JP2016032725A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of simply telling an object suggested by a performance according to relation to a combination to a player.SOLUTION: In winning of a strong strawberry A, when a weak strawberry combination led out also in winning of a weak strawberry A is led, a probability that a first suggestion performance for suggesting that a small number of navigation stocks is imparted will be executed is set higher than a probability that a second suggestion performance for suggesting that a large number of navigation stocks controlled by AT is imparted will be executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, the variable display unit is provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, The present invention relates to a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result.

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

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

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

  In this type of conventional slot machine, if an internal lottery results in a loss, either a strong loss resulting in a specific display result or a weak loss resulting in a non-specific display There is a slot machine in which the control pattern is determined and the production pattern is varied depending on whether the reel control is a strong loser or the weak loser (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-201732 A

  However, the slot machine of Patent Document 1 does not produce an effect corresponding to the type of the outcome, but merely an effect corresponding to the reel control. For this reason, there is no relationship between production and appearance, and it is not possible to provide an easy-to-understand representation for the player due to the relationship with the outcome.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of easily telling a player an object suggested by a production based on the relationship with the outcome.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
Any of a plurality of types of suggestion effects including a first suggestion effect that suggests an advantage related to the provision of a privilege and a second suggestion effect that suggests that the advantage related to the provision of the privilege is higher than the first suggestion effect. Suggesting effect execution means for executing
The determination result of the prior determination means includes
A first determination result that is a determination result in which the derivation of the first specific display result is permitted while the derivation of the second specific display result is not permitted;
And a second determination result that is a determination result that has a higher degree of benefit related to the provision of a privilege than the first determination result and is allowed to derive each of the first specific display result and the second specific display result. ,
The suggestion effect executing means is higher when the first specific display result is derived when the first specific display result is derived when the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result. The first suggestion effect is executed at a rate.

Further, the slot machine may be configured as follows.
A game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game using game values (medals and credits), and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be individually identified can be variably displayed. A slot machine in which one game is ended by deriving a display result on the display device, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the variable display device,
A first right for obtaining a privilege (AT) (for example, 0 to 2 Navistock) and a second right for obtaining a privilege more advantageous to the player than the privilege obtained by the first right (for example, Right granting means (sub control unit 91) for granting 3 to 5 navigation stocks),
Suggestion effect execution means (sub-control unit 91) that executes a first suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the first right will be granted and a second suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the second right will be granted. Suggestion effect execution processing in FIG. 15),
Prior determination means (main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to cause the variable display device to derive a display result;
Derivation control means (sub-control unit 91) for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result by the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means,
As a determination result determined by the prior determination means, a first determination result (weak strawberry A) that is more likely to be given the first right than the second right, and the first determination result than the first right. Including the second decision result (strong strawberry A) that is likely to be granted two rights,
The derivation control means, when the second determination result is determined by the prior determination means, according to the operation of the derivation operation means, a first specific display result (weak strawberry appearance) and a second specific display result ( One of a plurality of types of display results including a strong strawberry appearance) is derived by the variable display device, while the first determination result is determined by the prior determination unit, Depending on the operation, one of a plurality of types of display results including the first specific display result and not including the second specific display result is derived by the variable display device (for example, as shown in FIG. 16A). As you can see, if you win the strong strawberry A, you can derive the weak strawberry appearance and the strong strawberry appearance, and if you win the weak strawberry A, you can derive the weak strawberry appearance, Cannot be derived)
The suggestion effect executing means derives the second specific display result when the first specific display result is derived to the variable display device by the derivation control means when the second determination result is determined by the prior determination means. The first suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when it was played (for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), when a strong strawberry A is won and a weak strawberry appearance is derived, a probability of 80% The slot machine is characterized in that when the first suggestion effect is executed and a strong strawberry appearance is derived, the first suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 20%).

  According to such a configuration, the second determination result that is likely to be given a more advantageous second right may be derived in the first determination result even though the second determination result is determined in advance. When the first specific display result is derived, the first suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of granting the first right is easily executed in accordance with the display result. Therefore, it is possible to execute the suggestion effect corresponding to the sense of the player who is guessing the possibility of granting the first right / second right by relying on the display result. It is possible to prevent the player from getting lost in the relationship. As a result, the target suggested by the suggestion effect can be easily communicated to the player based on the relationship with the display result.

  Here, the above-mentioned game value is a balance (card balance) that can be specified by a recording medium such as a card, various game media (including game balls) represented by medals (coins), credits, etc. It is a concept that includes the number of points represented by the data.

(2) In the slot machine of (1),
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information,
The winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived in each variable display area in the variable display device,
When the first specific display result and the second specific display result are compared, a display result derived in a part of the variable display areas of the plurality of variable display areas is the first specific display result and the Common to the second specific display result (for example, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12C), the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C for the weak strawberry appearance, and the left reel 2L and the middle reel for the strong strawberry appearance. The display result is the same as that of the reel 2C).

  According to such a configuration, a part of the display result derived in each variable display area is common between the first specific display result and the second specific display result, so that the player can variably display only the common part. Whether the display result of the device is the first specific display result or the second specific display result cannot be specified. For this reason, until the result other than the common part is derived and displayed, the player can be attracted to the interest in winning a prize, and the interest can be improved.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2),
It further includes a production operation means (production switch 56) operated by the player,
The suggestion effect execution means changes the first suggestion effect to the second suggestion effect (sub-control) when the effect operation means is operated while the first suggestion effect is being executed. Part 91 and the suggestion effect changing process of FIG. 18).

  According to such a configuration, even when the first suggestion effect is executed, the first suggestion effect can be changed to the second suggestion effect by the operation of the effect operation means by the player. Thereby, even when the 1st suggestion effect is performed, a player's interest can be attracted with respect to an suggestion effect, and an interest can be improved.

(4) In the slot machines of (1) to (3),
The suggestion effect execution means executes an effect suggesting that the second determination result is determined after the first suggestion effect is ended when the second determination result is determined by the prior determination means. 2 further includes determination result suggesting effect execution means (sub-control unit 91, second determination result suggesting effect execution process in FIG. 19).

  According to such a configuration, even when the first suggestion effect is executed, an effect suggesting that the second determination result is determined after the end of the first suggestion effect can be performed. Thereby, even when the 1st suggestion effect is performed, a player's interest can be attracted to the end of the suggestion effect, and an interest can be improved.

(5) In the slot machines of (1) to (4),
The suggestion effect executing means is a second suggestion effect notifying means for notifying that there is a possibility of executing the second suggestion effect before the derivation control means performs control for deriving the display result from the variable display device. (Sub-control unit 91, second suggestion effect notice process in FIG. 17) is further included.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify that there is a possibility of executing the second suggestion effect before the display result is derived to the variable display device. Accordingly, the player can be alerted to derive the second specific display result that is derived only when the second determination result is determined, and the player can be prevented from missing it.

(6) In the slot machines of (1) to (5),
In the case where the suggestion effect execution means is determined as the second determination result by the prior determination means during execution of the first suggestion effect, the second specific display result is derived to the variable display device by the derivation control means. In some cases, it further includes an effect suggestion effect changing means (sub control unit 91, effect suggestion effect changing process in FIG. 20) for changing the first suggestion effect to the second suggestion effect.

  According to such a configuration, when the second specific display result is derived during execution of the first suggestion effect, the first suggestion effect can be changed to the second suggestion effect. Thereby, even when the 1st suggestion effect is performed, a player's interest can be attracted with respect to an suggestion effect, and an interest can be improved.

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the type of a missing item, the pattern combination of a missing item, and a missing item. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object part and determination value number regarding the special part and small part in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination and determination value number regarding the re-game player in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a bell combination. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the weak strawberry appearance in the case of a forward press, and a strong strawberry appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating an AT lottery table. It is a flowchart for performing a strawberry role winning process. It is a flowchart for performing suggestion effect execution processing. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the suggestion effect determination table, (b) is a figure for demonstrating a suggestion effect table. It is a flowchart for performing the 2nd suggestion effect notice process. It is a flowchart for performing suggestion effect change processing. It is a flowchart for performing the 2nd decision result suggestion effect execution process. It is a flowchart for performing a suggestion effect change process during the effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the table for suggestion effect determination.

  Embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols on each reel constituting the variable display device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine.

  The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “melon (for example, area number 21 of the left reel 2L)” and “lip a (for example, area number 20 of the left reel 2L) are respectively provided. "," Bell (for example, area number 19 for left reel 2L) "," White 7 (for example, area number 18 for left reel 2L) "," Banana (for example, area number 13 for left reel 2L) "," Strawberry (For example, area number 12 of the left reel 2L), "black 7 (for example, area number 11 of the left reel 2L)", "lip b (for example, area number 10 of the left reel 2L)", "blank (for example, Multiple types of mutually identifiable symbols such as “region number 7 on the left reel 2L” and “star 7 (for example, region number 3 on the left reel 2L)” (however, only characters are shown in FIG. 3 and the symbols are omitted) ing) In a predetermined order, it is depicted by 21, respectively.

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

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

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

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout port 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) within the range. A game in which a MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a predetermined number of bets determined according to the state, the number of medals paid out due to winning, and an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs are displayed. The auxiliary display 12, the start switch 7 that is operated when starting the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the effect switch 56 are players. Are provided so as to be operable. The effect switch 56 is used to change a suggested effect, which will be described later, with a predetermined probability in accordance with the player's operation.

  In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, all games are played regardless of the game state being a big bonus and a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as bonus), and the game state being a game state other than the big bonus and the regular bonus. “3” is defined in the state.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to the game. The game display unit 13 displays a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and settles medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets (credit and bet amount Settlement switch 10 operated when returning the medal used for setting), 1BETLED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set by 1 and notifying that the bet number is set to 2 2 BETLED 15, 3 BET LED 16 that notifies that the number of bets is set to 3 by lighting, insertion request LED 17 that notifies that a medal can be inserted is lit, and that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is valid Start valid LED 18 to be notified by lighting, wait (a certain period from the start of the previous game (Waiting for start of rotation of reels 2L, 2C, 2R because there is no excess) Waiting LED 19 to indicate that it is in progress, during replay to notify that it is in a replay game to be described later An LED 20 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (FIG. 4) which notify by lighting that the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is valid. Each) is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later by a predetermined key operation and a reset operation for releasing a stop state described later is provided inside the front door 1b. , A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing the setting value and confirming the setting value, which will be described later, a stop state at the end of BB (big bonus), which will be described later (until the reset operation is performed) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled in a state in which the progress of the game is restricted), automatic settlement processing at the end of the BB described later (medals stored as credits are operated by the player) The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled (returning (returning) regardless) is enabled / disabled, and the medal inserted from the medal insertion section 4 A path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching the path to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided in the housing 1a is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. A medal selector (not shown) having an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

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

  The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at the time of startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state other than a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. In the mode, there are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF. It has been.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated.

