay 3 (7a / b / c stops on the winning line LN before the second stop (tempered), and the symbols other than 7a / b / c at the third stopping are the winning line LN. The operation mode for winning the stop mode) is set to the operation mode in which the right and left middle stop order is uniformly set, and the normal replay 4 (7a / b / c by the second stop is placed on the pay line LN) The operation mode for making a stop (tempered) and winning a symbol other than 7a / b / c at the third stop in the winning line LN is an operation mode in which the order of stoppage is uniformly right, middle and left. It is set, and the operation mode for winning a normal replay 1 (replay a / b-replay a / b-replay a / b / watermelon a / b combination) is uniformly left reel or middle reel as the first stop. Set in operation mode It is. For this reason, in RT1 and RT3 where the normal + tempire replay is the target of the internal lottery, if the normal + tempire replay is won, the normal replay 3 (second stop) is always used when the stop order is in the middle left and right. 7a / b / c stops on the winning line LN (tempered) and symbols other than 7a / b / c stop on the winning line LN at the third stop) wins, and stops right, middle and left In case of order, it is always normal replay 4 (7a / b / c stops on the winning line LN by the second stop (tempered), and symbols other than 7a / b / c at the third stop enter the winning line LN. When the stop mode is stopped and the left reel or right reel is set to the first stop, the normal replay 1 (replay a / b-replay a / b-replay a / b / watermelon a / b combination) is always used. To win It made.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. RT0 shifts after the setting is changed. Then, RT0 is ended by shifting to RT1 due to the stoppage of the transfer start, regardless of the number of games after shifting to RT0. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT0 is about 1 / 7.3, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, only the normal replay is the target of the internal lottery as the re-game player, and only the normal replay can be won.

  RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at RT0, RT2, RT3, or when the fall replay wins at RT2,3. And RT1 is complete | finished by shifting to RT2 when a promotion replay wins, or shifting to RT3 when a special replay wins. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT1 is about 1 / 7.3, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As mentioned above, replaying players are subject to internal lottery for normal replay, fall + promotion replay 1-5, normal + special replay 7-9, normal + tempire replay, normal replay, promotion replay, fall Replays and special replays can win.

  RT2 shifts to when the promotion replay wins in RT1 (when any of the fall + promotion replays 1 to 5 is won and a stop operation is performed in the order in which the promotion replay wins). Then, RT2 is terminated by shifting to RT1 when the fall replay is won or when the transition is stopped, or when RT2 is shifted to RT3 when the special replay is won. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT2 is about 1 / 3.06, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, normal replay, normal + fall replays 1 to 3 and normal + special replays 1 to 6 are subject to internal lottery, and normal replay, fall replay, and special replay can win. .

  RT3 is when special replay is won in RT1 (when normal + special replay 7 or 8 is won and the right reel is stopped for the first stop, when normal + special replay 9 is won), or When RT2 wins a special replay (usually + special replays 1 to 6 are won and a stop operation is performed in the order in which the special replay wins), the process proceeds. And RT3 is complete | finished when a fall replay wins or a transfer turn stops and it transfers to RT1. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT3 is about 1 / 1.27, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. As described above, as a replaying player, normal replay, normal + fall replay 1 to 3, normal + special replay 7 to 9, normal + temper replay are targeted for internal lottery, normal replay, fall replay, special Replays can win.

  Of RT0 to RT3, RT3 has the highest medal payout rate per game and is the most advantageous gaming state. Of RT0 to RT2, RT2 has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT0 and 1, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT0 and RT1 in that RT0 and RT1. It can be said that it is a more advantageous state for the player. In the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT1 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.

[Game state transition]
Here, the transition of the gaming state of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, after the setting is changed, control is first performed to RT0. At RT0, when the transition point stops, the process proceeds to RT1. In RT0, if any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is elected 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.

  In RT1, when the promotion replay wins, the process proceeds to RT2. In RT1, a fall + promotion 1-5 is won and the promotion replay wins when the stop order is correct, so in RT1, a fall + promotion 1-5 wins and goes to RT2 by answering in the stop order Will be migrated. In RT1, any one of normal + special replay 7, normal + special replay 8, and normal + special replay 9 is won, and when special replay wins, the process proceeds to RT3.

  In RT2, the fall replay wins or the transition is stopped, the process moves to RT1, and the special replay wins, the process moves to RT3. In RT2, the normal + fall replays 1 to 3 are won, and the fall replay wins when the stop order is incorrect. In addition, when any one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 wins and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in RT2, the normal + falling replays 1 to 3 are won and the stop order is incorrect, or the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4 are won, If the small role cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1. On the other hand, in RT2, normal + special replays 1 to 6 are won, and the special replay wins when the stop order is correct. For this reason, in RT2, normal + special replays 1 to 6 are won, and when the stop order is correct, the process proceeds to RT3.

  In RT3, when the fall replay wins or the transitional outcome stops, the process proceeds to RT1. In RT3, normal + fall replays 1 to 3 are won, and the fall replay wins when the stop order is incorrect. In addition, when any one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 wins and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in RT3, the normal + falling replays 1 to 3 are won and the stop order is incorrect, or the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4 are won, If the small role cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1.

[Production control state determination processing]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can be controlled to a freeze state that delays the activation of the start operation for a predetermined time after the game ends when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied. The start operation is invalidated over a period until the freeze state ends. In this case, even if a start operation is performed during the freeze state, the start operation is not accepted effectively, and the game (reel rotation) does not start. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, by controlling to a freeze state (hereinafter also referred to as a pre-start freeze state) that delays the activation of the start operation, the fact that it is controlled by the AT is notified.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can be controlled to a freeze state in which the activation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is delayed after the start operation when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied. The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is invalidated over a period until the state ends. In this case, even if the stop switch is operated during the freeze state, the operation is not accepted effectively, and the reel is not stopped as a result of one game. In this embodiment, as will be described later, the navigation stock is added during the AT by being controlled to a freeze state that delays the activation of the stop switch operation (hereinafter also referred to as a freeze state after the start). Is notified.

  The main control unit 41 stops when the internal lottery result is lost (when none of the roles are won), when normal replay 1 is won, or when normal + special replays 7 to 9 are won. A stop order type selection lottery that randomly selects one of 0 or 1 as a stop order type that can specify the pressing order of the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is performed, and the selected stop order type is set in the RAM 41c and the selected stop is selected. A stop order type command capable of specifying the order type is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 specifies the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the stop order type that can be specified from the stop order type command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and the determination navigation corresponding to the specified pressing order. Perform the production.

  Here, the navigation effects in the present embodiment include a determination navigation effect and a normal navigation effect. The determination navigation effect is a navigation used to determine whether or not the main control unit 41 is in AT when a determination combination (losing, normal replay 1, normal + special replay 7 to 9) is won. Different from the determination navigation effect, the normal navigation effect is a navigation effect that is not used to determine whether or not the vehicle is in the AT state. That is, in the determination navigation effect, the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the same way as the normal navigation effect, and further, the effect is used to make the main It can be determined whether or not the control unit 41 is performing AT.

  The main control unit 41 executes the effect control state determination process when the game that has been lost or the normal replay 1 win is completed among the internal winning results of the stop order type selection lottery. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the control content of the effect control state determination process executed by the main control unit. As shown in FIG. 17, the actual pressing order of the stop switches is compared with the pressing order selected in the stop order type selection lottery (S01). When the pressing order matches (Y in S02), the main control unit 41 counts “1” as the count value of the pressing order determination counter that counts the number of times the pressing order for the determination combination matches the actual pressing order. Add (S03).

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the count value of the push order determination counter has become “3” (S04). That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the number of times that the pressing order of the determination combination matches the actual pressing order has become three consecutive times. If the count value is not “3” (N in S04), the main control unit 41 ends the effect control state determination process.

  On the other hand, if the count value is “3” (Y in S04), the main control unit 41 specifies that the AT has started, and therefore sets a predetermined control flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c (S05). Here, since the count value of the push order determination counter becomes “3” when the push order is matched three times in succession, as a result of operating the stop switch according to the determination navigation effect during AT, the push order is continuous. It is highly possible that they matched. Therefore, at this time, the main control unit 41 specifies that the AT is started, and executes predetermined control. As the predetermined control in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 outputs an AT signal indicating the transition to the AT to the outside, and outputs an AT signal output command indicating that the AT signal has been output, or during AT. The AT flag indicating that is set. Next, the main control unit 41 clears the determination combination winning flag and ends the effect control state determination process (S06).

  Further, the main control unit 41 compares the actual pressing order of the stop switches in S02 with the pressing order selected in the stop order type selection lottery, and if the pressing order does not match (N in S02) ), The count value of the push order determination counter is cleared (S07), the determination combination winning flag is cleared, and the effect control state determination process is ended (S06). Thus, since the count value of the push order determination count is cleared when the push order does not match, the push order determination counter counts the number of times that the push order matches continuously.

  On the sub-control unit 91 side, in order to perform predetermined control on the main control unit 41 side during AT, the AT signal output flag control process shown in FIG. 18 or the determination navigation effect process shown in FIG. I do.

