JP2016043134A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of improving taste by a plurality of performances to be executed via an operation of introduction operation means.SOLUTION: A slot machine executes a specific performance including: a part B for suggesting winning of GB; and a C part executed subsequent to the B part on the condition that a third stop operation changes from an ON state to an OFF state, and notifying of whether or not to win the GB. The B part includes a first part and a second part, after the B part is started, when the third stop operation changes from the ON state to the OFF state, before a prescribed time required for executing the second part to the last, elapses, if the prescribed time has elapsed, the slot machine executes the C part. However, after the B part is started, when the third stop operation does not change from the ON state to the OFF state even after the prescribed time has elapsed, the slot machine repetitively executes the second part until it becomes the OFF state, and when it is changed into the OFF state, executes the C part. When notifying of the winning of the GB, at a time when the C part is started, the slot machine executes the C part in an execution mode capable of recognizing the winning of the GB.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a display result of a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified.

  Generally, a slot machine has a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of identification information drawn as identification information on the outer peripheral portion. First, a bet number is set by a player's BET operation. When the start lever is operated in a state where the bet number is set, rotation of the reel is started, and rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. Then, when all the reels stop rotating, a combination of predetermined winning identification information (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination of identification information) is arranged on the winning line. Will occur. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  In addition, in this type of slot machine, until the reel stop operation is performed, the performance is performed halfway, and thereafter, the midway state is maintained, and the stop operation is performed in this state, thereby continuing the performance. On the other hand, if a stop operation is performed before the production is performed halfway, the execution until the middle is canceled and the subsequent production is started (for example, patents). Reference 1).

Japanese Patent No. 3635563

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, if the stop operation is performed before the performance is executed halfway, and the execution until the middle is canceled, the connection with the subsequent production becomes unclear. On the other hand, if the player pays attention to the reel during the stop operation, there is a possibility that the contents of the subsequent effects started by the stop operation may be missed.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of enhancing the interest by a plurality of effects executed with the operation of the derivation operation means interposed therebetween. .

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the means 1 of the present invention comprises:
A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result ( In slot machine 1)
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining a display result allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
Derivation control means (main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving the display result;
Privilege granting means (sub control unit 91) for granting a privilege (GB) advantageous to the player;
It is the 1st production (B part) which shows the possibility that the privilege (GB) is given, and the production following the first production (B part), and whether the privilege (GB) is given or not. A specific effect execution means (sub control unit 91) for executing a specific effect (effect in the final game of the continuous effect) including the second effect (C part) for notifying
With
The derivation control means derives different display results depending on the timing at which the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are operated even if the determination results of the prior determination means (internal lottery) are the same. Sometimes
The first effect (B part) includes a first part (first part) and a second part (second part) executed after the first part, and the first part (first part). It takes a predetermined time to execute from the start to the end of the second part (second part),
The specific effect executing means is
The derivation operation means from the operation state (ON state) in which the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are operated before the predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the first effect (B part). When the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated (OFF state), the second effect (C part) is executed when the predetermined time has elapsed,
If the operation state (ON state) does not change to the non-operation state (OFF state) after the predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the first effect (Part B), the non-operation state (OFF state) is set. The second part (second part) is repeatedly executed until the second stage (C part) is executed when the non-operation state (OFF state) is reached,
When notifying that the privilege (GB) is given by the second production (C part), the privilege (GB) is given when the second production (C part) is started. The second effect (C part) is executed in an execution mode in which it can be recognized.
According to this feature, a first effect indicating the possibility that a privilege has been granted, and an effect that is executed following the first effect on condition that the derivation operation means is changed from the operation state to the non-operation state. Yes, it is possible to execute a specific effect including a second effect that informs whether or not a privilege is given.
In such a configuration, after the first production starts, the first part constituting the first production starts and before a predetermined time required to execute until the end of the second part to be executed thereafter. When the derivation operation means changes from the operation state to the non-operation state, the second effect is executed based on the fact that a predetermined time has elapsed, that is, the second part constituting the first effect has been executed to the end. Whether or not a privilege is given is informed, and the first part constituting the first effect starts and the derivation operation means operates before the second part is executed to the end. Even if the state changes from the state to the non-operation state, the second part is executed to the end, and the subsequent second effect is executed. Therefore, the connection between the first effect and the second effect may be unclear. Absent.
In addition, after the start of the first effect, the first part constituting the first effect starts, and when the derivation operation means does not change from the operating state to the non-operating state even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the non-operating state is entered. The second part is repeatedly executed until the second effect is executed based on the fact that the non-operation state has been reached, and it is informed whether or not the specific is given. After the first part constituting is started and the second part is executed to the end, the second part until the player enters the non-operation state even if the player makes the derivation operation means the operation state and causes the variable display unit to derive the display result. Since the second effect following the first effect is executed based on the portion being repeatedly executed and then the non-operating state, the player confirms the display result derived on the variable display unit. By setting the derivation operation means to the non-operation state, While confirming the results, nor miss the contents of the second effect.
In addition, when it is notified that the privilege is provided by the second effect, the second effect is performed in an execution mode capable of recognizing that the privilege is provided when the second effect is started. Since it is executed, it can be recognized that the privilege is granted immediately after the start of the second effect triggered by the player setting the derivation operation means to the non-operation state.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1,
The production aspect of the second part (second part) includes a plurality of different production aspects (colors of character costumes),
The possibility that the privilege (GB) is given differs according to the production mode of the second part (second part).
According to this feature, even when the first part constituting the first effect starts after the start of the first effect and the derivation operation means is changed from the operation state to the non-operation state before the predetermined time elapses. Since the second part constituting the first effect is executed to the end, it is possible to make the player recognize the possibility that the privilege suggested by the effect mode of the second part is given.

The slot machine of means 3 of the present invention is:
A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result ( In slot machine 1)
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining a display result allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
Derivation control means (main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving the display result;
A privilege granting means (sub-control unit 91) for granting a privilege advantageous to the player;
It is the 1st production (B part) which shows the possibility that the privilege (GB) is given, and the production following the first production (B part), and whether the privilege (GB) is given or not. Specific effect execution means (sub control unit 91) for executing a specific effect including the second effect (C part) for notifying
With
The derivation control means derives different display results depending on the timing at which the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are operated even if the determination results of the prior determination means (internal lottery) are the same. Sometimes
The first effect (B part) includes a first part (first part) and a second part (second part) executed after the first part, and the first part (first part). It takes a predetermined time to execute from the start to the end of the second part (second part),
The specific effect executing means is
The derivation operation means from the operation state (ON state) in which the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are operated before the predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the first effect (B part). When the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated (OFF state), the second effect (C part) is executed when the predetermined time has elapsed,
If the operation state (ON state) does not change to the non-operation state (OFF state) after the predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the first effect (Part B), the non-operation state (OFF state) is set. The third effect (D part) that does not affect the progress of the effect is executed until the second effect (C part) is executed when the non-operation state (OFF state) is reached,
When notifying that the privilege (GB) is given by the second production (C part), the privilege (GB) is given when the second production (C part) is started. The second effect (C part) is executed in an execution mode in which it can be recognized.
According to this feature, a first effect indicating the possibility that a privilege has been granted, and an effect that is executed following the first effect on condition that the derivation operation means is changed from the operation state to the non-operation state. Yes, it is possible to execute a specific effect including a second effect that informs whether or not a privilege is given.
In such a configuration, after the first production starts, the first part constituting the first production starts and before a predetermined time required to execute until the end of the second part to be executed thereafter. When the derivation operation means changes from the operation state to the non-operation state, the second effect is executed based on the fact that a predetermined time has elapsed, that is, the second part constituting the first effect has been executed to the end. Whether or not the specific is given is notified, and the derivation operation means operates before the first part constituting the first effect starts and the second part is executed to the end. Even if the state changes from the state to the non-operation state, the second part is executed to the end, and the subsequent second effect is executed. Therefore, the connection between the first effect and the second effect may be unclear. Absent.
In addition, after the start of the first effect, the first part constituting the first effect starts, and when the derivation operation means does not change from the operating state to the non-operating state even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the non-operating state is entered. The third effect that does not affect the progress of the effect is executed, the second effect is executed based on the non-operation state, and whether or not the specific is given is notified. After the first part constituting the first effect is started and the second part is executed to the end, the player does not operate even if the variable display unit derives the display result with the derivation operation means as the operation state. The third effect that does not affect the progress of the effect is executed until the second effect, and then the second effect that follows the first effect is executed based on the non-operation state. Derivation operation after confirming the display result derived on the display By the stage and the non-operation state, while confirming the display result, it is not even miss the contents of the second effect.
In addition, when it is notified that the privilege is provided by the second effect, the second effect is performed in an execution mode capable of recognizing that the privilege is provided when the second effect is started. Since it is executed, it can be recognized that the privilege is granted immediately after the start of the second effect triggered by the player setting the derivation operation means to the non-operation state.

In the means 1 and 3, the first effect may be configured to start at a timing before the derivation operation means enters the operation state, or may be configured to start at a timing when the derivation operation means enters the operation state.
The means for executing the second effect based on the elapse of the predetermined time in the means 1 and 3 may be a configuration in which the second effect is executed when the predetermined time elapses. A configuration may be employed in which the second effect is executed at a timing that is established after the time has elapsed.
Further, executing the second effect based on the non-operating state in the means 1 and 3 may be configured to execute the second effect when the non-operating state is achieved, A configuration in which the second effect is executed at a timing that is established after the non-operation state is established may be employed.
Further, in the means 1 and 3, a privilege advantageous to the player is a right that allows the player to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (winning a lottery for determining whether or not an advantageous state occurs, Derivation of the display result to shift to the advantageous state is permitted), the right to be notified of the operation mode advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled to the gaming state with a high expected value to which the gaming value is given, The right to be notified whether or not the game state is advantageous for the player, the period during which the game state is controlled to the advantageous state (fixed unit game number, average value of the unit game number that varies depending on the end condition, etc.), etc. May be directly advantageous for the player, and not directly advantageous for the player, but indirectly advantageous for the player, for example, a condition for obtaining the privilege on the Internet. It may be a Scripture.

The slot machine of means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 3,
The production mode of the second part (the second part of the B part) includes a plurality of different types of production modes (colors of costumes of characters, etc.)
The possibility that the privilege (GB) is given differs according to the production mode of the second part (second part).
According to this feature, even when the first part constituting the first effect starts after the start of the first effect and the derivation operation means is changed from the operation state to the non-operation state before the predetermined time elapses. Since the second part constituting the first effect is executed to the end, it is possible to make the player recognize the possibility that the privilege suggested by the effect mode of the second part is given.

The slot machine of means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 3 or 4,
The production mode of the third production (D part) includes a plurality of different production modes (colors of costumes of characters, etc.)
The possibility that the privilege (GB) is given is different according to the production mode of the third production (D part).
According to this feature, even after the first part constituting the first effect starts and the second part is executed to the end, the player maintains the derivation operation means in the operation state. Since the third effect that suggests the possibility that the privilege is given is executed, it may indicate the possibility that the privilege is given according to the operation mode of the derivation operation means of the player. it can.

The slot machine of means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (medal);
Game value storage means (main control unit 41) for storing a game value (credit) that can be used for setting the number of bets in accordance with a betting operation (operation of the MAXBET switch 6);
Bet number storage means (main control unit 41) for storing the bet number set for one game;
Of the betting number stored in the betting number storage means and the gaming value (credit) stored in the gaming value storage means in accordance with the detection result by the gaming medium detection means (inserted medal sensor 31) A game medium detection updating means (main control unit 41) for updating any one of them;
The bet number stored in the bet number storage means is set so that the next game can be started without using the game value (medals, credits) when a re-game winning (re-gamer) occurs. Renewal derivation update means for updating (main control unit 41);
It is characterized by having.

The slot machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 6, wherein
Delay control means (main control unit 41) is provided for performing delay control (rip freeze) for delaying the timing at which the next game can be started after the re-game winning (re-gamer) occurs until the release condition is satisfied. ,
The release condition is satisfied when the detection result by the game medium detecting means (insertion medal sensor 31) becomes a release result (detection of insertion of a medal),
The game medium detection time update means includes:
After the game is finished without a re-game winning (re-playing combination), the game medium (medal) is detected by the game medium detection means (inserted medal sensor 31), and stored in the betting number storage means. When the number of bets placed is less than the predetermined upper limit number (3), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit number (3) is reached, the gaming value is updated. Updating means for detecting the first game medium for updating the game value (credit) stored in the storage means;
After the re-game winning (re-game player) is generated, the game after the re-game derivation update unit updates the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit and the next game can be started. Second game medium detection time update means for updating the game value (credit) stored in the game value storage means by detecting the game medium (medal) by the medium detection means (inserted medal sensor 31). When,
It is characterized by including.
According to this feature, even after a re-game win has occurred, the inserted game medium is detected after the bet number is updated by the re-game derivation update means and the next game can be started. The game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game winning is generated. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game winning is generated without causing a sense of incongruity. Further, after the re-game winning is generated, the delay control is performed, the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detecting means becomes the release result, so that the delay control is released. As a result, even if the number of bets is updated due to a re-game winning for the player, the next game cannot be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. You can make it seem as if the next game can be started.

The slot machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 6, wherein
Delay control means (main control unit 41) is provided for performing delay control (rip freeze) for delaying the timing at which the next game can be started after the re-game winning (re-gamer) occurs until the release condition is satisfied. ,
The release condition is satisfied when the detection result by the game medium detecting means (insertion medal sensor 31) becomes a release result (detection of insertion of a medal),
The game medium detection time update means includes:
After the game is finished without a re-game winning (re-playing combination), the game medium (medal) is detected by the game medium detection means (inserted medal sensor 31), and stored in the betting number storage means. When the number of bets placed is less than the predetermined upper limit number (3), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit number (3) is reached, the gaming value is updated. Updating means for detecting the first game medium for updating the game value (credit) stored in the storage means;
The game medium detecting means (inserted medal sensor) after the replay deriving time update means starts updating the bet amount stored in the bet number storage means after the occurrence of a re-game winning (re-game player). 31) a second game medium detection time update means for updating the game value (credit) stored in the game value storage means by detecting a game medium (medal) by 31);
It is characterized by including.
According to this feature, even after the re-game winning is generated, the inserted game medium is a game medium detected after the start of renewal of the betting amount by the re-game derivation update means. Thus, the game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game winning is generated. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game winning is generated without causing a sense of incongruity. Further, after the re-game winning is generated, the delay control is performed, the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detecting means becomes the release result, so that the delay control is released. As a result, even if the number of bets is updated due to a re-game winning for the player, the next game cannot be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. You can make it seem as if the next game can be started.