  When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay line L1 (see FIG. 1) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become.

  The winning line is a line set in advance to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only one type of winning line L1 is defined as the winning line.

  The winning line L1 is a winning line set across symbols arranged in the middle of the left reel 2L, the middle of the middle reel 2C, and the middle of the right reel 2R, that is, the middle. The winning line is not limited to the line indicated by L1, and may include a plurality of winning lines. For example, the winning lines are the upper line of the left reel 2L, the upper part of the middle reel 2C, the upper part of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage, the upper part of the left reel 2L, and the middle reel 2C. The middle line, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the upper line of the right reel. Including a winning line L4 set across the symbols, and a winning line L5 set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the lower stage. May be.

  When the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line L1 becomes valid and the game can be started.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) on the activated pay line L1 is set to each reel 2L, 2C. When the 2R display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the activated winning line L1, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. It has become.

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

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

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, Since symbols up to 4 frames ahead can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, symbols from the symbol to 6 frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, the symbols displayed in the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the stop switch are included. The symbols arranged within 5 frames can be displayed on the winning line L1.

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Detects a detection signal input from a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays connected to the game control board 40, LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the drive of the LED, used for the slot machine 1 When the power supply voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command from power on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for providing a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when no signal is input, and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

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

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and is stored in the RAM 41c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  The production control board 90 is connected to electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), production effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The electrical components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

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

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED55 are illustrated as an effect device, an effect device is not restricted to these, For example, it drives mechanically. A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. The power supply voltage supplied to the switch circuit 96 and the slot machine 1 is monitored, The power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a when the pressure drop is detected, and other circuits are mounted. The sub CPU 91a transmits from the game control board 40. In response to the command, various controls for performing the performance are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the performance control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

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

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

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

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is set to 1, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in the respective bits of the corresponding area of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormality error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In the present embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore all the states of the input ports to the state before power interruption.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption processing (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on 0 becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 91c, and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is only necessary to restore the state of the input port, and it is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the case where the production is interrupted in the middle to the state before the power interruption. For example, only data indicating a gaming state such as a bonus (a big bonus, a regular bonus described later), a normal gaming state (RT1), RT0, or 2 to 4 is backed up, and an effect corresponding to the gaming state ( If a power interruption occurs during the execution of a specific performance (such as a small role announcement) other than the BB production during the BB and the normal production in the normal gaming state), it will be executed when the power is turned off the next time the power is turned on. Instead of resuming the specific effect that has been performed, the effect corresponding to the gaming state that is backed up when the power is turned on may be executed from the beginning.

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

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

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

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

  When the mode is changed to the setting change mode (that is, when the setting change operation is performed), the gaming state flag is updated to information related to the normal gaming state described later in principle. Thus, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT or bonus, the game state is controlled to the normal gaming state after the mode is changed to the setting change mode. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, when a transition is made to the setting change mode during the internal RT in which the bonus is won, the normal gaming state is controlled. In this way, in association with the setting change, the gaming state flag is rewritten to a value corresponding to the normal gaming state (initialization).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line L1 of the variable display device. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game status, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bets. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

[Winnings, transition of gaming state]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. Further, FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the technical matters related to the type of the missing item, the combination of symbols of the missing item, and the missing item. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 41 causes RT1 (normal gaming state), RT0 (high chance zone), RT2 (high RT), RT3 (low chance zone), RT4. (Internal RT), controlled to one of bonus states. A game state other than the bonus state is called a general game or a general game state.

  RT1 is a gaming state that has the lowest probability of winning a re-game player, which will be described later, and the player is most likely to play the longest game. RT0 is a gaming state that has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT1. RT2 is a gaming state that can be shifted only from RT0 and has the highest probability of winning the re-gamer among the gaming states of RT0 to RT4. RT3 is a gaming state that shifts to the end of the bonus state. RT4 is a gaming state in which a transition is made when BB or RB is won in the gaming state of RT1, RT0, RT2, and a transition is made to a bonus state when winning a BB or RB. The bonus state is a gaming state in which BB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when winning a BB, and RB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when RB is won.

  In RT1, 32 games are played, and when all the 32 games are consumed, the gaming state shifts to RT0. If BB or RB is won during 32 games, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT0, when winning a promotion lip (Replay 3) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT2. Further, when winning a fall lip (Replay 4, Replay 5) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT1. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT2, the game state shifts to RT0 when a missed outcome to be described later is derived. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can control the effect state during an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be executed. ing. In the present embodiment, only the gaming state of RT0 and RT2 can be controlled to the AT.

  In RT4, when the BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  In the bonus state, the gaming state shifts to RT3 when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined end condition is that 351 or more medals have been acquired when BB1 or BB2 described later is performed, and 216 or more medals have been acquired when BB3 is performed. When RB1 or RB2 is performed, the player has won five games or some winning combination five times.

  In RT3, when a missed outcome to be described later is derived, the gaming state shifts to RT0.

  Referring to FIG. 5, three types of big bonuses 1 to 3 (hereinafter, each big bonus is also referred to as BB1 to 3) and two types of regular bonuses 1 and 2 (hereinafter referred to as special bonuses) among the winning combinations. , Regular bonuses are also referred to as RB1 and RB2).

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. BB2 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “lip b-black 7-lip b” is aligned on the winning line L1. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “star 7-star 7-star 7” is aligned on the winning line L1.

  If any of BB1 to BB3 is won, the bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, while being controlled by the big bonus, the RB is controlled to the RB for BB which has been improved to the predetermined probability of the small role. While being controlled to RB for BB, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the game is controlled so that the regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state for each game.

  The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB1 or BB2 ends on condition that 351 or more medals have been paid out. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB3 ends on condition that 216 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “Star 7-Star 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When winning in RB1 or RB2, the regular bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled by the regular bonus, the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c. The regular bonus generated due to the winning of the RB is ended on condition that five games or one of the winning combinations is won five times.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the gaming state is controlled by RT4 from the internal winning of any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 until winning. In RT4, the probability of winning the replay is higher than in RT1. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, after BB1 to BB3, RB1, and RB2 are finished, the gaming state is controlled by RT3.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1, RB2 is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, There will be no winnings. The symbols (“black 7”, “white 7”, “star 7”, “lip b”) constituting BB1 to BB3 and RB1, RB2 are 5 in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. This is because they are not arranged within the frame. In the internal lottery, when any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 is won, the winning flag of the bonus is carried over until the winning bonus is won.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combinations include strawberry 1, strawberry 2, one-sheet combination 1, one-sheet combination 2, melon, bell 1, bell 2, nine-sheet combination 1-8, and BB combination.

  Among the small roles, strawberry 1 is awarded when any combination of “strawberry-ANY-bell”, “strawberry-ANY-melon”, and “strawberry-ANY-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When strawberry 1 wins, two medals are paid out. Even if the strawberry 1 is elected, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry 1 is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  Among the small roles, Strawberry 2 has “Black 7-ANY-White 7”, “Black 7-ANY-Star 7”, “Black 7-ANY-Bell”, “Banana-ANY-White 7” on the winning line L1. A prize is awarded when any combination of “banana-ANY-star 7” and “banana-ANY-bell” is prepared. When strawberry 2 wins, two medals are paid out. Even if the strawberry 2 is won, the strawberry 2 will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbols (“black 7” and “banana”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  One of the small roles is awarded when the combination of “bell-star 7-bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. When one winning combination 1 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 1 is won, the winning combination is not made unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“star 7”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the one-piece combination 1 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  One of the small combinations is awarded when the combination of “star 7-blank-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When one winning combination 2 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 1 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“star 7”) of the left reel 2L that constitutes the single winning combination 2 is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  Among the small roles, melons are placed on the winning line L1 with “White 7-Mellon-Bell”, “Bell-Mellon-Bell”, “Blank-Mellon-Bell”, “Lip a-Mellon-Lip a”, “Lip a-”. A prize is awarded when any combination of “melon-strawberry” and “lip a-melon-blank” is prepared. When melon wins, 5 medals are paid out. Even if the melon is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“melon”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the melon is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, Bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. When Bell 1 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Bell 1 wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if they are elected. The design of the left reel 2L (“bell”), the design of the middle reel 2C (“bell”), and the design of the right reel 2R (“bell”) constituting the bell 1 are 5 frames in any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It is because it is arranged within.

  Among the small roles, the bell 2 has “Lip a-Bell-Lip a”, “Lip a-Bell-Lip b”, “Lip b-Bell-Lip a”, “Lip b-Bell-Lip b” on the winning line L1. When a combination of any of the above is complete, a prize is awarded. When Bell 2 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Bell 2 wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R if they are elected. The symbols of the left reel 2L ("lip a" and "lip b") constituting the bell 2, the symbols of the middle reel 2C ("bell"), and the symbols of the right reel 2R ("lip a" and "lip b") are This is because the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within 5 frames.

  Next, among the small combinations, nine combinations 1 to 8 will be described. The 9 winning combinations 1 to 8 are winning combinations that may be won when the bell 1 and the bell 2 are missed as will be described later.

  Of the small roles, the nine-piece role 1 is awarded when the combination of “lip a-strawberry-melon” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 1 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning is made. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 1 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the 9th winning combination 2 becomes a winning when the combination of “lip a-strawberry-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 2 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C composing the nine-piece combination 2 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 3 becomes a winning when the combination of “lip a-blank-melon” is aligned on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 3 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 3 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 3 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the 9th winning combination 4 is won when the combination of “lip a-blank-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 4 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 4 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 4 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 5 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-strawberry-melon” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 5 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, the winning combination will not be won unless the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece winning combination 5 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 6 wins when the combination of “Lip b-strawberry-banana” is aligned on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 6 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 6 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small combinations, the 9-piece combination 7 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Blank-Melon” is aligned on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 7 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 7 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C that constitutes the nine-piece combination 7 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small combinations, the 9-piece combination 8 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Blank-Banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 8 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 8 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the BB role is a role that only wins during the BB, and “Lip a-strawberry-strawberry”, “Lip a-strawberry-blank”, “Lip a-blank-strawberry”, “Lip” Any combination of "a-blank-blank", "lip b-strawberry-strawberry", "lip b-strawberry-blank", "lip b-blank-strawberry", and "lip b-blank-blank" was prepared. Sometimes wins. If the BB combination wins during BB, 9 medals are paid out. In addition, when the BB combination is won, the 9-sheet combination 1-8 is always selected at the same time. Therefore, if the BB combination is selected, it will not be missed regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. You can win any role. Further, the winning combination with the BB winning combination only needs to include nine winning combinations 1 to 8, and in addition to this, for example, strawberry 1, 2, melon, and other winning combinations may be included.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay combination includes replays 1 to 6. If you win any of the re-gamers, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  The replay 1 has “Lip a-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip a-Lip a-Lip b”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip b” on the winning line L1. When a combination of any of “ The design of the left reel 2L ("lip a", "lip b") constituting the replay 1; the design of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"); the design of the right reel 2R ("lip a", "lip b") Are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 1 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. Since Replay 1 is a normal replay that does not involve RT transition even when winning, and maintains the current gaming state, it is also referred to as a normal rep in the following.

