JP2015100635A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce the number of times of a game making a player wait till turning out a specific lottery result in a guide state for guiding the player to transfer to a specific internal state.SOLUTION: In a game turning out a specific lottery result, a slot machine determines depressing orders T1 and T2, counts the number of times of the game in which a lottery result turns out the specific lottery result and stop switches are operated by the depressing order T1 and, when the count value turns out a specified value C1 (C1≥2), transfers to a specific internal state. When the stop switches are operated in the depressing order T2 in the game turning out the specific lottery result, the slot machine retains the count value. In a preparation state for preparing to transfer to the specific internal state, if the count value is less than a specified value C2 (C1>C2≥1), the slot machine notifies a player of the depressing order T1 in the game turning out the specific lottery result, and if the count value matches the specified value C2, the slot machine notifies the player of the depressing order T2 in the game turning out the specific lottery result. In a guide state for guiding the player to transfer to the specific internal state, regardless of the count value, the slot machine notifies the player of the depressing order T1 in a game turning out the specific lottery result.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that shifts an internal state based on the pressing order of stop switches.

In a conventional slot machine, when a reel is controlled to stop a reel so that a combination of symbols to be shifted to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player can be displayed according to the pressing order of the stop switch in a game with a specific lottery result And a slot machine that controls the stop of the reel so as not to display a specific symbol combination is known (see Patent Document 1).
In such a slot machine, when it is decided to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player, it waits until a specific lottery result is reached, and when a specific lottery result is reached, a specific symbol combination is displayed. The order of pressing the stop switch is notified. This guides the player to shift to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Then, according to the notification, the player operates the stop switch, and as a result, when a specific symbol combination is displayed, control is performed to shift to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

There is also known a slot machine that shifts to a specific gaming state on the condition that a game with a specific lottery result and a stop switch operated in a specific pressing order has been performed n times (n ≧ 2). .
In such a slot machine, when it is decided to shift to a specific game state, a specific push order is notified in the game that is a specific lottery result until it shifts to the specific game state. Thereby, it guide | induces so that it may transfer to a specific game state.

JP 2012-120570 A

However, in the conventional slot machine described above, it is necessary to wait at least n times for a specific lottery result in the gaming state in which the player is guided to shift to the specific gaming state. For this reason, n times or more games are digested before shifting to a specific game state.
Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to reduce the number of games waiting for a specific lottery result in a winning lottery in a gaming state that is guided to shift to a specific gaming state.

The present invention solves the above-described problems by the following means. Note that the corresponding embodiment is shown in parentheses.
The invention of claim 1
A plurality (three on the left, middle and right) reels (31) displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
A plurality of stop switches (42) operated by a player when stopping the reel;
Main control means (50) for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means (90) for controlling the output of the production,
Formed to transmit a signal in one direction from the main control means to the sub-control means;
The main control means includes
A role lottery means (61) for performing a lottery of a role so as to have a specific lottery result (replays D1 to D3);
Reel control means (64) for stopping and controlling the reel,
The reel control means stops the reels so as to display a combination of symbols (replay 01, 02, 09, or 10) having the same profit regardless of the pressing order of the stop switch in the game having the specific lottery result. Control
The main control means includes
In the game that is the result of the specific lottery, push order T1 (addition B push order) and T2 (maintenance push order) are determined,
Information on the determined pushing order T1 and T2 is transmitted to the sub-control means;
When the number of games in which the stop switch is operated in the pressing order T1 and the count value becomes the specified value C1 (C1 ≧ 2), the main control means side Control to shift the state to a specific internal state (second freeze state),
When the stop switch is operated in the push order T2 in the game that is the result of the specific lottery, control is performed to maintain the count value,
The sub-control means includes
When it is decided to shift the internal state on the main control means side to the specific internal state, the internal state on the sub-control means side is changed to a preparation state (a sign of an addition sign) over a plurality of games, and then the main state Control the internal state on the control means side to be a guided state (additional preparation state) for guiding the internal state to shift to the specific internal state,
In the preparation state, the count value is a specified value C2 (C1> C2 ≧ 1) on condition that the internal state on the main control means side is an internal state (AT state) before shifting to the specific internal state. When it is less than, the push order T1 is notified in the game that is the specific lottery result, and when the count value is the specified value C2, the push order T2 is notified in the game that is the specific lottery result. Control
In the guidance state, the order of pushing in the game resulting in the specific lottery result, regardless of the count value, on the condition that the internal state on the main control means side is the internal state before the transition to the specific internal state. It is a slot machine characterized by controlling to notify T1.

The invention of claim 2
In Claim 1, the said main control means has the said specific internal state of multiple types,
When the count value reaches a specified value C1, it is determined which of the specific internal states is to be transferred, and control is performed to shift to the determined specific internal state.

The invention of claim 3
3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the main control means controls to execute a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game when the count value reaches a specified value C1. It is.

The invention of claim 4
4. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the main control means controls to output an external signal when the count value reaches a specified value C1. It is.

(Function)
In the present invention, in the game that is the result of the specific lottery, a combination of symbols having the same profit is displayed regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches.
Further, in the game that is the result of the specific lottery, the pushing orders T1 and T2 are determined.
Further, the number of games in which the specific lottery result is obtained and the stop switch is operated in the pressing order T1 is counted, and when the count value reaches the specified value C1, the state is shifted to the specific internal state, and the specific lottery result is obtained. When the stop switch is operated in the pushing order T2 in the game, the count value is maintained.

Also, when it is decided to shift the internal state on the main control means side to the specific internal state, the internal state on the main control means side is changed from the internal state on the sub control means side to the ready state over a plurality of games. It is set as the induction | guidance | derivation state induced to shift to a specific internal state.
Furthermore, in the preparatory state, on the condition that the internal state on the main control means side is the internal state before shifting to the specific internal state, when the count value is less than the specified value C2, The push order T1 is reported, and when the count value is the specified value C2, the push order T2 is reported in the game that is the specific lottery result.
And, in the guidance state, on the condition that the internal state on the main control means side is the internal state before the transition to the specific internal state, the push order T1 is notified in the game that is the specific lottery result regardless of the count value. To do.

In this way, when the internal state on the sub-control means side is the preparation state, the count value is raised to the specified value C2 and maintained there.
For this reason, when the internal state on the sub-control means side shifts to the induction state, the internal state on the main control means side can be shifted to the specific internal state by increasing the count value from the specified value C2 to C1. .
Therefore, the number of games waiting for a specific lottery result in the guided state can be reduced.

(Relationship between the present invention and the embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the “internal state on the main control means side” in the present invention is “normal state, AT state, sub BB first half state, sub BB second half state, first freeze state, second freeze state, first added state, It corresponds to “a second added state, a third added state, and a fourth added state”.
Further, the “specific internal state” in the present invention corresponds to the “second freeze state” in the embodiment, and the “internal state before transitioning to the specific internal state” in the present invention is the “AT state in the embodiment”. Is equivalent to.
Furthermore, the “plural types of specific internal states” in the present invention correspond to “first added state, second added state, third added state, and fourth added state” in the embodiment.

Furthermore, the “internal state on the sub-control means side” in the present invention is “non-AT game, AT precursor state, AT game, sub BB precursor state, sub BB preparation state, sub BB first half game, sub BB second half” in the embodiment. It corresponds to “game, first specific effect state, second specific effect state, sign of surrendering state, preparation state for surrendering, first surrendering game, second surrendering game, third surrendering game, and fourth surrendering game”.
In addition, the “preparation state” in the present invention corresponds to the “preliminary sign state” in the embodiment, and the “guidance state” in the present invention corresponds to the “preparation state in addition”.

Furthermore, the “count value” in the present invention corresponds to the “count value of the extra counter 76” in the embodiment.
Furthermore, “specified value C1” in the present invention corresponds to “specified value C7 (specifically“ 2 ”)” in the embodiment, and “specified value C2” in the present invention corresponds to “specified value C2” in the embodiment. This corresponds to the value C6 (specifically “1”).

It should be noted that “counting the number of games in which a specific lottery result has been made and the stop switch has been operated in the pressing order T1” is not limited to the main control means. For example, the addition counter 76 in the embodiment, the main control, etc. It can be performed by other means provided in the means 50.
In addition, “controlling the transition of the internal state on the main control unit side” is not limited to the main control unit, and may be performed by, for example, the internal state control unit 71 in the embodiment or other units included in the main control unit 50. It can be carried out.

Furthermore, “controlling the transition of the internal state on the sub-control means side” is not limited to the sub-control means, but, for example, the sub-gaming state control means 91 in the embodiment, and other types provided in the sub-control means 90 It can be done by means.
Further, “notifying the pressing order of the stop switch” is not limited to the sub-control unit, and can be performed by, for example, the notification control unit 98 in the embodiment or other units included in the sub-control unit 90.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the number of games waiting for a specific lottery result in a winning lottery in a guidance state in which the internal state on the main control means side is guided to shift to a specific internal state.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of control of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a sub-control means. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a display window and a reel, and an effective line. It is a figure which shows the combination of a combination, the number of payout, and a symbol. It is a figure which shows the combination of a combination, the number of payout, and a symbol, and is a figure following FIG. It is a figure which shows the role lottery table in a normal game (inside inside), a normal game (inside inside), and a special game (MB game). It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination, the kind of winning combination and pushing order, and a winning combination. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a winning combination, a type of winning combination and a pressing order, and a winning combination, and is a diagram continued from FIG. 8. It is a figure explaining transition of the main game state. It is a figure explaining the transition of the internal state by the side of a main control means. It is a figure explaining transition of a sub game state. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and the allocation pattern of a pushing order. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of AT game frequency determination processing.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the following embodiments, medals are used as game media, but not limited to medals, for example, game balls or electronic data may be used as game media.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of control of the slot machine 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the sub-control means 90 of FIG. 1 in more detail. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a main control unit 50 and a sub control unit 90.

  The main control means 50 controls the progress of games such as winning lottery, reel 31 drive (rotation and stop) control, and payout when winning. The main control means 50 is provided on a main control board (not shown), and a CPU for performing calculations, a ROM for storing programs necessary for the progress of games, etc., and the CPU perform various controls. A RAM or the like is provided for temporarily storing data that is sometimes captured.

The sub-control means 90 controls selection / output of effects during the game and during the game standby. The sub-control means 90 is provided on a sub-control board (not shown). The CPU that performs calculations, the ROM that stores data for effects (such as effect patterns), and the CPU perform various effects. A RAM or the like for temporarily storing data taken in when outputting is provided.
The sub control board is a control board belonging to a lower level of the main control board. The main control means 50 and the sub control means 90 are electrically connected, and transmit signals and information (commands) necessary for production output in one direction from the main control means 50 to the sub control means 90. It is formed as follows.

As shown in FIG. 1, on the input side (left side in FIG. 1) of the main control means 50, a bet switch 40 and a start switch 41 (left, middle, and right) that the player operates to advance the game. The stop switch 42 and the medal slot 43 are electrically connected.
The bet switch 40 is a switch operated when the player inserts a stored medal for the game. In the present embodiment, except for the MB game described later, the game is set by inserting three medals and the game is performed by inserting two medals during the MB game. For this reason, when the bet switch 40 is operated except for the MB game, three medals are inserted, and when the bet switch 40 is operated during the MB game, two medals are inserted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a bet switch for single betting may be provided.

The medal insertion slot 43 is a part where the player inserts an actual medal. Inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 43 plays the same role as operating the bet switch 40.
Furthermore, the start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player when rotating (starting) the reels 31 (all of left, middle, and right).
Further, three (left, middle, right) stop switches 42 are provided corresponding to the three (left, middle, right) reels 31, and are switches that the player operates when stopping the corresponding reels 31. It is.

The setting change switch 44 is a switch operated when changing / setting the setting value of the slot machine 10. In the present embodiment, six levels from setting 1 to setting 6 are provided as setting values. Then, the higher the set value, the more advantageous to the player (for example, the higher the transition probability to the AT game, the additional probability of AT game play, the AT game continuation probability, etc.). ing.
The setting change switch 44 is not operated by the player, but is operated on the store (hall) side of the slot machine 10. For this reason, a setting change switch 44 is arranged inside the slot machine 10 so that the player cannot operate it.

Three motors 32 are electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 1) of the main control means 50.
The motor 32 is for rotating the reels 31, is connected to the center of rotation of each reel 31, and is controlled by a reel control means 64 described later.
Here, the reel 31 includes a left reel 31, a middle reel 31, and a right reel 31, and a stop switch 42 that is operated when the left reel 31 is stopped is the left stop switch 42, and when the middle reel 31 is stopped. The stop switch 42 to be operated is the middle stop switch 42, and the stop switch 42 to be operated when stopping the right reel 31 is the right stop switch 42.

  The reel 31 is ring-shaped, and a reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols (designs constituting a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination) is attached is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of the reels 31 in the present embodiment. In FIG. 3, symbol numbers are also shown. As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, for each reel 31, 20 symbol display areas (frames) are arranged at equal intervals, and predetermined symbols are displayed in the respective symbol display areas (frames). ing.

  FIG. 4 is a view showing the positional relationship between each reel 31 and a display window (transparent window) 11 provided in the front mask portion (front door, not shown) of the slot machine 10. In this embodiment, three reels 31 (left reel 31, middle reel 31, and right reel 31) are provided in parallel in the horizontal direction in this embodiment. Further, each reel 31 is arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from the display window 11. Therefore, the display window 11 of the slot machine 10 is arranged so that a total of 3 × 3 = 9 symbols can be seen. A combination (arrangement) of 3 × 3 = 9 symbols that can be seen from the display window 11 is referred to as a “stop outcome”.

In this specification, in FIG. 4, the position where the “replay” of the left reel 31, the “tree” of the middle reel 31, and the “tree” of the right reel 31 are referred to as “upper stage”. The position where the “elephant” of the middle and right reels 31 is stopped is referred to as “middle stage”, and the position where the “sun” of the left and middle reels 31 and the “replay” of the right reel 31 are stopped are “lower stage”. Called.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a symbol combination line indicated by a two-dot chain line in the drawing is provided in a portion including the display window 11 of the slot machine 10.
Here, the “symbol combination line” is a line of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped, and is a line that forms a combination of symbols.

In the present embodiment, only the straight line in the diagonally downward direction (“upper stage of the left reel 31” − “middle stage of the middle reel 31” − “lower stage of the right reel 31”) is set as the symbol combination line. In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, except for the MB game, the game is set by inserting three medals, and during the MB game, the game is set by inserting two medals. doing. In addition, during the MB game (when three cards are inserted) and during the MB game (when two cards are inserted), only the symbol combination lines in the diagonally downward direction are set to be effective lines.
Here, the “effective line” is a line for winning a winning combination when a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the winning combinations is stopped on that line.

In addition, the symbol combination line is not limited to the straight line in the diagonally downward direction, and in addition to this, the horizontal upper stage ("upper stage of the left reel 31"-"upper stage of the middle reel 31"-"upper stage of the right reel 31" ) Straight line, horizontal middle stage (“middle stage of left reel 31” — “middle stage of middle reel 31” — “middle stage of right reel 31”), horizontal lower stage (“lower stage of left reel 31” — “middle reel” 31 lower line "-" lower reel 31 lower line ") and a straight line in the diagonally upward direction (" lower reel 31 lower "-" middle reel 31 middle "-" right reel 31 upper line "). May be.
In addition, the symbol combination line is not limited to a straight line, and may be a bent line such as “upper left reel 31” − “upper middle reel 31” − “lower right reel 31”. Good.

When a plurality of symbol combination lines are set, an effective line and an invalid line can be set according to the number of medals inserted, the gaming state, and the like.
Here, the “invalid line” is a line that is not set as an active line among the symbol combination lines, and even if the symbol combination corresponding to any symbol is stopped at that line, This is a line that does not give profits (medal payout, etc.) according to. In other words, the invalid line is a line that is not a target for the combination of symbols in the first place.

Further, in FIG. 1, on the output side of the sub control means 90, effect output devices such as the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23 are electrically connected.
The lamps 21 are effects lamps for the slot machine 10 and are turned on in a predetermined pattern when predetermined conditions are satisfied. The lamp 21 is arranged on the inner peripheral side of each reel 31 and is a back lamp (not shown) for illuminating from behind the symbols displayed on the reel 31 (three symbols that are continuously visible from the display window 11). ), And an upper lamp and a side lamp (not shown) which are arranged on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10 and blink when a winning combination is made.

The speaker 22 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied in order to perform various effects during the game.
Furthermore, the image display device 23 displays effect images, game information (for example, the number of stored medals, the number of paid out medals, the number of remaining games of special games, the pressing order of the stop switch 42, etc.), game results, and the like. Is. Examples of the image display device 23 include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display, an organic electroluminescence (organic EL) display, a dot display, and the like. In the present embodiment, the image display device 23 is configured by a liquid crystal display.

FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams showing the types of combinations, the number of payouts, etc., and combinations of symbols corresponding to the combinations in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, as a combination, a special combination, a replay, and a small combination are provided.
A combination of symbols corresponding to each combination and the number of payouts at the time of winning are determined. As a result, when all the reels 31 are stopped, if a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations stops on the active line, the combination is won, and the number of medals corresponding to the combination is paid out or automatically inserted. (However, special roles are excluded.)