The slot machine of means 9 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 8,
Advantage amount giving means (sub control unit 91) for giving an advantageous amount (number of AT games) advantageous to the player;
An advantageous amount consuming means (sub control unit 91) for consuming an advantageous amount when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the progress of the game (during one game),
Advantageous state control means (sub-control unit 91) for controlling to the advantageous state (AT) until the advantageous amount (number of AT games) given by the advantageous amount giving means has been consumed,
Production control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling from one production state to a specific production state (high probability state) as the production state in the advantageous state (AT);
It is characterized by having.

The slot machine according to means 10 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 9,
The advantageous amount consuming means consumes an advantageous amount (the number of games of AT) when a predetermined condition is satisfied even during a specific performance state (high probability state) (when one game is consumed),
The advantageous amount giving means is an additional advantageous amount that is necessary to control to the advantageous state at least until the control of the specific performance state is completed when the production control means controls to the specific production state (high probability state). (Number of AT games required before the end of the high probability state)
The slot machine provides an advantageous amount notification means (sub-control unit) for notifying the additional advantageous amount (the number of AT games added) until the specific performance state (high probability state) is completed when the additional advantageous amount is given. 91) is further provided.
According to this feature, it is possible to give the player a feeling that the advantageous amount has increased while securing the advantageous amount necessary for controlling to the advantageous state at least until the control of the specific performance state is completed. It is possible to clearly recognize that it is advantageous for the player during the advantageous state. Thereby, the interest of the game in an advantageous state can be improved.

The slot machine of means 11 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 10,
Advantageous period control means (sub-control unit 91) for controlling the advantageous period (AT) in which the expected value of the gaming value given to the player is higher than the gaming value used by the player;
Acquisition number counting means (sub-control unit 91) for counting the number of acquisitions of game value (net increase number) of the player during the advantageous period (AT);
Notification effect execution means (sub-control unit) for executing a notification effect (a net increase number notification effect) for notifying that the number of acquisitions counted by the acquisition number counting means has reached a specified number (1000, 2500, 5000, 10000). 91)
A predetermined effect execution means (sub control unit 91) capable of executing a predetermined effect (continuous effect) in a different form from the notification effect (pure increase number notification effect) when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
It is characterized by having.

The slot machine of means 12 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 11,
When the execution of the notification effect (pure increase number notification effect) and the execution of the predetermined effect (continuous effect) overlap, the notification effect execution means does not execute the notification effect (pure increase number notification effect) and the predetermined effect execution means. Executes a predetermined effect (continuous effect), and after the predetermined effect execution means executes the predetermined effect (continuous effect), an event in which the gaming value increases (a prize of more than three small roles) occurs, and When the number of acquisitions (net increase number) counted by the acquisition number counting means has reached one specified number (1000, 2500, 5000, 10000), the notification effect execution means executes a notification effect (net increase number notification effect). It is characterized by.
According to this feature, even if the execution time of the notification effect is changed, the flow that the notification effect is executed when an event that increases the gaming value occurs does not collapse, so the player does not feel uncomfortable. So that the game can proceed.

The slot machine of means 13 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 11,
When the execution of the notification effect (pure increase number notification effect) and the execution of the predetermined effect (continuous effect) overlap, the predetermined effect executing means does not execute the predetermined effect (continuous effect) and the notification effect executing means notifies When the predetermined condition (winning of the target role of GB lottery) is established after the notification effect execution means executes the notification effect (net increase number notification effect), the execution of the predetermined effect is performed. The means is characterized by executing a predetermined effect (continuous effect).
According to this feature, even if the execution time of the predetermined effect is changed, the flow that the predetermined effect is executed when the predetermined condition is satisfied does not break down, so that the game proceeds so that the player does not feel uncomfortable. can do.

In addition, as the number of game values acquired in means 11 to 13, the number of game values given to the player, the game value obtained by subtracting the game value used by the player from the game value given to the player Includes both number of values.
In addition, in the means 12 and 13, the overlap between the execution of the notification effect and the execution of the predetermined effect includes both a case where the notification effect overlaps and a case where the notification effect overlaps in all periods. In addition, “when the execution of the notification effect overlaps with the execution of the predetermined effect”, in other words, the execution timing of the notification effect and the execution timing of the predetermined effect can be said to be the same period. In this case, the execution start does not necessarily have to be the same, and includes a case where at least a part of the execution period of both effects is the same period.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination, and a some re-game combination winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing which bet number setting and credit addition are accept | permitted after completion | finish of a game. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the timing at which bet number setting and credit addition are accept | permitted after the game completion | finish. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect in AT and the high probability state in AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a continuous production. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing which implements a pure increase number notification effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation structure in the last game of a continuous production. It is a figure for demonstrating transition of the production | presentation screen in the last game of a continuous production. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of the effect structure in a continuous effect last game. It is a figure for demonstrating transition of the production | presentation screen in the modification of the production | presentation structure of a continuous production last game.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry a”, “cherry” are respectively provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “b”, “bell”, “replay”, and “plum” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b.

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

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

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a transmissive liquid crystal panel in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and the transmissive area 51b corresponding to the transmissive window 3 of the display area 51a and the transmissive window 3 are interposed. Thus, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side. In addition, a light guide plate (not shown) for irradiating the display area 51a from the back surface side is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a, and the transmissive area 51b of the display area 51a is excluded from the back surface. A concealing member (not shown) for concealing the inside is provided in the region. The liquid crystal display 51 is a display device that can change the display mode by controlling the liquid crystal element in either a state in which light irradiated by the light guide plate is allowed to pass or a state in which the light is not allowed to pass through.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). In the range, the maximum bet number among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state (in this embodiment, the normal gaming state described later, 3 as the specified number in the inside, as the specified number of CB 2) The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting, the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and bet number are returned). Check switch 10 operated at the time, start switch 7 operated at the time of starting the game, stop switch operated at the time of stopping the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R L, 8C, 8R are each provided so as to be operated by the player.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation is provided inside the front door 1b. A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while changing the set value to be confirmed or confirming the set value, in a stopped state (for example, when the end of a pseudo bonus described later is determined) A stop switch 36a for selecting validity / invalidity of a stop function for controlling the progress of the game until the reset operation is performed, and a predetermined trigger (for example, the end of a pseudo bonus described later is determined) Automatic settlement processing (automatic settlement switch for selecting whether to enable / disable the automatic settlement function that controls the medal stored as credits to be settled (returned regardless of the player's operation)) 36b, flow path switching for selectively switching the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 to either the hopper tank 34a side or the medal payout exit 9 side described later provided in the housing 1a. A solenoid 30 (see FIG. 4), a medal selector 29 having a inserted medal sensor 31 (see FIG. 4) that detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side, and detects the open state of the front door 1b. A door opening detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) is provided.

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

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a is provided for detecting that the amount of stored medal is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is full.

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

  The power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation held by a store clerk or the like. The set key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 are operated only by a person such as a store clerk who has the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after the front door 1b is opened by key operation, only the store clerk possessing the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the game store clerk. Operation is possible.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, as a winning combination, when a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b” in FIG. 7 described later) is determined as a winning combination, a winning combination is achieved. In addition, a combination of symbols that becomes an index that is more easily recognized than the predetermined symbol combination in any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the predetermined symbol combination is aligned (for example, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” in FIG. 7 described later). As a result, a combination that can be seen as having won a prize by a combination of symbols arranged in any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is included. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols that is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN is referred to as a symbol combination serving as an index, and constitutes a symbol combination serving as an index. The symbol is called an index symbol.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. Further, one unit of control (game control) for executing a game starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal (stepping motor phase signal) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 47 transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55. These effect devices are sub-controls described later mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven based on control by the unit 91.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the lottery that affects the advantage to the player such as internal lottery, GB lottery, Navistock lottery, and extra lottery to be described later. ing. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

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

  In addition, when the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the configuration may be changed to the setting change state on condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected by the door opening detection switch 25. By setting it as such a structure, it can prevent that a setting change will be carried out illegally in the state which the front door 1b is not open | released. Further, in the configuration that shifts to the setting change state on the condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected, the door opening detection switch 25 does not detect the opening of the front door 1b after shifting to the setting change state. However, it is preferable to maintain the setting change state, so that even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting change, the operation for changing to the setting change state is not required again, and the setting change state is required. Operation is not complicated. In addition, after shifting to the setting change state, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated and the set value is confirmed, the door opening detection switch 25 detects the opening of the front door 1b. On the condition that the setting change state is terminated, it may be configured to shift to a state in which the game can proceed. Even in such a configuration, the setting change is illegally performed when the front door 1b is not opened. Can be prevented.

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

  After the game, the setting is made on the condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected by the door opening detection switch 25 when the setting key switch 37 is turned on with no betting number set. A configuration for shifting to the confirmation state may be adopted, and by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being illegally confirmed without the front door 1b being opened. Further, in the configuration that shifts to the setting confirmation state on the condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected, the door opening detection switch 25 does not detect the opening of the front door 1b after the transition to the setting confirmation state. However, it is preferable to maintain the setting confirmation state, so that even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting confirmation, the operation for shifting to the setting confirmation state is not required again, and the setting confirmation state is required. Operation is not complicated. In addition, after shifting to the setting confirmation state, when the set key switch 37 is turned off after the set value is confirmed by operating the start switch 7, the door opening detection switch 25 detects the opening of the front door 1b. On the condition that the setting confirmation state is terminated, it may be configured to return to a state in which the game can proceed. Even in such a configuration, the setting value is illegally set when the front door 1b is not opened. It can be prevented from being confirmed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Initialization 1 is a setting key switch 37 that is on at the time of startup, and is an initialization that is performed before the transition to the setting change state or an initialization that occurs when a RAM error occurs. In the storage area of the RAM 41c, areas other than the important work and the special work are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the CB. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

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

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a specified number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (usually inside, CB) (in this embodiment, 3 in the normal gaming state and inside, 2 in CB). It is possible to start the game on condition that a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line is activated (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always activated. A winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “combinations” is arranged on the winning line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

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

  In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, except for the case where the gaming state is CB, an internal lottery to be described later is won, and the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 41c. There is a need.

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

  In a game in which the game state is CB, the internal lottery is not performed, and the winning flags of all the small roles are set to be valid in each game. Will be allowed. The internal lottery is also performed in the game during the CB. However, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the winning flags of all the small roles may be set so that the winning of any small role is allowed.

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

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined in accordance with the internal lottery target, the current gaming state, etc. and the set value are used as random numbers for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). It is determined that the winning combination has been won when the results of addition are sequentially overflowed. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the CPU 41a. 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. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, 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). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) 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 this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding symbols in the stop control table applied in the normal game state and inside, and the stop operation is detected in the normal game state and inside. It is possible to stop the reel by drawing in a maximum of 4 frames. That is, in the normal game state and inside, 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 addition, the stop control table for the middle reel and the right reel applied during the CB has a value of 0 to 4 as the number of sliding symbols as in the stop control table applied in the normal gaming state and inside. After detecting the stop operation, the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of 4 frame symbols. That is, after detecting a stop operation, it is possible to pull in a maximum of 4 symbols to stop the reel, and a symbol stop position can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 symbols including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. . On the other hand, in the stop control table for the left reel applied during the CB, 0 and 1 are set as the number of sliding frames, and after detecting the stop operation, the reel is stopped by drawing a symbol only for a maximum of one frame. It is possible. That is, after detecting the stop operation, it is possible to pull in a maximum of one symbol to stop the reel, and the symbol stop position can be designated from a range of a maximum of two symbols including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. .

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won in the normal gaming state and inside, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is the winning line. Create a stop control table in which the number of sliding tops to be pulled in so as not to be aligned is up and control the reel stop. A stop control table with a predetermined number is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, in the normal gaming state and inside, if a winning operation can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames when the stop operation is performed, this is aligned. Control to be stopped is performed, and the winning combination which is not won is controlled to be stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a small role is elected inside, that is, when a special role and a small role are simultaneously won, the selected small role is drawn to the winning line to the maximum in a range of 4 frames. As for the stop operation position where the number of sliding tops is determined as above and the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames, the winning special role is maximized within the 4 lines within the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, if a special combination and a small combination are elected at the same time, when the stop operation is performed, the small combination selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line will be stopped. If it is possible, control will be made to align them and stop, and if a small role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames on the winning line cannot be drawn, the draw line of up to 4 frames on the win line If it is possible to stop all the special roles that have been elected, they will be controlled to stop them, and those that have not won will be controlled to stop without being aligned in the 4-frame pull-in range. Become. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. In the case where a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a re-gamer is elected inside, that is, when a special role and a re-gamer are simultaneously elected, the winning re-player is maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a special combination and a re-playing role are won at the same time, when the stop operation is performed, the control for stopping the re-playing role with a maximum of 4 frames on the winning line is stopped. I do. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  Also, in this embodiment, in each game in the CB, a stop control table is created in which the number of sliding symbols that draws one of the small roles for the left reel to the maximum in the range of one frame on the winning line is determined, Reel stop control is performed, and for the middle reel and right reel, a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames for pulling one of the small roles on the winning line in the range of 4 frames is defined is created, and the reel stop control is performed. I do. As a result, when a left reel stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the small roles are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to one frame, and the middle reel or right reel stop operation is performed. At the time of a break, control is performed so that the symbols of the small roles are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed by using a stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing at which the stop operation is performed. A configuration that performs stop control by specifying the stop position from the table and stopping the reel at the specified stop position, and searching for a stop position that can be stopped when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or the stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control that identifies and stops the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and can be stopped without using the stop control table or the stop position table A configuration that uses stop control by searching and specifying the stop position together, and a configuration that performs stop control by partially changing the stop control table and stop position table. It may be.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the start of the reel rotation every time the reel starts rotating after the game starts. After a game is over, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is enabled, the reel start of the previous game is started. If the game time that has started counting from the time is more than the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, no wait is generated. At that time, the reel for the game in the game is started to rotate.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41, with respect to the sub-control unit 91, inserts number command, credit command, internal winning command, reel acceleration information command, stop operation time command, sliding frame number command, stop command, game end A plurality of types of commands including a command, a winning number command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

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

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

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the result of the internal lottery, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts, it is possible to specify that the game is started by operating the start switch 7 by receiving these commands. .