  Replay 2 is awarded when the combination of “bell-lip a-bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. The symbol ("bell") of the left reel 2L, the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") constituting the replay 2 are 5 frames on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Is located within. Therefore, in principle, the replay 2 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if the player is elected. Replay 2 is a normal replay that maintains the current gaming state without causing RT transition even if a prize is won.

  Replay 3 is any one of “Lip a-Lip a-Melon”, “Lip a-Lip a-Banana”, “Lip b-Lip a-Melon”, “Lip b-Lip a-Banana” on the winning line L1. A winning combination will be awarded when these combinations are available. The symbols of the left reel 2L constituting the replay 3 ("lip a", "lip b"), the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), the symbol of the right reel 2R ("melon", "banana") are The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 3 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 7, after winning the replay 3 in the state of RT0, it is controlled to RT2 in which the replay winning probability is further improved as compared to RT0. For this reason, the replay 3 is also referred to as a promotion lip below.

  Also, once controlled to RT2, control to RT2 is maintained until a missed outcome is derived unless a big bonus or regular bonus is won.

  The replay 4 is awarded when any combination of “lip a-lip a-bell” and “lip b-lip a-bell” is arranged on the winning line L1. The symbols of the left reel 2L ("lip a" and "lip b") constituting the replay 4, the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") are reels 2L and 2C. 2R is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 4 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 7, when winning a replay 4 at RT0, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the replay 4 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  Replay 5 is awarded when any combination of “Bell-Lip a-Melon” and “Bell-Lip a-Banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. The left reel 2L symbol ("bell"), the middle reel 2C symbol ("lip a"), and the right reel 2R symbol ("melon", "banana") constituting the replay 5 are reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Each is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 5 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 7, when winning a replay 5 at RT0, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the replay 5 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  The replay 6 is a re-playing game that is won only when the BB 2 is in the internal winning state. The replay 6 is awarded when any combination of “lip a-lip a-blank” and “lip b-lip a-blank” is arranged on the winning line L1. Even if the replay 6 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“blank”) of the right reel 2R constituting the replay 6 is not arranged within five frames in the right reel 2R.

[Missing eyes]
Next, the missed appearance will be described with reference to FIG. As described later, the symbols that make up the bell 1 and the bell 2 cannot be drawn on the winning line L1, and further, the symbols that make up the nine winning combinations 1-8 can be drawn on the winning line L1. It is a role that is derived when it is not possible. If a missed out is derived in the gaming state of RT2 and RT3, control to RT0 is activated.

  Of the missed items, missed item 1 is “Lip a-strawberry-bell”, “Lip-a-blank-bell”, “Lip-b-strawberry-bell”, “Lip-b-blank-bell” aligned with the winning line L1. Is any combination.

  Of the missed misses, missed miss 2 is “Lip a-bell-melon”, “Lip-a-bell-banana”, “Lip-b-bell-melon”, “Lip-b-bell-banana” aligned with the winning line L1. Is any combination.

  Of the missed misses, missed miss 3 is "Star 7-Strawberry-Melon", "Star 7-Strawberry-Banana", "Star 7-Blank-Melon", "Star 7-Blank-Banana" that are aligned with the winning line L1. , Melon-strawberry-melon, melon-strawberry-banana, melon-blank-melon, melon-blank-banana, banana-strawberry-melon, banana-strawberry-banana, Any combination of “banana-blank-melon” and “banana-blank-banana”.

[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, a description will be given of combinations of lottery object combinations to be read as lottery object combinations and the number of determination values in the internal lottery. In FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, “the name of the lottery subject” and the “combination of lottery subject” corresponding to the name are shown by the left two columns, and “gaming state” is shown from the left third column. It is shown. The numerical value in the column where the lottery target role intersects with the gaming state indicates that the lottery target role is read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, and indicates the number of determination values used in the internal lottery of the lottery target role. 8 and 9, the number of determination values is, for example, the number of determination values when the setting value is 1, but the number of determination values when the setting value is 2 to 6 is also stored in the ROM 41b so as to be specified. In addition, a cross in the column where the lottery target role and the gaming state intersect indicates that the lottery target role is not read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, or is not won even if read. .

  The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination (weak strawberry A in RT0 to RT3 in FIG. 8) for which “495” is set as the number of determination values is 495/65536.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously as lottery target combinations and can be won in duplicate. In the following, by indicating “+” between winning combinations, it indicates that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values related to the special combination / small combination in the general gaming state.

  When the gaming state is one of RT0 to RT3, weak strawberries A to F, single-piece roles A to L, melon A to F, unquestionable bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, right bell A to D, RB1, 2, and BB1 to BB3 are subject to internal lottery and are sequentially read out as subject lots for internal lottery.

  The weak strawberry A is a lottery target role for reading the strawberry 2. The weak strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads the strawberry 2 + RB1. The weak strawberry C refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + RB2. Weak strawberry D refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB1. The weak strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB2. The weak strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB3. In the present embodiment, when the weak strawberry A is won, the number of Navi stocks required when controlled by the AT is determined by lottery based on the AT lottery table described later.

  The strong strawberry A is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2. The strong strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB1. The strong strawberry C is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB2. The strong strawberry D is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB1. The strong strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB2. The strong strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB3. In the present embodiment, when the strong strawberry A is won, the number of Navi stocks required when controlled by the AT is determined by lottery based on the AT lottery table described later.

  A single combination A is a lottery target combination that reads out a single combination 1. The one-piece combination B is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2. The one-piece combination C is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 1 + RB1. The single winning combination D is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 2 + RB1. The single winning combination E is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 1 + RB2. The one-piece combination F is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + RB2. The one-piece combination G is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 1 + BB1. The one-piece combination H is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + BB1. The single winning combination I is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 1 + BB2. The one-piece combination J is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + BB2. The one-piece combination K is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 1 + BB3. The one-piece combination L is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 2 + BB3.

  Melon A refers to a lottery target for reading out melons. Melon B is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB1. Melon C is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB2. Melon D is a lottery target for reading melon + BB1. Melon E is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB2. The melon F is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB3.

  The unquestionable bell is a lottery target combination that reads out the bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 combination 1-8. The left bell A is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 4. The left bell B is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 2 + 9-sheet combination 2 + 9-sheet combination 3. The left bell C is a lottery target combination that reads out the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 5 + 9 winning combination 8. The left bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 6 + 9 winning combination 7. The middle bell A is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 6. The middle bell B is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 2 + 9 winning combination 5. The middle bell C is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 3 + 9 winning combination 8. The middle bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 4 + 9 winning combination 7. The right bell A is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 7. The right bell B is a lottery target for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 3 + 9 winning combination 5. The right bell C is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 2 + 9 winning combination 8. The right bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 4 + 9 winning combination 6.

  RB1 is a lottery target combination that reads RB1. RB2 means a lottery target combination that reads RB2. BB1 is a lottery target combination that reads BB1. BB2 is a lottery target combination that reads RB2. BB3 is a lottery target combination that reads BB3.

  When the gaming state is RT4, weak strawberry A, strong strawberry A, single piece A, single piece B, melon A, unquestionable bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, and right bell A to D Are subject to internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the re-game combination in the general gaming state.

  An unquestioned lip is a lottery target combination that reads out replay 1 + replay 2. Lip A is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. Lip B is a lottery target role that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. “Lip C” means a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 2 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. “Lip D” refers to a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. Lip E refers to a lottery target for reading out Replay 1 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. “Lip F” means a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 2 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. Lip G is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + RB1. Lip H is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + RB2. Lip I refers to a lottery target combination that reads Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB1. Lip J is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB2. Lip K is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB3.

  When the gaming state is any of RT0 to RT3, the unquestioned lips and lips C to K are the targets of the internal lottery and are sequentially read as the target combinations of the internal lottery. When the gaming state is RT4, the unanswered lips and lips A to F are the targets of the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the target combinations of the internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB1 in BB1 to BB3 will be described.
When it is RB1 in BB1 to BB3, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1 + 1 piece 2 + melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 pieces 1-8 and bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 pieces 1-8 + BB are subject to internal lottery, It is sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB2 in BB1 to BB3 will be described.
When it is RB2 in BB1 to BB3, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1 + 1 piece 2 + melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 pieces 1-8 and bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 pieces 1-8 are subject to internal lottery. It is sequentially read out as the target combination of the lottery.

Next, I will explain the lottery role and the number of judgment values in RB. When it is in RB, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1 + 1 piece 2+ melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 pieces 1-8, bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 pieces 1-8 + Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Bell 1 + Bell 2 + 9, 1-8 + 1, 1 + 1, 2 and Belle 1 + Bell 2 + 9, 1-8 + Melon are subject to internal lottery and are sequentially read out as internal lottery Is done.

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. The internal lottery indicates whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the control for aligning the symbol combination that generates the winning combination to the winning line L1 is permitted. Is determined before it is derived and displayed (in practice, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

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

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

  In addition, RB1, 2 and BB1-3 can be won at the same time as a small combination or re-playing combination. For example, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB1, 2, BB1-3 is stronger strawberry A than when winning in any one of weak strawberry AF The number of determination values for each of the weak strawberries A to F and the strong strawberries A to F is set so that the value when one of the? As will be described later, since different reel control is performed when the weak strawberry A to F is won and the strong strawberry A to F is won, the player can select one of RB1, BB2, and BB1 to BB1 from the reel control content. You can predict the possibility of winning simultaneously.