[AT signal output flag control processing]
As shown in FIG. 18, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an AT signal output flag indicating that an AT signal output command from the main control unit 41 has been received is set (Ss01). If the AT signal output flag is not set (N in Ss01), the sub control unit 91 determines whether an AT signal output command is received from the main control unit 41 (Ss02). When the sub control unit 91 has not received the AT signal output command (N in Ss02), the sub control unit 91 ends the AT signal output flag control process. When receiving the AT signal output command (Y in Ss02), the sub control unit 91 sets the AT signal output flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Ss03), and ends the AT signal output flag control process.

  Further, when it is determined that the AT signal output flag is set in Ss01 (Y in Ss01), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT has ended (Ss04). The determination in Ss04 determines whether one set of ATs has been completed. Therefore, even if the navigation stock remains and the AT continues, when one set of ATs ends, it is determined that the AT ends. If the AT has not ended (N in Ss04), the sub control unit 91 ends the AT signal output flag control process. When the AT ends (Y in Ss04), the sub control unit 91 clears the AT signal output flag (Ss05), and ends the AT signal output flag control process. With the above processing, the AT signal output flag is set from the time when the AT signal is externally output by the main control unit 41 until the AT ends, so by determining whether or not the AT signal output flag is set. The sub-control unit 91 can determine whether or not it is a period from when the AT signal is externally output by the main control unit 41 to when the AT ends.

[Navigation effect processing for judgment]
Next, the navigation effect process for determination executed at the time of losing or at the time of normal replay 1 winning will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the determination navigation effect process executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether it is a loss or a normal replay 1 win based on the internal win command from the main control unit 41 (Ss11). If the sub-control unit 91 determines that it is neither lost nor normal replay 1 winning (N in Ss11), the determination navigation effect process is terminated. If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the game is lost or the normal replay 1 is selected (Y in Ss11), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is being executed (Ss12). If the AT is not being executed (N in Ss12), the sub-control unit 91 ends the determination navigation effect process.

When the AT is being executed (Y in Ss12), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT signal output flag set in Ss03 in FIG. 18 is set (Ss13).
If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT signal output flag is set (Y in Ss13), that is, if it is a predetermined period after outputting the AT signal, the determination navigation effect processing ends. To do. In this case, a navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure according to the internal winning situation is executed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT signal output flag is not set (N in Ss13), that is, the sub-control unit 91 side has started control to the AT, but the main control unit 41 side If the AT signal is not yet externally output, a determination navigation effect capable of determining the stop order specified from the stop order type command is executed (Ss14).

  As a result, during the period when the AT signal is not output to the outside by the main control unit 41 during the AT, the determination navigation effect is executed, and after the AT signal is output to the outside by the main control unit 41 (elapse of a predetermined period) After), a normal navigation effect is executed.

[Flow until controlled to freeze before starting]
The main control unit 41 determines that the normal + special replay 7 or 8 is won in the period not determined to be AT in the effect control state determination process, and that the AT is in the effect control state determination process. When the normal + special replay 9 is won in the period not being performed, the processing as shown in FIG. 20 is performed.

  First, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the normal + special replay 7 or 8 is won (S11). When the main control unit 41 determines that the normal + special replay 7 or 8 is won, and the stop order type selected in the game is 0 (Y in S12), the actual stop order is the right It is determined whether or not the stop order in which the reels are in the first stop, that is, the stop order in which the special replay is won is right middle left (S13), and if the actual stop order is right middle left (Y in S13). ) On the condition that the game state at the time of winning the normal + special replay is RT1 (Y in S15), the pre-start freeze state in which the activation of the start operation is delayed in the next game is controlled (S16).

  In addition, when the normal + special replay 7 or the normal + special replay 8 is won (Y in S11), the main control unit 41, if the stop order type selected in the game is 1 (N in S12), actually It is determined whether or not the stop order of the right reel is the first stop, that is, the stop order in which the special replay is awarded is right / left (S14), and if the actual stop order is right / left ( On the condition that the game state at the time of winning the normal + special replay is RT1 (Y in S14), the pre-start freeze state in which the activation of the start operation is delayed in the next game is controlled (S16).

  As described above, if the stop operation is performed in the order of stop with the right reel as the first stop when the normal + special replay 7 or normal + special replay 8 is won, the special replay wins, so normal + special replay at RT1 Is won and controlled to the freeze state, the special replay will be won before the start of the freeze state.

  On the other hand, when the normal + special replay 7 or the normal + special replay 8 is won (Y in S11), the main control unit 41 sets the stop order type selected in the game to 0 (Y in S12) and actually stops If the order is a stop order other than right / left / left, the stop order type selected in the game is 1, and the actual stop order is a stop order other than right / left / left, or the game state at the time of normal + special replay win Is not RT1 (N in S13), the pre-start freeze state is not controlled in the next game.

  On the other hand, when the winning normal + special replay is normal + special replay 9 (N in S11), the main control unit 41 determines that the gaming state at the time of winning the normal + special replay 9 is RT1, regardless of the stop order. On the condition (Y in S15), the pre-start freeze state is controlled to delay the activation of the start operation in the next game (S16).

  Here, when it is during RT1, it is controlled by the sub-control unit 91 because it is not operated in the procedure for winning the promotion replay even if the fall + promotion replays 1 to 5 are won with a relatively high probability. There is a high possibility that the performance state is non-AT. On the other hand, when it is during RT2 or RT3, there is a high possibility that the operation procedure is notified and controlled by the navigation effect, and as a result, the effect state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 is highly likely to be AT. In view of this, as shown in FIG. 20, the control to the pre-start freeze state informing that the AT is controlled is performed during a period in which the main control unit 41 does not specify that the AT is in progress. In the game won in any one of the normal + special replays 7 to 9, when the game is operated in the stop order determined in the stop order type selection lottery, it is further executed on the condition that it is in RT1. Configured. For this reason, the freeze state before the start can be controlled in an appropriate period such as during RT1 without being controlled in an unintended game situation such as RT2 or RT3, and the fun of the game can be improved.

[Flow from start to freeze control]
The main control unit 41 performs a process as shown in FIG. 21 in a game in which one of the normal + special replays 7 to 9 is won during the period determined to be AT in the effect control state determination process. . In the game in which the main control unit 41 is selected as one of the normal + special replays 7 to 9 during the period determined to be AT in the effect control state determination process, the winning combination is the normal + special replay 7 or If it is 8 (Y in S31), if the selected stop order type is 0 (Y in S32), the actual stop order is the middle right and left in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. It is determined whether or not there is (S33), and if the actual stop order is right middle left (Y in S33), the game is started on the condition that the current gaming state is RT3 (Y in S35) and starts in the next game Control is made into a post-start freeze state that delays the timing at which the stop switch operation after the operation is validated (S36).

  Further, if the winning combination is normal + special replay 7 or 8 (Y in S31) and the stop order type selected is 1 (N in S32), the main control unit 41 determines that the actual stop order is It is determined whether or not the right reel is in the left-to-right order in the stopping order with the right reel as the first stop (S34). If the actual stopping order is in the right-to-left center (Y in S34), the current gaming state is RT3. On the condition (Y in S35), the control is controlled to the frozen state after the start (S36).

  On the other hand, when the selected stop order type is 0 (Y in S32) and the actual stop order is a stop order other than right center left (N in S33), the main control unit 41 determines that the selected stop order type is 1 (N in S32), if the actual stop order is a stop order other than middle left (N in S34), if the current gaming state is not RT3 (N in S35), freeze in the next game There is no control over the state.

  If the selected normal + special replay is normal + special replay 9 (N in S31), the main control unit 41 assumes that the current gaming state is RT3 (Y in S35), and the next game In step S36, the control is switched to the freeze state after the start.

  As described above, the control to the freeze state after the start is performed when the game is won in any of the normal + special replays 7 to 9 and is operated in the stop order determined by the stop order type selection lottery, The main control unit 41 is configured to be executed under the condition that it is during the AT and is in a specific period during which it can be controlled to the freeze state after the start and is in the RT3. For this reason, the freeze state after the start is not controlled in an unintended game situation such as at least during RT1 or during a period when it is not specified that the main control unit 41 is in the AT state. It can be controlled in an appropriate period specified to be in the middle, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Navistock lottery]
In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is a middle stage cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, normal + special replay 7, normal + special replay 8, normal + special replay. Navi stock lottery is performed to determine whether or not to grant Navi stock, which is the right to control to ART when winning 9. Middle-stage cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak 1 piece, strong 1 piece, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, normal + special replay 7, normal + special replay 8, normal + special replay 9 winning Navistock lottery By determining the number of navigation stocks including the number of navigation stocks, whether or not to provide the number of navigation stocks is determined.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by ART over a predetermined number of games (50 games in the present embodiment). By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the ART is controlled for a predetermined number of games, and a navigation effect is executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player. If the navigation stock is won when the number of navigation stocks remains, the number of navigation stocks won this time is added to the remaining navigation stocks.