  The reel acceleration information command is a command that can specify that the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game.

  The stop operation command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel. Sent every time the accompanying stop control is performed.

  The sliding frame number command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the number of sliding frames to be moved from when the corresponding reel is stopped until it stops. Each time stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted after being transmitted.

  The stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. Stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel Is transmitted after the corresponding sliding frame number command is transmitted.

  With the stop operation command, the sliding frame number command, and the stop command, it is possible to specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, and accompanying the stop operation of each reel Since it is transmitted every time stop control is performed, by receiving these commands, it is possible to specify that one of the reels has been stopped and the reel to be stopped.

  The game end command is a command that can specify that the game has ended and the game state (usually inside, CB) of the next game, and the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel. Sent when the stop switch is released.

  The winning number command is a command that can specify a combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not a winning is received, a type of winning, and a payout number of medals at the time of winning. The player stops the third stop reel. This is when the stop switch is pressed and released, and is transmitted after the game end command is transmitted.

  Both the game end command and the winning number command are transmitted when the player depresses the stop switch to release the third stop reel and releases the stop switch. It is possible to specify that all operations necessary to advance one game have been completed.

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

  The stand-by command is a command indicating a transition to the stand-by state. When one game is over and no bet number is set and the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) has passed, This is transmitted after the payout of medals by the settlement (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is completed and a payout end command is transmitted.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

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

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

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

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when the setting confirmation state is entered. A confirmation command is sent.

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

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

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

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

  The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c. Then, it is transmitted in the command transmission process of the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

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

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

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

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

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED 55, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

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

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

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

  First, the special combination will be described with reference to FIG. Special roles include CB.

  CB is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-blue 7” is aligned on the winning line LN in the normal gaming state or inside, and the gaming state shifts to CB.

  CB is a state in which winnings of all small combinations are permitted, and any small combination will always win regardless of the timing of the stop operation. The CB ends when the total number of medals paid out in the CB exceeds 29.

  Next, a small combination will be described with reference to FIG. For the small role, the secondary role A1, the secondary role A2, the secondary role A3, the secondary role A4, the secondary role A5, the secondary role A6, the secondary role B1, the secondary role B2, the control role 1, the control role 2, the control role 3, control A role 4, a middle bell, a right falling bell, a middle watermelon, a right watermelon, and a CB cherry are included.

  In the following description, if it is not necessary to distinguish between the secondary role A1, the secondary role A2, the secondary role A3, the secondary role A4, the secondary role A5, and the secondary role A6, they are simply referred to as the secondary role A, the secondary role B1, and the secondary role. When it is not necessary to distinguish B2, it is simply called the secondary role B. Further, when there is no need to distinguish between the secondary role A and the secondary role B, they are simply called secondary roles. Further, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the control combination 1, the control combination 2, the control combination 3, and the control combination 4, they are simply referred to as control combinations.

  The secondary role A1 wins when the combination of “Replay-Cherry a-Cherry a” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and one when the secondary role A1 wins in the normal gaming state and inside. Medals will be paid out. In addition, two medals are paid out when the assistant role A1 wins in CB. The “replay” on the left reel that constitutes the auxiliary role A1 is located one position below the “bell” and one above the “red 7”, “watermelon” or “BAR”. The “cherry a” of the reel is arranged one below “BAR” or “replay”, and is arranged one above the “bell”, and the “cherry a” on the right reel is one of the “bell”. Since it is placed under one and placed above “Replay”, when the combination of “Replay-Cherry a-Cherry a” is aligned on the winning line LN, it is the same as any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. The symbols of or similar to each other are never arranged. In addition, the “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the secondary role A1 is arranged within 5 frames, but the “cherry a” of the middle reel and the “cherry a” of the right reel that constitute the secondary role A1 are within 5 frames. Because there are places that are not arranged in the game, even if you win the secondary role A1 in the normal game state or in the internal lottery that will be described later, if you do not stop the middle reel and the right reel at the appropriate timing, I won't win the second role A1.

  The secondary role A2 wins when the combination of “Replay-Cherry a-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and one side when the secondary role A2 wins in the normal gaming state and inside. Medals are paid out. In addition, when the secondary role A2 wins in CB, two medals are paid out. The “replay” on the left reel that constitutes the secondary role A2 is located one position below the “bell” and one above the “red 7”, “watermelon” or “BAR”. The “cherry a” on the reel is placed one below the “BAR” or “replay”, and one above the “bell”. The “plum” on the right reel is one of the “bells”. Since it is arranged below and one above “White 7” or “Blue 7”, when the combination of “Replay-Cherry a-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 None of them has the same design or similar designs. In addition, the “replay” of the left reel constituting the secondary role A2 is arranged within 5 frames, but the “cherry a” of the middle reel and the “plum” of the right reel constituting the secondary role A1 are within 5 frames. Because there are places that are not arranged, even if you win the secondary role A2 in the normal game state or inside lottery, which will be described later, if you do not stop the middle reel and the right reel at the appropriate timing, you will win Will not win the secondary role A2.

  The secondary role A3 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Cherry b-Cherry a” is aligned on the winning line LN in any game state, and one when the secondary role A3 wins in the normal gaming state and inside. Medals will be paid out. In addition, when the assistant role A3 wins in CB, two medals are paid out. The “replay” on the left reel that constitutes the auxiliary role A3 is located one position below the “bell” and one above the “red 7”, “watermelon” or “BAR”. The “cherry b” on the reel is placed one below the “white 7” and one above the “bell”, and the “cherry a” on the right reel is one below the “bell”. Since it is arranged and placed one above “Replay”, when the combination of “Replay-Cherry b-Cherry a” is aligned on the winning line LN, the same symbol or symbol on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 There are no patterns that are similar to each other. In addition, the “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the secondary role A3 is arranged within 5 frames, but the “cherry b” of the middle reel that constitutes the secondary role A3 and the “cherry a” of the right reel are within 5 frames. Because there are places that are not arranged in the game, even if you win the secondary role A3 in the normal game state or internal lottery described later, if you do not stop the middle reel and the right reel at the appropriate timing, I won't win the deputy A3.

  The secondary role A4 wins when the combination of “Replay-Cherry b-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and one side when the secondary role A4 wins in the normal gaming state and inside. Medals are paid out. In addition, when the assistant role A4 wins in CB, two medals are paid out. The “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the secondary role A4 is located one position below the “bell” and one above the “red 7”, “watermelon” or “BAR”. “Cherry b” on the reel is placed one level below “White 7”, one on top of “Bell”, and “Plum” on the right reel is placed one level below “Bell” Since it is arranged on one of “White 7” or “Blue 7”, when the combination of “Replay-Cherry b-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 The same symbol or similar symbols are not arranged. In addition, the “replay” of the left reel constituting the auxiliary role A4 is arranged within 5 frames, but the “cherry b” of the middle reel constituting the auxiliary role A4 and the “plum” of the right reel are within 5 frames. Because there are places that are not arranged, even if you win the secondary role A4 in the normal game state or inside lottery to be described later, if you do not stop the middle reel and the right reel at an appropriate timing, you will win Will not win the secondary role A4.

  The secondary role A5 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Plum-Cherry a” is aligned on the winning line LN in any game state, and one when the secondary role A5 wins in the normal game state and inside. Medals are paid out. In addition, when the secondary role A5 wins in CB, two medals are paid out. The “replay” on the left reel that constitutes the secondary role A5 is located one position below the “bell” and one above the “red 7”, “watermelon” or “BAR”. The “Plum” of the reel is placed one below the “Replay”, one above the “Bell”, and the “Cherry a” on the right reel is placed one below the “Bell”. , It is arranged on one of the “Replays”, so that when the combination of “Replay-Plum-Cherry a” is aligned on the winning line LN, all of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are similar to each other or similar to each other. There is no pattern. In addition, the “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the secondary role A5 is arranged within 5 frames, but the “plum” of the middle reel that constitutes the secondary role A5 and the “cherry a” of the right reel are within 5 frames. Because there are places that are not arranged, even if you win the secondary role A5 in the normal game state or inside lottery to be described later, if you do not stop the middle reel and the right reel at an appropriate timing, you will win I won't win the secondary role A5.

  The secondary role A6 wins when the combination of “Replay-Plum-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and one medal when the secondary role A6 wins in the normal gaming state. Will be paid out. In addition, when the assistant role A6 wins in CB, two medals are paid out. The “replay” on the left reel that constitutes the auxiliary role A6 is located one position below the “bell” and one above the “red 7”, “watermelon” or “BAR”. The “plum” on the reel is positioned one below the “replay”, one above the “bell”, the “plum” on the right reel is positioned one below the “bell”, Since it is arranged on one of “White 7” or “Blue 7”, when the combination of “Replay-Plum-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN, the same design is applied to any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. Or, there are no similar designs. In addition, the “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the auxiliary role A6 is arranged within 5 frames, but the “plum” of the middle reel that constitutes the auxiliary role A6 and the “plum” of the right reel are arranged within 5 frames. Because there is a part that is not done, even if you win the secondary role A6 in the normal game state or in the internal lottery that will be described later, if you do not stop the middle reel and the right reel at the appropriate timing, I won't win the secondary role A6.

  In each gaming state, the secondary role B1 is “Blue 7-Bell-Red 7”, “Blue 7-Bell-Replay”, “Watermelon Bell-Red 7”, “Watermelon Bell-Replay” on the winning line LN. When one of the combinations is completed, a prize is awarded, and when the secondary role B1 wins in the normal gaming state and inside, one medal is paid out. In addition, two medals are paid out when the subsidiary role B1 wins in the CB. “Blue 7” of the left reel constituting “Blue 7-Bell-Red 7” of the secondary role B1 is arranged at a position below “Cherry a” and above “Bell”. The “bell” in the middle reel is placed one below “cherry a” or “plum” or “cherry b”, and one above “blue 7” or “watermelon” or “replay”. “Red 7” on the right reel is arranged one below “Replay” and one above “Bell”. In addition, “Blue 7” of the left reel constituting “Blue 7-Bell-Replay” of the sub-comb B1 is arranged at a position below “Cherry a” and above “Bell”. The “bell” of the middle reel is placed one below “Cherry a” or “Plum” and “Cherry b”, and one above “Blue 7” or “Watermelon” and “Replay”. The “replay” on the right reel is placed one below “blue 7” or “cherry a”, “BAR”, “watermelon” and one above “red 7” or “bell”. Has been placed. In addition, the “watermelon” on the left reel that constitutes “watermelon bell-red 7” of the secondary role B1 is arranged at a position below “Replay” or “White 7” and “Cherry a”. ”Or“ White 7 ”, and the“ Bell ”in the middle reel is placed under“ Cherry a ”or“ Plum ”or“ Cherry b ”and“ Blue 7 ”or It is arranged one above "Watermelon" and "Replay", and "Red 7" on the right reel is arranged one below "Replay" and one above "Bell". In addition, the “watermelon” on the left reel constituting the “watermelon bell-replay” of the sub-compartment B1 is arranged at a position below “replay” or “white 7” and “cherry a”, and “bell” Or, it is arranged one above “White 7”, and “Bell” of the middle reel is arranged below “Cherry a” or “Plum” and “Cherry b”, and “Blue 7” or “ The “Replay” on the right reel is placed one above the “Watermelon” and “Replay”. The “Replay” on the right reel is placed one below the “Blue 7” or “Cherry a”, “BAR” and “Watermelon”. Located one above the red 7 "or" bell ". Therefore, if the winning line LN has a combination of "Blue 7-Bell-Red 7", "Blue 7-Bell-Replay", "Watermelon Bell-Red 7", "Watermelon Bell-Replay", it is invalid. None of the lines LM1 to LM4 have the same symbol or similar symbols. In addition, the left reel “Blue 7” and “Watermelon” constituting the secondary role B 1, the middle reel “bell” constituting the secondary role B 1, and the right reel “red” constituting the secondary role B 1 7 ”or“ Replay ”is placed within 5 frames, so in principle, when the secondary role B1 is won in the internal lottery to be described later in the normal gaming state or inside, as a rule, the stop operation It can be said that it is a role that can be awarded regardless of timing.