In the present specification, for convenience of explanation, “the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination stops at any valid line” is referred to as “the combination“ wins ””.
In FIGS. 5 and 6, “/” means “or”. For example, “red 7 / white 7 / elephant” in the left reel 31 of “small role 01” in FIG. 5 means that any one of “red 7”, “white 7”, or “elephant” is an active line. It means that it only has to stop.

In the combination, first, the special combination is a combination that shifts from the normal game to the special game. In the present embodiment, an MB (middle bonus, also referred to as a second type big bonus (2BB)) is provided as a special combination.
When the MB wins, there is no payout of medals in the game, but the next game shifts to the MB game which is one of the special games.
Other special roles include 1BB (first-type big bonus), RB (regular bonus), and SB (single bonus), which are not provided in this embodiment.

In addition, the replay is a re-game player who can perform a re-game while maintaining the number of medals inserted in the game (automatically inserting medals). In this embodiment, 12 types of replays 01 to 12 are provided as replays, and combinations of predetermined symbols are set for each.
Furthermore, the small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, there are 29 types of small combinations 01 to 29 as small combinations, and a predetermined combination of symbols is set for each.
Further, in the payout of the small role in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the parentheses indicate the number of payouts during the special game (MB game). For example, the small role 01 is paid out for 9 during normal gaming, but is paid out for 2 during MB gaming.

In each of the above-mentioned combinations, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination does not stop on the active line in the game selected for the combination, a combination that is carried over after the next game and a combination that is not carried over are determined. .
Special roles (MB) can be cited as the roles carried over. When the special combination is won, in the game until the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination stops on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped, the special combination is controlled to be carried over from the next game onward.

  As described above, the winning of the special role is carried over, but the roles other than the special role (small role and replay) are not carried over. When a role other than the special role is won in the lottery of the role, the winning role is valid only in the game, and the winning is not carried over after the next game. In other words, in the game where these winning combinations are won, the reel 31 is controlled so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped (winning) on the active line, regardless of whether the winning combination is won or not. At the end of the game, the right to the winning combination will cease.

A game in which a special role is not won (a game in which a special role is not carried over) is referred to as “non-inside”.
In addition, a special combination was won in a game prior to the game, but the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected special combination is not stopped on the active line (not winning). Is called “inside”.

At the start of the game, the player operates the bet switch 40 to insert a previously stored medal, or inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 43, and operates (turns on) the start switch 41.
When the start switch 41 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the main control means 50.

When receiving this signal, the main control means 50 (specifically, the reel control means 64 described later) controls to drive all the motors 32 and rotate all the reels 31.
As the reel 31 is rotated by the motor 32 in this way, the symbols on the reel 31 are moved and displayed in the vertical direction in the display window 11 at a predetermined speed.

Then, the player presses the stop switch 42 to stop the rotation of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 (for example, the left reel 31 corresponding to the left stop switch 42).
When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the main control means 50.

When the main control unit 50 (specifically, a reel control unit 64 described later) receives this signal, the main control unit 50 controls the drive of the motor 32 corresponding to the stop switch 42 and controls the stop of the reel 31 related to the motor 32. I do.
When all the reels 31 are stopped, when the symbol combination corresponding to any of the combinations stops on the active line (that is, when the winning combination of the combination is awarded), the medal corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. Etc. are performed.

Here, in the present embodiment, the main game state controlled on the main control means 50 side includes a normal game and a special game, the normal game includes an RT game and a non-RT game, and the special game includes an MB game. . In addition, control is performed so that a non-RT game is performed during non-interior and an RT game is performed during internal.
Further, as the sub gaming state controlled on the sub control means 90 side, AT gaming and non-AT gaming are provided.

  The “RT (replay time) game” refers to a main game state in which the difference in number per game is greater than that in the non-RT game by setting the winning probability of replay higher than that in the non-RT game. In other words, if the player wins / wins the replay, the number of medals in the game is automatically inserted and the re-game can be performed, so that the number of medals consumed is reduced accordingly. Therefore, the RT game is a game that is more advantageous for the player than the non-RT game.

  In addition, the main game state in which the winning probability of replay is different from the non-RT game may be referred to as an RT game. In addition, for “replay winning probabilities differ”, the combined value of the winning probabilities for multiple types of replays is the same, but the method for distributing the winning probabilities for each replay is different, or the types of replays to be drawn are different. Including cases. Furthermore, the winning probability of replay in a non-RT game may be set higher than that in an RT game. In this case, the non-RT game is more advantageous to the player than the RT game.

The “AT (assist time) game” refers to a case where a game result (a combination of specific symbols) that is advantageous to the player depending on the operation mode (push order and / or operation timing) of the stop switch 42 is displayed. In the non-AT game, the game result advantageous to the player is displayed only by chance, but during the AT game, the stop switch 42 for displaying the game result advantageous to the player is displayed. By notifying the operation information, the player can obtain a game result advantageous to the player by operating the stop switch 42 in accordance with the notification (for example, a combination of symbols that is most advantageous to the player). A game that can be stopped on the active line, or that the winning role can be stopped on the active line without fail)
If an AT game is executed during an RT game (a game with a high probability of winning a replay), the game becomes an RT game and an AT game (ART game).

Next, a specific configuration of the main control unit 50 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the main control means 50 includes the following set value changing means 60 and the like.
The following units in the present embodiment are examples, and the main control unit 50 is not limited to the units shown in the present embodiment.
The set value changing means 60 is for changing / determining a set value that determines the advantage for the player and storing the current set value.
In the present embodiment, six levels of setting 1 to setting 6 are provided as setting values. Then, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the game will shift to the AT game, and the higher the advantage for the player.

It should be noted that instead of increasing the probability of shifting to AT games, or increasing the probability of shifting to AT games, for example, increasing the probability of adding the number of games or the number of payouts during AT games, The probability of continuing the process may be increased.
Further, the higher the set value, the higher the expected value of the number of acquisitions (the number of payouts) for the number of bets (inserted number) of medals, and the higher the advantage for the player may be.
Furthermore, it may be set such that the higher the set value is, the higher the winning probability of the combination (particularly the special combination) is, and the higher the advantage for the player is.
When changing the setting value, a predetermined series of operations including the operation of the setting change switch 44 is performed.

  The role lottery means 61 performs lottery for a role (the special role, the small role, and the replay described above). The role lottery means 61 is based on, for example, a random number generation means (hardware random number, etc.) for a role lottery, a random number extraction means for extracting a random number generated by the random number generation means, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means. And determining means for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination.

  The random number generation means generates random numbers in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation). The random number is, for example, a random number for which the counter that performs 1 count at 200 n (nano) sec continues to count as a cycle in the range of 0 to 65535, and continues to count the random number while the slot machine 10 is powered on. .

  The random number extraction means extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means at a predetermined time, in the present embodiment, when the start switch 41 is operated (turned on) by the player. The determination unit determines the combination corresponding to the region to which the random number value belongs by comparing the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit with a combination lottery table 62 described later. For example, when the extracted random number value belongs to the MB winning area, it is determined as MB winning, and when it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined as non-winning.

The role lottery table 62 defines the types of winning combinations (ratio lottery results) and the winning probabilities for each winning combination. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the role lottery table 62 (62A to 62C) in the present embodiment. 8 and 9 are diagrams showing the winning combination, the type of winning combination, and the relationship between the pressing order and the winning combination.
As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, in the present embodiment, as the winning combination, there are 11 types of special roles (MB), 11 types of replays A to I, and 14 types of small roles A1 to I. ing.

  In FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, “+” means duplicate (simultaneous) winning. For example, “small combination 01 + 02 + 06 + 12” in “small combination A1” in FIG. 8 means that four small combinations 01, 02, 06, and 12 are won in the game. That is, four winning combinations 01, 02, 06 and 12 are assigned to the winning area of the winning combination A1. When the extracted random number value belongs to the winning area of the small combination A1, it is determined that the four winning combinations of the small combinations 01, 02, 06 and 12 are duplicated.

Thus, a plurality of roles may be assigned to one winning area. When the extracted random number value belongs to a winning area to which a plurality of roles are assigned, it is determined that a plurality of roles are overlapped.
In the present embodiment, the special combination and the small combination or replay are not set to be won in duplicate, but the special combination and the small combination or replay may be set to be selected and won.

The role lottery table 62 is provided for each main game state. Each of the winning lottery tables 62 has a lottery area within a predetermined range. The lottery area is divided into a winning area and a non-winning area for each winning combination, and the winning combinations are set in advance. It is set to a predetermined ratio so as to be a winning probability.
The combination lottery table 62A is a combination lottery table 62 used in non-internal and non-RT games in normal games.
In the winning lottery table 62A, special winning (MB), replay, and small winning areas are set, and non-winning areas are set.

  Specifically, in the part lottery table 62A, the winning area of the MB is generally set to “1/7”, the combined value of the winning area of the replay is set to “1/7”, and the combined value of the winning area of the small part is “1/7”. 5/7 ", respectively. In the replay winning area, the winning areas of the replays A to I are set at a predetermined ratio. Similarly, in the winning area of the small combination, the winning areas of the small combinations A1 to I are set at a predetermined ratio.

In FIG. 7, the non-winning area of the part lottery table 62A is exaggerated, but actually, in the part lottery table 62A, the non-winning area is set to “1/65536”. It is “0” (it is very rare to be unselected).
For this reason, in a game (non-RT game) in which the role lottery table 62A is used, it is substantially “0” that the MB is won with a relatively high probability, the small role is frequently won, and is not won.
For example, the non-winning area may be set to “0/65536” and the probability of non-winning may be set to “0”.

The combination lottery table 62B is a combination lottery table 62 used in the RT game inside the normal game.
Compared with the combination lottery table 62A, the combination lottery table 62B does not set the winning area for the special combination (MB), and sets the winning area for the replay accordingly. Otherwise, the combination lottery table 62B is the same as the combination lottery table 62A.

Specifically, in the combination lottery table 62B, the combined value of the winning areas for replay is set to “2/7”. Further, in the replay winning area, the winning areas of the replays A to I are respectively set to a predetermined ratio.
For this reason, in a game (RT game) in which the role lottery table 62B is used, it is substantially “0” that not only a small role but also a replay is frequently won and not won.

The role lottery table 62C is a role lottery table 62 used in a special game (MB game).
In the combination lottery table 62C, all areas are set as non-winning areas. For this reason, in a game (MB game) in which the winning lottery table 62C is used, the winning lottery result is always non-winning and no winning combination is won.
However, in the MB game, the winning flags of all the small roles are turned on. This is equivalent to winning all types of small roles.
In addition, a lottery of a combination including replay, SB, and RB may be performed during the MB game, and the stop control may be changed according to the result.

The winning flag control means 63 controls the on / off of the winning flag corresponding to each combination based on the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery means 61. In this embodiment, each winning flag of MB, replay 01-12, and small roles 01-29 is provided. When winning in the lottery of the combination by the combination lottery means 61, the winning flag of the corresponding combination is turned on (a winning flag is set).
For example, when the winning combination lottery means 61 wins the replay C, the winning flag control means 63 turns on the winning flags of the replay 01, the replays 02 and 03, and keeps the winning flags of the other combinations off.

In addition, as described above, since winning of a role other than the special role is not carried over, even if these roles are won in the game and the winning flag of these roles is turned on, the winning is made at the end of the game. The flag is turned off.
On the other hand, since the winning of the special role is carried over, when the special role is won in the game, and the winning flag of the selected special role is turned on, the ON state is maintained until the special role is won. , It will be turned off when the special role wins.

For example, when the MB is won in the game, the winning flag control means 63 turns on the MB winning flag, and when the MB is not won in the game, the MB winning flag is kept on. . Then, when winning the small combination A1 in the next game (MB internal game), the winning flags of the small combinations 01, 02, 06 and 12 are turned on in addition to the winning flag of the MB which is already on. When the game is not completed and no winning is made, the MB winning flag is kept on, and the winning flags for the small roles 01, 02, 06 and 12 are turned off.
Thus, the number of winning flags that are turned on is not limited to one.

  In addition, during the MB game, as described above, the lottery result of the combination is always non-winning and no winning combination is won, but the winning flag control means 63 does not select all the small combinations 01 to 29. Turn on the winning flag for the role. As a result, during the MB game, a state equivalent to winning all types of small roles is obtained.

  When the reel control means 64 receives a rotation start command for the reel 31, especially in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is operated (when a signal indicating that the start switch 41 is operated) is received ( The three reels 31 are controlled to start rotating.

  If the time from the start of rotation of the reel 31 in the previous game to the time when the start switch 41 is operated in the game has not passed 4.1 seconds, the start switch 41 can be used for operation. Although the lottery is performed, the rotation of the reel 31 does not start at the moment (immediately after) the start switch 41 is operated, and the rotation of the reel 31 starts after 4.1 seconds. Thus, the time from when the start switch 41 is operated until the rotation of the reel 31 is referred to as “wait time”.

  Furthermore, the reel control means 64 refers to the ON / OFF of the winning flag in the game after the winning lottery is performed by the winning lottery means 61, and sets the stop position determination table 65 corresponding to ON / OFF of the winning flag. When the stop switch 42 is operated, the stop position of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 is determined based on the timing when the stop switch 42 is operated, and the motor 32 is driven and controlled. Thus, the reel 31 is controlled to stop at the determined position.

  For example, in a game in which at least one winning flag is on, the reel control means 64 selects a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination (the combination with the winning flag turned on) within the range of the stop control of the reel 31. The reel 31 is stopped and controlled so as to be able to stop on the active line, and the reel 31 is stopped and controlled so as not to stop the combination of symbols corresponding to a combination other than the winning combination (the combination whose winning flag is off) on the effective line. .

Here, “within the range of stop control of the reel 31” means the time from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 actually stops or the amount of rotation of the reel 31 (the number of moving frames (symbols)). Means within range.
In the present embodiment, for all reels 31 in non-MB games and in the middle and right reels 31, the time from when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reels 31 are stopped is set within 190 ms. Yes. Thereby, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of moving frames from the symbol at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 stops becomes four frames.

On the other hand, for the left reel 31 in the MB game, the time from when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 is stopped is set within 75 ms. Thereby, in this embodiment, the maximum number of moving frames from the design at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 stops becomes one frame.
At the moment when the operation of the stop switch 42 is detected, when any of the symbols within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 is a symbol to be stopped at a predetermined effective line, when the stop switch 42 is operated In addition, the design is controlled to stop at a predetermined effective line.

  That is, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated at the time of winning the winning combination, when the symbol related to the winning winning combination does not stop at a predetermined effective line, the reel 31 is stopped before stopping. By controlling the rotational movement of the reel 31 within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, the symbol related to the winning combination is controlled so as to be stopped on a predetermined effective line as much as possible (retraction stop control).

  On the other hand, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination that has not been won stops on any of the effective lines, the reel 31 is stopped. Sometimes, the reel 31 is controlled to rotate and move within the range of stop control of the reel 31 so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is not stopped on the effective line (kicking stop control).

Further, the reel control means 64 includes a push order detecting means 64a for detecting the push order (operation order) of the stop switch 42. The push order detecting means 64a detects which one of the left, middle and right stop switches 42 is operated when the stop switch 42 is operated by the player.
When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal indicating that the stop switch 42 has been operated is input to the push order detecting means 64a. By discriminating this signal, the push order detecting means 64a detects which stop switch 42 is operated.

Here, in the present embodiment, the pressing order of the stop switch 42 includes the left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left.
The left / right / right / left push order is called “forward push”, the left / right / middle push order is called “order pinch”, the right / left / left push order is called “reverse push”, and the right / left / right push order is “ This is called “reverse pinching”.

The pushing order (left middle right and left / right middle) in which the left stop switch 42 is operated first is referred to as “first left stop”, and the pushing order (middle left / right, and (Middle right / left) is referred to as “middle first stop”, and the push order (right middle left and right middle left) in which the right stop switch 42 is operated first is referred to as “right first stop”.
Further, the pressing order (middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, and right / middle left) operated first except for the left stop switch 42 is referred to as “anomalous push”.

  The stop position determination table 65 is provided corresponding to each on / off state of the winning flag, that is, for each winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 61, and the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined. In each stop position determination table 65, for example, when the stop switch 42 is operated at the moment when the first symbol ("replay" for the left reel 31) passes the upper stage (middle stage or lower stage is acceptable). The stop position is determined in advance such that the number of symbols is controlled to move and the number of symbols is stopped in the upper stage.

The stop position determination table 65 includes the following tables.
The MB table is used only when the MB winning flag is ON (when an MB is won in a non-internal game or when a combination is not won in an MB game), and the reel 31 is stopped. Within the scope of control, when the combination of symbols corresponding to MB is stopped on the active line, and the combination of symbols corresponding to MB cannot be stopped on the effective line, the combination of symbols corresponding to any role is The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so as not to stop at the effective line.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the combination of symbols corresponding to the MB is set to “tree” − “white 7” − “white 7”. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, only one “tree” of the left reel 31 and “white 7” of the middle and right reels 31 are provided. That is, only one symbol constituting the MB is provided for each reel 31. Therefore, the player cannot stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the MB on the active line unless he / she is forced to stop each symbol constituting the MB on the active line.

The replay A table is used when the replay A is won and only the winning flag 63a of the replay 02 is turned on. The replay A table is within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 in any pushing order. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that 02 is won and no combination other than the replay 02 is won.
As shown in FIG. 5, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 02 is set to “replay” − “replay” − “replay”.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, in all the reels 31, “replays” are arranged at intervals within 5 symbols.