  In the present embodiment, the average number of winning Navi stocks in the Navi Stock lottery varies depending on the type of the winning combination. The probability of winning in the Navistock lottery is such that the normal + special replay 9 is the highest among the normal + special replays 7 to 9, the normal + special replay 8 is the next highest, and the normal + special replay 7 is the lowest. Is set. In addition, the average winning number of Navistock that can be expected in the Navistock lottery is the normal + special replay 9 among the normal + special replays 7 to 9, and then the normal + special replay 8 is the most. The normal + special replay 7 is set to be the smallest.

  Further, the probability of winning in the Navistock lottery is highest when the state on the sub-control unit 91 side is AT and the AT signal output flag set in Ss03 in FIG. 18 is set. , It is set so that it is high when the AT signal output flag is not set but is lowest when it is not AT. Further, the average winning number of navigation stock that can be expected to be obtained in the navigation stock lottery is set with the AT signal output flag set in Ss03 in FIG. It is set so that it is the most frequently, then the AT is in most cases but the AT signal output flag is not set, and the non-AT is the smallest. The probability of winning in the Navistock lottery during AT and the average number of Navistock winnings that can be expected in the Navistock lottery are those when the AT signal output flag is not set. However, the navigation stock lottery may be performed so that it is higher or higher than when the AT signal output flag is set.

  As described above, when the AT signal is externally output by the main control unit 41 side and the AT signal output flag is set after the sub control unit 91 is controlled to the AT state, the AT signal output flag is set. Since the navigation stock lottery is executed in a manner that is more advantageous to the player than when it is not performed, the AT signal is not output to the outside by the main control unit 41 even though it is controlled to the AT state. A situation may occur where the player feels dissatisfied without the output flag being set. However, during the period from when the AT control is performed to when the AT signal is externally output by the main control unit 41 and the AT signal output flag is set, the sub-control unit 91 performs navigation in an advantageous manner for the player. Since the stock lottery is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied due to the length of the period from the control to the AT state until the AT signal output flag is set.

  When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the navigation stock lottery in a state other than ART, the sub control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a later-described navigation stock number storage area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to ART based on the presence / absence of the number of navigation stocks in the RAM 91c. Then, on condition that one or more navigation stocks remain (for example, after the notification of the presence of navigation stocks), after an ART confirmation notification indicating that ART has been won through a predetermined introduction effect, first the AT To control.

  The sub-control unit 91 can control to the AT under the condition that the navigation stock remains (for example, after the presence of the navigation stock is notified) when the control is not controlled by the AT in RT1 to RT3. It becomes. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 controls to AT when the navigation stock remains in RT1 to RT3 (mainly RT1). During the period from the transition to RT1 to RT3, it is controlled by the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks, and the navigation effect can be executed. At this time, in RT1, it becomes a target of the navigation effect at the time of winning the fall + promotion replays 1 to 5, and in the navigation effect, the stop order for winning the promotion replay at the time of winning the fall + promotion replays 1 to 5 is notified. By performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, it is possible to shift from RT1 to RT2.

  In addition, after the AT control starts, during the transition from RT1 to RT2, the stop order for winning the bell is notified when the push order bell is won, so that the medal can be surely performed by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. Can also be obtained. In RT2, the normal + special replays 1 to 6 will be subject to navigation effects, and in the navigation effect, the normal + special replays 1 to 6 will be notified of the stop order for winning the special replays. It is possible to shift from RT2 to RT3 by performing a stop operation according to the stop order.

  In addition, during the transition from RT2 to RT3 after the start of the AT control, the stop order for avoiding the fall replay is notified during the normal + fall replays 1 to 3, so the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. Thus, the transition to RT1 can be avoided, and the stop order for winning the bell when the push order bell is won will be notified, so by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, the medal can be reliably acquired, And the transition to RT1 can be avoided.

  After the start of AT, when the transition is made from RT2 to RT3, ART starts, and the number of navigation stock is consumed (subtracted). When the navigation stock number is consumed by 1, the navigation stock number is decremented by 1. After the start of ART, when the normal + fall replays 1 to 3 are won, the stop order for avoiding the fall replay is notified, so by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, the transition to RT1 can be avoided, Since the stop order for winning the bell is notified at the time of winning the push order bell, the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, so that a medal can be surely obtained and the transition to RT1 can be avoided.

  When the sub-control unit 91 consumes one navigation stock, that is, when shifting from RT2 to RT3, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of remaining ART games (50 games in the present embodiment) executed by the navigation stock as the number of navigation stocks in the RAM 91c. Store in the storage area. The sub-control unit 91 subtracts 1 from the number of remaining games in the RAM 91c each time one game is consumed, and controls to ART during a period until the number of remaining games becomes zero. When the number of games remains and the target role of navigation is won, a navigation effect is executed.

  Thereafter, when the number of remaining ART games becomes 0 and no navigation stock remains, the ART is terminated and the non-AT is controlled. When controlled to non-AT, the navigation effect is not executed. Thereby, when it is RT3, the possibility that the transition outcomes are aligned increases, and the possibility of transition to RT1 increases.

  Also, if the navigation stock remains, the number of navigation stock is consumed (subtracted), a predetermined number of games is newly set, and then the ART is controlled to ART during the period until the remaining number of games in the ART becomes zero. To do. Thus, the ART is continuously controlled until the number of navigation stocks becomes zero.

[Navigation]
When the sub-control unit 91 is controlled by AT or ART, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is fall + promotion replay 1-5 when pushing RT, push order bell, and normal + fall replay 1-3, normal + special replay 1-6 when RT2. , Push order bell, and when RT3, normal + fall replays 1 to 3, push order bell.

  As a navigation effect when winning the fall + promotion replays 1 to 5, a stop order (see FIG. 16) for winning the promotion replay according to the winning situation of the internal lottery is notified. For example, a message such as “Middle Left / Right!” Or “Middle Left / Right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the fall + promotion replay 1. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the fall + promotion replay 2, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the fall + promotion replay 3, a message such as “middle right left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the fall + promotion replay 4, a message such as “middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the fall + promotion replay 5, a message such as “right middle left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As the navigation effect when the normal + fall replays 1 to 3 are won, the stop order (see FIG. 16) for informing the promotion replay according to the winning situation of the internal lottery is notified. For example, a message such as “Middle Left / Right!” Or “Middle Left / Right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the normal + falling replay 1 is won. In addition, as a navigation effect when the normal + falling replay 2 is won, a message such as “middle left and right!” Or “middle right and left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the normal + falling replay 3 is won, a message such as “Middle right!” Or “Middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As the navigation effect when the normal + special replays 1 to 6 are won, the stop order (see FIG. 16) for winning the special replay according to the winning situation of the internal lottery is notified. For example, the message “left middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the normal + special replay 1 is won. In addition, as a navigation effect when the normal + special replay 2 is won, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, as a navigation effect when the normal + special replay 3 is won, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the normal + special replay 4 is won, a message such as “middle right left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, as a navigation effect when the normal + special replay 5 is won, a message such as “middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the normal + special replay 6 is won, a message such as “Right Middle Left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  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. For example, when winning the left bell, it is possible to reliably win the right falling bell by stopping the left reel as the first stop reel. Therefore, “left middle right for stopping the left reel as the first stop reel” ! ”Or“ middle right and left! ”Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, when the middle bell is won, the middle bell can be surely won by stopping the middle reel as the first stop reel, so “middle left and right!” For stopping the middle reel as the first stop reel. Alternatively, a message such as “middle right left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, when the right bell is won, the middle bell can be reliably won by stopping the right reel as the first stop reel. Therefore, “middle right” for stopping the right reel as the first stop reel! Alternatively, a message such as “right middle left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, in the navigation effect in the present embodiment, a message reminding the operation mode for stopping the target role 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.

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

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

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 is controlled by the AT or ART when not controlled by the AT or ART, and can execute the navigation effect even when a combination other than the target combination corresponding to the gaming state is won. Thus, by executing these navigation effects, it is possible to cause the main control unit 41 to control the freeze state, or to control the control of the freeze state.

  In this embodiment, in the state where RT1 is not controlled by AT, normal + special replay 7 or 8 is won, navigation stock is won in the navigation stock lottery, and further notification is made that ART is confirmed When winning the determination notification lottery to determine whether or not, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), control is made to the freeze state in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop, that is, the stop order in which the special replay wins. A navigation effect for informing the stop order corresponding to the stop order type as a condition is executed. A special replay is won by performing a stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified by the player, and the main control unit 41 side is controlled to the freeze state before the start in the next game, while the sub control unit 91 side is frozen. The ART confirmation notification is executed in the period controlled by the state.

  If the normal + special replay 9 is won in the state where RT1 is not controlled by the AT, the navigation effect as shown in FIG. 22A is not executed, but the special replay is won regardless of the stop order. On the main control unit 41 side, the pre-start freeze state that delays the activation of the start operation in the next game is controlled. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 side controls the ART confirmation notification in the period controlled to the pre-start freeze state. Is to be executed. For this reason, even when the navigation effect is not executed, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for being controlled to the frozen state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  On the other hand, if normal + special replay 7 or 8 is won and Navistock is not won in the Navistock lottery, or if the Navistock lottery is won but the final notification lottery is not won By not executing the control, the stop operation in the stop order in which the left reel, which is not controlled during the penalty period, is stopped first is urged to be controlled to be in the freeze state.