  In any game state, the secondary role B2 is any one of “Blue 7-BAR-Bell”, “Blue 7-Replay Bell”, “Watermelon-BAR-Bell”, and “Watermelon-Replay-Bell” on the winning line LN. When such a combination is obtained, a prize is awarded. When the secondary role B2 is awarded in the normal gaming state and inside, one medal is paid out. In addition, when the secondary role B2 wins in CB, two medals are paid out. “Blue 7” on the left reel that constitutes “Blue 7-BAR-Bell” in the secondary role B2 is placed one position below “Cherry a” and one above “Bell”. , “BAR” of the middle reel is arranged one below “Replay”, one above “Cherry a”, and “Bell” of the right reel is “Red 7” or “Replay”. And “Cherry a” or “Cherry b”, “BAR”, and “Plum”. In addition, “Blue 7” on the left reel that constitutes “Blue 7-Replay-Bell” of the subsidiary role B2 is arranged one position below “Cherry a” and one above “Bell”. The “replay” of the middle reel is placed below “red 7” or “watermelon” or “bell”, and is one of “plum” or “white 7”, “BAR” or “cherry a”. The “bell” on the right reel is placed one below “red 7” or “replay”, and is “cherry a” or “cherry b”, “BAR”, “plum” It is arranged one above. In addition, the “watermelon” on the left reel constituting the “watermelon-BAR-bell” of the secondary role B2 is arranged at a position below “Replay” or “White 7” and “Cherry a”, and “Bell” Or, “BAR 7” is arranged one above “WHITE 7”, “BAR” of the middle reel is arranged one below “REPLAY”, and is arranged one above “CHERRY a”. The “bell” is arranged one below “red 7” or “replay” and one above “cherry a” or “cherry b”, “BAR”, and “plum”. Further, the “watermelon” on the left reel constituting the “watermelon-replay-bell” of the secondary role B2 is arranged at a position below “replay” or “white 7” and “cherry a”, and “bell” Or, the “replay” of the middle reel is arranged one above “white 7” and “red 7” or “watermelon” or “bell” is arranged one below “plum” or “white 7”. ”,“ BAR ”, and“ Cherry a ”, and the“ Rel ”on the right reel is positioned one below“ Red 7 ”or“ Replay ”. Arranged above one of “cherry b”, “BAR”, and “plum”. For this reason, when the combination of “blue 7-BAR-bell”, “blue 7-replay bell”, “watermelon-BAR-bell”, “watermelon-replay-bell” is aligned on the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1. The same symbol or symbols similar to each other are not arranged in any of LM4. In addition, any one of the symbols “Blue 7” and “Watermelon” of the left reel constituting the secondary role B2, and any one of the symbols “BAR” and “Replay” of the middle reel constituting the secondary role B1, Since the “bell” of the right reel constituting the combination B1 is arranged within 5 frames, in principle, when the secondary combination B2 is won in an internal lottery which will be described later in the normal gaming state or inside, as a general rule, It can be said that it can be awarded regardless of timing.

  The control combination 1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Cherry a-Cherry b” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and one when the control combination 1 is won in the normal gaming state and inside. Medals will be paid out. Further, when the control combination 1 wins in CB, two medals are paid out. The “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the control part 1 is arranged one position below the “bell” and one “red 7”, “watermelon” or “BAR”, The “cherry a” of the reel is arranged one below “BAR” or “replay”, and is arranged one above the “bell”, and the “cherry b” of the right reel is one of the “bell”. Since it is placed under the “watermelon”, it is the same as any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the combination of “Replay-Cherry a-Cherry b” is aligned with the winning line LN. The symbols of or similar to each other are never arranged. The “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the control combination 1 is arranged within 5 frames, but the “cherry a” of the middle reel that constitutes the control combination 1 and the “cherry b” of the right reel are within 5 frames. Because there are places that are not arranged in the game, even if the player is elected to the control role 1 in the internal lottery to be described later in the normal gaming state or inside, if the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning The winning combination is not won.

  The control combination 2 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Cherry b-Cherry b” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and 1 when the control combination 2 wins in the normal gaming state and inside. Medals will be paid out. In addition, when the control combination 2 wins in CB, two medals are paid out. The “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the control role 2 is located one position below the “bell”, and is located above the “red 7”, “watermelon” or “BAR”. The “cherry b” on the reel is located one below “white 7” and one above the “bell”, and the “cherry b” on the right reel is one below the “bell”. Since it is arranged on one of the “watermelons”, when the combination of “Replay-Cherry b-Cherry b” is aligned on the winning line LN, the same symbol or symbol on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 There are no similar designs. Also, the “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the control combination 2 is arranged within 5 frames, but the “cherry b” of the middle reel that constitutes the control combination 2 and the “cherry b” of the right reel are within 5 frames. Because there are places that are not arranged in the game, even if the control role 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later in the normal gaming state or inside, if the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning The winning combination is not won.

  The control combination 3 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Cherry a-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and is one when the control combination 3 is won in the normal gaming state. Medals will be paid out. In addition, when the control combination 2 wins in CB, 8 medals are paid out. The “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the control role 2 is located one position below the “bell”, and is located above the “red 7”, “watermelon” or “BAR”. The “cherry b” on the reel is located one below “white 7” and one above the “bell”, and the “cherry b” on the right reel is one below the “bell”. Since it is arranged and placed on one of the “watermelons”, when the combination of “Replay-Cherry a-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN, it is similar to any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 or to each other. There is no pattern. Also, the “replay” of the left reel composing the control combination 3 is arranged within 5 frames, but the “cherry a” of the middle reel composing the control combination 3 and the “white 7” of the right reel are within 5 frames. Because there are places that are not arranged in the game, even if the player is elected to the control role 3 in the internal lottery to be described later in the normal gaming state or inside, if the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning The winning combination is not won.

  The control combination 4 wins when the combination of “Replay-Cherry b-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and one piece when the control combination 4 wins in the normal gaming state and inside. Medals will be paid out. In addition, when the control combination 4 wins in CB, two medals are paid out. The “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the control role 4 is located one position below the “bell”, and one position above the “red 7”, “watermelon” or “BAR”. The “cherry b” on the reel is placed one below the “white 7” and one above the “bell”, and the “white 7” on the right reel is one below the “plum”. Since it is arranged and placed on one of the “watermelons”, when the combination of “Replay-Cherry b-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN, it is similar to any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 or to each other. There is no pattern. In addition, the “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the control role 4 is arranged within 5 frames, but the “cherry b” of the middle reel that constitutes the control role 4 and the “white 7” of the right reel are within 5 frames. Because there are places that are not arranged in the game, even if the control role 4 is won in the internal lottery described later in the normal gaming state or inside, if the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning The winning control part 4 is not won.

  The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and eight medals are paid out when the middle bell is won in the normal gaming state. It is. In addition, when the middle bell wins in CB, two medals are paid out. Since the “bell” on the left reel, the “bell” on the middle reel, and the “bell” on the right reel that make up the middle bell are arranged within 5 frames, the middle bell in the internal lottery described later in the normal gaming state or inside As a rule, it can be said that the player can win a prize regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  A downward-sloping bell is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Bell-Red 7” or “Replay-Bell-Replay” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state, and the right-sloping bell falls to the right in the normal gaming state. When Bell wins, 8 medals are paid out. In addition, when a downward-sloping bell wins in CB, two medals are paid out. The “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the right-down bell is located one position below the “bell”, and “red 7” and “replay” of the right reel are one above the “bell”. Since the “Replay-Bell-Red 7” or “Replay-Bell-Replay” combination is aligned on the winning line LN, the “Bell-Bell-Bell” combination is lowered to the right, that is, the invalid line. It will be aligned with LM3. In addition, since the symbol of any one of “replay” on the left reel, “bell” on the middle reel, “red 7” on the right reel, and “replay” that make up the right-down bell is arranged within 5 frames, In a normal gaming state or in the inside, when the right down bell is won in the internal lottery described later, in principle, it can be said that it is a role that can be awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The middle stage watermelon is awarded when the combination of “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” or “Watermelon-Watermelon-Blue 7” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state. When winning, 5 medals are paid out. In addition, when the middle watermelon wins in CB, two medals are paid out. The “watermelon” on the left middle right reel that constitutes the middle stage watermelon is not located within 5 frames, so even if the middle stage watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later in the normal gaming state or inside, If each stop operation of the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning middle watermelon will not be won.

  The right-down watermelon is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b” or “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN in any gaming state. When the falling watermelon wins, 5 medals are paid out. In addition, when the right-down watermelon wins in CB, two medals are paid out. The “bell” of the left reel that constitutes the right-down watermelon is disposed at a position immediately below “watermelon” or “blue 7”, and the “cherry b”, “ Since “White 7” is arranged one position above “Watermelon”, when the combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b” or “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN, “Watermelon” The combination of “-watermelon-watermelon” or “blue 7-watermelon-watermelon” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3. The “bell” on the left reel that constitutes the right-down watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, but the “watermelon” on the middle reel that constitutes the right-down watermelon, “cherry b”, and “white 7” on the right reel. Because there is a place where any one of the symbols is not placed within 5 frames, even if the right-down watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later in the normal gaming state or inside, the middle reel, the right reel stop operation If it is not done at the right time, you will not win the winning right-down watermelon.

  The CB cherry is awarded when the combination of “cherry-bell-replay” is aligned on the winning line LN in the CB, and two medals are paid out when the CB cherry is won in the CB.

  Next, the re-game player will be described with reference to FIG. Re-playing players include middle replay, right-up replay, bell replay, and red 7 replay.

  The middle stage replay becomes a winning when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged in the winning line LN in the normal gaming state and inside, and a replay game (replay) is given. Since the “replay” for the left reel, “replay” for the middle reel, and “replay” for the right reel that make up the middle stage replay are arranged within 5 frames, the middle stage replay will be performed in the internal lottery described later in the normal gaming state or inside. As a rule, it can be said that the player can win a prize regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  A replay that goes up to the right is awarded when a combination of “Bell-Replay-Red 7” or “Bell-Replay-Bell” is aligned on the winning line LN in the normal gaming state, and a replay game (replay) is given. Is done. The “bell” on the left reel that constitutes the right-up replay is positioned one position above “replay”, and “red 7” and “bell” on the right reel are one position below “replay”. When the combination of “Bell-Replay-Red 7” or “Bell-Replay-Bell” is aligned on the winning line LN, it goes to the right, that is, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is displayed on the invalid line LM4. The combination will be complete. In addition, since the symbol of any one of “Bell” on the left reel, “Replay” on the middle reel, “Red 7”, and “Bell” on the right reel, which constitutes a right-up replay, is arranged within 5 frames, In a normal game state or in the inside, when winning a right-up replay in an internal lottery described later, as a rule, it can be said that it is a role that can be awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The bell replay is in the normal gaming state, and inside the winning line LN, "Replay-Blue 7-Cherry a", "Replay-Blue 7-Cherry b", "Replay-Blue 7-BAR", "Replay-Blue 7-" “Plum”, “Replay-Watermelon-Cherry a”, “Replay-Watermelon-Cherry b”, “Replay-Watermelon-BAR”, “Replay-Watermelon-Plum”, “Replay-Replay-Cherry a”, “Replay-Replay” -Cherry b "," Replay-Replay-BAR "or" Replay-Replay-Plum "combination is awarded and a replay game (replay) is awarded. The “replay” of the left reel that constitutes the bell replay is located one position below the “bell”, and the “blue 7”, “watermelon”, and “replay” (except for No. 17) of the middle reel are “Cherry a”, “Cherry b”, “BAR”, and “Plum” on the right reel are placed one position below “Bell”. The winning line LN has “Replay-Blue 7-Cherry a”, “Replay-Blue 7-Cherry b”, “Replay-Blue 7-BAR”, “Replay-Blue 7-Plum”, “Replay-Watermelon— "Cherry a", "Replay-Watermelon-Cherry b", "Replay-Watermelon-BAR", "Replay-Watermelon-Plum", "Replay-Replay-Cherry a", "Replay-Replay-Cherry b", "Replay- Replay-BAR Or the combination of "Replay - - Replay plum" are aligned, the upper, that is to disable line LM1 so that the combination of the "bell - - bell bell" are aligned. In addition, “replay” for the left reel, “blue 7”, “watermelon”, and “replay” for the middle reel, and “cherry a”, “cherry b”, “reel” for the right reel. Since one of the symbols “BAR” and “Plum” is arranged within 5 frames, in principle, when a bell replay is won in an internal lottery which will be described later in the normal gaming state or inside, It can be said that it can be awarded regardless of timing.

  The red 7 replay is in the normal game state, and inside the winning line LN, “red 7-red 7-red 7”, “replay-replay-red 7”, “replay-red 7-red 7” or “replay-replay”. When the combination of “bell” is complete, a prize is awarded and a replay game (replay) is awarded. The red and red reels that make up the red 7 replay are placed within 5 frames for either the “red 7” or “replay” symbol on the left reel or the “red 7” or “replay” symbol on the right reel. Therefore, it can be said that, in principle, when a red 7 replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later in the normal gaming state or inside, it can be said that it is a role that can be awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The middle cherries are awarded when the combination of “Cherry a-Replay-Cherry a”, “Cherry a-Replay-BAR”, and “Cherry a-Replay-Plum” is arranged in the winning line LN. (Replay) is awarded. The middle reel's “replay”, right reel's “cherry a”, “BAR”, and “plum” symbols are arranged within 5 frames, but the left reel that constitutes the middle cherry Since “Cherry a” is not located within 5 frames, even if the middle stage cherry is won in the internal lottery to be described later in the normal gaming state or inside, the stop operation of the left reel is performed at an appropriate timing. If not, you won't win the elected middle cherries.

  The strong cherries are “red 7-replay-cherry a”, “red 7-replay-BAR”, “red 7-replay-plum”, “BAR-replay-cherry a”, “BAR” inside the winning line LN. When a combination of “Replay-BAR” and “BAR-Replay-Plum” is completed, a prize is awarded and a replay game (replay) is given. Since “Red 7” and “BAR” of the left reel constituting the strong cherry are arranged one above “Cherry”, “Red 7-Replay-Cherry a”, “Red 7-” are placed on the winning line LN. When the combination of “Replay-BAR”, “Red 7-Replay-Plum”, “BAR-Replay-Cherry a”, “BAR-Replay-BAR”, “BAR-Replay-Plum” is prepared, “Cherry a-any-” The combination of “any (any symbol can be used)” is aligned to the lower stage and to the right, that is, to the invalid lines LM2 and LM4. The symbol “Replay” on the middle reel that makes up the strong cherry, and “Cherry a”, “BAR”, and “Plum” on the right reel are arranged within 5 frames, but the left reel that makes up the strong cherry Since there are places where neither the “Red 7” nor “BAR” symbols are placed within 5 frames, the left reel even if a strong cherry is won in the internal lottery described later in the normal gaming state or inside If the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning strong cherry will not be won.

  Weak cherries are awarded when a combination of “Red 7-Replay-Bell” and “BAR-Replay-Bell” is arranged in the winning line LN, and a replay game (replay) is given. Since “red 7” and “BAR” of the left reel constituting the weak cherry are arranged one above “cherry”, “red 7-replay bell” and “BAR-replay-” are placed on the winning line LN. When the combination of “bells” is aligned, the combination of “cherry a-any-any (any symbol is acceptable)” is aligned to the lower stage and to the right, that is, to the invalid lines LM2 and LM4. The “replay” of the middle reel that makes up the weak cherry and the “bell” of the right reel are placed within 5 frames, but the left reel “red 7” and “BAR” that make up the weak cherry are both Because there are places that are not placed within 5 frames, even if you win a weak cherry in the internal game state or in the internal lottery that will be described later, if you do not stop the left reel at the right time, I won't win a strong cherry.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14, combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations for each gaming state will be described. In this embodiment, as described above, an internal lottery is performed only when the gaming state is the normal gaming state or inside, and depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or inside, the role subject to the internal lottery and its Winning probabilities are different. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read out simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 show the combinations that are read out for each lottery target combination, that is, the combination of the combination that constitutes the simultaneous winning combination. Indicates that it is read out as a target combination.