For this reason, the reel control means 64 always stops “replay” on the effective line within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 regardless of the position at which the stop switch 42 is operated for all the reels 31. Can be made.
Therefore, when the replay A is won and only the replay 02 winning flag 63a is turned on, the reel control means 64 can always win the replay 02.

Here, even if the stop switch 42 is operated at any moment when the reel 31 is located, the target symbol can always be stopped on the effective line within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 (the player can always win a prize). ) Is referred to as “PB (retraction rate) = 1”.
On the other hand, the fact that the target symbol cannot be stopped on the active line (not necessarily awarded) is not “PB ≠ 1” unless it is based on the player's attention.

The replay B table is used when the replay B is won and only the winning flag 63a of the replay 01 is on, so that the replay 01 (PB = 1) is won regardless of the pressing order. Further, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined.
In the case of Replay 01 winning, “Replay”-“Replay”-“Replay” stops on the upper straight line (invalid line) in the horizontal direction. Thereby, it can be easily notified to the player that the replay has been won.

The replay C table is used when the replay C is won and the winning flags of the replays 01, 02, and 03 are turned on, and the replay 03 (PB = 1) is used regardless of the pressing order. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so as to win a prize.
In the case of Replay 03 winning, “Replay” − “Replay” − “Replay” stops on the straight line (invalid line) in the middle in the horizontal direction. Thereby, it can be easily notified to the player that the replay has been won.

The replay D1 table is used when the replay D1 is won and the winning flags of the replays 01, 02 and 07 are turned on, and the replay 02 (PB = 1) is used regardless of the pressing order. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so as to win a prize.
The replay D2 table is used when the replay D2 is won and the winning flags of the replays 01, 02, 03, 09 and 10 are turned on, and the replay 09 (PB = 1) is displayed at the first left stop. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that a replay 01 (PB = 1) is awarded at the middle or right first stop.

Here, at the time of Replay 09 winning, “Red 7 / White 7 / Elephant”-“Red Cherry / Black Cherry / Peach Cherry / Green” which is a combination of symbols corresponding to the small role on the horizontal straight line (invalid line) "Cherry"-"Red Cherry / Black Cherry / Peach Cherry / Green Cherry" stops.
When the replay 09 wins, the winning combination is replay, but the back lamp behind the symbol corresponding to the small role blinks, and the payout sound of the medal similar to that when the small role wins the speaker 22 Output from.

  When Replay 09 wins, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game is executed for a predetermined time (20 seconds). Furthermore, when the bet switch 40 is operated before the predetermined time elapses, or when the predetermined time elapses, the freeze effect is terminated and the automatic insertion of medals relating to the replay is performed, so that the player Let's play the game again. At this time, the same insertion sound as when a medal is inserted is output from the speaker 22 and the lamp 21 indicating the number of inserted medals is turned on. This makes the player think that a small role has won a prize rather than a replay.

On the other hand, when the replay 01 is won by operating the stop switch 42 in the middle or right first stop when the replay D2 is won, the processing of automatic insertion of medals related to replay without executing the freeze effect And let the player play the game again. In this case, the player does not think that the small role has won.
In this way, in the game won for the replay D2, when the replay 01 with “replay” in the horizontal upper invalid line is awarded according to the pressing order of the stop switch 42, and when the replay 01 is won in the horizontal middle invalid line. When the replay 09 in which the symbol combination corresponding to is stopped wins.

The replay D3 table is used when the replay D3 is won and the winning flags of the replays 01, 02, 09 and 10 are turned on, and the replay 10 (PB = 1) is awarded at the first left stop. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the replay 01 (PB = 1) is won at the middle or right first stop.
At the time of replay 10 winning, the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination is stopped on the lower straight line (invalid line) in the horizontal direction. Then, when the replay 10 wins, the player is made to think that the small role has won in the same manner as when the replay 09 wins.

The replay E table is used when the replay E is won and the winning flags of the replays 01, 02, 06 and 07 are turned on, and the replay 01 (PB = 1) is displayed at the left or middle first stop. A stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that a replay 06 (PB = 1) is won at the first right stop.
At the time of Replay 06 winning (when “Replay”-“Elephant”-“Replay” corresponding to Replay 06 is stopped on the active line), “Elephant”-“ "Elephant"-"Elephant" may stop.

The replay F table is used when the replay F is won and the winning flags of replays 01, 02, 06, 07, and 08 are turned on. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the replay 01 (PB = 1) is awarded at the left or middle first stop. Also, the reel 31 is stopped so that priority is given to winning the replay 07 (PB ≠ 1) at the first stop on the right, and other replays (PB ≠ 1 or PB = 1) are won when the replay 07 is not won. The position is determined.
At the time of Replay 07 winning (when “Thu”-“White 7”-“Replay” corresponding to Replay 07 is stopped on the active line), “White 7” is displayed on the horizontal straight line (invalid line). -"White 7"-"White 7" may stop.

  The replay G table is used when the replay G is won and the winning flags of the replays 01, 02 and 06 are turned on, and the replay 01 (PB = 1) is awarded at the left or middle first stop. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that replay 06 (PB = 1) is won at the first stop on the right.

  The replay H table is used when the replay H is won and the winning flags of the replays 03, 04, 05, 06, 11 and 12 are turned on, and the replay 11 or 12 (whichever Also, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that priority is given to winning PB ≠ 1), and other replays (PB ≠ 1 or PB = 1) are won when replay 11 or 12 is not won.

The Replay I table is used when Replay I is won and the winning flags of Replay 04, 05, 06, 11 and 12 are turned on. 11 or 12 (both PB ≠ 1) is given priority, and when the replay 11 or 12 is not won, other replays (PB ≠ 1 or PB = 1) are awarded. It has established.
As described above, when replays A to I are won, any replay wins regardless of the order of pressing the stop switch 42. When any replay wins, replay can be performed.

  The small combination A1 table is used when the small combination A1 is won and the winning flags of the small combinations 01, 02, 06 and 12 are turned on. The small role A1 table wins a small role 01 (PB = 1) when the pressing order is middle left and right, and wins a small role 06 (PB = 1) when the pressing order is middle right and left. The small combination 12 (PB ≠ 1) can be awarded within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 at the time of one stop, and the small role 02 (PB ≠ 1) can be won within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 at the first right stop. Thus, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined.

Here, the small combination 01 is set to PB = 1, and the payout number of medals at the time of winning is set to nine.
The small combination 06 is set to PB = 1, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning is set to one.
Furthermore, the small roles 02 and 12 are both set to PB ≠ 1, and the payout number of medals at the time of winning is set to one.

In this way, in a game in which the small combination A1 table is used, depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 42, the type of small combination drawn into the active line, the pull-in rate, and the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are different.
In addition, when winning the small role 01, the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role is "Red 7 / White 7 / Elephant"-"Red Cherry / Black Cherry / Peach Cherry / Green" on the upper straight line (invalid line) in the horizontal direction. "Cherry"-"Red Cherry / Black Cherry / Peach Cherry / Green Cherry" stops. Accordingly, it is possible to easily notify the player that the small role has won.

  When winning the small roles A2 to D2, the winning combination of the small roles shown in the “type of role” column of FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 is selected, and these winning flags are turned on, and the small roles A2 to D2 table is displayed. Used. Similarly to the small combination A1 table, the small combination A2 to D2 table is configured to allow one of multiple types of small combinations to be won or to be awarded according to the pressing order of the stop switch 42. Further, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined. The relationship between the pressing order of the stop switch 42 and the kind of winning combination is as shown in the column “Relationship between pressing order and winning combination” in FIGS. 8 and 9.

The small role E table is used when the small role E is won and the winning flags of the small roles 02, 03, 04, 05 and 16 are turned on. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the winning combination 16 (PB = 1) is won.
The small role F table is used when the small role F is won and the winning flags of the small roles 16, 17 and 18 are turned on. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that (both PB ≠ 1) is won.
Note that the small roles 17 and 18 are both set to PB ≠ 1, but in the game in which the small role F is won, the small role 18 wins when the small role 17 is not won in any order. However, it is set so that the small combination 17 wins when the small combination 18 is not won.

The small role G table is used when the small role G is won and the winning flag of the small role 19 is turned on, and the small role 19 (PB = 1) is selected in any order. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so as to win a prize.
The small role H1 table is used when the small role H1 is won and the winning flags of the small roles 20, 21, 22, and 23 are turned on. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that (PB = 1) is won.
When winning the small role 21, “red cherry / peach cherry” may stop at the upper or lower level of the left reel 31.

  The small role H2 table is used when the small role H2 is won and the winning flags of the small roles 20, 21, 24, and 25 are turned on. Alternatively, priority is given to winning 25 (both PB ≠ 1), and the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the small combination 21 (PB = 1) is won when the small combination 24 or 25 is not won.

In addition, when winning the small role 24, the “red cherry / peach cherry”-“red cherry / black cherry / peach cherry / green cherry”-“red cherry / black cherry / peach” will appear on the diagonally upward straight line (invalid line). “Cherry / Green Cherry” stops.
In addition, when winning the small role 25, the red cherry / peach cherry / red cherry / black cherry / peach cherry / green cherry / red cherry / black cherry / peach peach line will appear on the straight line (effective line). “Cherry / Green Cherry” stops.

The small role I table is used when the small role I is won and the winning flags of the small roles 26, 27, 28, and 29 are turned on. 27, 28, or 29 (both PB ≠ 1), the stop position of the reel 31 is determined.
Note that the small roles 26, 27, 28, and 29 are all set to PB ≠ 1, but in the game won for the small role I, the small roles 26, 27, 28 are in any order. Or 29 is set to win.

As described above, when winning the small combinations A1 to D2, depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 42, the type of small combination to be drawn into the active line, the pull-in rate, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning are different.
That is, the reel control means 64 displays a specific symbol combination that is advantageous to the player (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to the small role 01) in accordance with the pressing order of the stop switch 42 when winning the small roles A1 to D2. There is a time when the reel 31 is stopped and controlled, and a time when the reel 31 is stopped so as not to display a specific symbol combination.

The small combinations A1 to D2 are referred to as “push order small combinations”.
In addition, a pressing order that can display a combination of specific symbols that is advantageous to the player (can be awarded to a role with a large number of payouts) is called “correct answer pressing order”, and a pressing order other than the correct answer pressing order is “incorrect pressing In order.
Furthermore, operating the stop switch 42 in the correct answer push order is called “push order correct answer” or “correct answer in push order”, and operating the stop switch 42 in the incorrect answer push order is called “push order incorrect answer”. .
Then, the reel control means 64 controls to stop the reel 31 so that a specific symbol combination advantageous to the player can be displayed in the game in which the winning combination is selected in the pressing order.

In the present embodiment, when the small roles A1 and A2 are won, the middle and right and left correspond to the correct answer pressing order, and the other corresponds to the incorrect answer pressing order.
Further, when winning the small roles B1 and B2, the middle right and left correspond to the correct answer pressing order, and the other corresponds to the incorrect answer pressing order.

Furthermore, when winning the small roles C1 and C2, the middle right (reverse pinch) corresponds to the correct answer pressing order, and the other corresponds to the incorrect answer pressing order.
Furthermore, when winning the small roles D1 and D2, right middle left (reverse pressing) corresponds to the correct answer pressing order, and the other corresponds to the incorrect answer pressing order.

In the present embodiment, the first left stop is the incorrect answer pressing order when the small combinations A1 to D2 (pressing small combinations) are won.
In addition, during the non-AT game, a penalty is given to the irregular push so that the stop switch 42 is operated at the first left stop.
For this reason, during the non-AT game, the small role 01 is difficult to win.

  Therefore, Replay 09 is awarded at the first stop on the left when Replay D2 is selected, and at this time, “Red 7 / White 7 / Elephant”-“Red Cherry” corresponding to the small part is displayed on the horizontal middle line (invalid line). / Black Cherry / Peach Cherry / Green Cherry ”-Stop“ Red Cherry / Black Cherry / Peach Cherry / Green Cherry ”.

Similarly, when the replay D3 is won, the replay 10 is won at the first stop on the left, and at this time, the “red 7 / white 7 / elephant”-“red” corresponding to the small part is displayed on the lower straight line (invalid line) in the horizontal direction. “Cherry / Black Cherry / Peach Cherry / Green Cherry” —Stop “Red Cherry / Black Cherry / Peach Cherry / Green Cherry”.
This prevents the game from becoming monotonous by making the player think that a small role is won even during non-AT games.

When all the winning flags are off, the non-winning table is used.
The non-winning table is used when all the winning flags are off (that is, at the time of non-winning of the combination in the non-internal game), so that the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination does not stop on the active line. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined. Therefore, the non-winning table is not used in the game inside the MB, and is not used in the MB game in which the winning flags of all the small combinations are turned on.
In addition, when winning a small role or replay in a game inside the MB, winning flags of both the MB and the small role or replay are turned on. At this time, the stop position determination table 65 that gives priority to the winning combination of the winning combination or replay in the game is used.

  For example, when winning the small combination A1 in the game inside the MB, in addition to the MB winning flag, the winning flags of the small combinations 01, 02, 06 and 12 corresponding to the small combination A1 are turned on. At this time, priority is given to stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the small roles 01, 02, 06, and 12 on the effective line, and the combination of symbols corresponding to these cannot be stopped on the effective line. If so, control is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the MB is stopped on the effective line. Furthermore, when the symbol combination corresponding to MB cannot be stopped on the effective line, control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to any combination is not stopped on the effective line.

In this embodiment, when any of the small roles A1 to I is won in the game inside the MB, the symbols constituting the small role are always stopped on the active line regardless of the pushing order, and the MB is The constituent symbols are not stopped on the active line. Therefore, MB will not win.
Similarly, when one of the replays A to I is won in the game inside the MB, the replay is always won and the MB is not won regardless of the pushing order.

In addition, when the MB inside game is not won, the MB table is used and the MB can be won. However, in the MB inside game, the probability of not winning is set to “1/65536”. In addition, the combination of symbols corresponding to MB is “tree”-“white 7”-“white 7”, but “wood” on the left reel 31 and “white 7” on the middle and right reel 31 are both. Only one by one is placed. Therefore, it is extremely rare for an MB to win a game in an MB inside game and shift to an MB game.
As described above, in this embodiment, after winning an MB in a non-internal game and shifting to the MB internal game without being able to win an MB in the game, the player stays in the MB internal game substantially. Will continue.

The stop symbol determination means 66 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the reel 31 stopped on the effective line matches the symbol combination corresponding to any combination when the reel 31 is stopped. The stop symbol determination means 66 determines a symbol on the effective line by detecting, for example, an angle or the number of steps when the motor 32 is stopped.
However, when the stop switch 42 is operated and the stop position is determined using the stop position determination table 65, the stop symbol determination means 66 determines the stop symbol regardless of whether or not the reel 31 has stopped. It is possible.

  The payout means 67 determines that the combination of symbols stopped on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped matches the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations by the stop symbol determination unit 66 and the winning combination is won. In addition, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player in accordance with the winning combination, or processing such as credit addition is performed. Also, when winning a replay, control is performed so that the number of medals inserted in the game (three) is automatically inserted without paying out medals.

The special game control means 68 controls the start of the special game, the progress of the game during the special game, and the end of the special game.
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the MB is stopped on the active line, the MB is won, and the special game control means 68 controls to start the MB game from the next game.

During the MB game, the middle and right reels 31 are controlled to stop within 190 ms (the maximum number of moving frames is 4) as in the non-MB game. In contrast, the left reel 31 is controlled to stop within 75 ms (the maximum number of moving frames is one frame).
In addition, during MB games, a lottery for a combination is performed using the combination lottery table 62C. For this reason, the lottery result of the combination is always not won. However, the winning flags of all small roles are turned on every game. This is equivalent to the state where all the small roles are won.

In the present embodiment, during the MB game, the small role 01 (two payouts during the MB game) frequently wins.
Here, in this embodiment, during the MB game, two medals are inserted, but the small role 01 frequently wins, and almost every game, two medals are paid out. For this reason, during the MB game, almost every game, two coins are paid out, and the game state is maintained (the medal is not increased or decreased).

In the present embodiment, the MB game end condition is set such that the number of medals paid out during the MB game is 42 or more.
For this reason, the special game control means 68 continues to count the number of medals paid out during the MB game, and when it is determined that the count value is 42 or more, the MB game is terminated with the game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main game state includes a normal game and a special game, the normal game includes an RT game and a non-RT game, and the special game includes an MB game. The main game state control means 69 controls the transition of the main game state. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the main game state. The main game state control means 69 shifts the main game state based on the winning of the special combination (MB), the winning of the special combination (MB), and the number of medals paid out during the special game (MB game).

First, the main game state control means 69 is set to a non-RT game when not inside. For non-internal and non-RT games, MB lottery is performed.
Then, when the MB is won in the non-internal and non-RT game, and the winning MB is not won in the game, the main game state control means 69 changes the main game state to the internal and RT game from the next game. To migrate.

  Further, when the MB is won in the non-internal and non-RT game, and the winning MB wins in the game, the main game state control means 69 shifts the main game state from the next game to the MB game. That is, the non-internal and non-RT game is transferred to the MB game without going through the internal and RT game.