  In addition, when the normal + tempire play is won, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), a navigation effect that notifies the stop order in which the right reel that may be controlled to the frozen state is stopped first is executed. By performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified by the player, 7a / b / c is stopped (tempered) on the winning line LN by the second stop, and at the time of the third stop 7a / b / c is stopped in the winning line LN). In this case, the freezing state is not controlled, but Navistock wins and is confirmed. Since it becomes a mode similar to the case where the information lottery is won, the player can be expected to win the navigation stock.

  In this embodiment, in the state controlled by RT3 and ART, one of the normal + special replays 7 to 9 wins, the Navistock wins in the Navistock lottery, and the extra state lottery When winning, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), a navigation effect is performed to notify the stop order in which the right reel is first stopped, that is, the stop order in which the special replay that is a condition for controlling the freeze state wins. A special replay is won by performing a stop operation in accordance with the stop order informed by the player.

  Then, when winning the extra state lottery performed at the time of winning the special replay, after that, in the game where the normal replay is won, the stop order in which the right reel is stopped first, that is, the stop order that is a condition for controlling the freeze state A navigation effect for informing the stop order corresponding to the type is executed, and the main control unit 41 performs a stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified by the player, so that after the start operation in the next game, On the other hand, on the sub-control unit 91 side, the added state winning notification is executed during the period controlled to the freeze state. Note that the relative positional relationship (initial positional relationship) of the reels when the freeze state is started after the start is a game after the normal replay is won, so a special symbol such as “7a” or “7c” is used. It is not in a positional relationship (specific positional relationship) where simple symbols are aligned.

  On the other hand, when the normal + special replay 7 is won and the navigation stock lottery is not won in the navigation stock lottery, the reels other than the right reel are controlled in the stop order in which they are stopped first, that is, in the freeze state. It is a navigation effect that informs the stop order other than the stop order, and the navigation effect in the same manner as the navigation effect that informs the stop order that avoids the transition to RT1 is executed, and in the stop order that is notified by the navigation effect. Control of the freeze state is restricted by prompting the stop operation.

  Further, in a state where RT3 and ART are controlled, when normal + special replay 7 or 8 is won and Navistock is won in the Navistock lottery, but the additional state lottery is not won, FIG. As shown in (b), a navigation effect for informing the stop order in which the right reel is in the first stop, that is, the stop order in which the special replay that is a condition for controlling the freeze state wins, is executed. The special replay wins when the player performs a stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order.

  After that, in the game where the normal replay is won, the navigation effect is to notify the stop order in which the reels other than the right reel are stopped first, that is, the stop order other than the stop order that is a condition for controlling the freeze state, and RT1. It is regulated that the navigation effect is performed in the same manner as the navigation effect that informs the stop order that avoids the transition to, and is controlled to the freeze state by prompting the stop operation in the stop order that is notified by the navigation effect. It has come to be.

  In this case, although it is not controlled to a freeze state, since it becomes a mode similar to the case of winning the added state lottery, the player can be expected to win the added state.

  In addition, when the normal + special replay 7 or 8 is won during the ART and the navigation stock is not won in the navigation stock lottery, a navigation effect that informs the stop order in which the normal replay 1 wins is executed. However, if the player performs the stop operation without following the notified stop order, a special replay may be won. In this case, “Please press according to the warning navigation!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a warning screen for prompting a stop operation according to the navigation effect is displayed. Even in such a case, the navigation effect is to notify the stop order in which the reels other than the right reel are first stopped in the determination game, that is, the stop order other than the stop order that is a condition for controlling the freeze state, and to RT1 The navigation effect is performed in the same manner as the navigation effect that informs the stop order that avoids the transition, and the stop operation in the stop order that is notified by the navigation effect is urged to be controlled to the freeze state. It has become so.

  As described above, with the normal + special replay 7 or 8 winning as a trigger, the right is operated in a predetermined operating procedure that is the first stop. It becomes possible to control to the freeze state, and it becomes possible to control to the freeze state after the start on condition that it is in RT3 during AT.

[Freeze-related production]
When the freeze state is started after the start, the main control unit 41 performs a freeze-related process shown in FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining a flowchart of freeze-related processing executed by the main control unit 41 during the freeze state. When controlled to the frozen state, first, the main control unit 41 detects the initial position of the reels in order to specify the relative positional relationship (initial positional relationship) of each reel at the end of the previous game (S41). . Here, since the game is after the normal replay wins, the initial position corresponding to the symbol combination of the normal replay is detected. The initial position detected at this time is stored in the RAM 41c for use in the processing of S54 described later. Note that the freeze control information including the initial reel position held in the RAM 41c is erased when the freeze period ends. However, when the power interruption occurs or the setting is changed during the freeze period, the slot machine Even when the power supply 1 is turned off, the memory is not erased.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 41 executes reel effect control based on the processing from step S42 to S53. The main control unit 41 sets initial preparation data, sets a value corresponding to the initial preparation data in a freeze period counter for specifying a period to be controlled to freeze, and sets the reels 2L, 2C based on the initial preparation data. The reel control by 2R is executed (S42). The value of the freeze period counter is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c and updated as the game progresses. When the initial preparation data is set, for example, a value corresponding to 5 seconds is set as the value of the freeze period counter.

  The control based on the initial preparation data is executed for a predetermined period (5 seconds), during which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated, and then a predetermined preparation event (for example, “7a-7a-7a”) is performed. Is stopped on a predetermined special line different from the winning line LN or the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 (each reel is finely swayed and stopped), and then a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the control based on the initial preparation data It is controlled during an operation reception period in which an operation to the start switch 7 is received. If an operation is accepted during the operation acceptance period, the control based on the initial preparation data is terminated, another control data is set, and a value corresponding to the other control data is reset in the freeze period counter. As a result, control based on the newly set control data is executed.

  Here, the special line will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 shows reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that are visible from the see-through window 3, and affixed symbols are shown as squares. As the special lines, a first special line Ls and a second special line Ls ′ are provided.

  FIG. 25A shows the first special line Ls. Comparing the first special line Ls and the winning line LN, the first special line Ls is a line connecting positions that are shifted from the winning line LN by a half frame (1/2 symbol) of the symbol. FIG. 25B shows the second special line Ls ′. Comparing the second special line Ls ′ and the first special line Ls, the second special line Ls ′ is a line connecting positions where the symbol of the middle reel 2C is further shifted by 0.25 frames (1/4 symbol). It becomes.

  The predetermined preparation outcome is an outcome in which a special symbol such as a symbol having a relative positional relationship of “7a” or “7c” is arranged in a straight line (specific positional relationship). This preparation event is stopped, for example, on the first special line Ls. The predetermined preparation outcome may be, for example, stopped on the second special line Ls ′, and also according to the type of normal + special replay that triggered the control of the current freeze state. According to the ratio, it may be determined whether to stop on the first special line Ls or the second special line Ls ′, and stop on the determined line.

  In this way, during the freeze state, the symbols to be stopped by the reel effect can be stopped on a special line connecting positions different from the winning line LN, so the combination of symbols stopped on the special line It is possible to improve the interest of the game by the reel effect in the freeze state while preventing the player from misidentifying that the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line LN as a result of one game.

  Returning to FIG. 24, the main control unit 41 specifies that the initial preparation data is set and controlled to the frozen state, and sends an initial command for specifying the timing controlled during the operation reception period to the sub-control unit 91. The process for transmitting to (S43).

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives the initial command, the sub-control unit 91 performs a freeze generation effect corresponding to the occurrence of the freeze as the above-described ART confirmation notification. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation effect for promoting an operation to the start switch 7 when the timing at which the operation reception period starts after receiving the initial command is reached.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the control content based on the control data is an operation acceptance period (S44). When the main control unit 41 determines that it is not the operation reception period (N in S44), the process of S44 is repeated, and when it is determined that it is the operation reception period (Y in S44), the operation to the start switch 7 is accepted. It is determined whether or not (S45).

  When determining that the operation to the start switch 7 is not accepted (N in S45), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the operation acceptance period has ended and the value of the freeze period counter has reached zero. (S46). When the main control unit 41 does not determine that the operation reception period has ended and the value of the freeze period counter has reached 0 (N in S46), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S45.

  When the main control unit 41 determines that an operation to the start switch 7 has been accepted (Y in S45), and the operation acceptance period has ended without accepting the operation and the value of the freeze period counter has reached 0 When it is determined (Y in S46), it is determined whether or not the type of normal + special replay that has become the trigger for the current freeze state is normal + special replay 7 (S47). When the main control unit 41 determines that the normal + special replay 8 or 9 win has been won (N in S47), the main control unit 41 has a success pattern that can stop a predetermined success, or cannot stop a specific outcome and A success / failure lottery is performed to determine whether the failure pattern for ending the freeze is obtained (S48).

  In the success / failure lottery, the distribution rate differs depending on whether the normal + special replay type that triggered the control of the freeze state is normal + special replay 8 or normal + special replay 9 According to the above, it is determined as either a success pattern or a failure pattern. For example, it is set so that the ratio determined as a success pattern is higher in the case of normal + special replay 9 than in the case of normal + special replay 8. In the first success / failure lottery during the freeze state, the success pattern is always determined. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 determines the failure pattern when the type of the normal + special replay that is the trigger for the current freeze state is normal + special replay 7 (S49).