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

  Further, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536.

  In the normal gaming state, CB, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, middle left bell 5, middle left bell 6, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle Right bell 3, middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, right left bell 1, right left bell 2, right left bell 3, right left bell 4, right left bell 5, right left bell 6, right middle bell 1, right middle Bell 2, right middle bell 3, right middle bell 4, right middle bell 5, right middle bell 6, watermelon, common bell, and normal replay are subject to internal lottery.

  When inside, middle left bell 1, middle left bell 2, middle left bell 3, middle left bell 4, middle left bell 5, middle left bell 6, middle right bell 1, middle right bell 2, middle right bell 3 Middle right bell 4, middle right bell 5, middle right bell 6, right left bell 1, right left bell 2, right left bell 3, right left bell 4, right left bell 5, right left bell 6, right middle bell 1, right middle bell 2, Right middle bell 3, right middle bell 4, right middle bell 5, right middle bell 6, middle cherries, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, common bells, normal replays, and bell replays are subject to internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the middle left bell 1 is a combination of the secondary role A1 + secondary role A3 + secondary role B1 + middle bell, and the middle left bell 2 is the combination of secondary role A2 + secondary role A4 + secondary role B1 + middle bell. The middle left bell 3 is a combination of the secondary role A3 + secondary role A5 + secondary role B1 + middle bell, the middle left bell 4 is the combination of the secondary role A4 + second role A6 + second role B1 + middle bell, and the middle left bell 5 is The combination of the secondary role A1 + the secondary role A5 + the secondary role B1 + middle bell, and the middle left bell 6 are the combination of the secondary role A2 + the secondary role A6 + the secondary role B1 + the middle bell.

  The middle right bell 1 is a combination of the secondary role A1 + secondary role A3 + secondary role B1 + control role 1 + middle bell. The middle right bell 2 is the secondary role A2 + second role A4 + second role B1 + control role 3 + middle bell. Combination, middle right bell 3 is a combination of secondary role A3 + secondary role A5 + secondary role B1 + control role 2 + middle bell, and middle right bell 4 is a combination of secondary role A4 + second role A6 + second role B1 + control role 4 + middle bell. The middle right bell 5 is a combination of the secondary role A1 + secondary role A5 + secondary role B1 + control role 1 + middle bell, and the middle right bell 6 is the combination of secondary role A2 + second role A6 + second role B1 + control role 3 + middle bell.

  Also, the right / left bell 1 is a combination of the secondary role A1 + the secondary role A3 + the secondary role B2 + the middle bell, the right / left bell 2 is the combination of the secondary role A2 + the secondary role A4 + the secondary role B2 + the middle bell, and the right / left bell 3 is the secondary role. The combination of A3 + secondary role A5 + secondary role B2 + middle bell, right left bell 4 is the combination of secondary role A4 + secondary role A6 + secondary role B2 + middle level bell, right right bell 5 is the secondary role A1 + secondary role A5 + secondary role B2 + middle level bell The combination right / left bell 6 is a combination of the secondary role A2 + the secondary role A6 + the secondary role B2 + the middle bell.

  The right middle bell 1 is a combination of the secondary role A1 + secondary role A3 + secondary role B2 + control role 1 + middle bell, and the right middle bell 2 is the combination of secondary role A2 + second role A4 + second role B2 + control role 3 + middle bell. The right middle bell 3 is a combination of the secondary role A3 + secondary role A5 + secondary role B2 + control role 2 + middle bell, and the right middle bell 4 is the combination of secondary role A4 + secondary role A6 + second role B2 + control role 4 + middle bell. The bell 5 is a combination of the secondary role A1 + the secondary role A5 + the secondary role B2 + control role 1 + the middle bell, and the right middle bell 6 is a combination of the secondary role A2 + second role A6 + the secondary role B2 + control role 3 + the middle level bell.

  In the following description, if there is no particular need to distinguish, the middle left bells 1 to 6 are simply referred to as middle left bells, the middle right bells 1 to 6 are simply referred to as middle right bells, and the right and left bells 1 to 6 are simply referred to as right and left. The right middle bell 1-6 may be simply called the right middle bell. In addition, when it is not necessary to distinguish the middle left bells 1 to 6, the middle right bells 1 to 6, the right and left bells 1 to 6, and the right middle bells 1 to 6, they may be simply referred to as push order bells.

  When winning the middle left bell, as shown in Fig. 15, the middle bell wins by performing the stop operation in the middle left and right stop order, and the stop operation in the middle right left, right left middle, right middle left stop order As a result, the secondary role B1 wins, and by performing the stop operation in the order of stopping in the middle left and right and left and right, the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the secondary role A selected in the middle reel and the right reel If a stop operation is performed at, the winning secondary role A will win, and either the middle reel or the right reel will stop outside the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the winning secondary role A If an operation is performed, none of the roles are available. In other words, 8 medals can be obtained when the stop operation is performed in the middle / left / right stop order, whereas one medal is obtained when the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the middle / left / right order. There are cases where it is possible, but there are cases where one medal cannot be obtained.

  When winning the middle right bell, as shown in Fig. 15, the middle bell will win by performing the stop operation in the middle right left stop order, and the stop operation will be performed in the middle left / right, right left middle, right middle left stop order. By doing so, the secondary role B1 wins, and by performing the stop operation in the order of stop in the middle left and right, left and right, in the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the secondary role A that is elected in the middle reel and the right reel If a stop operation is performed, the elected secondary role A will win, and the stop operation will be performed outside the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the secondary role A that is selected on either the middle reel or the right reel. If this is done, none of the roles will be available. In other words, 8 medals can be obtained when the stop operation is performed in the middle right / left stop order, whereas one medal is obtained when the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the middle right / left. There are cases where it is possible, but there are cases where one medal cannot be obtained.

  When winning the right / left bell, as shown in FIG. 16, the middle bell is won by performing the stop operation in the right / left middle stop order, and the stop operation is performed in the right / left / center / left / right, middle right / left stop order. As a result, the secondary role B2 wins and the stop operation is performed in the order of stopping in the middle left and right and left, so that it stops within the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the secondary role A that is elected in the middle reel and the right reel. If an operation is performed, the elected secondary role A will win, and either the middle reel or the right reel will be stopped outside the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the elected secondary role A. If done, none of the roles will be available. In other words, 8 medals can be obtained if the stop operation is performed in the order of stoppage in the middle left and right, whereas one medal is obtained in the case of performing the stop operation in a stop order other than the middle right. There are cases where it is possible, but there are cases where one medal cannot be obtained.

  When winning the right middle bell, as shown in Fig. 16, the middle bell will win by performing the stop operation in the right middle left stop order, and the stop operation will be performed in the right left middle, middle left and right, middle right left stop order. By doing this, the secondary role B2 wins, and by performing the stop operation in the order of stop in the middle left and right, left and right, in the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the secondary role A that is elected in the middle reel and the right reel If a stop operation is performed, the elected secondary role A will win, and the stop operation will be performed outside the drawing range of the constituent symbol of the secondary role A that is selected on either the middle reel or the right reel. If this is done, none of the roles will be available. In other words, 8 medals can be obtained when the stop operation is performed in the stop order of the middle right and left, whereas one medal is obtained when the stop operation is performed in the stop order other than the right center left May be obtained, but there may be cases where a single medal cannot be obtained.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when any of the middle left bell, middle right bell, right left bell, right middle bell, that is, the push order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in the operation mode according to the type of the winning combination. By doing so, the middle bell always wins and 8 or 3 medals can be obtained, but by performing a stop operation in an operation mode other than the operation mode according to the type of the winning combination, Role B wins and can win one medal or cannot win one.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the operation is performed according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, if the type is not known, it is not possible to intentionally select a specific operation mode, and if the stop order matches, 8 medals can be reliably obtained. Although it is possible, if the stop order does not match, even if medals can be obtained, only one medal can be obtained, and no medal can be obtained.

  In addition, when winning the push order bell, if the stop operation is performed in the recommended stop order (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop), which will be described later, the secondary role A may win, but the middle bell There will be no winnings.

  The watermelon is a combination of a middle-stage watermelon + a right-falling watermelon, and the common bell is a combination of a middle-stage bell + a right-falling watermelon.

  When a common bell is won, a middle bell or a right-down bell wins a prize when a stop operation is performed in a recommended stop order (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop), which will be described later. On the other hand, when the push order bell is won, the middle bell will not win if the stop operation is performed in the recommended stop order as described above. Therefore, as a result of performing the stop operation with the left reel as the first stop, the player can recognize that the common bell has been won by winning the middle bell or the right-down bell.

  In CB, the pull-in range of the left reel is limited to one frame, but all small combinations are allowed. If the left reel is in the first stop, either “Replay”, “Bell”, “Blue 7”, “Watermelon”, or “Cherry a” is placed in the middle of the left reel within the pull-in range of one frame. Then, when “Replay” stops in the middle of the left reel, control is performed to align the right-down bell to the winning line LN. When “Bell” stops in the middle of the left reel, the middle bell is won. Control is performed to align the line LN, and when “blue 7” or “watermelon” stops in the middle stage of the left reel, control is performed to align the secondary role B1 or secondary role B2 to the winning line LN. When the “cherry a” is stopped, control is performed to align the CB cherry to the pay line LN. If the middle reel is set to the first stop, the “bell” is stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel within the pull-in range of 4 frames, and then any of the secondary role B1, the lower right bell, and the CB cherry is placed on the winning line. Control to align with LN. In addition, when the right reel is in the first stop, “Replay” is stopped at the middle of the right reel within the pull-in range of 4 frames, and then either the secondary role B1, the right falling bell, or the CB cherry is placed on the winning line. Control to align with LN. For this reason, during the CB, one of the small roles always wins.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the normal replay is a combination of middle replay + upward right replay + red 7 replay. The middle cherry is a combination of middle cherry + middle replay. A strong cherry is a combination of strong cherry + middle stage replay. Weak cherry is a combination of weak cherry + middle stage replay.

  At the time of normal replay winning, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel or the middle reel is stopped first, that is, in the stop order of left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right / left. Then, the middle stage replay or the right-up replay is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. Further, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is stopped for the first time, that is, in the stop order of right-left middle and right-middle-left, control is performed to stop the red 7 replay in alignment with the winning line LN. At this time, if the stop operation is performed at the timing at which “red 7” can be pulled into the middle stage, that is, the winning line LN in the right reel, control is performed to stop the red 7 replay to align with the winning line LN. Furthermore, if the stop operation is performed at the timing at which “red 7” can be drawn into the middle stage, that is, the winning line LN, in all reels, “red 7-red 7-red 7” among the red 7 replay combinations. Control is performed to stop the combination in the middle stage, that is, the winning line LN.

  When the middle cherries are won, as shown in FIG. 14, when the left reel is stopped in the stop order with the first stop, the left reel "cherry a" is stopped at the timing when the "cherry a" can be stopped in the middle. When an operation is performed, control is performed to align the middle cherries to the winning line LN and stop, and the left reel “cherry a” is stopped at a timing other than the timing at which the middle tier can be stopped. The middle stage replay is controlled so as to be stopped in line with the winning line LN. Further, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop, the middle stage replay is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When a strong cherry is won, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, “red 7” or “BAR” of the left reel can be stopped at the middle stage. When the left reel is stopped, the strong cherry is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and the left reel “red 7” or “BAR” is left at a timing other than the timing at which it can be stopped in the middle stage. When a reel stop operation is performed, control is performed to stop the middle stage replay in alignment with the pay line LN. Further, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop, the middle stage replay is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When a weak cherry is won, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, “red 7” or “BAR” of the left reel can be stopped at the middle stage. When the left reel is stopped, the weak cherry is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN, and the left reel “red 7” or “BAR” is left at a timing other than the timing at which it can be stopped in the middle stage. When a reel stop operation is performed, control is performed to stop the middle stage replay in alignment with the pay line LN. Further, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop, the middle stage replay is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As described above, when the middle-cherry winning is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, “Cherry a” may stop in the middle of the left reel, while the middle-cherry winning Other than the time, even if the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, the “cherry a” does not stop at the middle stage of the left reel. Therefore, as a result of performing the stop operation with the left reel as the first stop, the “cherry a” stops at the middle stage of the left reel, so that the player can recognize that the middle stage cherry has been won.

  At the time of strong cherry win and weak cherry win, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, “red 7” or “BAR” on the left reel can be stopped at the middle stage. When the left reel is stopped, “Cherry a” stops at the bottom of the left reel, but when “Cherry a” stops at the bottom of the left reel, While “Cherry a”, “BAR”, or “Plum” stops in the middle of the reel, “Bell” stops in the middle of the right reel when a weak cherry is won. Therefore, as a result of the stop operation with the left reel as the first stop, “Cherry a” stops at the lower stage of the left reel, and any of “Cherry a”, “BAR”, and “Plum” at the middle stage of the right reel The player can recognize whether the strong cherry is won or the weak cherry is won, depending on whether or not the “bell” is stopped.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, it is controlled to one of the normal gaming state, inside, and CB.

  The normal gaming state is a state in which the winning flag of the CB is not carried over, and the game shifts from the game after the CB ends. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the normal gaming state, the normal gaming state ends when the CB wins and shifts to the inside.

  The specified number of bets in the normal gaming state is 3, and the winning probability of the re-gamer is about 1 / 7.3. The medal payout rate is less than 100%.

  The inside is a state in which the winning flag of CB is carried over, and shifts from the game next to the game that CB has won in the normal gaming state. Then, the inside ends when the CB wins and shifts to the CB.