When the main game state control means 69 shifts to the inside and RT game, the main game state control means 69 continues the inside and RT game until the MB is won. When the MB is won in the RT game, the main game state control means 69 shifts the main game state from the next game to the MB game.
Furthermore, the main game state control means 69 continues the MB game until the number of medals paid out during the MB game reaches a predetermined number (42) or more. When the number of medals paid out during the MB game exceeds a predetermined number, the main game state control means 69 shifts the main game state from the next game to the non-internal and non-RT game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is extremely rare that an MB wins in the interior and in the RT game. For this reason, after winning an MB in a non-internal and non-RT game and being able to win an MB in the game without moving to the internal or RT game, the user is essentially staying in the internal and RT game. Will continue.
As described above, the main game state control means 69 determines whether or not the main game state transition condition is satisfied in each main game state, and when determining that the main game state transition condition is satisfied, Transition to a predetermined main game state.

The main control means 50 includes freeze control means 70.
The freeze control means 70 controls a freeze effect in which the progress of the game is paused for a predetermined time and delayed.
As the freeze effect, for example, receiving a medal (game medium) from the medal slot 43, accepting an operation of the bet switch 40 for inserting a stored medal, and operating a start switch 41 for starting the rotation of the reel 31. Or a function relating to reception of an operation of the stop switch 42 for stopping the rotation of the reel 31 is put in a pause state.

In addition, as the freeze effect, there are a case where all the functions relating to the progress of the game are paused and a case where only a part of the functions relating to the progress of the game are paused.
Furthermore, as a mode in which the progress of the game is paused, a control process based on the player's operation (a medal insertion detection process inserted from the medal slot 43, a bet number setting process based on the operation of the bet switch 40) , Reel 31 rotation start processing or role lottery processing based on operation of start switch 41, rotation stop processing of reel 31 based on operation of stop switch 42), medal payout processing, or automatic bet number setting processing based on replay winning Not to do.

  Furthermore, when an input signal based on the player's operation is issued during the period in which the progress of the game is paused due to the freeze effect, control processing based on the input signal is not performed, and the input signal is not accepted. By performing processing such as delaying transmission of the input signal until a predetermined time elapses, the end timing of one game can be delayed as compared with the case where the freeze effect is not performed.

As a freeze effect to be executed based on the operation of the start switch 41, when the start switch 41 is operated, the reel 31 does not start rotating until a predetermined time elapses. Starting rotation.
Further, when the start switch 41 is operated, until the predetermined time elapses, the part lottery process and the reel 31 rotation start process are not performed, and after the predetermined time elapses, the part lottery process and the reel 31 rotation start process are performed. Can also be done.

Furthermore, when the start switch 41 is operated, the winning lottery process is performed, but the rotation start process of the reel 31 is not performed until a predetermined time elapses, and the rotation start process of the reel 31 is performed after the predetermined time elapses. Can also be done.
Further, when the start switch 41 is operated, a role lottery process is performed, a predetermined time is set, and a rotation start process and a rotation stop process of the reel 31 are performed until the predetermined time set here elapses. It can be repeated.

  As a freeze effect to be executed based on the operation of the stop switch 42, a specific symbol is displayed when the freeze 31 is executed based on acceptance of the operation of the stop switch 42 and when the reel 31 is stopped as a result of the operation of the stop switch 42. There is a case where a freeze effect is executed based on the display, and the control process of the freeze effect can be made different between the two.

First, when a freeze effect is executed based on acceptance of an operation of the stop switch 42, the stop control process for the rotating reel 31 is not executed until a predetermined time has elapsed.
As a result, the player cannot stop the rotating reel 31 until the predetermined time elapses. However, when the predetermined time elapses, the reel 31 is controlled to stop based on acceptance of the operation of the stop switch 42. Since the process is executed, it is possible to lengthen the time from the acceptance of the operation of the stop switch 42 to the stop of the rotation of the reel 31, and thus the timing of the stop of the rotation of the reel 31 can be delayed.

  When a freeze effect is executed based on the display of a specific symbol when the reel 31 is stopped as a result of the operation of the stop switch 42, the stop switches 42 other than the last (third) stop switch 42 are used. When a specific symbol is displayed at the time of operation, the execution of the stop control of the reel 31 based on the subsequent operation of the stop switch 42 can be delayed until a predetermined time elapses.

  When a specific symbol is displayed when the last (third) stop switch 42 is operated, a medal payout process, a medal insertion detection process inserted from the medal slot 43, and a bet until a predetermined time elapses. Execution of the betting number setting process based on the operation of the switch 40 or the automatic betting number setting process based on the replay winning can be delayed.

  Until a predetermined time for executing the freeze effect elapses, processing related to the progress of the game based on the player's operation is temporarily stopped, but processing that is not related to the progress of the game can be executed. For example, although the reel 31 stop control process based on the operation of the stop switch 42 is not performed, the reel 31 can be rotated and stopped in a predetermined manner.

As a mode of rotation and stop of the reel 31 during execution of the freeze effect, for example, a specific symbol combination is displayed by rotating the reel 31 in a direction opposite to the normal direction, or rotating the reel 31 by a predetermined number of symbols. The reel 31 is stopped at a position where the reel 31 is stopped, the rotation of a specific reel 31 among the plurality of reels 31 is stopped, and the other reels 31 are kept rotating, and the rotation speed of the reel 31 is changed. Or changing the operation of the reel 31 based on the operation of a predetermined switch by the player.
In this way, changing the reel 31 so that a display state of a symbol different from the stop for displaying the game result during execution of the freeze effect is called a reel effect.

The predetermined time for executing the freeze effect can be changed according to a predetermined condition (a predetermined switch operation by a player, lottery, or the like).
Specifically, for example, a bet switch 40, a start switch 41, a stop switch 42, or a settlement switch (a switch operated by the player when the stored medal is settled, not shown in FIG. 1) by the player. Based on the detection of the signal based on the operation and the result of the lottery on the main control means 50 side, the predetermined time for executing the freeze effect can be lengthened or shortened.

When shortening the predetermined time for executing the freeze effect, for example, the predetermined time for executing the freeze effect can be forcibly terminated, and a new predetermined time shorter than the predetermined time set so far. Can be set (rewritten to a short predetermined time).
In addition, in the case where the predetermined time for performing the freeze effect is lengthened, for example, a new predetermined time can be set after the predetermined time that has been set so far, and the predetermined time has been set so far. A new predetermined time longer than the predetermined time can be set (rewritten to a long predetermined time).
Further, for example, a predetermined time for performing the freeze effect may be continued until a predetermined result is obtained based on an operation of a predetermined switch by the player.

If the time from the start of rotation of the reel 31 in the previous game to the operation of the start switch 41 in the game has not passed 4.1 seconds, the reel 31 is turned off after 4.1 seconds have passed. A wait time is provided so that rotation starts.
And the predetermined time which performs a freezing effect may be set, for example after progress of weight time, and may be set so that wait time may be included.

In addition, when the predetermined time for performing the freeze effect is set so as to include the wait time, it is determined whether the freeze effect ends during the wait time. A predetermined time for executing the freeze effect may be set later, and the remaining wait time may be consumed after the freeze effect ends.
Furthermore, by setting the predetermined time for executing the freeze effect to be longer than the wait time, it is possible to make it unnecessary to determine whether or not the freeze effect ends during the wait time.

As a freeze production, it is possible to perform a pseudo game as if a real game (main game) is progressing.
In the case of performing a pseudo game, a freeze period for performing a freeze effect is determined between the process of accepting the operation of the start switch 41 and the rotation start process of the reel 31, and during this freeze period, the start is started as in this game. The rotation of the reel 31 is started based on the operation of the switch 41, and the stop control of the reel 31 is performed based on the operation of the stop switch 42.

However, during the freeze period, the winning lottery process based on the operation of the start switch 41, the winning determination process based on the operation of the stop switch 42, and the medal payout control process are not performed.
Further, during the pseudo game, the reel 31 may be swung up and down when the stop switch 42 is operated, when the rotation of the specific reel 31 is stopped, or when all the reels 31 are stopped. Thereby, it is possible to suggest to the player whether the game is a real game or a pseudo game.

  When the power of the slot machine 10 is turned off (turned off) during the pseudo game, the main control unit 50 stores information indicating that the pseudo game is being performed in a predetermined storage area. Thereafter, when the slot machine 10 is turned on (turned on), the freeze control means 70 executes a pseudo game based on the information stored when the power is turned off.

  Further, it is assumed that, after the slot machine 10 is turned off during the pseudo game, the setting change mode is set and the setting change switch 44 is operated to change the setting value. In this case, when the slot machine 10 is turned on (turned on) after the setting change mode is finished, the main control means 50 performs a start-up process with the setting value before the change. That is, the set value cannot be changed during the pseudo game.

The main control unit 50 includes an internal state control unit 71.
The “internal state” refers to a state in which transition is controlled on the main control unit 50 side.
In the present embodiment, the internal state includes a normal state, an AT state, a sub BB state, a freeze state, and an added state. Further, the sub BB state includes a sub BB first half state and a sub BB second half state. Furthermore, the freeze state includes a first freeze state and a second freeze state. Further, the added state includes a first added state, a second added state, a third added state, and a fourth added state.

In each internal state, the control state of a predetermined function controlled on the main control means 50 side is different. And the internal state control means 71 controls the transition between these internal states.
Here, the internal state indicates a state on the main control means 50 side, but is different from main game states of non-internal and non-RT games, internal and RT games, and MB games. That is, separately from the transition control between the main gaming states by the main gaming state control unit 69, the internal state control unit 71 controls the transition between the internal states. In particular, in the present embodiment, while the main game state is staying in the inside and the RT game, the internal state is the normal state, the AT state, the sub BB first half state, the sub BB second half state, the first freeze state, and the second freeze state. , Transition between the first added state, the second added state, the third added state, and the fourth added state.

The sub control means 90 includes sub game state control means 91.
Further, the “sub game state” refers to a state in which transition is controlled on the sub control means 90 side.
In the present embodiment, the non-AT game, the AT precursor state, the AT game, the sub BB precursor state, the sub BB preparation state, the sub BB game, the specific effect state, the additional precursor state, the additional preparation state, and the additional game are used as the sub gaming state. Have In addition, the sub BB game includes a sub BB first half game and a sub BB second half game. Furthermore, it has a 1st specific production state and a 2nd specific production state as a specific production state. Further, as the extra games, there are a first extra game, a second extra game, a third extra game, and a fourth extra game.

In each sub game state, the state of the effect controlled on the sub control means 90 side is different. Then, the sub gaming state control means 91 controls transition between these sub gaming states.
Here, in the present embodiment, there are a time when the sub gaming state is shifted according to the transition of the internal state and a time when the guidance is made so as to shift the internal state according to the transition of the sub gaming state. In this way, the internal state and the sub gaming state shift in relation to each other.

As shown in FIG. 1, the main control means 50 includes a push order determining means 72, a winning counter 73, a non-winning counter 74, a sub-BB counter 75, an extra counter 76, a score giving means 77, and a score counter 78. These are used for internal state transition control.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub control means 90 includes a release game number setting means 92, a game number counter 93, a sub game lottery means 94, an AT game number determination means 95, a point giving means 96, and a point counter 97. Prepare. These are used for sub game state transition control.
Furthermore, FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the internal state, and FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the sub gaming state. Based on these drawings, the transition of the internal state and the sub game state will be described.

Here, “AT game” is one of the sub gaming states, and is a game in which the small role A1 to D2 (push order small role) is won, and the stop switch 42 in which the small role 01 wins (correct answer) A game that informs the order of pushing).
During AT game, when the replay D2 or D3 is won, the pressing order of the stop switch 42 (an irregular pressing) in which the replay 01 wins is notified. This prevents replay 09 or 10 (replay that makes the player think that a small role has won) during an AT game.
The “non-AT game” is one of the sub game states, and refers to a game that does not notify the correct pressing order even if the winning combination is won.
Furthermore, the “AT precursor state” is one of the sub gaming states, and refers to a state in which an effect that causes the player to expect to shift to the AT game is output.

Furthermore, the “sub BB game” is one of the sub game states, and refers to a game in which a privilege related to the AT game is given to the player.
Further, the “sub BB precursor state” is one of the sub game states, and means a state in which an effect that makes the player expect to shift to the sub BB game is output.
Furthermore, the “sub BB ready state” is one of the sub gaming states and refers to a state in which the internal state is guided to shift from the normal state to the sub BB state. From the end of the sub-BB precursor state to the transition of the internal state to the sub-BB state, the sub-BB preparation state is established.

The release game number setting means 92 is provided on the sub-control means 90 side, and sets the number of release games until the game shifts to the AT game. In the present embodiment, when the release game number setting means 92 determines that the AT game has ended, any one of the numerical values within a predetermined range (“1” to “1024” in the present embodiment). Is selected by lottery, and the selected numerical value is set as a new number of released games until the next AT game is shifted to.
It should be noted that the selection probabilities of the numerical values “1” to “1024” can be made different according to the six-stage setting values 1 to 6.

Further, when it is determined that the set value has been changed, the release game number setting unit 92 sets a new number of release games. That is, when the setting is changed, the number of released games set up to that point is cleared and a new number of released games is set.
The game number counter 93 is provided on the sub-control means 90 side, and counts the number of games from the end of the AT game. In the present embodiment, the game number counter 93 starts counting the number of games when it is determined that the AT game has ended, and clears the count value when it is determined that the game has shifted to the next AT game. After that, the game number counter 93 does not add the count value even if the game is performed until it is determined that the AT game is ended. Therefore, the game number counter 93 does not count the number of games during an AT game.

When a penalty is awarded, the game number counter 93 does not count the number of games until the predetermined number of games (three games in this embodiment) is consumed. Thus, when a penalty is awarded, the transition to the AT game is delayed so that the remaining number of games until the number of released games is not reduced until the predetermined number of games is consumed.
The sub game lottery means 94 determines whether or not to shift to an AT game in a game that satisfies a predetermined condition (in this embodiment, a rare role with a low winning probability is won) when the sub game state is a non-AT game. , And a sub game lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the sub BB game.

In the present embodiment, at the normal time, the internal state control means 71 sets the internal state to the normal state, and the sub gaming state control means 91 sets the sub gaming state to the non-AT game.
Further, when the sub gaming state is a non-AT game, the sub gaming state control unit 91 obtains a numerical value obtained by subtracting the count value of the game number counter 93 from the number of released games set by the released game number setting unit 92. 33 ”, that is, when the remaining number of games until the number of released games reaches 33 games, the sub game state is shifted to the AT precursor state.

Furthermore, when the sub gaming state is an AT precursor state, the sub gaming state control unit 91 obtains a numerical value obtained by subtracting the count value of the gaming number counter 93 from the number of released games set by the released game number setting unit 92. When it becomes “0”, that is, when the number of games counted by the number-of-games counter 93 becomes the number of released games, the sub game state is shifted to the AT game.
Furthermore, when the sub gaming state control means 91 determines to shift to the AT game by the sub gaming lottery when the sub gaming state is a non-AT game, the sub gaming state shifts to the AT precursor state.
Further, when the sub game state control means 91 decides to shift to the AT game by the sub game lottery, when the predetermined number of games (8 games in this embodiment) is consumed in the AT precursor state, the AT precursor state And the sub game state is shifted to the AT game from the next game.

Furthermore, when the sub gaming state control means 91 determines to shift to the sub BB game by the sub gaming lottery when the sub gaming state is a non-AT game, the sub gaming state shifts to the sub BB precursor state.
Further, when the sub game state control means 91 decides to shift to the sub BB game by the sub game lottery, the sub game state control means 91 subtracts the predetermined number of games (eight games in this embodiment) in the sub BB precursor state. The BB precursor state is terminated, and the sub game state is shifted to the sub BB preparation state from the next game.

The push order determining means 72 is provided on the main control means 50 side, and determines the push order of the stop switch 42 for the internal state transition control.
In the present embodiment, as the pressing order of the stop switch 42 for the internal state transition control, the addition A push order for adding the count value of the sub BB counter 75, the addition B push order for adding the count value of the addition counter 76, A maintenance push order for maintaining the count values of the sub BB counter 75 and the extra counter 76 and a clear push order for clearing the sub BB counter 75 and the extra counter 76 are provided.

In the present embodiment, the push order determining means 72 assigns a clear push order to each of the left middle right and left and right middle push orders in the game won by the replays D1 to D3, and the middle left and right and middle right and left. In addition, any one of an addition A push order, an addition B push order, or a maintenance push order is assigned to each of the right and left middle and right middle and left push orders.
Further, in the present embodiment, the internal state is shifted while the main game state is staying inside the RT game. For this reason, the push order determination means 72 assigns the push order for the internal state transition control when the replays D1 to D3 are won in the MB inside and RT game.

In contrast, when the main game state is non-internal and non-RT game, or when the game is MB game, the internal state is not shifted. For this reason, in the non-internal and non-RT games and MB games, the push order determination means 72 does not assign the push order for the internal state transition control even if the replays D1 to D3 are won.
Further, the push order of the stop switch 42 assigned by the push order determining means 72 is used for the internal state transition control, and the push order of the stop control of the reel 31 (among the plural types of winning combinations) This is different from the pressing order of which combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is stopped on the active line. In other words, the push order determination means 72 assigns a push order for the internal state transition control separately from the push order for the reel 31 stop control.