  In the general gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8, the number of determination values of each of the left bells A to D is set to “830”, and any of the left bells A to D is 830 × 4/65536 = The number of determination values is set to win with a probability of 3320/65536. The number of determination values for each of the middle bells A to D is set to “1600”, and the number of determination values is set so that any one of the middle bells A to D wins with a probability of 1600 × 4/65536 = 6400/65536. Is set. The number of determination values for each of the right bells A to D is set to “1600”, and the number of determination values is set so that any of the right bells A to D wins with a probability of 1600 × 4/65536 = 6400/65536. Is set. As described above, in the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D, the number of determination values is set so as to win with a higher probability than other lottery object combinations.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-gamer in FIG. 9, the winning probabilities of the re-gamer are compared for each gaming state. In RT0, "83" is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and "11500" is determined as the number of determination values when the lip C to F are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT0 is 46100/65536. Of these, the replays 3 to F that may be promoted from RT0 to RT2 are Lips C to F, and the probability of winning one of them is 11500 × 4/65536 = 46000/65536. The replays 4 and 5 that may fall from RT0 to RT1 are included in Lips C to F, and the probability of winning one of them is 11500 × 4/65536 = 46000/65536. Thus, in RT0, the probability of being promoted to RT2 and the probability of falling to RT1 are set to be the same probability. In RT0, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT1, “6961” is determined as the number of determination values when unanswered lip is read, “500” is determined as the number of determination values when lip C to F are read, and determination is performed when lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT1 is 8978/65536. In RT1, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT2, “46755” is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and “500” is determined as the number of determination values when the lip C to F are read, and determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT2 is 48772/65536. In RT2, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT3, “8961” is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, “500” is determined as the number of determination values when the lip C to F are read, and determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT3 is 10978/65536. In RT3, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT4, “5018” is set as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and “1000” is set as the number of determination values when the lips A to F are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT4 is 11018/65536.

  Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning any replay is set to be higher when it is RT0 or RT2 than when it is RT1, RT3, and RT4. For this reason, RT0 or RT2 can be said to be an advantageous state for the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that of RT1, RT3, and RT4.

  In addition, in RT0, although the winning probability of replay is high, the winning probability of replay 4 and replay 5 which are falling lip is also high. Therefore, when RT is not controlled by the AT described later, the RT0 is maintained and the promotion lip is used. It is configured so that it is difficult for a certain replay 3 to win a prize and to be controlled by RT2.

  Next, in the case of RB1 in BB1 to 3, the number of determination values of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet combination 1 + 1 sheet combination 2 + melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1-8 is “65527”, bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1 The number of determination values for ˜8 + BB combination is set to “9” and is set to win with high probability.

  When RB2 is in BB1-3, the number of determination values for strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet combination 1 + 1 sheet combination 2 + melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1-8 is set to “65535”, and bell 1 + bell The number of determination values of 2 + 9 winning combinations 1 to 8 is set to “1”, and it is set to win with a high probability.

  When RB 1 or 2 is in progress, the number of judgment values of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet combination 1 + 1 sheet combination 2 + melon + bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1-8 is "1", bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 sheet combination 1-8 + strawberry The number of judgment values for 1 + strawberry 2 is “21845”, the number of judgment values for Bell 1 + Bell 2 + 9 1 to 2 + 1 roles 1 + 1 is 2 and the number of judgment values for Bell 1 + Bell 2 + 9 roles 1 to 8 + melon Is set to “21845” and is set to win with high probability.

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

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

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

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

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

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel 2L is stopped, only the middle reel 2C is stopped, or only the right reel 2R is stopped. Depending on whether the left reel 2L and middle reel 2C are stopped, the left reel 2L and right reel 2R are stopped, or the middle reel 2C and right reel 2R are stopped, either In the situation where the reel is stopped, it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel, so the address of the stop control table to be referenced is registered for each rotating reel for each situation, Based on the start address of the table creation data, the address of the stop control table that should be referenced according to each situation is specified. Is a potential, which is from the specified address, to be able to identify the stop control table required for each situation. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas are set to 0 to 20 (see FIG. 3) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel. Therefore, symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when any winning combination is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line L1, and the winning combination is not aligned on the winning line L1. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn into and control the reel stop, but if you do not win any of the roles, the number of draws that do not match any of the roles is determined A stop control table is created and reel stop control is performed. Thus, when the stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line L1 in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The winning combination is controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  If a special role has been carried over from before the previous game and a small role (such as a strawberry) is won, or if a special role is won at the same time as a simultaneous winning role, the selected small role will be placed on the winning line L1. The number of draws is determined so that the maximum number of draws can be drawn within the range of, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the win line L1 within the range of up to 4 frames, the selected special role is placed in the win line A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled into L1 to the maximum within a range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line L1, control is performed to align and stop them. If you cannot draw a small role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames on the winning line L1, you must stop the special role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames on the pay line L1. If it is possible, control is performed to align and stop, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped within the drawing range of 4 frames.

  That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line L1 over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  Next, in the case where a re-playing role is won in a state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are simultaneously won, the winning re-playing role is selected as the winning line L1. Then, a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that the maximum number of frames can be drawn in the range of 4 frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the pay line L1 within a drawing range of up to four frames.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are simultaneously elected (for example, Lip A), as shown in FIG. 10, a winning combination determined according to the type of re-game players elected at the same time and the stop operation order is displayed. Control is performed so as to align and stop on the pay line L1 within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Further, in the present embodiment, the forward pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after first stopping the left reel 2L. Further, the forward clamping push means an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. The middle left push refers to an operation procedure in which the left reel 2L is secondly stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time. The reverse pinching push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 2L for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time. The reverse pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a re-game player is won.
For example, when an unanswered lip is won, control is performed so that the replay 1 or the replay 2 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped regardless of the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the player.

  When the lip A is won, the control is performed so that the replay 3 or the replay 6 among the selected re-playing players is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when the operation is performed in the order of pushing. The replay 6 is controlled so as to win a prize only when the BB 2 is internally won. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than forward pressing is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 in the winning replay combination in line with the winning line L1.

  When lip B is won, control is performed so that the replay 3 of the selected re-playing gamers is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated in accordance with an operation procedure that pushes forward. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than the forward pinching operation is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 in the winning replay combination in line with the winning line L1.

  When Lip C is won, control is performed so that the Replay 3 of the selected re-playing gamers is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated by the operation procedure of middle-left pressing. On the other hand, when operated by an operation procedure other than middle-left pressing, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the selected replaying players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip D is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated by the operation procedure of middle right press. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than middle right pressing is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip E is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated in accordance with the operation procedure of reverse pinching. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than reverse pinching is performed, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip F is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated in the reverse pushing operation procedure. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than reverse pressing is used, control is performed such that the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

  In addition, when a re-game player other than the above (Lip G to K) is won, similarly to the unquestioned Lip, regardless of the order in which the player stops the reel, Replay 1 or Replay 2 is won. Control to stop in line with L1 is performed.

  In this way, different operation procedures are set for each type of re-playing winning combination as an operation procedure for winning Replay 3 as a promotion lip and promoting it to RT2. For this reason, even if one of Lips A to F is won at RT0, as long as the type of the replaying player who is won cannot be specified, the promotion Lip is awarded with a probability of only 1/6 and RT2 is awarded. It can be prevented from being controlled. As a result, when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the promotion lip so that it is not controlled to RT2 as much as possible, while when controlled by the AT, the promotion lip is awarded and controlled to RT2. Can be.

  Next, when the bell role is elected among the small roles, as shown in FIG. 11, a winning combination determined according to the type of the winning bell role and the stop operation order is displayed on the winning line L1 with a maximum of 4 frames. Control is performed to align and stop within the pull-in range.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when winning the bell combination.
For example, when an unquestioned bell is won, control is performed so that the bell 1 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped regardless of the order in which the player stops the reels.

  When the left bell A is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 1 or nine winning combinations 4 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the left bell B is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 2 or nine winning combinations 3 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the left bell C is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination aligned with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 5 or nine winning combinations 8 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the left bell D is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of 9 winning combinations 6 or 9 winning combinations 7 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell A is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of 9 winning combinations 1 or 9 winning combinations 6 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell B is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of 9 winning combinations 2 or 9 winning combinations 5 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell C is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 3 or nine winning combinations 8 out of the winning combinations are set to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell D is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of the 9th winning combination 4 or the 9th winning combination 7 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell A is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 1 or nine winning combinations 7 of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell B is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, the control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 3 or nine winning combinations 5 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell C is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, the control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is stopped on the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the 9 winning combinations 2 or 9 winning combinations 8 out of the winning winning combinations L1 Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell D is won, if the first stop is the right reel 2R, control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 4 or nine winning combinations 6 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  Further, when the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D are elected, the first stop is pushed in the wrong order and the bell 1 or the bell 2 is dropped, and the stop switch 8L , 8C, and 8R cannot be operated at an appropriate timing, and any of the nine winning combinations 1 to 8 is missed, and the missed outcome is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped according to the type of the reel that has been finally stopped. Take control.

  Specifically, if any of the 9-piece winning combinations 1 to 9 is missed and the final stop is the right reel 2R, the missing roll 1 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. Take control. Further, in the case where any of the 9-piece combination 1 to 9-piece combination 8 is missed and the final stop is the middle reel 2C, the control for stopping the missed outcome 2 in alignment with the winning line L1 is performed. Do. Further, when any of the 9-piece winning combination 1 to 9-piece winning combination 8 is missed and the final stop is the left reel 2L, the control is performed so that the missing roll 3 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. Do.

  As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of the winning bell combination as an operation procedure for winning the bell 1 or the bell 2. For this reason, even if one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D is won in RT2 or RT3, unless the type of the winning bell role can be specified, Bell 1 or Bell 2 can be prevented from winning. As a result, when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the bell 1 or the bell 2, and it is easy to derive the missed outcome, and as a result, it can be easily controlled to RT0.

Next, the reel control when one of the weak strawberries A to F is won will be described.
When one of the weak strawberries A to F is won, the winning combination L1 is controlled so as to stop the symbol combination constituting the winning strawberry 2 within the range of the number of drawn-in frames. In addition, when one of the weak strawberries A to F is won, the display result derived and displayed by the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is linear on the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Control is performed so that one or two strawberries are derived (hereinafter referred to as “weak strawberry appearance”), but three strawberries are not derived (hereinafter referred to as “strong strawberry appearance”).

  Here, the case where the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is pushed forward as an example of the weak strawberry appearance and the strong strawberry appearance will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of a weak strawberry appearance and a strong strawberry appearance in the case of forward pressing.