  The main control unit 41 ends the control based on the set control data, sets control data corresponding to the determined pattern, and newly sets a value corresponding to the control data in the freeze period counter. Then, reel control by the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is executed based on the control data (S50). That is, when an operation is accepted during the operation acceptance period, the control based on the set control data is terminated, and when the success pattern is determined by lottery, control data corresponding to the success pattern is set. At the same time, the value corresponding to the control data is reset in the freeze period counter, and when the failure pattern is determined, the control data corresponding to the failure pattern is set and the value corresponding to the control data is set in the freeze period counter. The control is reset and the control based on the set control data is executed.

  When the control data corresponding to the success pattern is set, a value corresponding to, for example, 5 seconds is set as the value of the freeze period counter, and when the control data corresponding to the failure pattern is set, the value of the freeze period counter is set. For example, a value corresponding to 3 seconds is set.

  The control based on the control data corresponding to the success pattern is executed for a predetermined period (5 seconds), during which the reel is rotated so as to have a specific positional relationship, and then a predetermined success (for example, “7a -7a-7a ") is stopped on a special line different from the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 (each reel is finely swayed and stopped), and then rotated and stopped again, based on the control data. Control is performed during an operation reception period in which an operation to the start switch 7 is received when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the control.

  Whether the predetermined success is to stop on the first special line Ls or the second special line Ls ′ according to the ratio according to the type of normal + special replay that triggered the freeze state this time Is determined and stopped on the determined line. The predetermined success may be stopped on the first special line Ls or may be stopped on the second special line Ls ′. In the freeze state, every time a successful outcome is stopped, a navigation stock is given.

  The control based on the control data (failure data) corresponding to the failure pattern is executed for a predetermined period (3 seconds), and after that, after rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, For example, “bell a-replay a-watermelon a”) is stopped on a special line (each reel is finely swayed and stopped), and then rotated again to end the freeze. When an operation is accepted during the operation acceptance period in the success pattern, another control data is set, the control based on the preparation data corresponding to the success pattern is terminated, and the newly set control data (the lottery result) The control based on the pattern) is executed.

  The main control unit 41 performs processing for transmitting to the sub-control unit 91 a freeze command for specifying the determined pattern type and the timing controlled during the operation reception period (S51). When the sub-control unit 91 receives the command during freezing, it performs an effect corresponding to the lottery result. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs an operation effect for promoting an operation to the start switch 7 when the operation reception period is started after receiving the freeze command specifying the success pattern.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not control data corresponding to the success pattern is set (S52). When it is determined that the control data corresponding to the success pattern is set (Y in S52), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S44 again. On the other hand, when determining that the success pattern control data is not set, that is, when the failure pattern control data is set (N in S52), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S53.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the freeze period counter has reached 0 (S53). That is, it is determined whether the control based on the control data corresponding to the failure pattern has ended. The main control unit 41 repeatedly executes the process of S53 until it is determined that the control based on the control data corresponding to the failure pattern has ended. When it is determined that the control has ended (Y in S53), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S54.

  The main control unit 41 performs initial position return control for returning the reel to the initial position using the information on the initial position of the reel detected in the process of S41 and stored in the RAM 41c (S54). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits an initial position notification command to the sub-control unit 91 (S55), and ends the freeze related processing. As a result, the freeze is terminated and the routine shifts to normal reel control.

  As a result, during the freeze state, every time the operation to the start switch 7 is accepted or a predetermined time elapses, the success or failure outcome is stopped, and the success outcome is stopped until the failure outcome is stopped. Each time it is stopped, a navigation stock (for example, 1) is added. Moreover, once controlled, the freeze state in the present embodiment is continuously executed until the process of S55 is performed. Therefore, when the freeze state occurs, the timing for enabling the operation is delayed at least until the freeze-related process is completed.

  In this way, in the frozen state, a success / failure lottery is performed every time an operation to the start switch 7 is accepted during the operation acceptance period, and when the success pattern is determined, navigation stock is given and the failure pattern is determined. Successful and unsuccessful lottery is repeated until it is done. For this reason, it is possible to improve the degree of intervention in the game by the player in the frozen state and to improve the interest in the frozen state.

  Also, during the freeze state, as shown in S47 to S49 of FIG. 24, in the freeze state triggered by the normal + special replay 7 winning, the reel effect based on the failure pattern is executed. When it is in a freeze state triggered by other winnings, a reel effect is executed based on a pattern corresponding to the lottery result of the success / failure lottery. For this reason, the reel effect can be executed in a manner corresponding to the type of normal + special replay that has triggered the freeze state, and the interest during the freeze state can be improved.

[Freeze control status]
Next, the control state of the freeze when it is controlled to the freeze state after the start will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (a), when the main control unit 41 does not control the freeze state, the reel rotation is accelerated immediately after the start of the next game, and the reels are rotated at a constant speed. At that time, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to each reel is validated.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), when the main control unit 41 controls the freeze state, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to each reel until the freeze period elapses after the start of the next game. The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to each reel is validated when the freeze period elapses without validating the operation.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 first detects the initial position of the reel in the freeze period, that is, the period in which the activation of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is delayed after the game starts. (A) is performed.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 41 performs reel effect control (B) for effecting by changing the reel. In the reel effect control, for example, as shown in FIG. 27A, from the state in which the relative positional relationship of the reels is the initial positional relationship at the start, a specific position as shown in FIG. The combination of symbols (in the present embodiment, the symbol “7a”) is changed to a specific positional relationship aligned on a straight line, and the reels rotate synchronously.

  The main control unit 41 performs initial position return control (C) after the reel effect control. In the initial position return control, as shown in FIG. 27C, the reel control is performed so as to return the relative positional relationship of the reels to the initial positional relationship while maintaining the rotation of the reels. In the present embodiment, information on the stop position of each reel at the end of the previous game is stored until the end of the next game, and the stop position of each reel at the end of the previous game is stored. The initial position can be specified from the information.

  The main control unit 41 performs constant speed rotation transition control (D) after the initial position return control. In the constant speed rotation transition control, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels synchronously while maintaining the relative positional relationship of the reels as the initial positional relationship, and accelerates the reel rotation until the reel rotation speed reaches a constant speed. Moreover, when performing constant speed rotation transfer control, the main control unit 41 executes initial position notification control. In the initial position notification control, an initial position notification command that can specify that the reel has returned to the initial position is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 blinks and displays the reel LEDs 55 in all the regions, and notifies the player that the reels have returned to the initial positions. The sub-control unit 91 displays a predetermined notification image (for example, a message image that “the position of the reel has been adjusted”) on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, so that the reel has returned to the initial position. The player may be notified of this.

  After the constant speed rotation transition control, the main control unit 41 validates the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R at the time of constant speed rotation as shown in FIG. 27 (d).

  Next, consider a case where power supply to the slot machine 1 is interrupted (power interruption) during the freeze period. When a power interruption occurs during the reel production during the freeze period, the reel production stops and the reel production is forcibly terminated with the relative positional relationship of the reels in a specific positional relationship. If the reel is recovered from the power interruption at the reel position as it is and the reels are rotated at a constant speed, the relative positional relationship between the reels is rotated at a constant speed with a combination of specific symbols aligned. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to perform a reel stop operation while maintaining a certain regularity in reel rotation. Therefore, in the present embodiment, freeze control as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 26 (c) shows a freeze control state when a power interruption occurs during the execution of the reel effect control performed during the freeze period.

  When a power interruption occurs during the execution of the reel effect control, the reel effect is forcibly terminated and the rotation of the reel is stopped. After that, when returning from the power interruption, the reel starts to rotate again. At this time, the main control unit 41 restarts the reel effect again to rotate the reel at a constant speed while the relative positional relationship between the reels remains in a state where specific symbol combinations are aligned. do not do. The main control unit 41 first performs initial position return control to return the relative positional relationship of the reels to the initial positional relationship, and then performs constant speed rotation transition control and rotates the reel at a constant speed. In addition, when performing the constant speed rotation transition control, the main control unit 41 causes the sub-control unit 91 to notify the player that the reel has returned to the initial position by executing the initial position notification control.

  In this way, even if the reel production control is executed and a certain regularity is born in the relative positional relationship between the reels during the freeze period, the relative positional relationship between the reels is controlled by the subsequent initial position return control. Since the initial positional relationship is established, the gaming property of the slot machine 1 in which the reel is stopped and the display result is derived by the technical intervention of the player is not impaired.

  Specifically, in the reel production, since the reel rotates so that the symbols “7a” or “7c” are aligned, when the freeze period ends, “7a” This makes it easy to aim for the “watermelon” and “cherry” symbols placed in the vicinity of “7c”, making it easier to derive the “watermelon” and “cherry” symbols. As a result, for example, it becomes easy to win a role such as cherry 3 or middle watermelon. However, in the present embodiment, since the relative positional relationship between the reels becomes the initial positional relationship by the initial position return control before the end of the freeze period, a specific symbol is in a straight line due to the reel effect during the freeze period. By rotating the reels so that they line up with each other, it is possible to prevent the player from easily aiming for a “watermelon” or “cherry” symbol.