Here, the push order determining means 72 is a push order for controlling the transition of the internal state in a game having the same profit to be given to the player regardless of the push order of the stop switch 42 (a game won by replays D1 to D3). Make assignments.
On the other hand, the push order determination means 72 changes the internal state in games (games won by the small roles A1 to D2 (push order small roles)) in which the benefits given to the players differ depending on the push order of the stop switch 42. Do not assign push order for control.
Thereby, the pushing order for the stop control of the reel 31 and the pushing order for the internal state transition control are prevented from being mixed with each other.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the relationship between the winning combination (the lottery result of the combination) and the assignment pattern of the push order for the internal state transition control.
In FIG. 13, “Clear” is “Clear push order”, “Addition A” is “Addition A push order”, “Addition B” is “Addition B push order”, and “Maintain” is “Maintenance push order”. Respectively.
As shown in FIG. 13, in the game won for replays D1 to D3, the push order determination means 72 performs a pattern lottery to select any one of the 12 allocation patterns of patterns 01 to 12.

For example, when the pattern 01 is selected by the pattern lottery, the push order determining means 72 performs the clear push order for the left middle right and the left and right middle, the addition A push order for the middle left and right, and the middle right and the left. The addition B push order is assigned to the right and left middle and the right middle and left, respectively.
Here, the push order determining means 72 performs pattern lottery when the replays D1 to D3 are won, and assigns a push order for internal state transition control based on the result.
For this reason, even if the lottery result of the combination is the same, the allocation pattern of the push order for the internal state transition control can be made different.

Specifically, for example, even in the replay D1 with the same lottery result, when the pattern 01 is determined to be the pattern 01, the addition A push order for the middle left and right, and the addition B push order for the middle right and left, A maintenance push order is assigned to each of the right middle left and right middle left, but when pattern 12 is determined by pattern lottery, a maintenance push order is given to middle left and right and middle right left, and addition B is pushed to right right middle. The order of addition is assigned to the middle right and left, respectively.
Therefore, even if only one reel 31 stop control pattern can be assigned to one lottery result, the number of types of lottery results can be increased without increasing the number of types of lottery results. It is possible to increase the push order allocation pattern.

The push order determination means 72 assigns a clear push order to the left middle right and the left and right middle (first left stop) when the replays D1 to D3 are won, and the middle right and left, middle right and left, right and left middle and right middle Any one of addition A push order, addition B push order, or maintenance push order is assigned to the left (an irregular push).
Here, in the present embodiment, during a non-AT game, a penalty is imposed on the irregular push so that the player operates the stop switch 42 at the first left stop.
As a result, during non-AT games, it is difficult for the small role 01 to win a prize in the pressing order small winning combination, and it is difficult for the internal state to shift during the replay D1-D3 winning.

The main control means 50 also includes a command including information indicating the current internal state, and information indicating the clear push order, the addition A push order, the addition B push order, and the maintenance push order determined by the push order decision means 72. The included command is transmitted to the sub-control means 90.
For this reason, currently staying in any internal state, which push order is the clear push order, which push order is the addition A push order, which push order is the addition B push order, which It can be determined on the sub-control means 90 side whether or not the pressing order is the maintenance pressing order.

Then, the sub-control means 90 side determines whether or not to notify the push order and which push order to notify according to the lottery result of the combination, the main game state, the internal state, the sub-game state, and the like. In accordance with this determination, the pressing order of the stop switch 42 is notified.
If the stop switch 42 is operated in the pushing order contrary to the determination on the slot machine 10 side and the state is accidentally shifted to the internal state contrary to the determination on the slot machine 10 side, the internal determined on the slot machine 10 side You may alert | report the pushing order for returning to a state.
Further, when the stop switch 42 is operated in the pushing order contrary to the determination on the slot machine 10 side, the notification control means on the sub-control means 90 side is used as a penalty until the predetermined number of games (for example, 3 games) is consumed thereafter. The notification of the pressing order of the stop switch 42 by 98 (notification of the correct pressing order at the time of winning the pressing order small combination) may not be performed.

The winning counter 73 is provided on the main control means 50 side, and when the internal state is the normal state, the winning order (in which the small part 01 wins and the small part 01 wins) The number of games in which the stop switch 42 is operated is counted in the correct answer pressing order).
In the present embodiment, the sub control means 90 side determines whether or not to shift to the AT game, and when it is determined to shift to the AT game, the sub game state is shifted to the AT game.

Here, in order to transmit a signal in one direction from the main control means 50 to the sub control means 90, it is determined on the main control means 50 side that the sub control means 90 side has decided to shift the sub gaming state to the AT game. I can't judge.
However, when the sub game state shifts to the AT game, the notification control means 98 on the sub control means 90 side notifies the correct pressing order when the pressing order small combination is won. When the pressing order is notified, the player operates the stop switch 42 according to the notification.

Therefore, when the internal state is the normal state, the winning counter 73 counts the number of games in which the winning combination is won and the stop switch 42 is operated in the correct pressing order.
Specifically, the winning counter 73 adds “1” to the count value when the stop switch 42 is operated in the correct pressing order in the game in which the winning combination is selected in the normal state in the normal state.
Then, when the count value of the winning counter 73 reaches the specified value C1 (“2” in the present embodiment), the main control means 50 determines that the sub gaming state has shifted to AT gaming. At this time, the internal state control means 71 shifts the internal state from the normal state to the AT state, and the winning counter 73 clears the count value.

Further, when the sub gaming state is the AT precursor state, the internal state remains the normal state. Furthermore, even after the sub gaming state has shifted to the AT state, the internal state remains in the normal state until the count value of the winning counter 73 reaches the specified value C1. When the count value of the winning counter 73 reaches the specified value C1, the internal state shifts to the AT state. That is, the internal state becomes the AT state and the sub gaming state becomes the AT gaming state.
Further, the internal state is not shifted to the AT state until the count value of the winning counter 73 reaches the specified value C1, and when the count value of the winning counter 73 reaches the specified value C1, the internal state is shifted to the AT state. This prevents the slot machine 10 from accidentally shifting to an unintended internal state.

The winning counter 73 does not add the count value even if the stop switch 42 is operated in the correct pressing order in the game in which the internal state is the AT state and the winning combination is selected in the pressing order.
In addition, the winning counter 73 clears the count value when the stop switch 42 is operated in the wrong answer pressing order in the game in which the internal state is the normal state and the winning combination is selected.
Furthermore, when the winning counter 73 determines that the set value has been changed, the winning counter 73 clears the count value.

The non-winning counter 74 is provided on the main control means 50 side. When the internal state is the AT state, the small combination A1 to D2 (push order small combination) is won, and the stop switch 42 is left at the first stop. This counts the number of games that were operated.
In the present embodiment, the first left stop is always in the wrong answer pressing order when the pressing order small combination is won. Therefore, in the AT state, the non-winning counter 74 counts the number of games in which the stop switch 42 is operated in the incorrect answer pressing order when the pressing order small combination is won.

In this embodiment, when it is decided to shift to the AT game, the AT game frequency determination means 95 determines the game frequency of the AT game.
In addition, when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the AT game, the sub game state control means 91 determines whether or not to add (add) the remaining number of games of the AT game, and determines the number of addition and the number of additions. If so, the determined additional number is added to the remaining number of AT games.
Furthermore, the sub game state control means 91 determines that the AT game end condition is satisfied when all the remaining games of the AT game are consumed, and shifts from the next game to the non-AT game.

Here, in order to transmit a signal from the main control means 50 to the sub-control means 90 in one direction, the main control means 50 side determines the items to be determined by the sub-control means 90 (the number of AT games and the number of additions). Can not do it.
However, on the side of the sub-control means 90, if the AT game is terminated and the game is shifted to a non-AT game, the correct pressing order is not notified when the pressing order small combination is won. When there is no notification of the pressing order, the player operates the stop switch 42 at the first left stop in order to avoid a penalty.

Therefore, when the internal state is the AT state, the non-winning counter 74 counts the number of games in which the winning combination is won and the stop switch 42 is operated in the first left stop.
Specifically, the non-winning counter 74 adds “1” to the count value when the stop switch 42 is operated in the first left stop in the game in which the winning combination is selected in the AT state in the AT state.
When the count value of the non-winning counter 74 reaches the prescribed value C2 (“2” in the present embodiment), the main control means 50 determines that the AT game has ended. At this time, the internal state control means 71 shifts the internal state from the AT state to the normal state, and the non-winning counter 74 clears the count value.

For this reason, at least two games are required from the end of the AT game on the sub control means 90 side until the internal state on the main control means 50 side shifts to the normal state.
Even after the sub gaming state has shifted to the non-AT state, the internal state remains in the AT state until the count value of the non-winning counter 74 reaches the specified value C2. When the count value of the non-winning counter 74 reaches the specified value C2, the internal state shifts to the normal state. That is, the internal state is a normal state and the sub gaming state is a non-AT gaming state.

  Further, when the stop switch 42 is operated in a pushing order different from the notified pushing order during the AT game, and the count value of the non-winning counter 74 reaches the specified value C2, the internal state shifts to the normal state. May end up. In this case, the sub-control means 90 side continues without ending the AT game until the remaining number of games in the AT game becomes “0”. For this reason, the correct answer pressing order is notified when the pressing order small combination is won. Then, when the count value of the winning counter 73 reaches the prescribed value C1, the internal state returns to the AT state.

The non-winning counter 74 does not add a count value even when the stop switch 42 is operated in the first left stop in the game in which the internal state is the normal state and the winning combination in the pushing order is won.
Further, the non-winning counter 74 clears the count value when the stop switch 42 is operated by irregular pressing in a game in which the internal state is the AT state and the winning combination is selected.
Further, the non-winning counter 74 clears the count value when determining that the set value has been changed.

The sub BB counter 75 is provided on the main control means 50 side, and when the internal state is the normal state, the sub-BB counter 75 is a game that has been won by the replays D1 to D3 in the addition A push order assigned by the push order decision means 72. The number of games in which the stop switch 42 is operated is counted.
In this embodiment, the sub control means 90 side determines whether or not to shift to the sub BB game, and when it is determined to shift to the sub BB game, the sub game state is shifted to the sub BB preparation state.
Here, in order to transmit a signal in one direction from the main control means 50 to the sub control means 90, the main control means 50 side determines that it has decided to shift to the sub BB game on the sub control means 90 side. I can't.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is decided to shift to the sub BB game during the non-AT game, the sub game state control means 91 displays the sub BB precursor state over the predetermined number of games (8 games in this embodiment). After digestion, the sub gaming state is shifted to the sub BB preparation state. At this time, the notification control means 98 on the sub-control means 90 side is assigned by the push order determination means 72 in the game selected for the replays D1 to D3 on the condition that the internal state on the main control means 50 side is the normal state. The added A push order is notified. For example, when the addition A push order is assigned to the middle right and left, the middle right and left are notified as the addition A push order. When the pressing order is notified, the player operates the stop switch 42 according to the notification.

On the main control means 50 side, when the internal state is the normal state, the sub-BB counter 75 counts the number of games in which the replays D1 to D3 are won and the stop switch 42 is operated in the order of adding A. To do.
Specifically, the sub-BB counter 75 counts when the stop switch 42 is operated in the addition A push order assigned by the push order determination means 72 in the game in which the replays D1 to D3 are won in the normal state. Add “1” to the value.

Then, when the count value of the sub BB counter 75 reaches the specified value C3 (“2” in the present embodiment), the main control means 50 determines to shift to the sub BB game on the sub control means 90 side. Judge. At this time, the internal state control means 71 shifts the internal state from the normal state to the first half state of the sub BB, the sub BB counter 75 clears the count value, and the sub gaming state control means 91 changes the sub gaming state to the sub BB state. Transition from the ready state to the first half of the sub-BB game.
As described above, in the sub BB preparation state, the replay D1 to D3 is notified of the addition A push order at the time of winning, thereby guiding the internal state to shift to the sub BB state.

When the count value of the sub BB counter 75 reaches the specified value C3 and the internal state is shifted to the first half state of the sub BB, the freeze control unit 70 executes the freeze effect, and the reel control unit 64 performs the freeze effect. Is executed, a reel effect is displayed in which “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” is displayed on a straight line in the middle in the horizontal direction.
In the present embodiment, the sub BB counter 75 is provided on the main control means 50 side, and the transition from the normal state to the sub BB first half state is managed on the main control means 50 side. For this reason, although a signal is transmitted in one direction from the main control means 50 to the sub control means 90, a freeze effect is executed at the time of transition from the normal state to the first half state of the sub BB. "-" Red 7 "-" Red 7 "can be displayed.

Further, when the sub gaming state is the sub BB precursor state and the sub BB preparation state, the internal state remains the normal state. When the count value of the sub BB counter 75 reaches the specified value C3, the internal state shifts to the sub BB first half state, and the sub gaming state shifts to the sub BB first half game. That is, the internal state becomes the sub-BB first half state, and the sub game state becomes the sub-BB first half game state.
Further, until the count value of the sub BB counter 75 reaches the specified value C3, the internal state is not shifted to the first half state of the sub BB. When the count value of the sub BB counter 75 reaches the specified value C3, the internal state is changed to the first half of the sub BB. By shifting to the state, accidental transition to an unintended internal state on the slot machine 10 side is prevented.

Note that the sub BB counter 75 does not add the count value even if the stop switch 42 is operated in the order of pushing the addition A in the game where the replays D1 to D3 are won when the internal state is other than the normal state.
In addition, when the internal state is the normal state, the sub BB counter 75 clears the count value when the stop switch 42 is operated in the clear pressing order in the game where the replays D1 to D3 are won.
Further, when the sub BB counter 75 determines that the set value has been changed, the sub BB counter 75 clears the count value.

  The score giving means 77 is provided on the main control means 50 side, and gives whether or not to give a score in the game won in the small roles A1 to I when the internal state is the first half of the sub-BB. A score lottery to determine the score is performed. In addition, when it is decided to give a score by the lottery, and the score to be given is decided, the score counter 78 on the main control means 50 side counts the given score.

  Here, the internal state control means 71 continues the sub-BB first half state until the number of wins of the small roles A1 to D2 in the sub-BB first half state reaches the prescribed number N1 (10 times in the present embodiment). When the number of wins of the small roles A1 to D2 in the first half state reaches the prescribed number N1, the first half state of the sub-BB is ended. That is, the termination condition for the first half of the sub BB is that the number of winning of the small roles A1 to D2 in the first half of the sub BB has reached the specified number N1.

In addition, when the internal state is the first half of the sub BB, the score giving unit 77 performs a score lottery including a game that satisfies the end condition (determines whether or not to give a score and the score to be given). ).
Furthermore, when the internal state is the first half of the sub-BB state, the effect control means 99 outputs an effect relating to the result of the game after all the reels 31 including the game that satisfies the end condition are stopped. In particular, in the game that has been decided to give the score, the production control means 99 gave the score after all the reels 31 stopped, including the game that satisfied the end condition of the first half of the sub BB, and The assigned score is notified.

  Furthermore, whether the internal state control means 71 shifts the internal state to the AT state or the sub BB second half state according to the count value of the score counter 78 when the sub-BB first half state termination condition is satisfied. Alternatively, a first transfer destination lottery for determining whether to shift to the normal state is performed, and the internal state determined in the first transfer destination lottery is transferred.

It should be noted that as the count value of the score counter 78 at the end of the sub-BB first half state increases, the probability of determining to shift to the AT state in the first transition destination lottery is set to gradually increase.
Also, the internal state control means 71 has a probability of 100% if the count value of the score counter 78 is equal to or greater than the specified value C4 (“10” in the present embodiment) when the sub-BB first half state end condition is satisfied. Thus, it is decided to shift the internal state to the AT state.

Also, the internal state control means 71 ends the sub-BB first half state in the game when the sub-BB first half state end condition is satisfied, and from the next game, the internal state is changed to the AT state, the sub-BB second half state, or the normal state. Transition to the state.
Here, when the internal state is shifted to the AT game, the sub gaming state control means 91 shifts the sub gaming state from the sub-BB first half game to the AT game.

When the internal state is shifted to the sub BB latter half state, the sub gaming state control means 91 shifts the sub gaming state from the sub BB first half game to the sub BB latter half game.
Further, when the internal state is shifted to the normal state, the sub gaming state control means 91 shifts the sub gaming state from the sub-BB first half game to the non-AT game.

The freeze control means 70 does not execute the freezing effect based on the end of the sub-BB first half state in the game that satisfies the end condition of the sub-BB first half state, and the next game of the game that satisfies the end condition of the sub-BB first half state. Thus, when the start switch 41 is operated, a freeze effect based on the end of the sub-BB first half state is executed.
For this reason, when the sub-BB first half state shifts to the AT state, the freeze effect based on the end of the sub BB first half state is executed when the start switch 41 is operated in the first game after the transition to the AT state. It will be.

When the sub-BB first half state shifts to the sub-BB second half state, the freeze effect is based on the end of the sub-BB first half state when the start switch 41 is operated in the first game after the transition to the sub BB second half state. Will be executed.
Furthermore, when the sub-BB first half state shifts to the normal state, a freeze effect based on the end of the sub-BB first half state is executed when the start switch 41 is operated in the first game after the transition to the normal state. It will be.

  Further, the effect control means 99 outputs an effect related to the end of the sub BB first half state during execution of the freeze effect in the next game of the game that satisfies the end condition of the sub BB first half state. Specifically, an effect indicating that the first half of the sub BB state has ended and the number of medals awarded to the player between the start and end of the first half of the sub BB is output.

  Further, the reel control means 64 is the next game of the game that satisfies the end condition of the first half of the sub BB, and the reel 31 is set so as to be in a display state of a symbol different from the stop for displaying the game result during execution of the freeze effect. Execute reel production that fluctuates. At this time, the reel control means 64 determines whether or not a specific condition is satisfied during the first half of the sub BB (in this embodiment, the cumulative value of the scores given during the first half of the sub BB has reached the specified value C4). Accordingly, the manner of fluctuation of the reel 31 in the reel effect is changed.