  First, FIG. 12 (a) is an example when a weak strawberry roll is derived on a straight line descending to the right from the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when “black 7” is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 2L, “strawberry” is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 2L in terms of the arrangement of symbols. . Next, when the middle reel 2C is stopped in this state, a control is performed so that “strawberry” is preferentially stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel 2C. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the symbol “strawberry” among the symbols drawn on the middle reel 2 </ b> C is not arranged within five frames. Therefore, “strawberry” is preferentially stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel 2C only when “strawberry” can be drawn into the pay line L1 in accordance with the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Next, in a state where “strawberry” is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 2L and the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, when the right reel 2R is stopped, control is performed to stop the “bell” at the middle stage of the right reel 2R. . In other words, in the arrangement of the symbols, “lip a” or “lip b” is stopped at the lower stage of the right reel 2R, and “strawberry” is not stopped. Here, referring to FIG. 3, among the symbols drawn on the right reel 2 </ b> R, the symbol “bell” is arranged within five frames. Therefore, the “bell” can always be stopped at the middle stage of the right reel 2R. As described above, when the “strawberry” is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 2L and the middle stage of the middle reel 2C when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are pushed forward, the “strawberry” is always placed at the lower stage of the right reel 2R. Control is performed so as not to stop. In this manner, two strawberry symbols are displayed on a straight line that goes down to the right across the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R, and a so-called weak strawberry appearance is derived. It is like that.

  On the other hand, FIG. 12 (c) is an example when a strong strawberry roll is derived on a straight line descending to the right from the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R.

  As shown in FIG. 12C, when the right reel 2R is stopped in a state where “strawberry” is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 2L and the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, according to the operation timing of the stop switch 8C, Control for stopping “White 7” is performed in the middle of the right reel 2R. That is, “strawberry” is stopped at the lower part of the right reel 2R in terms of the arrangement of the symbols. Here, referring to FIG. 3, among the symbols drawn on the right reel 2 </ b> R, the symbol “white 7” is not arranged within five frames. Therefore, in order to stop “white 7” in the middle stage of the right reel 2R, the stop switch 8R must be operated at an appropriate timing, and if the timing is removed, the right reel as shown in FIG. Control is performed to stop the “bell” in the middle of 2R. As described above, when the “strawberry” is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 2L and the middle stage of the middle reel 2C when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are pushed in order, Control is performed to stop the “strawberry” at the lower stage of the reel 2R. In this way, the so-called strong strawberry appearance is derived by displaying the three strawberry symbols on a straight line that descends to the right across the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R. It is like that.

  FIG. 12B is an example when a weak strawberry appearance is derived on a horizontal straight line from the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, when “banana” is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 2L, “strawberry” is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 2L in terms of the arrangement of symbols. Next, when the middle reel 2C is stopped in this state, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C is controlled to preferentially stop “strawberry” according to the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Next, when the right reel 2R is stopped in a state where “strawberry” is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 2L and the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the “bell” at the middle stage of the right reel 2R. In other words, in the arrangement of the symbols, “lip a” or “lip b” is stopped at the lower stage of the right reel 2R, and “strawberry” is not stopped. As described above, when “strawberry” is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 2L and the lower stage of the middle reel 2C when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are pushed forward, the “strawberry” is always displayed at the lower stage of the right reel 2R. Control is performed so as not to stop. In this way, the so-called weak strawberry appearance is derived by displaying two strawberry symbols on a horizontal straight line extending from the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R. It has become.

  On the other hand, FIG. 12 (d) is an example when a strong strawberry roll is derived on a horizontal straight line from the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R.

  As shown in FIG. 12D, when the right reel 2R is stopped in a state where “strawberry” is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 2L and the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, according to the operation timing of the stop switch 8R, Control for stopping “White 7” is performed in the middle of the right reel 2R. That is, “strawberry” is stopped at the lower part of the right reel 2R in terms of the arrangement of the symbols. Here, in order to stop “white 7” in the middle stage of the right reel 2R, the stop switch 8R must be operated at an appropriate timing, and if the timing is removed, the right side as shown in FIG. Control is performed to stop the “bell” in the middle of the reel 2R. As described above, when the “strawberry” is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 2L and the lower stage of the middle reel 2C when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are pushed in order, Control is performed to stop the “strawberry” at the lower stage of the reel 2R. In this way, the so-called weak strawberry appearance is derived by displaying two strawberry symbols on a horizontal straight line extending from the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R. It has become.

Next, reel control when winning one of the strong strawberries A to F will be described.
When one of the strong strawberries A to F is won, the winning combination L1 is controlled to stop the combination of symbols constituting the selected strawberry 2 within the range of the number of frames to be drawn. When one of the strong strawberries A to F is won, control is performed so that both the weak strawberry appearance and the strong strawberry appearance can be derived. That is, if any of the aforementioned weak strawberries A to F is won, the strong strawberry appearance will not be derived, but if any of the strong strawberries A to F is won, the weak strawberry appearance and strong Both strawberries can be derived.

  As described above, when one of the strong strawberries A to F is elected, a plurality of types of display including a weak strawberry appearance and a strong strawberry appearance according to the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. While one of the results is controlled to be derivable, if one of the weak strawberries A to F is elected, the weak strawberries are included and strong according to the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Control is performed so that one of a plurality of types of display results not including the strawberry appearance can be derived.

  Thereby, when a strong strawberry appearance is derived | led-out, the player can specify that it won one of the strong strawberry AF. On the other hand, when the weak strawberry appearance is derived, the player cannot specify whether the strong strawberry A to F is won or the weak strawberry A to F is won.

  Further, when the forward push as shown in FIG. 12 is performed, the appearance of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C in the weak strawberry appearance is common to the appearance of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C in the strong strawberry appearance. The design is derived. In this way, since some of the display results derived from the weak strawberry appearance and the strong strawberry appearance are common, the player has a weak strawberry appearance or a strong strawberry appearance only at the common portion. I can't specify. For this reason, until the result other than the common part is derived and displayed, the player can be attracted to the interest in winning a prize, and the interest can be improved.

  Note that FIG. 12 illustrates an example in which the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is a forward press. 1L or 2 strawberries are led out on a straight line extending 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R, and three strawberries are placed on a straight line extending left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R in the case of strong strawberries. Control to be derived. Moreover, even if it is the case of other pushing orders, while winning any one of strong strawberry AF, while making it possible to derive weak strawberry appearance and strong strawberry appearance, When either one is won, control is performed so that a weak strawberry appearance cannot be derived even though a weak strawberry appearance can be derived.

  FIG. 12 shows a state in which two strawberries are led out on a straight line extending from the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R as an example of a weak strawberry, but the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. In some cases, only one strawberry is led out on a straight line extending over the right reel 2R. For example, when “black 7” is stopped in the middle stage of the left reel 2L when “forward press” is performed, “strawberry” may not be drawn into the middle stage of the middle reel 2C depending on the timing of the stop operation of the stop switch 8C. is there. At that time, control is performed to stop the “blank” at the middle stage of the middle reel 2C. In this case, control is performed to stop the “bell” at the middle stage of the right reel 2R, and “lip a” or “lip b” is stopped at the lower stage of the right reel 2R. As described above, when the operation timing of the stop switch 8C is not appropriate when it is pushed forward, the strawberry is only led out to the left reel 2L, so that the strong strawberry appears when the middle reel 2C is stopped. The player can specify that is not derived.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, in the internal lottery process, when one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 is won, a process for controlling the RT4 (for example, setting the value of the RT4 flag as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. .

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

  When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by the player, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Stop rotating. In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, an example in which the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R will be described. Regardless of whether or not 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, the rotating reel may be forcibly stopped.

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

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5 is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. . If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed.

  In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that any one of BB1 to 3 and RB1 and 2 has been won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag) Are set).

  Further, in the winning determination process at RT0, when it is determined that the replay 3 (promotional lip) has been won, a process for controlling to RT2 (for example, setting the value of RT2 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. . In the winning determination process at RT0, when it is determined that a replay 4 or a replay 5 (falling lip) has been won, a process for controlling to RT1 (for example, setting the value of RT1 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. It is.

  Further, when it is determined at RT2 and RT3 that the missed place has stopped on the winning line L1, processing for controlling to RT0 (for example, setting the value of RT0 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. .

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

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

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

  In the bonus end determination process, when it is determined that the bonus end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to RT3 (for example, setting the value of RT3 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process during RT1, the number of games digested during RT1 is counted in an identifiable manner, it is determined whether the number of games digested has reached 32 games, and it is determined that 32 games have been reached. Then, processing for controlling to RT0 (for example, setting the value of RT0 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process, a game state command that can specify the game state of the next game (whether it is RT0 to RT4, BB, or non-BB RB, etc.) is sent to the effect control board 90. Sent.

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

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 performs the transition of the game state between RT0 to RT4 and the bonus state, and commands the effect control board according to the progress of the game. 90. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

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

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

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

  In order to perform a game effect, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 wins each role based on various counters, various flag setting areas, a gaming state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. The area for storing the situation, the combination of the display results derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the information indicating whether or not a winning has occurred, and the game state applied in the game running on the game control board 40 side (winning The situation and gaming state are also provided in the RAM 91c twice. In this embodiment, when strong strawberry A is won based on the internal winning command, it is stored in the predetermined area of RAM 91c as strong strawberry A winning information.

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

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

  In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub control unit 91 performs an AT control process for controlling the effect state to the AT according to the game state and the like, and a game effect and a navigation effect according to the game state and the like. A game effect execution process for execution is performed.

[AT lottery processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT by executing an AT lottery process included in the AT control process. In the AT lottery process, it is determined based on a command from the main control unit 41 whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied, and when the AT lottery is satisfied, the AT lottery is executed. Here, in the present embodiment, the AT lottery is executed when the strong strawberry A or the weak strawberry A is won when the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. In the AT lottery, a lottery for determining the number of navigation stocks to be given is executed.

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

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery table. In the AT lottery table, the probability to be given for each number of navigation stocks is set corresponding to the AT lottery target combination. For example, in the case of winning strong strawberry A, the probability that the number of navigation stocks to be granted is determined as 0 is 10%, the probability that it is determined as 1 is 5%, and the probability that it is determined as 2 is 5 %, The probability of being determined as 3 is 20%, the probability of being determined as 4 is 30%, and the probability of being determined as 5 is 30%. In addition, when the weak strawberry A is won, the probability that the number of navigation stocks to be granted is determined as 0 is 10%, the probability that it is determined as 1 is 30%, and the probability that it is determined as 2 is 30. %, The probability determined to be 3 is set to 15%, the probability determined to be 4 is set to 10%, and the probability determined to be 5 is set to 5%.

  As described above, the number of navigation stocks to be controlled by the AT by the AT lottery is determined from 0 to 5, for example, 3 to 3 rather than 0 to 2 is determined. It can be said that it is advantageous for the player to be determined to be five.