  Furthermore, even if the power supply is interrupted in a state where a certain regularity is born in the relative positional relationship between the reels during the freeze period, the reel effect control is executed after the power supply is resumed. Since the initial position return control is executed without any problems, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the slot machine 1 while preventing the gaming of the slot machine 1 from being impaired.

  In addition, even when the initial position return control is executed without executing the reel effect control after the interrupted power supply is resumed, information that can specify that is notified by the initial position notification control. During reel production, the reels rotated to the initial position without knowing, even though the reels were rotating in a state where the relative positional relationship between the reels was in a straight line with specific symbol combinations. Without starting, it can prevent giving distrust to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the success / failure lottery is performed while the reel effect is performed during the freeze period, and the first time is always determined as a success pattern and one navigation stock is given. However, when a power failure occurs before the decision based on the success / failure lottery, the opportunity for giving the navigation stock by the success / failure lottery will be lost. Therefore, in order to make up for this lost opportunity, when a power interruption occurs during the reel production, a special privilege granting control in which one navigation stock is given unconditionally after the return is performed. Specifically, the initial position notification control is executed after the initial position return control, and at the same time, one navigation stock is given and a message image “Acquires one navigation stock!” Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed.

  In this way, even if the power supply is cut off before the navigation stock is granted by the success / failure lottery during the freeze period and the navigation stock is not granted, one navigation stock is given unconditionally as a special privilege instead. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged due to the loss of the opportunity to give the navigation stock by the success / failure lottery due to the interruption of the power supply.

  Even when the setting is changed, the information on the reel control, more specifically, the information that can specify the initial position of the reel used for the initial position return control is not initialized, so the initial position return control is executed. Since the initial position return control is not executed when it should be, the player is not informed that the setting has been changed.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Freeze control]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, during the freeze period, the initial position detection control (A), the reel effect control (B), the initial position return control (C), and the constant speed rotation transition control. The freeze control having the content (D) is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and freeze control with other contents may be executed during the freeze period.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 28 and FIG. 29, the main control unit 41 changes the positional relationship so that the relative positional relationship of each reel becomes random after the reel effect control (F). Change control (G) may be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (a), first, the main control unit 41 makes the positional relationship changed by the positional relationship change control after the end of the reel effect control random at the stage before starting the reel effect control. The positional relationship determination control (E) for determining the positional relationship is performed.

  In the positional relationship determination process, the main control unit 41 performs a change amount determination lottery that randomly determines a change amount for the current position for each reel in the range of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the change amount determination lottery, a lottery is performed for each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R using random numbers having different total update ranges. Specifically, in the lottery for determining the amount of change of the left reel 2L, a random number updated in the range of 0 to 996 is used, and in the lottery for determining the amount of change of the middle reel 2C, it is updated in the range of 0 to 997. In the lottery for determining the change amount of the right reel 2R, a random number updated in the range of 0 to 998 is used.

  The main control unit 41 determines the relative positional relationship between these three reels by performing each change amount determination lottery.

  Next, the main control unit 41 performs reel effect control (F), and then changes the relative positional relationship of each reel based on the result of the change amount determination lottery as shown in FIG. The positional relationship change control (G) is performed. In the positional relationship change control, while maintaining the rotation of the reel, first, the left reel 2L is moved until the positional relationship between the left reel 2L and the other reels deviates by the number of symbols won in the left reel 2L change amount determination lottery. Is controlled to be slower than the other reels, and then returned to the same speed as the other reels. Next, after controlling the rotational speed of the middle reel 2C slower than that of the other reels until the positional relationship between the middle reel 2C and the other reels deviates by the number of symbols won in the change determination lottery of the middle reel 2C, Return to the same speed as the other reels. Finally, after controlling the rotational speed of the right reel 2R slower than the other reels until the positional relationship between the right reel 2R and the other reels deviates by the number of symbols won in the change determination lottery of the right reel 2R. Return to the same speed as other reels. Thereby, the positional relationship between the reels becomes a random positional relationship.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 41 performs constant speed rotation transition control (H). In the constant speed rotation transition control, the main control unit 41 synchronously rotates the reels while keeping the relative positional relationship of the reels in a random positional relationship, and accelerates the reel rotation until the reel rotation speed reaches a constant speed. . Moreover, when performing constant speed rotation transfer control, the main control unit 41 executes position change notification control. In the position change notification control, a position change notification command that can specify that the relative positional relationship of the reels is a random positional relationship is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 blinks and displays the reel LEDs 55 in all areas, and notifies the player that the relative positional relationship of the reels has been adjusted to a random positional relationship. The sub-control unit 91 displays a predetermined notification image (for example, a message image “the position of the reel has been adjusted”) on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, so that the relative positional relationship between the reels is displayed. May be notified to the player that the position has been adjusted to a random positional relationship.

  After the constant speed rotation transition control, the main control unit 41 validates the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R and ends the freeze control when the constant speed rotation is achieved.

  Next, consider a case where power supply to the slot machine 1 is interrupted (power interruption) during the freeze period. FIG. 28 (b) shows a freeze control state when a power interruption occurs during the execution of the reel effect control that was performed during the freeze period.

  When a power interruption occurs during the execution of the reel effect control, the reel effect is forcibly terminated and the rotation of the reel is stopped. After that, when returning from the power interruption, the reel starts to rotate again. At this time, the main control unit 41 restarts the reel effect again to rotate the reel at a constant speed while the relative positional relationship between the reels remains in a state where specific symbol combinations are aligned. do not do. The main control unit 41 first performs positional relationship change control (G) to adjust the relative positional relationship of the reels to a random positional relationship, and then performs constant speed rotation transition control and controls the reels at a constant speed. Rotate. In addition, when performing the constant speed rotation transition control, the main control unit 41 performs position change notification control, thereby causing the sub control unit 91 to notify the player that the reel has returned to a random position.

  In this way, even when the reel production control is executed and a certain regularity is generated in the relative positional relationship between the reels during the freeze period, the relative positional relationship between the reels is controlled by the subsequent positional relationship change control. Because of the random positional relationship, the gaming property of the slot machine 1 in which the reel is stopped and the display result is derived by the technical intervention of the player is not impaired.

  Specifically, in the reel production, since the reel rotates so that the symbols “7a” or “7c” are aligned, when the freeze period ends, “7a” This makes it easy to aim for the “watermelon” and “cherry” symbols placed in the vicinity of “7c”, making it easier to derive the “watermelon” and “cherry” symbols. As a result, for example, it becomes easy to win a role such as cherry 3 or middle watermelon. However, in the present embodiment, since the relative positional relationship between the reels becomes a random positional relationship by the positional relationship change control before the end of the freeze period, a specific symbol is straightened by the reel effect during the freeze period. By rotating the reels so that they are lined up on the line, it is possible to prevent the player from aiming easily at the “watermelon” or “cherry” symbols.

  Furthermore, even if the power supply is cut off in a state where a certain regularity is created in the relative positional relationship between the reels by the reel effect control during the freeze period, the reel effect control is not executed after the restart. Since the relationship change control is executed, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the slot machine 1 while preventing the gameability of the slot machine 1 from being impaired.

  Further, even if the positional relationship change control is executed without executing the reel effect control after the interrupted power supply is resumed, information that can specify that is notified by the position change notification control. During reel production, the reels were adjusted to a random positional relationship without knowing, even though the reels were rotating in a state where the relative positional relationship between the reels was in a straight line with a specific symbol combination. Does not begin to rotate, and can prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, the main control unit 41 does not store the initial position of the reel used for the initial position return control. The relationship change control may be executed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 30, after the main control unit 41 is controlled to the freeze state, first, the main control unit 41 detects the initial position of the reel used when executing the initial position return control after the end of the freeze. Detection control (I) is executed. Here, power interruption occurs during execution of the reel effect control (J). Normally, the information stored in the RAM 41c is not erased by power interruption, but the initial position stored in the RAM 41c is caused by some trouble caused by power interruption. Suppose the information is erased. In this case, since the information on the initial position is lost after the power failure is restored, the main control unit 41 replaces the initial position return control with the positional relationship determination control (K) and the positional relationship change control (L ). Thereby, the relative positional relationship of the reels is adjusted to a random positional relationship. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 performs constant speed rotation transition control (M) and performs positional relationship notification control to rotate the reel at a constant speed.

  As described above, even when the power supply is cut off during the freeze period, the initial position return control for changing the plurality of reels so that the relative positional relationship between the reels becomes the initial positional relationship is not executable. However, since the positional relationship change control is performed to change the plurality of reels so that the relative positional relationship between the reels becomes a random positional relationship, the initial position information is not stored for some reason. Even in such a case, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the slot machine 1 while reliably preventing the game play of the slot machine 1 from being impaired by the positional relationship change control.

  In the example shown in FIG. 30, the case where the initial position memory is erased due to the influence of power interruption after the initial position of the reel is detected by the initial position detection control has been described. Even if a power failure occurs before the initial position is detected, the initial position is not stored in the same way, so the position relationship change control is executed instead of the initial position return control after the power failure is restored. You may do.