In this way, in a game that satisfies the termination condition of the first half of the sub BB, the freeze switch based on the termination of the first half of the sub BB is not executed, and the start switch is the next game of the game that satisfies the termination condition of the first half of the sub BB. When 41 is operated, a freeze effect based on the end of the sub-BB first half state is executed. As a result, in a game that satisfies the end condition of the first half of the sub BB, after all the reels 31 are stopped, an effect indicating the result of the game (particularly, that the score has been given and the score that has been given) is output. Can do.
In addition, the reel effect is executed while the freeze effect is being executed, and the specific condition is satisfied by changing the manner of fluctuation of the reel 31 in the reel effect depending on whether the specific condition is satisfied during the first half of the sub-BB. Suggest whether or not.

  Furthermore, the cumulative value of the points assigned during the first half of the sub BB reaches the specified value C4, or it is decided to shift to the AT state in the first transfer destination lottery, and the internal state is shifted to the AT state. At this time, the reel control means 64 executes the reel effect that displays “white 7”-“white 7”-“white 7” on the straight line in the middle in the horizontal direction during the execution of the freeze effect.

Here, in the present embodiment, the score assigning means 77 and the score counter 78 are provided on the main control means 50 side, and the transition from the sub-BB first half state to the AT state, the sub-BB second half state, or the normal state is performed. It is managed on the control means 50 side. For this reason, although a signal is transmitted in one direction from the main control means 50 to the sub-control means 90, a freeze effect can be executed at the end of the sub-BB first half state.
In the reel production at the end of the sub-BB first half state, the reel control means 64 first displays the 11th “white 7” of the left reel 31 in the middle and the 9th “white 7” of the right reel 31. "Is displayed in the middle. At this time, two “white 7s” are aligned (tempered) on the straight line in the middle in the horizontal direction, and two “replays” are aligned on the straight line in the diagonally downward direction.

When the sub-BB first half state is shifted to the AT state, the reel control means 64 displays the ninth “white 7” of the middle reel 31 in the middle stage. Accordingly, “White 7” − “White 7” − “White 7” is displayed on the straight line in the middle in the horizontal direction.
When the sub-BB first half state is shifted to the sub-BB second half state, the reel control means 64 displays the 11th “replay” of the middle reel 31 in the middle stage. “Replay” − “Replay” − “Replay” is displayed on the straight line in the diagonally downward direction.
Furthermore, when shifting from the sub-BB first half state to the normal state, the reel control means 64 displays symbols other than “white 7” and “replay” of the middle reel 31 in the middle stage.

In addition, when it is decided to shift to the AT state in the first transition destination lottery, the internal state is shifted to the AT state, and when the sub gaming state is shifted to the AT game, On the condition that the small combination A1 to D2 is won in the first game, the notification control means 98 notifies the pressing order (correct answer pressing order) in which the small combination 01 wins after the freeze effect is completed.
Furthermore, when it is decided to shift to the AT state in the first transition destination lottery, the internal state is shifted to the AT state, and when the sub gaming state is shifted to the AT game, the external signal control means 79 Then, an AT signal related to the execution of the AT game is transmitted to the outside.

  Further, the internal state control means 71 continues the sub-BB second half state until the number of wins of the small roles A1 to D2 in the sub-BB second half state reaches the prescribed number N2 (5 in this embodiment). When the number of wins of the small roles A1 to D2 in the state reaches the prescribed number N2, the sub-BB second half state is terminated. That is, the termination condition of the sub BB latter half state is that the number of winning of the small roles A1 to D2 in the sub BB latter half state has reached the prescribed number N2.

Furthermore, in the second half of the sub-BB state, the internal state control means 71 performs a freeze lottery that determines whether or not to execute a freeze effect when a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, a rare role is won). Do. When it is decided to execute the freeze effect by the freeze lottery, the freeze control means 72 executes the freeze effect, and the internal state control means 71 shifts the internal state from the sub-BB second half state to the AT state.
On the other hand, when the number of wins of the small roles A1 to D2 in the second half of the sub BB reaches the specified number N2 without deciding to execute the freeze effect in the freeze lottery, the internal state control means 71 The state is shifted from the latter half of the sub BB state to the normal state.

The point granting unit 96 is provided on the sub-control unit 90 side, and when the sub game state is AT game, whether or not points are awarded in the game won by the small roles A1 to I, and points to be given A lottery to determine the points is performed. Further, when it is decided to give points by point lottery and the points to be given are decided, the point counter 97 on the sub-control means 90 side counts the given points.
Here, the point granting unit 96 selects one of the numbers within a predetermined range (“1” to “10” in the present embodiment) by lottery, and gives the selected number. Determine as.

Further, the sub game state control means 91 decides to shift to the extra game when the count value of the point counter 97 becomes equal to or greater than the prescribed value C5 (in this embodiment, “10”), and from the next game, The sub game state is added to shift to the precursor state. At this time, the sub gaming state control means 91 subtracts the specified value C5 from the count value of the point counter 97.
Here, the point giving means 96 determines points within the range of “1” to “10”. For this reason, the count value of the point counter 97 may exceed the specified value C5. Therefore, when the count value of the point counter 97 exceeds the specified value C5 and the sub gaming state shifts to the sign state, the surplus count value remains in the point counter 97.

Further, when the predetermined number of games (8 games in the present embodiment) is consumed in the sign-up state, the sub-game state control unit 91 ends the sign-up state and shifts from the next game to the preparation state with the sub-game state added. Let
Here, the “additional game” is one of the sub game states, and refers to a game in which the number of remaining games of the AT game is added (added). In the present embodiment, the extra games include a first extra game, a second extra game, a third extra game, and a fourth extra game. These correspond to the first added state, the second added state, the third added state, and the fourth added state on the main control means 50 side, respectively.

Further, the “precursor sign state” is one of the sub game states, and refers to a game that outputs an effect that causes the player to expect to shift to the extra game.
Furthermore, the “additional preparation state” is one of the sub game states, and refers to a game that guides the internal state to shift from the AT state to the second freeze state. From the end of the sign of the sign of addition, until the internal state shifts to the second freeze state, it is in the state of preparation for addition.

  Further, the “second freeze state” is one of the internal states on the main control means 50 side, and refers to a state in which a freeze effect is executed informing the player that the game will shift to the extra game. When the internal state is the second freeze state, the sub game state control means 91 sets the sub game state to the third specific effect state. In the “second specific effect state”, it is assumed that the effect control means 99 outputs an effect informing the player that the game will shift to the extra game.

Further, when the internal state shifts to the second freeze state, the internal state control means 71 is shifted to any additional state (first additional state, second additional state, third additional state, or fourth additional state). The second transition destination lottery is determined, and the internal state determined in the second transition destination lottery is shifted. At this time, the sub game state control means 91 shifts to an additional game according to the addition state on the main control means 50 side.
Note that when the sub game state is the sign of addition and the preparation state of addition, the internal state on the main control means 50 side remains in the AT state.

The add-on counter 76 is provided on the main control means 50 side, and stops in the addition B push order assigned by the push order decision means 72 in the game won for the replays D1 to D3 when the internal state is the AT state. The number of games in which the switch 42 is operated is counted.
Here, since a signal is transmitted in one direction from the main control means 50 to the sub-control means 90, the count value of the point counter 97 becomes “10” or more on the sub-control means 90 side, and the game is shifted to an additional game. The main control means 50 cannot determine that it has been determined.

  Therefore, the notification control means 98 on the side of the sub control means 90 is in the main game state when the sub gaming state is a sign of an extra sign and the count value of the extra counter 76 is less than a prescribed value C6 (in this embodiment, “1”). On the condition that the internal state on the control means 50 side is the AT state, the addition B push order assigned by the push order decision means 72 is notified in the game won for the replays D1 to D3. For example, when the addition B push order is assigned to the middle right and left, the middle right and left are notified as the addition B push order. When the pressing order is notified, the player operates the stop switch 42 according to the notification.

On the main control means 50 side, when the internal state is the AT state, the number of games in which the replays D1 to D3 are won and the stop switch 42 is operated in the order of pushing the addition B is counted by the additional counter 76. .
Specifically, the add-on counter 76 counts when the stop switch 42 is operated in the addition B push order assigned by the push order determination means 72 in the game where the replays D1 to D3 are won in the AT state. "1" is added to.

Furthermore, the notification control means 98 is provided on the condition that the internal state on the main control means 50 side is the AT state when the sub gaming state is a sign of an extra sign and the count value of the extra counter 76 is a specified value C6. In addition, in the game won for the replays D1 to D3, the maintenance push order assigned by the push order determination means 72 is notified.
Further, the extra counter 76 maintains the count value when the stop switch 42 is operated in the maintenance push order assigned by the push order determination means 72 in the game won for the replays D1 to D3. As a result, the count value of the addition counter 76 is maintained at the specified value C6.

  Further, when the sign of addition is completed and the state shifts to the preparation state for addition, the notification control unit 98 is conditioned on the condition that the internal state on the main control unit 50 side is the AT state regardless of the count value of the addition counter 76. The addition B push order assigned by the push order determination means 72 is notified in the game won in the replays D1 to D3.

  Then, when the count value of the addition counter 76 reaches the specified value C7 (“2” in the present embodiment), the main control means 50 sets the count value of the point counter 97 on the sub control means 90 side to “10” or more. Judge that it became. At this time, the internal state control means 71 shifts the internal state from the AT state to the second freeze state, the addition counter 76 clears the count value, and the sub gaming state control means 91 adds the sub gaming state to the preparation state. To the second specific performance state.

  Thus, in the addition preparation state, the replays D1 to D3 are notified of the addition B push order at the time of winning, thereby guiding the internal state on the main control means 50 side to shift to the second freeze state.

  In addition, when the sub gaming state is the sign of an extra sign, the count value of the extra counter 76 is increased to “1” and maintained there. For this reason, when the sub gaming state shifts to the additional preparation state, if the count value of the additional counter 76 is increased from “1” to “2”, the internal state on the main control means 50 side is changed to the second freeze state. Can be migrated. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of games waiting for winning of the replays D1 to D3 in the additional preparation state.

Further, the internal state is not shifted to the second freeze state until the count value of the addition counter 76 becomes “2”, and when the count value of the addition counter 76 becomes “2”, the internal state is changed to the second freeze state. By shifting, it is possible to prevent the slot machine 10 from accidentally shifting to an unintended internal state.
Note that the extra counter 76 does not add the count value even if the stop switch 42 is operated in the order of pushing the addition B in the game where the replays D1 to D3 are won when the internal state is other than the AT state.

Further, when the internal state is the AT state, the extra counter 76 clears the count value when the stop switch 42 is operated in the order of clear pressing in the game where the replays D1 to D3 are won.
Furthermore, when it is determined that the set value has been changed, the addition counter 76 clears the count value.

  Further, when the count value of the addition counter 76 reaches the specified value C7 (“2” in the present embodiment), the internal state control means 71 shifts the internal state to the second freeze state and also adds any additional state (first state). A second transition destination lottery is performed to determine whether to shift to the added state, the second added state, the third added state, or the fourth added state. And the internal state control means 71 is made to transfer to the internal state determined by the 2nd transfer destination lottery when the freezing effect is complete | finished in the 2nd freeze state. At this time, the sub game state control means 91 shifts to an additional game according to the addition state on the main control means 50 side.

  For example, it is assumed that it is decided to shift to the first added state in the second shift destination lottery. In this case, the internal state control unit 71 shifts the internal state from the second freeze state to the first added state, and the sub gaming state control unit 91 shifts the sub gaming state from the second specific effect state to the first added game. Let

When the internal state is the first added state, the sub game state is the first added game. In this case, on the main control means 50 side, a pseudo game is executed, and on the sub control means 90 side, an additional number is determined according to the result of the pseudo game, and this is added to the remaining number of games of the AT game.
Specifically, in the first added state, the freeze control means 70 can execute a plurality of pseudo games, and each time a pseudo game is executed, the freeze control means 70 determines whether or not to continue the pseudo game. Do. Accordingly, the freeze control means 70 repeatedly executes the pseudo game until it is determined in the first added state that the pseudo game is not continued in the continuous lottery.

Then, in the first added state, when it is decided not to continue the pseudo game in the continuous lottery, the freeze control means 70 ends the pseudo game, and the internal state control means 71 sets the end condition for the first added state. It is determined that the condition is satisfied, and the internal state is shifted to the AT state.
Further, in the first added state, when the number of executions of the pseudo game has reached the specified number N3 (5 times in the present embodiment), the freeze control means 70 ends the pseudo game regardless of the result of the continuous lottery. The internal state control means 71 determines that the termination condition for the first added state is satisfied, and shifts the internal state to the AT state.
That is, the end condition of the first added state is that it is determined not to continue the pseudo game in the continuous lottery, or that the number of times of execution of the pseudo game has reached the specified number N3.

Furthermore, in the first added state, the reel control means 64 can execute a plurality of types of reel effects, and each time a simulated game is executed, which reel effect is to be executed is determined by lottery. Then, the reel effect in the determined mode is executed.
Further, in the first extra state, the sub game state control means 91 determines the extra number according to the reel effect mode every time the pseudo game is executed, and uses the decided extra number as the remaining number of games in the AT game. Add to.
Then, when the ending condition for the first added state is satisfied, the sub game state control means 91 shifts the sub game state from the first added game to the AT game.

  When the internal state is the second added state, the sub game state is the second added game. In this case, on the main control means 50 side, if the small role 01 wins a plurality of times in succession or a rare role is won, whether or not to execute the freeze effect is determined by lottery, and the sub-control means 90 side Each time the freeze effect is executed, the number of additions is determined and added to the remaining number of games of the AT game.

Specifically, in the second added state, the main control means 50 can execute the game more than the prescribed number N4 (5 times in the present embodiment), and the small role 01 wins a plurality of times in succession during that time. If the winning combination is won or the rare combination is won, the freeze control means 70 determines whether or not to execute the freeze effect by lottery. Further, the probability of determining to perform the freeze effect is set to be different depending on the number of wins of the small role 01 and the number of winning of the rare role. In particular, the probability of determining to perform the freeze effect increases as the number of winnings of the small role 01 increases and as the number of rare winnings increases. When it is determined to execute the freeze effect, the freeze control means 70 executes the freeze effect.
Further, in the second added state, when the number of games of this game exceeds the specified number N4, when the replays A to I are won, the internal state control means 71 satisfies the end condition for the second added state. Judgment is made to shift the internal state to the AT state.

Furthermore, in the second added state, the reel control means 64 can execute a plurality of types of reel effects, and each time a freeze effect is executed, which reel effect is executed is determined by lottery. Then, the reel effect in the determined mode is executed.
Further, in the second extra state, the sub game state control means 91 determines the extra number according to the reel production mode every time the freeze production is executed, and uses the decided extra number as the remaining number of games of the AT game. Add to.
When the end condition for the second added state is satisfied, the sub gaming state control means 91 shifts the sub gaming state from the second adding game to the AT game.

  When the internal state is the third added state, the sub game state is the third added game. Further, as the third added state, it has a third added first half state and a third added second half state, and correspondingly, the third added game has a third added first half game and a third added second half game. .

In the first add-on first half state, the main control means 50 executes the game of the prescribed number N5 (5 times in the present embodiment). When the number of games of this game reaches the specified number N5 in the third half of the first add-on state, the internal state control means 71 determines that the end condition of the third add-on first half state is satisfied, and sets the internal state to the third add-on state. Add to the second half state.
In the first half of the third addition state, the sub gaming state control means 91 determines the basic number that is the basis of the additional number in accordance with the number of wins of the small roles A1 to I.

In the third add-on second half state, the main control means 50 can execute the main game up to a prescribed number N6 (5 times in the present embodiment). Then, when the number of executions of the main game in the third add-on second half state reaches the specified number N6, or before the number of executions of the main game in the third add-on second half state reaches the predetermined number N6, the replays A to I are executed. When winning, the internal state control means 71 determines that the termination condition of the third add-on second half state is satisfied, and shifts the internal state to the AT state.
Further, in the third add-on second half state, the sub gaming state control means 91 determines the add-on number by calculation based on the basic number determined in the third add-on first half state. Specifically, the number of additions is determined by multiplying the basic number determined in the first half of the third add-on state by a numerical value corresponding to the number of wins of the small roles A1 to D2 in the third add-on second half state. Then, the determined additional number is added to the remaining number of games of the AT game.

Then, when the termination condition of the third add-on second half state is satisfied, the sub game state control means 91 shifts the sub game state from the third add-on second half game to the AT game.
Further, in the third add-on second half state, when the small roles A1 to D2 are won, the notification control means 98 on the sub-control means 90 side is set to a position corresponding to the position above the left stop switch 42 in the image display device 23. A “x” mark is displayed, and a “?” Mark is displayed at a position corresponding to the upper part of the middle and right stop switches 42.

Thus, in the third add-on second half state, when the small roles A1 to D2 are elected, the fact that the stop switch 42 should not be operated at the first left stop, and that the stop switch 42 should be operated by irregular pressing. Inform.
Therefore, if the player operates the stop switch 42 by irregular pressing according to the notification, the count value of the non-winning counter 74 is not added, so that the internal state can be prevented from shifting to the normal state.
In addition, by displaying the “?” Mark, it is notified that any of the middle right / left, middle right / left, right / left middle, and right middle / left is in the correct push order. Since it is not informed whether the order is correct, the player can select the correct answer pressing order.