  The prescribed number of bets in the inside is 3, the winning probability of the re-gamer is about 1 / 2.3, and if not controlled by a pseudo bonus or AT described later, medals per game The payout rate is less than 100%, but when controlled by a pseudo bonus or AT, which will be described later, the payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100%.

  CB is a gaming state in which winnings of all small roles are allowed in any game, and transitions from the next game when the CB wins in the normal gaming state or inside. Then, the CB ends when the total number of medals paid out during the CB exceeds 29, and transitions from the next game to the normal gaming state. Note that during CB, regardless of the reel stop order and stop timing, one of the small roles always wins and pays out two medals, and ends in 15 games after the start of CB. Will be. In CB, the internal lottery is not performed, and the winning of all the small roles is allowed in any game. However, after the internal lottery is performed, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, However, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which winnings of all small roles are allowed.

  The stipulated number of bets in the CB is 2, and as described above, since the small role always wins and pays out two medals, the payout rate of medals per game is 100%. As described above, no internal lottery is performed during the CB, and the re-game player will not win a prize.

  In the present embodiment, the CB is won with a probability of about 1 / 3.4 in the normal gaming state and moves to the inside, and in the inside, that is, the CB winning flag is carried over, a pseudo bonus described later Alternatively, when the AT is not controlled, the medal payout rate per game is less than 100%, while when controlled by the pseudo bonus or AT, the medal payout rate per game is 1. It has come to exceed.

  As described above, when a special combination and a small combination are won at the same time, control is performed to prioritize the small combination, and all the small lots that are the targets of internal lottery in the interior are also controlled. In the winning combination, the pull-in range of the CB component symbol and the pull-in component drawing range overlap, and even if any of the push order bell, watermelon, or common bell wins, the small combination allowed by these lottery results Will stop at the winning line LN. In other words, if any small role is elected in the inside, no CB is won.

  In addition, as described above, when a special combination and a re-playing role are elected at the same time, control is performed to ensure that the re-playing roles are aligned. If you are, you will never win a CB.

  Also, inside the internal lottery, any small role or any replaying role will always win unless the result of the internal lottery is 1/65536, so once you move inside, Except for the case where the result is a loss of 1/65536, the CB does not win, and the inside is almost maintained after the inside transition.

  Also, even if CB wins, the game ends in 15 games. After that, even if the game is shifted to the normal game state, the CB is elected again with a probability of about 1 / 3.4, and is transferred to the inside. . Even when the setting is changed, the game state and the internal winning flag are maintained in the state before the setting is changed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since most of the games are controlled inside, it is assumed that they are controlled inside, and the payout rate of medals corresponding to the set values 1 to 6 is different. Whether to control to pseudo bonus or AT in the inside so that it becomes a value determined according to the set value, specifically, winning probability of pseudo bonus lottery described later, winning probability of Navistock lottery, extra lottery The medal payout rate corresponding to the setting values 1 to 6 is set by setting the winning probability of the.

  The sub-control unit 91 can perform a winning combination suggestion effect that suggests a winning combination by internal lottery. The winning combination suggestion effect is an effect that suggests a winning combination having a high possibility of winning due to a difference in the contents of the performance (color, character, etc.). The winning role suggestion includes the cherry suggestion suggesting the middle tier cherry, the strong cherry or the weak cherry, the watermelon suggestion suggesting the watermelon win, the common bell, the bell suggestion suggesting the bell replay win, and the normal replay Includes replay suggesting effects that suggest winning.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect by winning a winning combination when controlled by a pseudo bonus or AT described later. The navigation target combination controlled by the pseudo bonus or AT is a push order bell. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a navigation effect by winning the navigation target combination even when not controlled by the pseudo bonus or the AT. The navigation target combination when not controlled by the pseudo bonus or AT is a push order bell.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. As the navigation image, a pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is displayed. In addition, a voice indicating the order of pressing the stop switch is output as the navigation voice. For example, when the middle left bell is won, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R such as “213” (indicating that the middle reel is the first stop, the left reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop) A pressing order image indicating the order is displayed. Also, as navigation voice, for example, “middle left and right!” (Indicating that the middle reel is the first stop, the left reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop), the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are pressed. Outputs audio indicating the order. Note that the navigation voice is output only from the stop switch that the player should press first or next. Therefore, if all reels are rotating, for example, “middle!” Is output first, and if the middle reel is stopped, “left!” Is output next, and if the middle reel and the left reel are stopped, “ "Right!" Is output.

  As a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a push order (see FIGS. 15 and 16) for reliably winning the middle bell is notified. For this reason, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to intentionally win the middle bell when the push order bell is won.

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

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs simulation continuously for each game in the high-probability state described later when the middle stage cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, and common bell are won, except in the high-probability state described later. Whether the number of games digested without being controlled by a bonus or AT reaches a specified number of games (for example, 1000 games) is controlled as a pseudo bonus (hereinafter referred to as GB) as a privilege advantageous to the player A pseudo bonus lottery (GB lottery) is performed to determine whether or not. In this example, the middle cherries, strong cherries, watermelons, common bells, weak cherries, and other than these winning roles (high probability state only) are won so that the winning probability of GB is higher than the latter. When the number of games that have been determined without being controlled by the pseudo bonus or AT continues to reach the specified number of games, GB is always won. In addition, GB that accompanies that the number of games that have been consumed without being controlled by the pseudo bonus or AT reaches the specified number of games is also referred to as a ceiling GB.

  The sub-control unit 91 sets a GB winning flag in the RAM 91c when winning GB in the GB lottery. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether to control to GB based on the presence / absence of the GB winning flag in the RAM 91c.

  Then, when the GB winning flag is won, after performing the GB finalization notification indicating the GB winning through the incubation period and the continuous performance, at the time of normal replay winning, “321” (the right reel is the first stop, the middle reel is The second stop, the left reel is the third stop), and the pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the image indicating the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” , And the voice “Aim for red 7 from the right!” Is output to make the right reel the first stop and red 7 prompting the stop operation of each reel at the timing of aiming at “red 7”. Perform navigation.

  Then, at the time of normal replay winning, the GB winning flag is cleared when the red 7 replay wins, the GB flag is set in the RAM 91c, and GB control is started.

  With the start of GB, the sub-control unit 91 stores, in the RAM 91c, the remaining number of wins for the push order bell (8 times in the present embodiment), which is a GB end condition. Each time the push order bell is won, the remaining number of winnings in the RAM 91c is decremented by 1, and control is performed to GB in a period until the remaining number of winnings becomes zero. When the remaining number of wins remains, and the push order bell wins, a navigation effect is executed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, it is possible to reliably obtain eight medals and increase the number of medals. Thereafter, when the remaining winning number becomes 0, the GB is ended.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a GB lottery even during the AT described later, and when the GB is won during the AT, the AT is interrupted once and controlled to the GB, and after the GB ends, the sub-control unit 91 is interrupted. The AT is restarted.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 controls the navigation stock, which is a right to be controlled by the AT as an advantageous benefit for the player for each game during the GB, when winning the middle cherries and strong cherries except during the GB. Navistock lottery to decide whether to grant or not. In the navigation stock lottery, by determining the number of navigation stocks including 0, whether or not to provide the navigation stock number is determined. In this example, except GB, the former cherries have higher probability of winning Navistock than the latter in the order of middle cherries and strong cherries, and the former wins the average number of winners higher than the latter. Probability is determined, and in GB, the middle stage cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, common bell, weak cherry, push order bell, normal replay order, the former is higher in the probability of winning Navistock than the latter, In addition, the winning probability is determined so that the average number of the former is higher than the latter, especially when the middle tier cherries and the strong cherries that are subject to the lottery are not in the middle of the GB. It is set so that the winning probability and the average number are preferentially given in the middle cherries and strong cherries in the GB than in the cherries and strong cherries.

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

  The sub control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in the navigation stock number storage area of the RAM 91c when one or more navigation stock numbers are determined in the navigation stock lottery. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether to control to AT based on the presence / absence of the number of navigation stocks in the RAM 91c. In the following, the winning of Navistock is sometimes called the winning of AT.

  And if one or more Navistocks are elected in a state that is neither a pseudo bonus nor an AT, after the incubation period and a predetermined introduction effect, an AT confirmation notification showing AT's win is given, and then one Navistock is consumed. Then, control of the AT is started. In addition, when one or more navigation stocks are won during GB other than AT, at the end of the GB, AT confirmation notification is performed, 1 navigation stock is consumed, and AT control is started.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores, in the RAM 91c, the remaining number of AT games (50 games in this embodiment) executed by the navigation stock when the navigation stock is consumed by one. Then, every time one game is consumed, the remaining number of games in the RAM 91c is subtracted by 1, and control is performed to AT during a period until the remaining number of games becomes zero. When the number of games remains, if a push order bell is won, a navigation effect is executed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, it is possible to reliably obtain eight medals and increase the number of medals.

  In addition, when the number of AT remaining games is increased to 0 and the winning lottery (middle cherries, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, common bells) is won, the number of AT games is given as an advantageous benefit for the player. An extra lottery to determine whether or not to add is performed. In the extra lottery, the number of games is determined from a plurality of games including 0, and when the number of games of 0 or more is won, the number of games won is added to the number of remaining AT games.

  In addition, when the game is controlled to a high probability state, which will be described later, before the AT remaining game number becomes 0, the number of games controlled to the high probability state and the number of games required for continuous production are added to the remaining game number of the AT. . In other words, if the high probability state is controlled, the number of games during that time and continuous production will be added.

  Thereafter, when the number of remaining AT games becomes 0 and no navigation stock remains, the AT is terminated. In addition, when the navigation stock remains, 1 is consumed (subtracted) from the navigation stock number, a predetermined number of games is newly set, and then the AT is controlled to AT during a period until the remaining number of games of the AT becomes 0 To do. Thus, the AT is continuously controlled until the number of navigation stocks becomes zero.

  In this embodiment, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the middle stage does not win, whereas the stop order or the right reel with the middle reel as the first stop. If the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the first stop, the middle bell may win, but since a penalty described later is given, the left reel is stopped in the stop order with the first stop. However, it is designed so that the expected value of the game value that the player can acquire in the game is higher than when operating in the stop order with the middle reel as the first stop or the stop order with the right reel as the first stop. Yes. The expectation value specified here is not an expectation value for only one game, but an expectation value based on the premise that the game that takes into consideration the GB lottery and the navigation stock lottery obtained after that one game will be continued. Show. Therefore, the player should perform the stop operation in the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop.

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

  In this embodiment, when a stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the recommended stop order, a penalty related to GB and AT control is given. For example, a player other than GB and AT It may be a configuration that is disadvantageous for the player by giving a penalty related to the provision of a privilege advantageous to the player. Here, the benefit advantageous to the player means a right that allows the player to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (winning a lottery for determining whether or not to generate the advantageous state, shifting to the advantageous state. (E.g., winning is permitted), the right to be notified of an operation mode advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a gaming value is given, and the current gaming state are advantageous to the player For example, the right to be notified of whether or not the game state is in effect, the period controlled to the advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average value of the number of games varying depending on the end condition, and the like).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the main control unit 41 can reliably win the middle bell as a push order bell in the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop. Only the middle left bell, middle right bell, right left bell, and right middle bell are subject to the drawing. That is, at the time of selection of the push order bell, it is possible to win the middle bell only when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is first stopped.

  On the other hand, in the normal state where neither the GB nor the AT is controlled and the navigation effect in the normal state is not executed, the sub-control unit 91 stops the middle reel or the right reel as the first stop, that is, When a stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the recommended stop order, a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player is given. In addition, the sub control unit 91 may execute a navigation effect even in a normal state where it is not controlled by GB or AT, and a navigation effect that notifies the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is first stopped is executed. Accordingly, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel or the right reel is the first stop, no penalty is given.

  The penalty is a penalty that is controlled during the penalty period over a predetermined number of games (10 games in the present embodiment) and adds the predetermined number of games (10 games in the present embodiment) to the ceiling GB. . In the penalty period, even if the lottery condition is satisfied, the GB lottery and the navigation stock lottery are not performed. Also, if GB or Navistock has already been elected and a penalty has been granted while waiting for GB or AT to be activated, 10 games in this embodiment, GB or AT will be activated. Delay.

  Next, the timing at which medal insertion or settlement is allowed after the game is over will be described.

  If the small role is not won, as shown in FIG. 17A, the game is terminated without paying out, and thereafter, the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed. In the case of winning a small role, as shown in FIG. 17B, after the medal is paid out, the game is ended, and thereafter, the medal insertion or settlement is allowed. If replaying players other than bell replay, middle tier cherry, strong cherries and weak cherries (middle tier replays, right-up replays, red seven replays) are awarded, as shown in FIG. The game ends without being played, and then an automatic BET is made. After the automatic BET is completed, the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed. When the bell replay, middle tier cherry, strong cherries or weak cherries have won, as shown in FIG. 17 (d), the game ends without paying out, and then the rip freeze that delays the progress of the game. Until the Ripfree release condition is satisfied. During this time, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on to permit insertion of a medal for releasing the freeze, and a credit settlement operation and a MAXBET operation for releasing the freeze are also permitted. If the Rip Freeze release condition is satisfied, an automatic bet is performed, and after the automatic bet is completed, normal insertion or settlement of medals is allowed.

  During the rip freeze, the insertion of medals for releasing the freeze (detection of medals by the insertion medal sensor 31) and the credit settlement operation are allowed, and the lip freeze is released in conjunction with the insertion of the medals during the freeze freeze and the credit settlement operation. After the bet amount is set, normal medals are inserted or settled. Even during the rip freeze, the insertion of medals when the credit value has already reached 50 is allowed after the rip freeze.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even if a medal is inserted after the re-gamer wins and before the replay game starts (reel rotation start), If the medal is detected after the number setting (automatic BET) is set and the next replay game can be started, it can be added to the credit according to the detection of the medal. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the re-gamer has won a prize from being performed prior to setting the betting amount. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-gamer wins a prize without feeling uncomfortable.