  In the case of winning strong strawberry A, the probability that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 to 2 is 20%, and the probability that it is determined to be 3 to 5 is 80%. On the other hand, when the weak strawberry A is won, the probability that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 to 2 is 70%, and the probability that it is determined to be 3 to 5 is 30%. In this way, when strong strawberry A is won, the possibility that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 to 5 is set higher than that to be determined to be 0 to 2; In the case of winning, the possibility that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 to 2 is set higher than the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 to 5. Therefore, it can be said that when the strong strawberry A is won, the player is more advantageous than when the weak strawberry A is won.

  The number of navigation stocks to be assigned and the probability to be assigned for each number of navigation stocks need not be limited to the values shown in FIG. If you win a strong strawberry A than if you won a weak strawberry A, it would be easier to be given more Navistock numbers. If you won a strong strawberry A, you won a weak strawberry A. As long as it is set to be more advantageous to the player.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled according to the total number of navigation stocks determined by the AT lottery executed every time the AT lottery condition is satisfied.

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

[AT management processing]
The sub-control unit 91 manages the control to the AT based on the AT flag set in accordance with the AT lottery result by performing the AT management process included in the AT control process when it is RT0 or RT2. To do.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when the fact that it is AT is specified from the AT flag when 32 games are consumed in RT1. At this time, at the same time as the gaming state shifts from RT1 to RT0, the number of navigation stock is consumed and controlled to AT. Note that when the RT2 is controlled to RT2 by winning a replay 3 (promotional lip) at RT0 in the AT, the control to the AT is continued also in the RT2.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 controls to non-AT when it is controlled to RT1 by winning Replay 4 and Replay 5 (falling lip) at RT0 during AT. It should be noted that the navigation stock possessed when moving to RT1 is carried over to RT0 after the 32 games in RT1 are digested.

  Further, when a missed point is derived at RT2 during AT, the sub-control unit 91 continues to control the AT at RT0.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing, and counts the number of games that have been digested when the AT is RT0 or RT2. In this embodiment, it is controlled by AT for 50 games by consuming 1 navigation stock. When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the counted number of games has reached 50 games, if the navigation stock remains, the sub-control unit 91 again consumes 1 navigation stock from the 51st game to add AT for 50 games. To control. On the other hand, if it is determined that the counted number of games has reached 50 games and the navigation stock does not remain, the sub-control unit 91 controls to non-AT when 50 games are reached.

  When controlled to non-AT, the navigation effect is not executed. Thereby, in RT0, it becomes difficult for the replay 3 (promotional lip) to be won, and the replay 4 and the replay 5 (falling lip) are likely to occur. Moreover, in RT2, it is easy to derive a missed appearance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game at RT0 or RT2 from being continued as much as possible.

[Navigation effect execution processing]
The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, thereby controlling the navigation target according to the game state based on a command from the main control unit 41 when controlled by the AT. The navigation effect corresponding to the winning combination is executed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, if the predetermined number of games remaining in RT1 before digesting the predetermined number of games (5 games in the present embodiment), that is, if the number of games in RT1 is 32, 28 The suggestion effect is performed from the game time until the 32 games are consumed. The suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the number of navigation stocks given in the AT lottery in the gaming state of RT1, and in this embodiment, either the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is performed. It is.

  The first suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that 0 to 2 navigation stocks have been given by the AT lottery. The second suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that 3 to 5 navigation stocks have been given by the AT lottery. Thereby, through the suggestion effect performed in the remaining five games of RT1, the player predicts whether 0 to 2 navigation stocks were given or 3 to 5 navigation stocks were given by AT lottery You can play games.

  In addition, when the suggestion effect described above is completed, that is, when a predetermined number of games are consumed in RT1 and the navigation stock is owned when moving to RT0, the navigation effect is executed. Note that the navigation target combinations at RT0 are Lips A to F, left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D.

  Further, after that, by winning a replay 3 (promotional lip), the process shifts to RT2, but if the navigation effect is being executed at that time, the navigation effect is continued in RT2. Note that the navigation target combinations in RT2 are left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D.

  As described above, the AT in the present embodiment executes the navigation effect only in the gaming state of RT0 and RT2.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of Lips A to F, the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is notified according to the winning situation. For example, as a navigation effect when winning Lip A, a navigation effect corresponding to “forward press” is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. This makes it easier for the player to win the replay 3 (promotional lip) and shift to RT2, and to prevent the replay 4 and replay 5 (falling lip) from winning and moving to RT1. it can.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D, the first stop of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed according to the winning situation. Informed. For example, as a navigation effect when winning the left bell A, a navigation effect corresponding to “left” is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. This makes it easier for the player to win the bell 1 or the bell 2 and obtain a medal, and in the state of RT2, avoids the fact that the missed out lead is derived and prevents the transition to RT0. Can do.

  As described above, the navigation effect in the present embodiment is notified of a message reminding an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted above, What kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a game state effect execution process, thereby displaying a game state effect related to the current game state or effect state, the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. Execute using electrical parts such as.

  As the gaming state effect, for example, when the player is in the non-AT regardless of the gaming state, for example, an effect such as displaying a message “Normally” on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. In addition, when the AT is being performed regardless of the gaming state, for example, an effect such as displaying a message “AT AT” on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed.

[Strawberry winning prize processing]
The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the strong strawberry A or the weak strawberry A has been won by executing the strawberry role winning process included in the game effect execution process. The strawberry role winning process is a process executed at the start of reel rotation for each game during RT1.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart for executing the strawberry role winning process.
First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the weak strawberry A or the strong strawberry A is won based on the internal winning command received from the main control unit 41 in SA01.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA01 that either the weak strawberry A or the strong strawberry A has been won, the sub-control unit 91 executes a second suggestive effect notice process in SA02.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA01 that neither the weak strawberry A nor the strong strawberry A has been won, the strawberry role winning process is terminated.

  After executing the second suggestion effect advance notice process in SA02, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of navigation stocks given based on the AT lottery table in FIG. 13 in SA03.

  After determining the number of navigation stocks in SA03, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether a reel stop command corresponding to all reels has been received from the main control unit 41 in SA04. That is, it is determined whether or not the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are all stopped by the stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA04 that a reel stop command corresponding to all reels has been received, the derived outcome result in SA05 is a strawberry appearance (strong strawberry appearance, weak strawberry appearance). It is determined whether or not. That is, it is determined whether the combination of the display results derived to all the stopped reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a weak strawberry appearance or a strong strawberry appearance.

  On the other hand, when determining in SA04 that the reel stop command corresponding to all the reels has not been received, the sub-control unit 91 stands by until receiving the reel stop command corresponding to all the reels.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA05 that the derived outcome result is a strawberry outcome, in SA06, the sub-control unit 91 sets a strawberry outcome result flag indicating the result of the strawberry outcome in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. . Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the strawberry role winning process.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA05 that the derived outcome result is not a strawberry outcome, the strawberry role winning process is terminated.

[Suggested production execution process]
The sub-control unit 91 determines the suggested effects to be performed in the remaining five games in RT1 by executing the suggested effects execution process included in the game effect execution process.

  First, the suggestion effect determination table and the suggestion effect table used in the suggestion effect execution process will be described with reference to FIG. The suggestion effect determination table and the suggestion effect table are stored in the ROM 91b. FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining the suggestion effect determination table, and FIG. 16B is a diagram for explaining the suggestion effect table.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (a), in the suggestion effect determination table, the execution probability of the outcome and the suggestion effect is set corresponding to each of the strong strawberry A and the weak strawberry A that are AT lottery target roles. .

  When the AT lottery target role is strong strawberry A, a strong strawberry appearance, a weak strawberry appearance, and a strawberry spilling appearance are set. On the other hand, when the AT lottery target role is the weak strawberry A, the strong strawberry appearance is not set, and only the weak strawberry appearance and the strawberry spilling appearance are set. As described above, when the strong strawberry A is won, both the strong strawberry and the weak strawberry may be derived, whereas when the weak strawberry A is won, the strong strawberry There is a possibility that only the weak strawberry appearance is derived without deriving the outcome. Here, spilling strawberry is to win strawberry 2 as a result of not being able to operate stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R at the right time even if strong strawberry A and weak strawberry A are selected. This is the outcome that is derived in the case of failure.

  Further, in the suggestion effect determination table, execution probabilities of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are set for each outcome corresponding to the strong strawberry A and the weak strawberry A.

  Specifically, when the strong strawberry A is won and the strong strawberry appearance is derived, the first suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 20%, and the second suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 80%. Is set to

  Further, when the strong strawberry A is won and the weak strawberry appearance is derived, the first suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 80%, and the second suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 20%. Is set.

  In addition, when the strong strawberry A is won and the strawberry removal result is derived, the first suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 100%, and the second suggestion effect is not executed.

  On the other hand, when the weak strawberry A is won and the weak strawberry appearance is derived, the first suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 80%, and the second suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 20%. Is set.

  In addition, when the weak strawberry A is won and the strawberry removal result is derived, the first suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 100%, and the second suggestion effect is not executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16B, the suggestion effect table is set with the number of navigation stocks and the effect contents that are highly likely to be assigned, corresponding to each of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect. Yes.

  Specifically, in the first suggestion effect, 0 to 2 navigation stocks having a high possibility of being given are set, and “Character A wins character B” is set as the effect content. Yes. That is, the fact that the first suggestion effect is performed increases the possibility that 0 to 2 navigation stocks are given, and as the effect, the character A that is the character of the first suggestion effect is the second suggestion. An effect such as winning the battle effect against the character B, which is the effect character, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  On the other hand, in the second suggestion effect, 3 to 5 navigation stocks that are likely to be given are set, and “character B wins character A” is set as the effect content. That is, the fact that the second suggestion effect is performed increases the possibility that 3 to 5 navigation stocks will be given, and as the effect, the character B as the character of the second suggestion effect is the first suggestion. An effect such as winning the battle effect against the character A, which is the effect character, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In this way, since the suggestion effects are set according to the number of navigation stocks that may be given, the player's expectation can be varied depending on the suggested effects that are performed. It has become. For example, since the second suggestion effect is likely to have a larger number of navigation stocks than the first suggestion effect, it can be said that the player has a high expectation for the player. On the other hand, the first suggestion effect can be said to have a low expectation for the player because there is a high possibility that the number of navigation stocks to be given is smaller than the second suggestion effect.

  In addition, when the strong strawberry A is won and the strong strawberry appearance that is not derived when the weak strawberry A is won is derived, the second suggestion effect with high expectation is executed at a higher rate than the first suggestion effect. It has come to be. On the other hand, when the strong strawberry A is won and the weak strawberry appearance derived even when the weak strawberry A is won is derived, the first suggestion effect with low expectation is more than the second suggestion effect. It is designed to run at a high rate.