When the internal state is the fourth added state, the sub game state is the fourth added game. In addition, the fourth added state has a fourth added state A and a fourth added state B, and correspondingly, the fourth added game includes a fourth added game A and a fourth added game B. .
In the fourth added state A, the main control means 50 has executed the specified number N6 (10 times in the present embodiment) of the game and won the small combinations A1 to D2 (push order small combinations) at least once during that time. In this case, the internal state control means 71 determines that the continuation condition of the fourth added state A is satisfied, and executes the next specified number N6 of the main game after digesting the predetermined number N6 of the main game. That is, in the fourth added state A, the game is repeatedly executed with the specified number of times N6 as one set until the continuation condition is not satisfied.

Further, when a specific condition is satisfied in the fourth added state A (in this embodiment, a rare role is won), the internal state control means 71 shifts the internal state to the fourth added state B.
Further, when the state shifts to the fourth added state B, the internal state control means 71 continues the fourth added state B until the end condition for the fourth added state B is satisfied, and sets the end condition for the fourth added state B. When satisfied, the internal state is shifted to the fourth added state A.
In addition, as the ending condition of the fourth added state B, for example, it has been decided that the predetermined number of games (for example, five games) has been digested, the lottery to determine whether or not the fourth added state B is to be continued, After the number of games has been digested, every game, whether or not to continue the 4th added state B, a lottery was decided, and it was decided not to continue with this lottery. Can be mentioned.

In addition, when the specified number of times N6 of the game has been consumed without winning the push order small combination once in the fourth added state A, the internal state control means 71 sets the end condition for the fourth added state A. It is determined that the condition is satisfied, and the internal state is shifted to the AT state.
In the fourth added state (the fourth added state A and the fourth added state B), the stop switch 42 is operated at the first stop on the left when the push order small combination is selected, and the count value of the non-winning counter 74 is the specified value. At C2, the internal state control means 71 shifts the internal state to the normal state, and the non-winning counter 74 clears the count value.

Further, the internal state control means 71 may perform a lottery to determine whether or not to continue each game and the fourth additional state A in the fourth additional state A.
Then, when it is decided to continue by lottery one or more times during the execution of the specified number N6 of the game, the internal state control means 71 determines that the continuation condition of the fourth added state A is satisfied. After the game of the specified number of times N6 is digested, the game of the next specified number of times N6 is executed.
On the other hand, when the predetermined number N6 of the game is consumed without deciding to continue in the lottery, the internal state control means 71 determines that the end condition of the fourth added state A is satisfied. The internal state is shifted to the AT state.

In the fourth extra game (the fourth extra game A and the fourth extra game B), the notification control means 98 on the sub-control means 90 side notifies the correct answer pressing order when the pressing order small combination is won.
Further, when the transition condition to the fourth added state B is satisfied on the main control means 50 side, the sub game state control means 91 shifts the sub game state from the fourth added game A to the fourth added game B.
Furthermore, in the fourth extra game B, each time the sub game state control means 91 wins any combination, the sub game state control means 91 determines the extra number, and adds the decided extra number to the remaining number of games of the AT game.
Further, when the end condition of the fourth added state B is satisfied on the main control means 50 side, the sub game state control means 91 shifts the sub game state from the fourth added game B to the fourth added game A.
When the end condition of the fourth added state A is satisfied on the main control means 50 side, the sub game state control means 91 shifts the sub game state from the fourth added game A to the AT game.

As described above, during the AT game, the point giving means 96 determines whether or not to give points in the game won by the small roles A1 to I and the points to be given, and the point counter 97 is given. Count points.
Further, when the count value of the point counter 97 becomes equal to or greater than the specified value C5, the sub game state control means 91 determines to shift to the extra game, and shifts from the next game to the sign state with the sub game state added. Let At this time, the sub gaming state control means 91 subtracts the specified value C5 from the count value of the point counter 97.

  The effect control means 99 notifies the count value of the point counter 97 when the count value of the point counter 97 is less than the specified value C5, and the point counter when the count value of the point counter 97 is equal to or greater than the specified value C5. Information indicating that the count value of the point counter 97 is equal to or greater than the specified value C5 is notified without notifying the count value of 97.

Specifically, the effect control means 99 displays the count value on the image display device 23 when the count value of the point counter 97 is less than the specified value C5.
Further, when the count value of the point counter 97 is equal to or greater than the specified value C5, the effect control means 99 displays “MAX” indicating that the count value is equal to or greater than the specified value C5 without displaying the count value on the image display device 23. "Is displayed. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's expectation with respect to the unreported count value by making it possible to know whether or not to shift to the extra game, while not allowing the player to know how many are the specified value C5 or more. ing.

  Further, when the count value of the point counter 97 exceeds the specified value C5 and the sub gaming state shifts to the sign state, the count value of the surplus is left in the point counter 97. In this case, when the internal state transitions from the AT state to the added state (any of the first to fourth added states) through the second freeze state, and then returns to the AT state again (the sub gaming state is added) When the game returns to the AT game), the effect control means 99 notifies the count value (the surplus count value) of the point counter 97 after subtracting the specified value C5 as an unreported count value.

  Further, when the internal state returns from the added state to the AT state, the sub game state returns from the added game to the AT game. Further, when the sub game state returns to the AT game, the point granting unit 96 determines whether or not to give points in the game won by the small roles A1 to I and the points to be given. Then, when it is decided to give points, and the points to be given are decided, the point counter 97 adds the given points to the surplus count value.

In the AT state, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, a rare role (replay H or I) is won), the internal state control means 71 draws a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a freeze effect. When it is determined and it is determined to execute the freeze effect, the internal state is shifted to the first freeze state.
Further, in the first freeze state, the freeze control means 72 executes a freeze effect, and the reel control means 64 determines, by lottery, which aspect of the reel effect is to be executed among the multiple types of reel effects. Then, the determined reel effect is executed during the freeze effect.

At this time, when a specific reel effect (reel effect in which “elephant”-“elephant”-“elephant” is displayed on a straight line in the horizontal direction in the present embodiment) is executed among the reel effects of a plurality of types, The internal state control means 71 shifts the internal state from the first freeze state to the first added state.
On the other hand, when the reel effect of another aspect is executed without executing the specific reel effect, the internal state control means 71 shifts the internal state from the first freeze state to the AT state.

Further, when the replay F is won in the AT state, the notification control means 98 stops “White 7”-“White 7”-“White 7” on the straight line (invalid line) in the horizontal direction by reverse pressing. In such a manner, it is notified that each stop switch 42 should be operated. In the case of Replay 07 winning, “White 7” − “White 7” − “White 7” may stop on the straight line in the middle in the horizontal direction.
When the replay 07 wins, the internal state control means 71 shifts the internal state from the AT state to the sub BB latter half state.

The main control unit 50 includes an external signal control unit 79.
The external signal control means 79 controls the output of external signals.
Here, the external terminal board 100 (relay board, concentrated terminal board) is electrically connected to the main control board constituting the main control means 50, and the external display device 110 is electrically connected to the external terminal board 100. It is connected. The main control means 50 and the external terminal board 100 are provided inside the slot machine 10, and the external display device 110 is provided outside the slot machine 10.

The main control unit 50 transmits an external signal to the external terminal substrate 100 in one direction. The external terminal substrate 100 transmits the external signal received from the main control unit 50 to the external display device 110 or the hall computer ( (Not shown) in one direction.
Further, the external display device 110 is provided separately from the slot machine 10 and receives an external signal transmitted from the main control means 50 via the external terminal board 100 and displays necessary information.

As a result, the player looks at the external display device 110 to view the game history of the slot machine 10, for example, the total number of games on the current day and the past several days, the number of executions of the sub BB game, the number of executions of the AT game, and the AT game. It is possible to know the number of times the game has been added.
In addition, the hall computer, including the number of executions of the sub BB game, the number of executions of the AT game, and the number of additions of the AT game, how much of each slot machine 10 has played on the day ( Information) is collected and used for hall management.

Here, for security reasons, the external terminal board 100 is allowed to be connected only to the main control board (main control means 50), and the sub control board (sub control means 90) is inferior to the main control board in terms of security. Are generally not connected.
Therefore, in order to control the output of external signals related to the number of executions of AT games, the number of additions of AT games, etc., the transition to AT games, the addition of the number of games of AT games, and the AT It is necessary for the main control means 50 to determine that the game has ended.

However, although control of the start of the AT game, addition of the number of games, and end of the game is performed on the sub-control unit 90 side, the signal is transmitted from the main control unit 50 to the sub-control unit 90 in one direction. Therefore, even if the AT game is started, the number of AT games is increased, or the AT game is ended, a signal indicating that is transmitted from the sub-control means 90 to the main control means 50. I can't.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is determined from the internal state on the main control means 50 side that the AT game has started, the AT game has been added, the AT game has been ended, etc. Means 79 controls the output of external signals.

In the present embodiment, the external signal control means 79 transmits, as external signals, a sub BB signal related to the execution of the sub BB game, an AT signal related to the execution of the AT game, and an additional signal related to the addition of the number of games in the AT game. .
Specifically, when the count value of the sub BB counter 75 reaches the specified value C3, the internal state control unit 71 shifts the internal state from the normal state to the sub BB first state, and the external signal control unit 79 The sub BB signal is transmitted to the outside.

When the condition for shifting to the AT state is satisfied, the internal state control unit 71 shifts the internal state to the AT state, and the external signal control unit 79 transmits the AT signal to the outside.
Here, in the present embodiment, the sub BB game may be shifted to the AT game. In this case, the main control means 50 decides to shift to the AT state, and the internal state control means 71 shifts the internal state from the sub-BB first half state or the sub BB second half state to the AT state.

At this time, the sub gaming state control unit 91 shifts the sub gaming state from the sub BB first half game or the sub BB second half game to the AT game, and the external signal control unit 79 transmits the AT signal to the outside. For this reason, the timing of the start of the AT game and the transmission of the AT signal coincide.
Note that when the internal state is shifted from the sub-BB first half state or the sub-BB second half state to the normal state, the external signal control means 79 does not transmit the AT signal to the outside.

  In the present embodiment, a transition from a non-AT game to a direct AT game may be made without going through a sub-BB game. In this case, the sub control means 90 decides to shift to the AT game, and the sub game state control means 91 shifts the sub game state from the non-AT game to the AT game. At this time, the sub game state shifts to the AT game while the internal state remains the normal state.

  When the sub game state shifts to the AT game, the sub control means 90 notifies the correct pressing order when the pressing order small combination is won. Thereafter, the main control means 50 side counts the number of games in the correct pressing order at the time of the pressing order small role selection by the winning counter 73, and when the count value of the winning counter 73 reaches the specified value C1, the internal state The control means 71 shifts the internal state from the normal state to the AT state, and the external signal control means 79 transmits the AT signal to the outside. For this reason, a time lag occurs between the start of the AT game and the transmission of the AT signal.

In addition, when the count value of the addition counter 76 reaches the specified value C7, the internal state control means 71 shifts the internal state from the AT state to the second freeze state, and then any additional state (first to first states). Whether to shift to (4 additional state) is determined by lottery, and the determined additional state is transferred. At this time, the external signal control means 79 transmits an extra signal to the outside.
The external signal control means 79 outputs the external signal based on the display of “white 7”-“white 7”-“white 7” in the non-AT game, AT game, main game, or pseudo game. You may make it output.

The main control unit 50 transmits various signals and information (commands) to the sub control unit 90.
The signal to be transmitted includes a signal indicating that a medal has been inserted, a signal indicating that the bet switch 40 has been operated, a signal indicating that the start switch 41 has been operated, a signal indicating that the reel 31 has started rotating, and a stop switch. For example, a signal indicating that 42 has been operated and a signal indicating that the rotation of the reel 31 has been stopped.

  Also, as information to be transmitted, information indicating the lottery result (winning combination) of the combination, information indicating the stop position of each reel 31 (design stopped on the active line), information indicating the winning combination, information on the payout of medals, Information indicating the main game state (normal game, internal, non-internal, special game, RT game, non-RT game), internal state (normal state, sub BB first half state, sub BB second half state, AT state, first freeze Status, second freeze state, first added state, second added state, third added state, fourth added state), winning counter 73, non-winning counter 74, sub-BB counter 75, adding counter 76, and Information indicating the count value of the score counter 78, information indicating the result of the score lottery by the score giving means 77, clear pressing order determined by the pressing order determining means 72, addition A pressing order, addition B Press order, and information indicating a maintenance push order information on freezing, information indicating the output state of the external signal (on or off), and a information indicating a setting value stored in the setting value storing means 60a.

The sub control means 90 is a sub game state control means 91, a release game number setting means 92, a game number counter 93, a sub game lottery means 94, an AT game number determination means 95, a point giving means 96, a point counter 97, a notification control means. 98 and production control means 99.
The sub game state control means 91, the release game number setting means 92, the game number counter 93, the sub game lottery means 94, the point giving means 96, and the point counter 97 are as described above.

The AT game frequency determination means 95 determines the number of games of the AT game when it is determined to shift to the AT game.
As shown in FIG. 2, the AT game number determination means 95 includes a first counter 95a, a second counter 95b, a first lottery means 95c, and a second lottery means 95d.
The first counter 95a corresponds to one coefficient (“10” in the present embodiment).
The second counter 95b corresponds to another coefficient (in this embodiment, “100”).

Furthermore, the first lottery means 95c determines by lottery (first lottery) which counter (first counter 95a or second counter 95b) the numerical value is added to.
Further, the second lottery means 95d determines whether or not to add a numerical value to the counter (first counter 95a or second counter 95b) by lottery (second lottery).
Here, when the AT game number determination means 95 determines to shift to the AT game, the first lottery means 95c determines which counter the numerical value is added to, and the second lottery means 95d. The determination of whether or not to add a numerical value to the counter is repeated until it is determined not to add a numerical value to the counter.

Further, every time the AT game number determination means 95 determines that the second lottery means 95d adds a numerical value to the counter, it adds a numerical value to the counter determined by the first lottery means 95c.
Further, when the AT game number determination means 95 decides not to add a numerical value to the counter by the second lottery means 95d, it determines one game number based on the one coefficient and the numerical value of the first counter 95a. Based on the other coefficient and the value of the second counter 95b, the other number of games is determined. Then, a game number obtained by adding one other game number to one game number is determined as the AT game number.

In this embodiment, when the second lottery means 95d decides not to add a numerical value to the counter, a predetermined constant (“4” in this embodiment) is added to the numerical value of the first counter 95a, Multiply one coefficient “10” to determine one game number.
The predetermined constant is for ensuring a minimum number of AT games. In this embodiment, the predetermined constant is “4”, and 40 games are guaranteed as the minimum number of AT games.

Similarly, if the second lottery means 95d decides not to add a numerical value to the counter, the numerical value of the second counter 95b is multiplied by another coefficient “100” to determine another one game count. To do.
For example, when the second lottery means 95 decides not to add a numerical value to the counter, the numerical value of the first counter 95a is “1” and the numerical value of the second counter 95b is “3”. In this case, one game count is 50 games from (1 + 4) × 10, and the other one game count is 300 games from 3 × 100. The number of AT games will be 350 from 50 + 300.

In the present embodiment, the other coefficient is set to be more advantageous for the player than the first coefficient. That is, the second counter 95b is set to be more advantageous for the player than the first counter 95a.
Further, when the first lottery means 95c decides to add a numerical value to the second counter 95b, the first lottery means 95c does not determine which counter the numerical value is added to thereafter.
Then, after the AT game number determination means 95 decides to add a numerical value to the second counter 95b by the first lottery means 95c, every time it decides to add a numerical value to the counter by the second lottery means 95d. The numerical value is added to the second counter 95b.

Further, when the number of games of AT game is determined, the effect control means 99 divides and notifies one game number, and then notifies the number of games of AT game and according to the other one game number. In a different manner, one game number is divided and notified.
For example, when one game number is “50” and the other one game number is “0”, the effect control means 99 changes the numerical value displayed on the image display device 23 from “10” to “20”. → “30” → “40” is increased and finally “50” is displayed.

On the other hand, for example, when one game number is “50” and the other one game number is “300”, the effect control means 99 sets the numerical value displayed on the image display device 23 to “13”. → “23” → “33” → “43”, and finally, “350” is displayed.
In this way, the effect control means 99 changes the last digit of the numerical value displayed on the image display device 23 in accordance with the other number of games. In the present embodiment, the last digit indicates the count value of the second counter 95b.

The flow of the AT game number determination process will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step S11 of FIG. 14, the first lottery means 95c performs a first lottery to determine which of the first counter 95a or the second counter 95b is to add a numerical value. Then, the process proceeds to next Step S12.
In step S12, the AT game number determination means 95 determines whether or not it is determined to add a numerical value to the second counter 95b. If it is determined that the second counter 95b has been determined, the process proceeds to the next step S13. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second counter 95b has not been determined (the first counter 95a has been determined), step S13 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S14.

In step S13, the AT game number determination means 95 turns on a second counter flag indicating that it is determined to add a numerical value to the second counter 95b. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S14.
In step S14, the second lottery means 95d performs a second lottery to determine whether or not to add a numerical value to the counter (the first counter 95a or the second counter 95b). Then, the process proceeds to next Step S15.