  In the reel effect in the present embodiment, the reel rotates so that the symbols “7a” or “7c” are aligned, but the symbols are not limited to “7a” or “7c”. The reel may be rotated so that other symbols are aligned on a straight line. In this case, if the symbol is placed at a position (for example, within 4 frames) where the player wants to stop the symbol (for example, “7”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, etc.) The effect by performing the initial position return control and the positional relationship change control in the embodiment is further exhibited.

[Initial position]
In the present embodiment, the initial position detected by the initial position detection control is the initial position corresponding to the symbol combination of normal replay (for example, the relative position of the reel shown in FIG. 27A). Not limited to this, the reel position corresponding to another display result may be set as the initial position.

  For example, not only the symbol combination of normal replay but also a symbol combination corresponding to other winning combination or loss. In any case, the initial position return control can prevent the occurrence of a situation in which a player can aim for a desired symbol by rotating the reel so that a specific symbol is aligned in a straight line due to the reel effect. Good.

[Initial position notification control and position change notification control]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the initial position notification control is executed together with the constant speed rotation transition control after the initial position return control. Further, as shown in FIG. 29 or FIG. 30, the position change notification control is executed together with the constant speed rotation transition control after the positional relationship change control. That is, when the reel is adjusted after the reel effect control or after the power interruption, the notification to that effect is executed after the reel adjustment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the initial position notification control and the position change notification control are executed before adjusting the reels to notify the user that the reels will be adjusted (for example, “I will adjust the reels now” message image). May be displayed).

  The initial position notification control may be executed together with the initial position return control, or may be executed across the initial position return control and the constant speed rotation transition control. Further, the position change notification control may be executed together with the position relationship change control, or may be executed across the position relationship change control and the constant speed rotation transition control.

[About special privilege grant control]
In this embodiment, if the power supply is cut off and no navigation stock is given before the navigation stock is given by the success / failure lottery during the freeze period, a special navigation stock is given unconditionally. Bonus grant control was performed. However, the special privilege grant control is not limited to such control content.

  For example, in the special privilege granting control, it is not limited to granting one navigation stock unconditionally, and may not be given with a predetermined probability by lottery or the like.

  Moreover, in special privilege provision control, not only what gives one navigation stock but may give two or three, such as two. In the special privilege granting control, the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the expected value equivalent to the expected value of the number of navigation stocks that the player can acquire by the success / failure lottery executed during the freeze period should be obtained. preferable.

  For example, if the average number of navigation stocks that a player can acquire in the success / failure lottery is three on average, it is preferable that three navigation stocks are given to the player by special privilege granting control. Further, for example, if the player can acquire an average of 6 navigation stocks with a probability of 50% in the success / failure lottery, 3 (6 × 0.5 = 3) navigation stocks are given to the player. It is preferable that it is. Note that the privilege to be given is not limited to navigation stock, but may be any other advantage as long as it is advantageous to the player, such as the number of games controlled by the AT.

[When freezing occurs]
In the present embodiment, the normal + special replay 7-9 winning is exemplified as an opportunity of occurrence of the freeze, and the example that can be established in RT1 or RT3 has been described. However, the occurrence of the freeze may be established even in a state other than RT1 or RT3. Specifically, for example, even during RT2, the normal + special replays 7 to 9 may be won with a predetermined probability. When the normal + special replays 7 to 9 are won in RT2, a navigation stock lottery may be performed. However, in such a case, even if the normal + special replays 7 to 9 are won in RT2 and won in the navigation stock lottery, no freeze will occur during the RT2, and the freeze before start Can be executed only when it is RT1, and it can be executed only when it is RT3 regarding freeze after start. As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconveniences such as causing a freeze in the controlled RT 2 by operating in accordance with a penalty operating procedure during non-AT. Note that the occurrence of the freeze may be, for example, that normal + special replays 7 to 9 can be won with a predetermined probability even during RT0, and navigation stock lottery may be performed when winning. Even in this case, even if the normal + special replays 7 to 9 are won during RT0 and the navigation stock lottery is won, no freeze is generated during the RT0. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may cause a freeze during the preparation period RT0.

  When the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time in the normal + special replay 7 or 8 winning game, the reel control is performed to win the special replay 1 that is a set of three, while other than the right reel 2R. The example of performing the reel control for winning the normal replay 1 when the reel is stopped for the first time has been described. However, in the game where the normal + special replay 7 or 8 is won, if the reels other than the right reel 2R are first stopped, the normal + special replay 7 or 8 is not stopped if the reel is not won. Or, the combination of specific symbols that can only be stopped with a very low probability is stopped, so that the normal + special replay 7 or 8 is won and the navigation stock lottery is performed to obtain the expectation that the navigation stock is acquired. It may be. The combination of specific symbols may be a combination of winning symbols that make up a rare replay. Also, the combination of winning symbols that make up a normal replay 1 is stopped and a specific lost symbol that is stopped at another line is stopped. It may be a combination, or may be a symbol combination such as a specific small combination, not limited to replay. In addition, when winning a role that triggers the Navistock lottery such as normal + special replay 7 or 8, for example, when operated in a penalty operation procedure, the set of 7 is stopped and a specific combination is stopped. While the combination of symbols of the small role is stopped, when the operation is performed according to an operation procedure that does not result in a penalty, the combination of the three combinations of 7 may not be stopped, but the combination of symbols of a specific small role may be stopped.

[Freeze conditions]
In this embodiment, when normal + special replay 9 is won, as long as it is in a specific situation (for example, RT1 at the time of non-AT determination, RT3 at the time of AT determination), even if it is not operated in a specific operation mode, Although the example of controlling to the freeze state has been described, as a freeze occurrence condition, for example, when a specific winning situation is established and a specific condition is satisfied, the operation is not performed in a specific operation mode and is not in a specific situation. Alternatively, a configuration for controlling to a frozen state may be provided. Thereby, even when it is not a specific situation and a navigation effect is not performed, the expectation with respect to being controlled to a freeze state can be given, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  Also, the internal winning status included in the freeze occurrence condition is not limited to normal + special replay 7-9 winning, lost, or normal replay winning, but may be other winning status. In addition, an example in which the items included in the freeze occurrence condition include an internal winning situation, an operation procedure, a gaming state (whether it is RT1 or RT3), and a judgment state (whether it is AT judgment time, etc.) has been described. However, it is not limited to this as long as it includes an operation procedure and a gaming state, and other items (for example, winning a specific combination, digesting a predetermined number of games, etc.) may be included. In addition, the main control unit 41 determines a stop order type in a game that generates a freeze (normal + special replay 7 to 9 win, determination game, etc.), and is operated on the condition that the determined stop order is operated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control unit 41 does not determine the stop order type in the game that generates the freeze, and does not determine the stop order type (first stop of the right reel 2R). And freezing may be possible on condition that the game situation is a specific situation.

  In addition, as a condition for generating a freeze, an effect state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 (result of AT determination (whether or not during AT or the like)) and a game state controlled by the main control unit 41 (RT1 or RT3) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the freeze generation condition includes the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41 without including the effect state controlled by the sub-control unit 91. On the contrary, a condition including an effect state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 without including the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41 may be used. The gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41 is not limited to the RT type, but may be a bonus type.

  Further, the effect state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 is not limited to whether it is AT or not, and may be whether it is a special chance zone. The special chance zone is, for example, a period determined by the main control unit 41 by the same method as the AT determination, and until a predetermined period elapses after the main control unit 41 determines that it is a special chance zone. If a predetermined lottery condition is established by winning or winning a specific role, etc., a mode that is more advantageous to the player than during a period other than the special chance zone (a mode with a high probability of winning an AT, acquired when winning an AT This means the period during which the navigation stock lottery is performed in a manner that increases the number of navigation stocks that can be expected. That is, it can be said that the special chance zone is a period in which, for example, the designer of the slot machine 1 wants to notify that the navigation stock has been given by generating a freeze. The main control unit 41 generates a freeze on the condition that a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied and is determined to be a special chance zone, and is not determined to be a special chance zone. Sometimes freeze may not occur.

  In addition, although an example in which a freeze is not generated as a trigger for the normal + tempire play win has been described, a freeze may be generated when a predetermined condition is satisfied with the normal + tempire play win as a trigger. For example, in a game won in normal + tempering play, after the display result that 7 is tempered in the normal + tempering play winning game is derived, a freeze is generated, and the game is promoted to a set of 7 during the freeze. You may make it perform the reel production which inquires of no. In this case, whether or not to be promoted to a triple of 7 is determined by lottery or the like, and if it is decided to be promoted, it is promoted to a triple of 7 by reel production during freezing, and is made into a triple of 7 In the case of promotion, navigation stock may be given on the sub-control unit 91 side.

[About judgment role]
In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 17, the main control unit 41 side has a determination role (winning situation) for AT determination such as lose, normal replay, normal + special replay 7-9 winning Although the predetermined example has been described, the determination role for AT determination is not limited to this, and other winning situations may be used. In addition, although the example in which the judgment combination and the winning situation included in the freezing occurrence condition are partially overlapped (normal replay winning) has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the judgment winning combination is included in the freezing occurrence condition. The role included in the specific winning situation as the item, the same role as the specific winning situation, or a role not included in the specific winning situation may be used.