  Thus, in the suggestion effect determination table, the execution probability of the suggestion effect is set so that an effect corresponding to the derived display result can be easily performed regardless of the type of the winning strawberry role.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for executing the suggestion effect execution process.
First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not RT1 (normal gaming state) is the remaining 5 games in SA11.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA11 that RT1 is the remaining 5 games, in SA12, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the strawberry outcome result flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA11 that RT1 is not the remaining five games, the sub-control unit 91 ends the suggestion effect execution process.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA12 that the strawberry appearance result flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, in SA13, based on the result of the strawberry appearance result flag indicated by the strawberry appearance result flag, FIG. The suggestion effect is determined using the suggestion effect determination table.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA12 that the strawberry appearance result flag is not set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c, the suggestion effect execution process ends.

  After determining the suggestion effect in SA13, the sub-control unit 91 executes the determined suggestion effect in SA14. Thereafter, the suggestion effect execution process ends.

  In this way, 0 to 2 navigation stocks are given even though the strong strawberry A is likely to be given 3 to 5 navigation stocks based on the AT lottery table of FIG. When a weak strawberry outcome that is likely to be derived even at the time of winning the weak strawberry A that is likely to be selected is derived, it is easy to execute the first suggestion effect with low expectation according to the display result. Become. Therefore, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect corresponding to the sense of the player who is guessing the possibility of giving the number of navigation stocks based on the display result, and in this way, in the relationship between the display result and the suggestion effect It is possible to prevent the person from getting lost. As a result, the target suggested by the suggestion effect can be easily communicated to the player based on the relationship with the display result.

[Second suggestion announcement notice process]
The sub-control unit 91 notifies the player that there is a possibility of executing the second suggestion effect by executing the second suggestion effect notice process included in the strawberry role winning process. That is, the player is notified in advance that the second suggestive effect with high expectation will be executed during the remaining five games of RT1. In the present embodiment, the advance notice notifies the feasibility of the second suggested effect by displaying the character B, which is the character of the second suggested effect, on the liquid crystal display 51 at the start of reel rotation.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart for executing the second suggestion effect notice process.
First, the sub-control unit 91 executes the second suggestion effect notice lottery in SA21. In the present embodiment, the second suggestion effect notice lottery is set to win with a probability of 5%. In addition, the second suggestion effect notice lottery is not limited to winning 5%, but may be, for example, 100% winning or not winning (0% probability). You may let them.

  After executing the second suggestion effect notice lottery in SA21, the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA22 whether or not it has been won as a result of the second suggestion effect notice lottery.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA22 that, as a result of the second suggestion effect notice lottery, the sub-control unit 91 has won, the sub-control unit 91 provides a notice of the second suggestion effect by displaying a notice notification screen on the liquid crystal display 51 in SA23. .

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA22 that the winning is not won as a result of the second suggestion effect notice lottery, the second suggestion effect notice process ends.

  Thereby, before the display result is derived, it is possible to foresee that there is a possibility that the second suggestion effect is executed, so that the strong strawberry appearance that is derived only when the strong strawberry A is won is derived. In this way, the player can be alerted and can be prevented from being overlooked.

  In addition, the notice of the second suggestion effect may be executed even when winning other than the strong strawberry A, and in this case, it becomes an effect of a game for the player, and the game can be more interesting.

[Suggested production change process]
The sub-control unit 91 changes the first suggestion effect being executed to the second suggestion effect by executing the suggestion effect change process included in the game effect execution process. The suggestion effect changing process is a process executed at the start of reel rotation for each game during RT1.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart for executing the suggestion effect changing process.
First, in SA31, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not RT1 (normal game state) is within 5 games and the first suggestion effect is being executed.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA31 that RT1 (normal gaming state) is within the remaining 5 games and the first suggestion effect is being executed, in SA32, the sub-control unit 91 within the previous RT1 (normal gaming state) In the game, it is determined whether or not there is a game in which strong strawberry A is won. For example, if the game in which the process of SA31 is performed is the start time of the 30th game of RT1, it is determined whether or not there is a game where the strong strawberry A has been won in the 29 games so far. In this process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not there is a game in which the strong strawberry A is won based on the strong strawberry A winning information stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA31 that RT1 (normal gaming state) is within the remaining 5 games and the first suggestion effect is not being executed, the suggestion effect change process is terminated.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA32 that there has been a game in which the strong strawberry A has been won in the previous game in RT1 (normal gaming state), in SA33, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggested effect change lottery. In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect change lottery is set to win with a probability of 5%. The suggestion effect change lottery is not limited to winning with a probability of 5%, but may be won with other probabilities.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA32 that there is no game in which the strong strawberry A has been won in the games in RT1 (normal game state) so far, the suggestion effect changing process is terminated.

  After executing the suggestion effect change lottery in SA33, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the result of the suggestion effect change lottery is won in SA34.

  When the sub control unit 91 determines in SA34 that the result of the suggestion effect change lottery has been won, in SA35, the sub-control unit 91 activates the effect switch 56 and blinks it to promote the player to press the effect switch 56. To do.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA34 that the winning effect has not been won as a result of the suggested effect changing lottery, the suggesting effect changing process is terminated.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a detection signal from the effect switch 56 has been detected in SA36 after the player is prompted to press the effect switch 56 in SA35.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA36 that the detection signal from the effect switch 56 has been detected, the sub-control unit 91 changes the first suggestion effect being executed to the second suggestion effect in SA37. For example, in the present embodiment, the character A that was a friend character in the first suggestion effect becomes an enemy character by changing to the second suggestion effect, and conversely, the character B that was an enemy character in the first suggestion effect Produces an effect that turns into an ally character. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the suggestion effect change process.

  On the other hand, when determining in SA36 that the detection signal from the effect switch 56 has not been detected, the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA38 whether or not the first suggestion effect has ended. That is, it is determined whether or not all 32 games of RT1 have been completed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA38 that the first suggestion effect has not ended, the process returns to SA36.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA38 that the first suggestion effect has ended, in SA39, the effect control switch 56 is invalidated and turned off. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the suggestion effect change process.

  According to such a configuration, even when the first suggestion effect is executed, the first suggestion effect can be changed to the second suggestion effect by the operation of the effect switch 56 by the player. Thereby, even when the 1st suggestion effect is performed, a player's interest can be attracted with respect to an suggestion effect, and an interest can be improved.

[Second decision result suggesting effect execution process]
The sub-control unit 91 notifies that the strong strawberry A has been won after the first suggestion effect is completed by executing the second determination result suggestion effect execution process included in the game effect execution process. The second determination result suggesting effect execution process is a process executed at the start of reel rotation for each game during RT1.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart for executing the second determination result suggesting effect execution process.
First, in SA41, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not RT1 (normal game state) is within 5 games and the first suggestion effect is being executed.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA41 that RT1 (normal gaming state) is within the remaining five games and the first suggestion effect is being executed, in SA42, the sub-control unit 91 within the previous RT1 (normal gaming state) In the game, it is determined whether or not there is a game in which strong strawberry A is won. For example, if the game that has undergone the process of SA41 is the start of the 30th game of RT1, it is determined whether or not there is a game in which the strong strawberry A has been won in 29 games so far. In this process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not there is a game in which the strong strawberry A is won based on the strong strawberry A winning information stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA41 that RT1 (normal game state) is within the remaining 5 games and the first suggestion effect is not being executed, the second determination result suggestion effect execution process is terminated.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA42 that there is a game in which the strong strawberry A is won in the games in the RT1 (normal game state) so far, in SA43, the second determination result suggesting effect execution lottery is executed. To do. In the present embodiment, the second determination result suggesting effect execution lottery is set to win with a probability of 5%. In addition, the second determination result suggesting effect execution lottery is not limited to winning with a probability of 5%, and may be, for example, 100% winning or not winning (0% probability). You may win in.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA42 that there is no game in which the strong strawberry A has been won in the games in the RT1 (normal game state) so far, the second determination result suggesting effect execution process is terminated. .

  After executing the second determination result suggesting effect execution lottery in SA43, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the result of the second determination result suggesting effect execution lottery is won in SA44.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA44 that the first determination effect has ended as a result of the second determination result suggestion effect execution lottery, it determines in SA45 whether or not the first suggestion effect has ended. That is, it is determined whether or not all 32 games of RT1 have been completed.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA44 that the winning is not won as a result of the second determination result suggestion effect execution lottery, the suggestion effect change process is terminated.

  If the sub control unit 91 determines in SA45 that the first suggestion effect has not ended, the sub control unit 91 waits until the first suggestion effect ends.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA45 that the first suggestion effect has ended, it notifies that the strong strawberry A has been won in the game in RT1. For example, in the present embodiment, after the character A wins the character B in the first suggestion effect, the character A suddenly falls and the character B stands up and wins.

  Thereby, even when the 1st suggestion effect is performed, the effect which suggests having won the strong strawberry A after completion | finish of a 1st suggestion effect can be performed. Thereby, even when the 1st suggestion effect is performed, a player's interest can be attracted to the end of the suggestion effect, and an interest can be improved.

[Indication suggestion change processing during production]
The sub-control unit 91 performs the first suggestion being executed when the strong strawberry appearance is derived during the execution of the first suggestion effect by executing the effect suggestion effect changing process included in the game effect execution process. The effect is changed to the second suggestion effect.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart for executing the effect suggestion effect changing process.
First, in SA51, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not RT1 (normal gaming state) is within 5 games and the first suggestion effect is being executed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA51 that RT1 (normal gaming state) is within the remaining 5 games and the first suggestion effect is being executed, it is determined in SA52 whether or not a strong strawberry appearance has been derived. judge.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA51 that RT1 (normal game state) is within the remaining 5 games and the first suggestion effect is not being executed, the in-effect suggestion effect changing process is terminated.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA52 that a strong strawberry appearance has been derived, in SA53, the sub-control unit 91 executes a suggestion effect changing lottery in effect. In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect change lottery during production is set to win with a probability of 50%. In addition, the suggestion effect change lottery during production is not limited to winning 50%, but may be, for example, 100% winning or not winning (0% probability). You may let them.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA52 that a strong strawberry appearance has not been derived, the sub-control unit 91 ends the suggestion effect changing process during the effect.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the result of the suggestion effect changing lottery during the effect is won in SA54 after executing the effect suggestion effect change lottery in SA53.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA54 that the winning suggestion effect changing lottery has been won as a result of the change, the sub-control unit 91 changes the first suggestion effect being executed to the second suggested effect in SA55. Thereafter, the suggestion effect changing process during the effect is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA54 that the winning suggestion change lottery during the effect is not won, the suggestion effect changing process during the effect ends.