In step S15, the AT game number determination means 95 determines whether or not it is determined to add a numerical value to the counter. Here, when it is determined that it is decided to add a numerical value to the counter, the process proceeds to the next step S16. On the other hand, when it is determined that the numerical value is not added to the counter, the process proceeds to step S20.
In step S16, the AT game number determination means 95 determines whether or not the second counter flag is on. If it is determined that the second counter flag is ON, the process proceeds to the next step S17. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second counter flag is not on (is off), the process proceeds to step S19.

In step S17, the AT game number determination means 95 adds “1” to the numerical value of the second counter 95b. Then, the process proceeds to step S19.
In step S18, the AT game number determination means 95 adds “1” to the numerical value of the first counter 95a. Then, the process proceeds to step S19.
In step S19, the AT game number determination means 95 determines whether or not the second counter flag is on. Here, when it is determined that the second counter flag is ON, the process returns to step S14. In this case, the second lottery is performed without performing the first lottery. Thus, once the first lottery means 95c decides to add a numerical value to the second counter 95b, it does not perform the first lottery thereafter.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S19 that the second counter flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S11. In this case, the first lottery is performed again.
In step S20, the AT game number determination means 95 adds a constant “4” to the numerical value of the first counter 95a, and multiplies it by a coefficient “10” corresponding to the first counter 95a to obtain one game number. decide. Further, the value of the second counter 95b is multiplied by a coefficient “100” corresponding to the second counter 95b to determine another number of games. Further, the number of games obtained by adding the number of other games to the number of one game is determined as the number of games of the AT game. And the process by this flowchart is complete | finished.

The notification control means 98 notifies the pressing order of the stop switch 42.
During an AT game, the notification control means 98 stops a specific symbol combination (a symbol combination corresponding to the small role 01) that is advantageous to the player when the small roles A1 to D2 (push order small roles) are won. The order of pressing the stop switch 42 (correct answer pressing order) is notified.
Further, during AT game, the notification control means 98 notifies irregular pressing (the pressing order in which the replay 01 wins) when the replay D2 or D3 is won. This prevents replay 09 or 10 (replay that makes the player think that a small role has won) during an AT game.
Here, on the side of the sub-control means 90, the relationship between the lottery result of the combination and the pressing order of the stop switch 42 which is the correct pressing order is stored in advance. During the AT game, the sub-control means 90 side determines which push order is the correct push order based on the information indicating the lottery result of the combination received from the main control means 50 side. Is notified.

In the sub-BB preparation state, the notification control means 98 notifies the addition A push order assigned by the push order determination means 72 when the replays D1 to D3 are won. As a result, the internal state is guided to shift to the sub-BB first half state.
In the sign of surrender, when the count value of the surplus counter 76 is less than the specified value C6, the notification control means 98 notifies the addition B push order assigned by the push order determination means 72 at the time of replay D1-D3 winning, and adds When the count value of the counter 76 is the specified value C6, the maintenance push order assigned by the push order determination means 72 is notified when the replays D1 to D3 are won. As a result, the count value of the add-on counter 76 is increased to the specified value C6 and maintained there.

  In the addition preparation state, the notification control means 98 notifies the addition B push order assigned by the push order determination means 72 when the replays D1 to D3 are won regardless of the count value of the addition counter 76. As a result, the internal state is guided to shift to the second freeze state.

Here, the sub-control means 90 side receives information indicating the internal state, addition A push order, addition B push order, and maintenance push order from the main control means 50 side, and based on these, It is determined which push order is the addition A push order, which push order is the addition B push order, and which push order is the maintenance push order.
Then, the sub-control means 90 side determines whether or not to notify the push order and which push order to notify according to the lottery result of the combination, the internal state, the main game state, the sub-game state, and the like. Then, the determined pressing order is notified.

The effect control means 99 controls the output of effects from the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23.
The effect control means 99 selects an effect by lottery using a software random number based on the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery means 61 for each game at the start of the game. Specifically, as to the progress of the game, at what timing (when the start switch 41 is operated or when each stop switch 42 is operated), what kind of effect is output (how the lamp 21 is operated) Are turned on, blinked, or turned off, what kind of sound is output from the speaker 22, what kind of image is displayed on the image display device 23, and the like. Then, an effect is output according to this selection.

The lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23 are controlled on the sub-control unit 90 side, not on the main control unit 50 side.
However, the freeze effect is controlled on the main control means 50 side.
However, when the freeze effect is executed, a signal to that effect is transmitted from the main control means 50 to the sub-control means 90, and image display during the execution of the freeze effect is controlled by the sub-control means 90 side. In this way, the effect control unit 99 displays an effect image corresponding to the freeze effect on the image display device 23.

As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above, The following various deformation | transformation are possible.
(1) In the above embodiment, there are cases where an advantageous game result can be obtained and cannot be obtained depending on the pushing order of the stop switch 42, and during AT gaming, the pushing order of the stop switch 42 that is advantageous to the player is set. By notifying, the player can obtain an advantageous game result by operating the stop switch 42 in accordance with the notified pressing order. That is, “push order AT” was set.

However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there are cases where an advantageous game result can be obtained depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 42, and cases where an advantageous game result cannot be obtained. By notifying (such as a symbol aimed at the active line), the player may be able to obtain an advantageous game result by operating the stop switch 42 according to the notification. That is, it may be set as “mesh AT”.
In addition, an advantageous game result can be obtained when both conditions of pushing order and operation timing are satisfied. During an AT game, the pushing order and operation timing of the stop switch 42 that are advantageous to the player are set. You may notify.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, when the small combinations A1 to D2 (push order small combinations) are won, the first left stop is always set to the incorrect answer pressing order.
However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when any of the small roles A1 to D2 is won, the first left stop may be set to be in the correct pressing order. That is, when any one of the pressing order small combinations is won, the small combination 01 may be awarded when the stop switch 42 is operated in the first left stop.

(3) In the above embodiment, the push order determining means 72 pushes the addition A for each of the middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, and right / middle left push order when a specific replay (replay D1 to D3) is won. Either the order, the addition B push order, or the maintenance push order was assigned.
However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when all replays are won, the push order determining means 72 pushes the addition A push order and the addition B push for the middle left, right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left push order. Either order or maintenance push order may be assigned.

In addition, the push order determining means 72, for example, for all six push orders of left middle right, right and left middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left, the clear push order and the addition A push order. , Addition B push order, or maintenance push order may be assigned.
Furthermore, the push order determining means 72 is not limited to when the main game state is internal and RT games, but when the main game state is non-internal and non-RT games, and when the MB game is MB game transition control. You may assign a push order for.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the sub game state control means 91 determines whether to shift to the AT game and whether to shift to the sub BB game when the rare role is won in the non-AT game. Although the lottery is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sub game lottery may be performed with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of “1/500”) for each game.

  (5) In the above embodiment, whether or not to shift to the sub BB game is determined in the sub game lottery, but is not limited to this. For example, while setting the number of sub BB release games until the transition to the sub BB game, the number of games from a predetermined time (for example, at the end of the AT game) is counted, and the counted number of games is determined as the number of sub BB release games. When it becomes, you may decide to shift to a sub BB game.

(6) In the above embodiment, the release game number setting means 92 and the game number counter 93 are provided on the sub-control means 90 side, and the transition to the AT game is managed on the sub-control means 90 side. For example, the release game number setting means 92 and the game number counter 93 may be provided on the main control means 50 side, and the transition to the AT game may be managed on the main control means 50 side.
(7) In the above embodiment, the setting range of the number of release games is “1” to “1024”, but is merely an example, and the setting range of the number of release games can be set as appropriate.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the number of remaining AT games is added (added), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when it is decided to shift to the AT game, the AT game is executed with a predetermined number of games (for example, 40 games) as one set, and the remaining number of games of the AT game is the specified number of games (for example, 5 games). When it becomes, it is determined whether or not to continue the AT game, and the AT game with a predetermined number of games may be repeatedly executed until it is determined not to continue the AT game.

(9) In the above embodiment, when the condition for shifting to the AT state is satisfied, the internal state control unit 71 shifts the internal state to the AT state, and the external signal control unit 79 transmits the AT signal to the outside. However, it is not limited to this.
For example, the external signal control means 79 is a game in which the small combination A1 to D2 (push order small combination) is won after the transition to the AT state, and the stop switch 42 is pressed in the push order in which the small combination 01 wins (correct push order). An AT signal may be transmitted to the outside on the condition that it has been operated.
Further, for example, the external signal control means 79 is conditioned on the game in which the replay D2 or D3 is won after the transition to the AT state, and the stop switch 42 is operated in the pressing order in which the replay 01 wins (an irregular pressing). The AT signal may be transmitted to the outside.
Of course, by combining the above two, the stop switch 42 is operated in the correct push order in the game won in the push order small role, or the stop switch 42 is operated in the irregular push in the game won in the replay D2 or D3. This may be a condition for transmitting the AT signal.

(10) In the above embodiment, when the AT game number determining means 95 determines to shift to the AT game, the first lottery means 95c determines which counter the numerical value is added to, and then The second lottery means 95d determines whether or not to add a numerical value to the counter, but is not limited to this.
For example, when the AT game number determining means 95 determines to shift to the AT game, the second lottery means 95d determines whether or not to add a numerical value to the counter, and then the first lottery means 95c. Thus, it may be determined which counter the numerical value is added to.

(11) In the above embodiment, when the second lottery means 95d decides not to add a numerical value to the counter, a constant “4” is added to the numerical value of the first counter 95a, and one coefficient “10” is added thereto. To determine the number of games. This guarantees 40 games as the minimum number of AT games.
However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the second lottery means 95d decides not to add a numerical value to the counter, the numerical value of the first counter 95a is multiplied by one coefficient without adding a constant, One game number may be determined.

(12) In the above embodiment, when the first lottery means 95c decides to add a numerical value to the second counter 95b, after that, it does not decide which counter the numerical value is added to. did.
However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the AT game number determination means 95 determines which counter the numerical value is added to by the first lottery means 95c until it is determined that the numerical value is not added to the counter. The second lottery means 95d may repeatedly determine whether or not to add a numerical value to the counter.

(13) In the above embodiment, one coefficient is set to “10” and the other coefficient is set to “100”. However, this is merely an example and can be set as appropriate.
(14) For example, an effect switch used for effect is provided, and this is electrically connected to the input side of the sub-control means 90. When the number of AT games is determined, the effect control means 99 changes the value displayed on the image display device 23 from “10” → “20” → “30” → “ 40 ", and finally, the determined number of AT games can be displayed.

  (15) In the above embodiment, when the internal state is the first half state of the sub-BB, in the game won by the small roles A1 to I, the score giving means 77 determines whether or not to give a score and the score to be given did. In addition, when a score was given, the given score was counted by a score counter 78. When the end condition of the first half of the sub BB is satisfied, the internal state is shifted to the AT state, the second half of the sub BB state, or the normal state by the internal state control means 71 according to the count value of the score counter 78. It was decided whether or not to make the transition to the determined internal state.

  However, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (a predetermined combination is won) in the first half of the sub BB, it is determined whether or not a privilege is granted. In addition, in the game decided to give the privilege, it is notified that the privilege has been given after all the reels 31 are stopped including the game that satisfies the end condition of the first half of the sub-BB state. And when the sub-BB first half state end condition is satisfied, it is determined whether to shift the internal state to the AT state, the sub BB second half state, or the normal state according to the privilege granted so far. It may be shifted to the internal state.

  In addition, for example, when an AT game satisfies a predetermined condition (wins a predetermined combination), it is determined whether or not a privilege is given. Furthermore, the granted privilege is counted, and on the condition that the count value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the game is shifted to an additional game, and the predetermined value is subtracted from the count value. When the count value is less than the predetermined value, the count value is notified. When the count value is equal to or larger than the predetermined value, information indicating that the count value is equal to or larger than the predetermined value is notified without notifying the count value. May be.

(16) In the above embodiment, when the internal state is the normal state, the winning counter 73 counts the number of games in which the winning combination is won and the stop switch 42 is operated in the correct pressing order. When the count value of the winning counter 73 reaches the specified value C1, the internal state control unit 71 shifts the internal state from the normal state to the AT state.
Here, during the AT game, the sub-control means 90 informs the correct pressing order when the pressing order small role is won, and replay 01 or 10 does not win when the replay D2 or D3 is selected. Announce the irregular push to win.

For this reason, for example, when the internal state is the normal state, the replay D2 or D3 is won and the stop switch 42 is operated by irregular pressing, and the number of games won by the replay 01 is counted by the winning counter 73. May be.
Also, for example, when the internal state is the normal state, the number of games in which the push order small role is won and the stop switch 42 is operated in the correct push order, and the replay D2 or D3 is won, and the irregular push is performed. The number of games won by the replay 01 by operating the stop switch 42 may be counted by the winning counter 73.
When the count value of the winning counter 73 reaches the specified value C1, the internal state control means 71 shifts the internal state from the normal state to the AT state. At this time, the external signal control means 79 transmits an AT signal to the outside.

(17) In the above embodiment, when the internal state is the AT state, the non-winning counter 74 counts the number of games in which the winning combination is won and the stop switch 42 is operated in the first left stop. . When the count value of the non-winning counter 74 reaches the specified value C2, the internal state control unit 71 shifts the internal state from the AT state to the normal state.
Here, when the sub control means 90 ends the AT game and shifts to the non-AT game, the correct answer push order is not notified when the push order small combination is won, and the irregular push is notified when the replay D2 or D3 is won. Disappear. When there is no notification of the pressing order, the player operates the stop switch 42 at the first left stop in order to avoid a penalty.

Further, when the replay D2 or D3 is won and the stop switch 42 is operated with the first left stop, replay 09 or 10 (replay that makes the player think that a small role has won) wins.
Therefore, for example, when the internal state is the AT state, the replay D2 or D3 is won, and the stop switch 42 is operated in the first left stop, and the number of games won by the replay 09 or 10 is determined as a non-winning game. The counter 74 may count.
Also, for example, when the internal state is the AT state, the number of games in which the push order small combination is won and the stop switch 42 is operated in the first left stop, and the replay D2 or D3 is won, and the left The non-winning counter 74 may count the number of games won by the replay 09 or 10 when the stop switch 42 is operated with one stop.
In addition, each modification of said (1)-(17) is not restricted to the case where each is applied independently, It can also apply combining these suitably.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine 11 Display window 21 Lamp 22 Speaker 23 Image display apparatus 31 Reel 32 Motor 40 Bet switch 41 Start switch 42 Stop switch 43 Medal slot 44 Setting change switch 50 Main control means 60 Setting value change means 61 Role lottery means 62 ( 62A to 62C) Role lottery table 63 Winning flag control means 64 Reel control means 64a Push order detection means 65 Stop position determination table 66 Stop symbol judgment means 67 Discharge means 68 Special game control means 69 Main game state control means 70 Freeze control means 71 Internal state control means 72 Push order determining means 73 Winning counter 74 Non-winning counter 75 Sub BB counter 76 Additional counter 77 Score giving means 78 Score counter 79 External signal control means 90 Sub Control means 91 Sub game state control means 92 Game number setting means 93 Game number counter 94 Sub game lottery means 95 AT game number determination means 95a First counter 95b Second counter 95c First lottery means 95d Second lottery means 96 Point giving means 97 Point counter 98 Notification control means 99 Production control means 100 External terminal board 110 External display device L Effective line (design combination line)

Claims (4)

Multiple reels displaying multiple types of designs,
A plurality of stop switches operated by a player when stopping the reel;
Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling the output of the production,
Formed to transmit a signal in one direction from the main control means to the sub-control means;
The main control means includes
A role lottery means for performing a lottery of a role so as to have a case of a specific lottery result;
Reel control means for stopping and controlling the reel,
The reel control means controls to stop the reels so as to display a combination of symbols having the same profit regardless of the pressing order of the stop switch in the game that is the specific lottery result,
The main control means includes
In the game that is the result of the specific lottery, the pushing orders T1 and T2 are determined,
Information on the determined pushing order T1 and T2 is transmitted to the sub-control means;
When the number of games in which the stop switch is operated in the pressing order T1 and the count value becomes the specified value C1 (C1 ≧ 2), the main control means side Control the state to transition to a specific internal state,
When the stop switch is operated in the push order T2 in the game that is the result of the specific lottery, control is performed to maintain the count value,
The sub-control means includes
When it is decided to shift the internal state on the main control means side to the specific internal state, the internal state on the sub control means side is set to the ready state over a plurality of games, and then the internal state on the main control means side is set. Control the state to be a guided state that guides the state to transition to the specific internal state,
In the preparation state, when the count value is less than a specified value C2 (C1> C2 ≧ 1) on condition that the internal state on the main control means side is an internal state before shifting to the specific internal state. In addition to notifying the push order T1 in the game that has become the specific lottery result, and when the count value is a specified value C2, control to inform the push order T2 in the game that has become the specific lottery result,
In the guidance state, the order of pushing in the game resulting in the specific lottery result, regardless of the count value, on the condition that the internal state on the main control means side is the internal state before the transition to the specific internal state. A slot machine, which is controlled so as to notify T1. In claim 1,
The main control means includes
A plurality of types of the specific internal state,
When the count value reaches a specified value C1, it is determined which transition to the specific internal state is performed, and control is performed to shift to the determined specific internal state. In claim 1 or claim 2,
The main control means controls to execute a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game when the count value reaches a specified value C1. In any one of Claim 1 to Claim 3,
The main control means controls to output an external signal when the count value reaches a specified value C1.

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