[Reel production in the frozen state]
In the present embodiment, when the normal + special replay that triggers the control to the freeze state is normal + special replay 7, a reel effect is produced by a failure pattern, and when normal + special replay 8 or 9 is successful The example in which the reel effect of the type corresponding to the type of the normal + special replay is executed by performing the reel effect with the pattern according to the result of the failure lottery has been described. However, the type of reel effect may be determined in advance for each type of normal + special replay that triggers the control to the freeze state, and the specified type of reel effect may be executed.

  In addition to the normal + special replay type, the type of reel production is not limited to or in addition to the type of winning situation in the judgment game (which type of losing is provided by providing multiple types of losing, or A plurality of types of normal replays may be provided and different types of normal replays may be selected.

[Compensation of advantage until the AT signal output flag is set]
In the present embodiment, the AT signal output flag is not immediately set until the AT signal is externally output by the main control unit 41 side and the AT signal output flag is set in the present embodiment. In addition, the Navistock lottery with high advantage was executed to compensate for the advantage in the Navistock lottery. However, the compensation of the advantage is not limited to the navigation stock lottery with a high advantage, but the probability that the navigation stock lottery will be performed is improved compared to that during non-AT, and the execution probability of the premier production that rarely appears Any thing that improves the player's degree of advantage, such as an improvement over non-AT, may be used.

[Operation during freezing]
In the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the operation target being frozen is the start switch 7 and that “7a-7a-7a” is derived as a temporary display result when the start switch 7 is operated during the freeze. did. As another example, the operation target being frozen may be not the start switch 7 but another operation unit, for example, the MAXBET switch 6 or the stop switch 8. In addition, when the operation unit to be operated is set to “stop switch”, the display result derivation mode when the stop switch is operated may be different between non-freeze and freeze. Good. For example, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped during non-freezing, while all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped during freezing. In this way, even when the operation unit to be operated being frozen is a “stop switch”, it is possible to prevent confusion between being frozen or not being frozen.

[Distinction between reel control during normal game and reel production during delay control]
In the present embodiment, as an effect to be executed during the period in which the freeze is generated, the reel rotation control is performed in the same manner as in the normal game and all reels are changed (rotated), and then the start switch 7 is operated. Then, an example of performing a reel effect control that stops a predetermined number in a manner different from that at the time of the normal game, so that it is possible to specify the fact that the reel effect during the freeze is specified by the symbol stop mode at the time of stopping the number is described. did. However, the manner of informing that the reel effect during the freeze is identifiable is not limited to this, and the fact that the reel effect during the freeze is specified can be informed using a predetermined effect means. .

  As the production means, for example, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, which are light emitting means provided inside the operation buttons of the stop switch (or around the operation buttons) corresponding to the stop switches 8L to 8R, 22R may be used. In this case, for example, the main control unit 41 turns on the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R in the light emission mode during the reel control in the normal game (for example, the LED corresponding to the rotating reel). And a reel effect during the freeze by performing control to emit light in a different light emission mode (for example, a blinking mode, a lighting mode different from the normal game, a lighting mode, etc.). You may make it alert | report so that identification is possible. Accordingly, when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, it is possible to easily recognize whether or not the reel effect is in the frozen state from the light emission modes of the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R. It is possible to notify whether the display result related to the presence or absence of the winning is to be stopped or the result of being frozen is to be stopped. Further, when the operation to the stop switches 8L to 8R can be effectively accepted, a light emitting means different from the light emitting means that is lit during the normal game may be emitted in a predetermined manner.

  Further, as the production means, for example, speakers 53 and 54 may be used. In this case, for example, during execution of the reel effect during freeze, the sub-control unit 91 outputs special game sounds from the speakers 53 and 54 that are not output during the reel control during the normal game. The reel effect during freezing may be notified in an identifiable manner. As a result, a special game sound is output, so that it is possible to recognize that it is a reel effect during freezing, and whether the display result related to the presence or absence of winning is stopped by the operation or the outcome during freezing is stopped. Can be notified.

  In this case, the game sound that is different between the reel control during the normal game and the reel production during the freeze may be an operation sound that is output when any of the stop switches 8L to 8R is operated. . For example, a sound of “do!” May be output as an operation sound during reel control during a normal game, whereas a sound of “pick!” May be output as an operation sound during a reel effect during freezing. Good. Thereby, it can be notified from the operation sound output when performing the operation whether the display result relating to the presence or absence of the winning is stopped by the operation or the result of freezing is stopped. Further, it is not limited to the fact that the reel effect during freezing is specified in a manner that can be specified by the operation mode of the reel, but may be specified in a manner that can be specified by a mode of effect means that is separate from the reel.

[Freeze timing]
In the present embodiment, an example of generating a freeze at the end of the game or at the time of operating the start switch 7 has been described. However, the timing for generating the freeze is not limited to this, and when the first stop operation is performed, When the 2 stop operation is performed, any timing such as a predetermined timing after the predetermined game is completed may be used.

[About gaming state]
In the present embodiment, a slot machine that performs a game by transitioning between a plurality of game states according to winning of a combination or winning a prize is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and a game can be played only in one game state. It may be a slot machine. For example, referring to FIG. 9, when a specific condition is established at RT0 (for example, a bonus win), the process proceeds to RT3. Thereafter, a game is played only at RT3 until an end condition is established (bonus winning). The slot machine may be configured such that after the end condition is satisfied, the process is shifted to RT0 again. In this case, in RT3, a replay or a small role is won with high probability, so if it is controlled to RT3 by bonus winning, it is difficult to win the winning bonus. In order to rarely win the bonus, at RT3, either a replay or a small role will be won with a probability of 65535/65536, and it will be lost with a probability of 1/65536. It may be possible to make a bonus prize when the operation is performed at a timing at which it can be pulled in and to shift to RT0.

  In such RT3 as well, in the same manner as in the present embodiment, the payout rate (payout number / number of bets set) is 1 or more by being controlled by AT, and is less than 1 if not controlled by AT. Therefore, during RT3, the player is controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player by being controlled by the AT. During such RT3, the freeze state may occur only when the main control unit 41 determines that it is AT. Also in this case, as shown in the “[Freeze occurrence condition]” column, when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied when the main control unit 41 determines that it is a special chance zone, The freeze state can be generated, and when it is not determined that it is a special chance zone, the freeze state may not be generated even if a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied.

[Other variations]
In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and according to the combination of the display results derived to the three reels. The slot machine where a prize is generated was explained. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that uses medals and credits to set the bet number is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball is used as a game value to calculate the bet number. It may be a slot machine to be set or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using. 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 plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used in combination. 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 game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of these may be a slot machine.

  As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid to the player's hand when a win occurs. You may employ | adopt the enclosed slot machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, among values in the range of 0% to 100%, It may be a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100%.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (2)

A plurality of variable display units capable of deriving display results by variably displaying the identification information by moving a display band in which a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable are arranged in a predetermined order;
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and one game is ended by deriving display results to all of the plurality of variable display units. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display units as a result of one game,
Derivation operation means operated when deriving a display result from the variable display unit;
An effective reception state control means for setting an effective reception state for effectively receiving an operation of the derivation operation means on the condition that the display band is in a steady state in which the display belt moves at a specified speed after the game starts;
Delay control means for executing delay control for delaying the effective acceptance state;
After executing the specific variation control for varying the plurality of variable display units so that the relative positional relationship between the display bands constituting the plurality of variable display units becomes a specific positional relationship in the execution period of the delay control. A variation control means capable of executing adjustment control for varying the plurality of variable display units so that a relative positional relationship between the display bands becomes a random positional relationship;
Delay control ending means for ending the delay control after the adjustment control is executed by the variation control means,
When the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the specific fluctuation control, the fluctuation control means executes the adjustment control without executing the specific fluctuation control after the power supply is resumed. A plurality of variable display units capable of deriving display results by variably displaying the identification information by moving a display band in which a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable are arranged in a predetermined order;
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and one game is ended by deriving display results to all of the plurality of variable display units. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display units as a result of one game,
Derivation operation means operated when deriving a display result from the variable display unit;
An effective reception state control means for setting an effective reception state for effectively receiving an operation of the derivation operation means on the condition that the display band is in a steady state in which the display belt moves at a specified speed after the game starts;
Delay control means for executing delay control for delaying the effective acceptance state;
Derivation positional relationship specifying means for specifying a derivation positional relationship that is a relative positional relationship between the display bands before the delay control is performed;
After executing the specific variation control for varying the plurality of variable display units so that the relative positional relationship between the display bands constituting the plurality of variable display units becomes a specific positional relationship in the execution period of the delay control. Variation control means capable of executing adjustment control for varying the plurality of variable display units so that the relative positional relationship between the display bands is the derived positional relationship;
Delay control ending means for ending the delay control after the adjustment control is executed by the variation control means,
When the power supply is interrupted during the execution of the specific fluctuation control, the fluctuation control means executes the adjustment control without executing the specific fluctuation control after the power supply is resumed.

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