  Thereby, when a strong strawberry appearance is derived during execution of the first suggestion effect, the first suggestion effect can be changed to the second suggestion effect. Thereby, even when the 1st suggestion effect is performed, a player's interest can be attracted with respect to an suggestion effect, and an interest can be improved.

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

[About AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, the case has been described where the number of navigation stocks to be given is determined by AT lottery. However, for example, the number of games controlled by the AT may be determined by lottery without using the navigation stock. In this case, the lottery probability may be set so that a larger number of games are won when the strong strawberry A is won than when the weak strawberry A is won.

  Further, the AT may be classified into two types, one being a normal AT and the other being an advantageous AT, and the degree of advantage during control may be varied. For example, the advantageous AT is more advantageous when winning the strong strawberry A than when winning the weak strawberry A by making the winning rate for winning a small role or bonus during AT control different from the normal AT. What is necessary is just to set so that the probability controlled by AT may become high.

  In addition, a predetermined condition for continuing the AT may be determined by AT lottery. As the predetermined condition, for example, a payout number or a net increase number of predetermined medals may be determined, and after controlling to the AT, the AT may be controlled until the number is reached. In this case, it is only necessary to set the lottery probability so that when the strong strawberry A is won than when the weak strawberry A is won, the number of arrivals is increased.

  In addition, as a predetermined condition, the time for which the AT is continued may be determined. In this case, the time when the strong strawberry A is won is more controlled by the AT than when the weak strawberry A is won. It is only necessary to set the lottery probability so that.

  In this embodiment, the AT lottery is executed only when the strong strawberry A and the weak strawberry A are won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT lottery may be executed when the strong strawberry BF and the weak strawberry BF are won. In addition, a lottery may be performed when other winning combinations are won.

[About benefits]
In this Embodiment, it demonstrated as a privilege being controlled by AT. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the privilege may be an improvement in the prize winning probability of a small role, a payout of medals, a bonus prize, or the like. Further, for example, the privilege may not directly affect the medal payout rate. Specifically, the privilege is set to execute a suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the probability state is a high probability state, to execute a premiere effect (such as the appearance of a special character) on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the voice. Execution of setting value suggesting effects for suggesting a set value, giving a point that can be exchanged for a service determined at the amusement shop where the slot machine 1 is installed by collecting a certain number, a privilege video (character video or item video) In addition, a QR code (registered trademark) that can be downloaded on a predetermined Web site may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

[Suggested production]
In the present embodiment, the first suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the number of assigned navigation stocks is small, and the second suggestion effect may be a large number of assigned navigation stocks. I explained that it was a production suggesting that it was expensive. However, not limited to this, the first suggestion effect is an effect that is unlikely to be provided with the navigation stock itself, and the second suggestion effect is an effect that is highly likely to be provided with the navigation stock itself. Good. That is, when the second suggestion effect is performed, the possibility of being controlled by the AT is increased, but when the first suggestion effect is performed, the possibility of being controlled by the AT is decreased. Good.

  In addition, the first suggestion effect may not be an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that the number of assigned navigation stocks is small, but may be an effect that clearly notifies that the number of assigned navigation stocks is small. The second suggestion effect may not be an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that the number of assigned navigation stocks is large, but may be an effect that clearly notifies that the number of assigned navigation stocks is large.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the suggestion effect was displaying the battle effect by the character in the liquid crystal display 51, you may suggest the number of navigation stock provided by the other effect. For example, the effect effect LED 52 may be turned on, and the number of navigation stocks may be suggested by distinguishing the color or the like, or other means may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is executed in the remaining five games of RT1, but not limited to this, the suggestion effect is included in the first predetermined game of RT0 (for example, from the first game to the fifth game). May be executed and then controlled by the AT.

[About strawberries]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the strong strawberry appearance is such that three strawberries are led out in a straight line across the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. In the above description, one or two strawberries are led out in a straight line across the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. That is, in the present embodiment, even when the same strawberry 2 wins, strong strawberry and weak strawberry are distinguished by the number of strawberry symbols derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. However, not limited to this, in the case of strong strawberry A, either strawberry 1 or strawberry 2 may win, and in the case of weak strawberry A, there is no possibility of winning strawberry 1, and only strawberry 2 wins. You may distinguish by making it possible. For example, when winning the strawberry 1, the strawberry design stops only at the middle stage of the left reel 2L, and when winning the strawberry 2, the strawberry design stops only at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 2L. Depending on the stop position of the strawberry symbol when winning the strawberry role, it may be distinguished whether the strong strawberry A or the weak strawberry A is won. Thus, you may distinguish which strong strawberry A or weak strawberry A was won by the stop position of the symbol derived | led-out as a display result. In this case, even if strong strawberry A is won, if strawberry 2 wins, the probability of executing the first suggestion effect is higher than the second suggestion effect, so that the type of the winning strawberry role Regardless of the result, it is possible to produce a suggestion according to the winning result.

[Suggested production decision table]
In the present embodiment, the suggestion effect is determined in the suggestion effect execution process using the suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 16, but for example, the suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 21 may be used.

  In the suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 21, each of the strong strawberry appearance and the weak strawberry appearance is further assigned by the AT lottery performed at the time of winning strong strawberry A or weak strawberry A. This is characterized in that the execution probability of the suggestion effect is set in association with the number of navigation stocks to be associated.

  Specifically, 0 to 2 and 3 to 5 pieces of navigation stock are assigned to the strong strawberry appearance. In addition, 0 to 2 and 3 to 5 are associated as the number of navigation stocks to be given to the weak strawberry appearance, respectively. And the execution probability of the 1st suggestion effect and the 2nd suggestion effect is set with respect to each of the number of navigation stocks provided.

  When the strong strawberry A is won, and when the strong strawberry outcome is derived, the number of Navi stocks assigned in the AT lottery performed when the strong strawberry A is won is 0 to 2 Is set such that the first suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 50% and the second suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 50%.

  In addition, when the strong strawberry A is won and the strong strawberry outcome is derived, the number of Navi stocks assigned in the AT lottery performed when the strong strawberry A is won is 3 to 5 In some cases, the first suggestion effect is not executed, and the second suggestion effect is set to be executed with a probability of 100%.

  In addition, when the strong strawberry A is won and the weak strawberry outcome is derived, the number of Navi stocks assigned in the AT lottery performed when the strong strawberry A is won is 0 to 2 In some cases, the first suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 100%, and the second suggestion effect is set not to be executed.

  In addition, when the strong strawberry A is won and the weak strawberry outcome is derived, the number of Navi stocks assigned in the AT lottery performed at the time of winning the strong strawberry A is 3 to 5 In some cases, the first suggestion effect is set to be executed with a probability of 50%, and the second suggestion effect is set to be executed with a probability of 50%.

  On the other hand, when the weak strawberry A is won and the weak strawberry outcome is derived, the number of Navi stocks assigned in the AT lottery performed when the weak strawberry A is won is 0 to 2 In some cases, the first suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 100%, and the second suggestion effect is set not to be executed.

  In addition, when the weak strawberry A is won and the weak strawberry outcome is derived, the number of Navi stocks assigned in the AT lottery performed at the time of winning the weak strawberry A is 3 to 5 In some cases, the first suggestion effect is set to be executed with a probability of 50%, and the second suggestion effect is set to be executed with a probability of 50%.

  In this way, when the suggestion effect is determined using the suggestion effect determination table shown in FIG. 21, in addition to the suggestion effect corresponding to the outcome, the suggestion effect corresponding to the number of navigation stocks to be given is also provided. Will come to be. Thereby, a player's interest with respect to suggestion production can be attracted more, and an interest can be improved.

[About 2nd suggestion effect notice process]
In the present embodiment, the second suggestion effect notice process is executed regardless of whether a strong strawberry or a weak strawberry is won. That is, in the present embodiment, the gaze notification is also included. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second suggestion effect notice process may be executed only when a strong strawberry is won.

[Suggested production change process]
In this embodiment, when the strong strawberry A is won, the suggestion effect changing process is executed. However, not limited to this, the suggestion effect changing process may be executed when the strong strawberry A is won and the number of navigation stocks given in the AT lottery is equal to or larger than the predetermined number.

  Further, although the effect switch 56 is used as means for changing from the first suggestion effect to the second suggestion effect, other means may be used.

[About the second decision result suggesting effect execution process]
In the present embodiment, when the strong strawberry A is won, the second determination result suggesting effect execution process is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second determination result suggesting effect execution process may be executed when the strong strawberry A is won and the number of navigation stocks given in the AT lottery is equal to or larger than the predetermined number. .

  Also, in RT1 (normal gaming state), if the strong strawberry A is won multiple times, the number of navigation stocks given in the AT lottery even once is more than the predetermined number. 2 The determination result suggesting effect execution process may be executed.

  In addition, when the strong strawberry A is won multiple times in RT1 (normal game state), the second decision is made when the total number of navigation stocks given in each AT lottery is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. The result suggesting effect execution process may be executed.

[About Navi target roles]
The navigation target combination in the present embodiment is Lip A to F, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, and right bell A to D when RT0, and left bell A to D when RT2. D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D, but are not limited thereto, and may be other combinations. For example, the navigation target combination may include melon and strawberry, and may notify that the melon has been won or the strawberry has been won when winning.

[Freeze production]
In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, freeze control for forcibly invalidating the operation of operation means such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the start switch 7 that are operated in the game progress may be performed. For example, freeze control may be performed when BB1 or BB2 is won in the first game after the bonus ends.

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

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

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

  Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the use of any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but for example a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls. The value may be used together. In other words, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a prize is generated. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the example in which the AT for one navigation stock is terminated by digesting 50 games has been described. However, the period for which the AT is controlled corresponding to one Navistock is not limited to the period for which the game is digested for a predetermined number of times, but the number of times determined by random lottery using random numbers from a plurality of types of times The number of times a specific winning combination (for example, a strawberry) is won reaches the predetermined number of times during the period of digesting the minute game, the period until the number of times that the navigation effect is executed after winning the navigation target role reaches the predetermined number It may be a period until.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
Any of a plurality of types of suggestion effects including a first suggestion effect that suggests an advantage related to the provision of a privilege and a second suggestion effect that suggests that the advantage related to the provision of the privilege is higher than the first suggestion effect. Suggesting effect execution means for executing
The determination result of the prior determination means includes
A first determination result that is a determination result in which the derivation of the first specific display result is permitted while the derivation of the second specific display result is not permitted;
And a second determination result that is a determination result that has a higher degree of benefit related to the provision of a privilege than the first determination result and is allowed to derive each of the first specific display result and the second specific display result. ,
The suggestion effect executing means is higher when the first specific display result is derived when the first specific display result is derived when the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result. A slot machine that executes the first suggestion effect at a rate.

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