  Further, after winning the bell replay, middle tier cherry, strong cherry, and weak cherry among the re-game players, a rip freeze occurs, and there are a plurality of conditions including conditions that are satisfied by the insertion of medals (detection of medals by the inserted medal sensor 31). The process ends when one of the types of freeze release conditions is satisfied. As in the case of winning or losing a small role, this makes it seem that the next game will not start unless a predetermined operation such as insertion of medals is performed, and the next operation is performed by performing these predetermined operations. You can make it seem as if you can start the game.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a bet amount is set according to an operation to the settlement switch 10, a bet amount adjustment process for adjusting the bet number is executed, and when a bet number is not set. Makes it possible to execute a credit checkout process for paying out credits, and if the set bet number is a bet number automatically bet by winning a re-player, the credit checkout process is not executed without executing the bet number checkout process. Execute the process. As a result, the re-gamer's function of maintaining the re-gamer's function of granting a replay game (one game) instead of paying out medals is maintained, while the credits are retained after the re-gamer's winning a prize. Even in such a case, by making it possible to pay out according to the settlement operation, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the re-gamer. In addition, when a payment operation is performed during a lip freeze after winning a bell replay, middle tier cherry, strong cherry, or weak cherry, credit adjustment is performed in the same manner, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, a re-playing role that is similar to a small role such as a bell replay, a re-playing character that is generally recognized as a small role, such as a middle cherry, a strong cherry, or a weak cherry. When winning a prize, there is a higher possibility that a medal will be inserted without noticing that it is a re-gamer's winning, but since the credit can be added according to the detected medal, the annoyance that the inserted medal is not accepted, etc. The game can be progressed without causing the player to feel that. In addition, when winning a bell replay, middle tier cherry, strong cherry, or weak cherry, the player can be made to think that a small role has won, so that a medal can be inserted or a MAXBET operation can be performed. This makes it seem as if the next game can be started, so that it does not give a sense of incongruity.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 outputs a BET sound after winning the middle stage replay, right-up replay, and red 7 replay, while the bell replay, middle stage cherry, strong cherry, and weak cherry are awarded. After that, the BET sound is not output, and the medals are inserted without noticing that the bet number setting has been completed by winning the bell replay, middle stage cherry, strong cherry, and weak cherry. Although the possibility is further increased, since the credit can be added according to the detected medal, the game can be advanced without making the player feel annoyance that the inserted medal is not accepted. .

  Also, in this embodiment, when a bell replay that does not output a BET sound, middle cherries, strong cherries, weak cherries wins and medals are inserted and credits are added without noticing that the bet setting has been completed. However, the sub-control unit 91 outputs the same sound as the BET sound up to three times corresponding to the upper limit number of bets. Although the BET sound is not output although it is intended, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling distrust and discomfort.

  In this embodiment, when a re-playing role other than bell replay, middle tier cherry, strong cherries, and weak cherries (middle tier replay, right-up replay, red seven replay) is awarded, However, as shown in FIG. 18A, the insertion or settlement of medals may be permitted when the automatic BET is started.

  In this embodiment, when a bell replay, middle tier cherry, strong cherry, or weak cherry is won, the game is ended and controlled to rip freeze. When the rip freeze is canceled, an automatic bet is made. However, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted when the ripfreeze is canceled and the automatic BET is started. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 18 (c), when the game is over, first, an automatic BET is made, and then control is made to rip-freeze. When rip-freeze is released, insertion or settlement of medals is allowed. You may do it.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to control to the pseudo bonus (GB) when the middle stage cherry, strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon, and common bell are won. I do. The sub-control unit 91 performs a high-probability state lottery that determines whether or not to control to a high-probability state when the GB is not won in the GB lottery.

  In the high probability state lottery, the winning probability is determined for each number of games controlled in the high probability state (in this embodiment, every 0, 5, 10, 15G), and the sub-control unit 91 performs the high probability state lottery. When the number of games of five or more games is won, the high probability state is controlled over the number of won games. That is, in the high probability state lottery, in addition to whether or not to control to the high probability state, the period during which the high probability state is controlled is also determined.

  In the high probability state, the above-mentioned GB lottery condition and GB winning probability are preferentially given over the case where the high probability state is not controlled. Specifically, when it is not controlled to the high probability state, the GB lottery is performed at the time of winning the middle stage cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, common bell, and weak cherry, while it is controlled to the high probability state. Regardless of the result of the internal lottery, a GB lottery is performed for each game. In addition, when it is controlled to the high probability state, if the middle tier cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, common bell, weak cherry is won, if it is not controlled to the high probability state, the middle tier cherry, strong cherry, It is set so that the winning probability of GB is more preferential than the case where watermelon, common bell, and weak cherry are won.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 has a special aspect that is different from the effect mode when the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is not controlled to the high probability state during the period in which the high probability state is controlled. It controls so that it may become a production | presentation aspect. For this reason, the player can recognize that it is controlled to a high probability state from the difference in the production mode.

  Further, when the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to the high probability state, the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect suggesting the possibility of winning the GB over a plurality of games (3G in the present embodiment) after the high probability state ends. A continuous production is performed that leads to the production result of whether or not GB has been won. Note that the continuous performance is executed even after the high probability state has not ended.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the sub-control unit 91 wins the game while continuing the AT when the number of games (10G in the figure) equal to or greater than the game is won in the high probability state lottery even during the AT. The number of games played is controlled to a high probability state, and then a continuous effect is executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the sub-control unit 91 displays an AT-intermediate screen different from the normal state on the liquid crystal display 51 during the period controlled by the AT. On the AT screen, the number of AT remaining games and the net increase in the number of medals in the AT (the number of medals paid out during the AT minus the number of medals used by the player for setting the bet number during the AT) ) Is displayed and updated every game. In addition, when controlling to a high probability state during AT, as shown in FIG. 20B, a display mode (in the figure, “normal”) (see FIG. 20A) is different from the display mode. The high-probability state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the player is controlled to the high-probability state due to the difference in the production mode. You can recognize that.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20B, when the sub-control unit 91 controls to a high probability state during AT, the high probability state won in the high probability state lottery ends at the start. The number of games required to be controlled by the AT (10G in the figure) and the number of games required for continuous production (3G in this embodiment) are added to the number of remaining AT games and the number of added games is An additional notification effect for notification (for example, displaying an image such as “addition + 13G”) is executed, and the number of remaining games displayed on the AT screen is also added and updated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may be controlled to a high probability state in which the lottery conditions and the winning probability of the GB lottery are preferentially given during the AT. In such a case, the high probability The number of games necessary for controlling to the AT until the state is completed and the number of games necessary for the continuous effect executed after the high probability state are added to the number of remaining games of the AT, and the added number of games is notified. As a result, at least the control of the high probability state is completed, and the remaining number of games of the AT necessary for controlling to the AT can be secured until it is determined whether the GB is won by the continuous performance.

  In addition, after the start of the high-probability state control, whether or not the high-probability state control is ended and the GB is won by the continuous effect also by not subtracting the number of remaining AT games until the continuous effect is ended. It is possible to secure the number of remaining AT games necessary for the AT to control until it becomes clear, but at the start of the high probability state, the AT remaining game number is added, and an additional notification is executed. Since the number of remaining games is subtracted for each game, even if the result is the same, the number of games controlled by the AT has been increased by the player by being controlled to a high probability state. It can be clearly recognized.

  In this embodiment, the number of AT remaining games is added at the start of the high probability state and an additional notification effect is performed. However, after the high probability state is started, the continuous effect ends and the remaining AT Any number may be used as long as the number of AT remaining games is added before the number of games reaches 0 and an additional notification effect is provided. Further, the timing of the additional notification effect may be any time until the continuous effect ends after the number of remaining games of the AT is added, but the AT continues despite the display of the number of remaining games being zero. In order to prevent an unnatural situation from occurring, it is preferable to update the display of the number of remaining games by performing an additional notification effect before the display of the number of remaining games becomes zero.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the specific effect state executed during the AT, the lottery condition of the GB lottery and the high probability state in which the winning probability is preferentially applied and the period in which the subsequent continuous effect is executed are applied. It is sufficient that the performance state is executed so that the player can recognize at least during the AT. For example, the preferential state of the extra lottery in which the lottery conditions for the extra lottery, the winning probability, etc. are preferentially, GB over a plurality of games May be applied as the specific effect state, such as a sign state that suggests that there is a high probability of being won, a high probability state as described above, a preferential state of the extra lottery, and the like.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to recognize that the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to have a high probability state due to a difference in display mode, but in addition, a difference in lighting mode such as LEDs and a sound output mode. It is good also as a structure which becomes recognizable that it is controlled by the high probability state.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect suggesting the possibility of winning the GB over a plurality of games as described above, and finally produces an effect result indicating whether or not the GB is won. Perform the production.

  The sub-control unit 91 can execute a continuous effect during the AT, and in this case, the effect is different from the effect mode during the AT. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21A, the sub-control unit 91 displays a start effect that causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a start image indicating that the continuous effect is started when the first game of the continuous effect is started. After that, as shown in FIGS. 21B to 21D, a battle effect is executed to display an image (not shown) in which the teammate character and the enemy character confront each other in the first game to the third game. It suggests the possibility of winning the GB according to the difference in the contents of the production. Then, as shown in FIGS. 21E and 21F, after the battle effect in the third game of the continuous effect (that is, the final game of the continuous effect), the image that the teammate character has won as the final result of the continuous effect Is displayed to notify that the GB lottery has been won, or the fact that the teammate character has been defeated and notifying that the GB lottery has not been won is executed.

  In addition, when the net increase number during AT reaches the specified number, the sub-control unit 91 executes a net increase number notification effect for notifying that the net increase number during AT has reached the specified number.

  The sub-control unit 91 includes a net increase number counter for counting the net increase number in the AT in the RAM 91c, and the value of the net increase number counter is a specified number (in this embodiment, 1000, 2500, 5000, 10000) Specified number arrival flags 1 to 4 indicating that the specified number has been reached (in this embodiment, the specified number arrival flag 1 is 1000, the specified number arrival flag 2 is 2500, the specified number arrival flag 3 is 5000, the specified number arrival flag 4 indicates the arrival of 10,000 sheets) in the RAM 91c.

  The sub-control unit 91 starts counting the number of net increase during the AT when starting the control of the AT. Specifically, when the bet number is set by the player, that is, when the insertion number command is received from the main control unit 41, the number corresponding to the bet number (3 in this embodiment) is subtracted from the net increase number counter. When a medal payout occurs, that is, when a winning number command indicating one or more payout numbers is received from the main control unit 41, the payout number is added to the net increase number counter. Then, at the end of each game, it is determined whether or not the value of the net increase number counter reaches the specified number of sheets, that is, whether or not the value of the net increase number counter is equal to or greater than the specified number of sheets. If the prescribed number arrival flag corresponding to the reached prescribed number is not set in the RAM 91c and the continuous effect is not performed at this time, the net increase number notification effect in the game that has reached the prescribed number is reached. If a continuous effect is being executed, a net increase number notification effect is executed in a game in which an execution condition is satisfied as will be described later in the game. Further, if the specified number arrival flag corresponding to the reached specified number is set in the RAM 91c when the value of the net increase number counter is equal to or greater than the specified number, a net increase number notification effect is performed for the specified number. Without waiting until the value of the net increment counter reaches the next specified number.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (a), at the start of a game other than during the continuous production, for example, when the net increase is 998, a small winning combination with payout of 8 occurs, that is, If the net increase number changes, the payout number is added to the net increase number counter to update the display of the net increase number to display “Net increase number 1016” and the net increase number exceeds the specified number 1000. As a result, a net increase number notification effect of displaying a net increase number notification image such as “The net increase number exceeds 1000!” Is performed. Further, when the net increase number reaches the prescribed number, the prescribed number arrival flags 1 to 4 corresponding to the reached prescribed number are set in the RAM 91c.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), at the start of a game during continuous production, for example, when the net increase is 998, if a winning combination with 8 payouts occurs, payout Although the display of the net increase number is updated by adding the number to the net increase number counter, the notification effect reservation flag indicating that the increase number notification effect is to be executed in the subsequent game is set in the RAM 91c without performing the net increase number notification effect.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22 (c), in a game other than during the continuous production after the end of the continuous production, the re-game player wins without payout based on the winning number command received from the main control unit 41. If it is determined that it has occurred, that is, if the net increase number does not change, the notification effect reservation flag is maintained in the RAM 91c without executing the increase number notification effect. Then, in a game other than the continuous production in which the notification production reservation flag is set, for example, when the net increase number is 1026, 8 payouts are made based on the winning number command received from the main control unit 41. When a bonus for a small role occurs, that is, when the net increase number changes so as to increase, the payout number is added to the net increase number counter to update the display of the net increase number, and according to the specified number of sheets reached. The net increase number is notified. Further, while clearing the notification effect reservation flag in the RAM 91c, the prescribed number arrival flags 1 to 4 corresponding to the reached prescribed number are set in the RAM 91c.

  Thereafter, every time the net increase number reaches the specified number during AT, the above-described control is performed to execute the net increase number notification effect according to the reached specified number. Then, when the number of remaining AT games becomes 0 and the navigation stock becomes 0, and after the AT control is terminated and 50 games are played without being controlled by the AT, the net increase counter by the net increase counter is used. The counting is ended, the net increase number counter is reset to 0, and the specified number arrival flags 1 to 4 and the notification effect reservation flag are all cleared. On the other hand, after the end of the AT control, the net increase number is continuously counted for 50 games or less. When Navistock is elected and it is determined that the AT is controlled again, the net increase number counter, and Without clearing the prescribed number arrival flags 1 to 4 and the notification effect reservation flag, these values are taken over and used in the next AT control.

  In this way, in this embodiment, when the net increase in the number of medals during AT reaches the specified number, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the net increase number notification effect according to the reached specified number. When the net increase number during AT reaches the specified number, the execution of the net increase number notification effect is postponed until the game after the end of the continuous effect. Thereby, it is avoided that the pure increase number notification effect and the continuous effect are executed repeatedly, and the continuous effect is not obscured. It should be noted that the fact that the pure increase number notification effect and the continuous effect are executed in duplicate means that the execution timings of both effects overlap in the same game, and all of the execution periods overlap with each other. Including both cases.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a pure increase number notification effect according to the reached specified number when the net increase number of medals in AT reaches the specified number. When the net increase number reaches the specified number, the execution of the net increase number notification effect is postponed until the game in which the small role with the medal payout is won after the end of the continuous effect. As a result, even if the execution time of the specified number notification effect is changed, the medal payout occurs, and the flow that the specified number notification effect is executed when the net increase is increased does not break down, so the player feels uncomfortable. The game can be advanced so that nothing happens.

  Further, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 has the value of the net increase number counter for counting the net increase number reaches the specified number, and the specified number arrival flags 1 to 4 corresponding to the reached specified number are not set. In this case, it is possible to execute a pure increase number notification effect. In addition, when 50 games are played without being controlled by the AT after the control of the AT is finished, the net increase counter is reset to 0 and the specified number arrival flags 1 to 4 are cleared, while the 50 games are played. If the control is again performed by the AT, the values of the net increase number counter and the specified number arrival flags 1 to 4 in the previous AT are taken over without being cleared. As a result, for example, the AT is terminated and the net increase is decreased, and the net increase is less than the specified number, but the AT is controlled again before the number of games after the end of the AT reaches 50 games, and the net increase is defined again. When the net increase number reaches the specified number again before the net increase number is reset, such as when the number has been reached, it is avoided that the specified number notification effect is performed again for the specified number once notified. The This can prevent the player from impressing that the number of medals has decreased after the AT has ended.

  Further, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 resets the net increase counter to 0 when 50 games are played without being controlled by the AT again after terminating the control of the AT. ing. The net increase in medals decreases until the AT is controlled again after the AT ends. Therefore, when the number of games of the previous AT is inherited when controlled by the AT again, compared to the case where the number of games is not inherited. The increase in the number of medals per game on the display decreases. On the other hand, in the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment, when the AT is finished and the AT lottery is won again after 50 games and the AT becomes controllable, the net increase number counted in the previous AT Do not take over. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from impressing that the number of medals has decreased after the end of the AT period.

  In this embodiment, when the net increase number during AT reaches the specified number during the continuous production, the execution of the net increase number notification effect is postponed until the game after the end of the continuous production. When there is an overlap in the execution of the net increase number notification effect, the net increase number acquisition notification effect is executed without executing the continuous effect, and then a condition that triggers the execution of the continuous effect (for example, winning of the target role of the GB lottery) Etc.) may be executed again when the condition is established. With such a configuration, even when the execution time of the continuous effect is changed, the condition that triggers the execution of the continuous effect is satisfied. Since the flow of continuous production is not broken, the game can be advanced so that the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  Next, the flow of production control in the final game of the continuous production that is executed by the sub-control unit 91 and notifies whether or not the GB lottery has been won will be described.

  The final game of continuous production is composed of A part and B part suggesting the possibility of winning of GB, and C part notifying whether or not GB has been won. The B part is executed after the A part, and the C part is executed after the B part.

  First, when the start switch 7 is operated by the player in the final game of the continuous performance, the main control unit 41 starts the game, performs an internal lottery, and sends an internal winning command indicating the result of the internal lottery to the sub-control unit. 91 is transmitted.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the final game of the continuous effect, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the player has operated the start switch 7 to start the game. To start Part A.

  In part A, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), an image in which characters facing each other face each other is displayed.

  Thereafter, each time the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated by the player, the main control unit 41 performs stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel and transmits a stop operation time command to the sub-control unit 91. To do.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines that the player has performed the first stop operation and the second stop operation based on the first and second stop operation time commands received from the main control unit 41, and further performs the third time When it is determined that the stop switch has been operated to the ON state by the third stop operation based on the reception of the stop operation time command, the first part constituting the B part is started, and after the first part is finished The second part constituting the B part is started. In addition, with the start of the first part of the B part, the operation time counter provided in the RAM 91c starts measuring the time after the first part of the first effect is started.

  The B part is an effect that requires a predetermined time from the start of the first part to the end of the second part. In the first part of the B part, as shown in FIG. 24B, for example, After the teammate character is ready, an image for starting the kick against the enemy character is displayed. In the second part of the B part, an image for continuing the kick started by the teammate character in the first part is displayed. In addition, as the image displayed in the second part, there are a plurality of patterns with different colors of character costumes, and the selection rate varies depending on whether or not the GB is won. For this reason, the possibility of winning the GB differs depending on the difference in the character's costume color and the like. For example, when a specific color corresponding to a pattern with a relatively high ratio selected at the time of GB winning is selected, it is suggested that the GB winning probability is higher than in the case of other colors.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits a game end command to the sub-control unit 91 when the player depresses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), when the sub control unit 91 receives the game end command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 determines that the game end command is based on the operation time counter before the predetermined time elapses. That is, whether the stop switch operated by the third stop operation is ON before the predetermined time required for execution from the start of the first part to the end of the second part has elapsed. When the game end command is received before the predetermined time elapses, the B part is executed until the predetermined time elapses, and the predetermined time from the start of the first part is determined. After the elapse of time, that is, after the second part has been executed to the end, the C part is started to notify whether or not the GB lottery has been won as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 23B, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the game end command has not been received before the predetermined time has elapsed, that is, based on the operation time counter, B If the stop switch of the third stop operation does not change from the ON state to the OFF state even after a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the first part constituting the part, as shown in FIG. In the period until the stop switch is turned off, the second part is repeatedly looped and executed, and when the stop switch is turned off, the C part is started, as shown in FIG. Informing whether or not the GB lottery is won.

  In the C part, as shown in FIG. 24 (e), when the GB lottery is won, the third stop operation is performed immediately after the start of the C part, that is, before a predetermined time elapses from the start of the B part. When the stop switch changes from the ON state to the OFF state, immediately after the end of the B part, and after the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the B part, the stop switch for the third stop operation changes from the ON state to the OFF state. Displays a result image such as “Victory” indicating that the teammate character has won and at the same time that the stop switch of the third stop operation has changed from the ON state to the OFF state, and also indicates that the teammate character has won. The result voice is output to notify that the GB lottery is won. On the other hand, if the GB lottery is not won, a result image indicating that the teammate character has been defeated is displayed at the same timing to notify that the GB lottery is not won.

  In the present embodiment, in the final game of the continuous performance, an effect composed of the A part and the B part that suggests the possibility of winning the GB, and the C part that notifies whether or not the GB has been won is executed. At the same time, when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel, that is, when the player turns from the OFF state to the ON state, the B part is started, and the player stops the third stop reel. The C part is executed after the B part on the condition that the stop switch pressed down is released, that is, the stop switch of the third stop operation is changed from the ON state to the OFF state.

  In such a configuration, when the C part is started at the moment when the stop switch pressed to stop the third stop reel is released, the stop switch is set before the B part is executed to the end. When released, the B part is not executed until the end, and the C part is started, and the connection between the production contents of the B part and the C part becomes unclear. In addition, when the player is paying attention to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in order to measure the stop timing of each reel by pressing the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the player starts the stop operation. There is a risk of missing the contents of the C part, particularly the start part of the C part.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the B part is composed of the first part and the second part executed after the first part, and the sub-control unit 91 configures the B part after the start of the B part. When the third stop stop switch is turned from the ON state to the OFF state before the predetermined time required from the start of the first part to the end of the second part has elapsed, the predetermined time When the time has elapsed, that is, when the second part constituting the first effect has been executed to the end, the C part is started to notify whether the GB has been won or not. Thereby, after starting the first part of the B part, the predetermined time elapses even if the stop switch of the third stop is turned from the ON state to the OFF state before the second part of the B part is executed to the end. Until the B part is canceled and the C part is not started, and after the B part is executed to the end, the C part is started after the second part. The connection of the contents of the production will not be unclear.

  The sub-control unit 91 also turns on the third stop stop switch after a predetermined time has elapsed after the third stop stop switch is turned on from the OFF state to start the first part of the B part. When the third stop stop switch is turned off, the second part of the B part is repeatedly executed until the third stop stop switch is turned off. It starts and informs whether GB is won or not. As a result, after the first part of the B part is started and the second part of the B part is executed to the end, the stop switch of the third stop is turned off, that is, the player releases the stop switch. Until the second part of the B part is repeatedly executed, and then the C part following the B part is started when the stop switch of 3 stops is turned off, the reels 2L, 2C, After confirming the 2R symbol, the third stop stop switch is turned OFF, so that the contents of the C part can be missed while confirming the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. Nor.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the GB is won, the sub control unit 91 immediately after the start of the C part, that is, almost simultaneously with the stop switch of the third stop operation being changed from the ON state to the OFF state. A result image such as “win” indicating the victory is displayed, and a result sound indicating that the teammate character has won is output to notify that the GB lottery is won. That is, when winning by GB lottery, when the C part is started, the C part is executed in an execution mode capable of recognizing that the GB is won, so the player releases the stop switch. Immediately after that, the player can be made aware of winning the GB.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the possibility of different winning as a GB is suggested according to the production mode of the second part constituting the B part, and after the start of the B part, Even if the stop switch for the third stop changes from the ON state to the OFF state before the predetermined time required for the end, the C part does not start until the second part ends, and the second part is executed to the end. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the possibility of winning the GB suggested by the production mode of the second part.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 starts the B part, and if the third stop operation stop switch does not change from the ON state to the OFF state even after a predetermined time has elapsed, The second part is repeatedly executed in a loop, and the C part is started when the stop switch is turned off. However, when the second part of the B part is shifted to the C part, the stop switch is turned off. In the configuration in which the second part of the B part is repeatedly executed, not only when the state becomes the state, after executing the second part of the B part that is being executed when the stop switch is in the OFF state, It may be configured to shift to the C part. By adopting such a configuration, the stop switch is turned off even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the B part. Even if the second part of the B part is repeatedly executed, the C part following the B part can be started after the second part of the B part is executed to the end. The contents of the part and the contents of the C part can be smoothly connected. In particular, it is more effective in a configuration in which the last image of the second part constituting the B part and the image at the start of the C part are related.

  Also, in this embodiment, the possibility that the possibility of winning the GB is different due to the difference in the production mode of the second part constituting the B part is suggested, but at least the GB is won by the execution of the B part. However, it is not necessary that the configuration suggests a different possibility as a possibility of winning the GB.

  In the present embodiment, the B part, that is, the first effect is started when the stop switch of the third stop operation is turned on, but the trigger for starting the first effect is the third. Not only when the stop switch for the stop operation is turned on, but for example, when the stop switch for the game start operation or the first stop operation is turned on or turned off, the stop switch for the second stop operation is turned on. It may be configured to start when a state or an OFF state is reached. In the present embodiment, the C part, that is, the second effect is started when the stop switch of the third stop operation is in the OFF state, but the trigger for starting the second effect is as follows. What is necessary is just after the opportunity to start the first effect.

  Moreover, in a present Example, it is the 1st production (B part) which shows possibility that the privilege (GB) is provided, and the production following the 1st production (B part), and a privilege (GB) is provided. As the specific effect including the second effect (C part) for notifying whether or not it is performed, the effect in the final game of the continuous effect is applied, but even if the specific effect is applied to the effect that is completed in one game good.

  Further, in this embodiment, GB is applied as a privilege that is advantageous to a player whose possibility is suggested by a specific performance, but it may be at least a privilege that is advantageous to the player. For example, AT is applied. May be. Further, a privilege advantageous to the player means a right that allows the player to shift to the advantageous state advantageous to the player (winning a lottery for determining whether or not to generate the advantageous state, shifting to the advantageous state. Derivation of the display result is permitted), a right to notify an operation mode advantageous to the player, a right to be controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a gaming value is given, and the current gaming state is a game Direct advantage for the player, such as the right to be notified whether the game state is advantageous to the player, the period during which the advantageous state is controlled (the number of fixed unit games, the average number of unit games that vary depending on the end condition, etc.) May be a privilege that is not directly advantageous to the player, but may be a privilege that is indirectly advantageous to the player, for example, a condition for obtaining a privilege on the Internet.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the start of the first part of the B part, the second stop of the B part is started when the stop switch of the third stop operation does not change from the ON state to the OFF state even after a predetermined time has elapsed. The part C is repeatedly executed in a loop, and the C part is started when the stop switch is turned off. However, after a predetermined time has elapsed after the first part of the B part is started, As an effect to be executed when the stop switch for the 3 stop operation does not change from the ON state to the OFF state, the stop switch for the 3rd stop operation is in the OFF state, not the configuration in which the second part of the B part is repeatedly looped and executed. You may comprise so that the D part which does not affect the progress of production may be performed.

  Below, the modification in the case of performing said D part is demonstrated.

  The final game of the continuous production of this modification connects the A part and B part suggesting the possibility of winning of GB, the C part notifying whether or not the GB has been won, and the production contents of the B part and C part. A D part that does not affect the progress of the production. The B part is executed after the A part, the D part is executed after the B part, and the C part is executed after the B part or the D part.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the final game of the continuous effect, when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 determines that the game is started by the operation of the start switch 7 by the player. To start Part A.

  In part A, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), an image in which opposite characters are facing each other is displayed.

  Thereafter, each time the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated by the player, the main control unit 41 performs stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel and transmits a stop operation time command to the sub-control unit 91. To do.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines that the player has performed the first stop operation and the second stop operation based on the first and second stop operation time commands received from the main control unit 41, and further performs the third time When it is determined that the stop switch has been operated to the ON state by the third stop operation based on the reception of the stop operation time command, the first part constituting the B part is started, and after the first part is finished The second part constituting the B part is started. In addition, with the start of the first part of the B part, the operation time counter provided in the RAM 91c starts measuring the time after the first part of the first effect is started.

  Part B is an effect that requires a predetermined time from the start of the first part to the end of the second part. In the first part of the B part, as shown in FIG. After the teammate character is ready, an image for starting the kick against the enemy character is displayed. In the second part of the B part, an image for continuing the kick started by the teammate character in the first part is displayed. Similarly to the above-described embodiment, the image displayed in the second part includes a plurality of patterns with different colors of the costume of the character, and the selection rate varies depending on whether or not the GB is won. For this reason, it is suggested that when the color of the costume of the character is a specific color corresponding to a pattern with a relatively high ratio selected at the time of winning the GB, the winning probability of GB is higher than in the case of other colors. Will be.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 41 transmits a game end command to the sub-control unit 91 when the player depresses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), when the sub control unit 91 receives the game end command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 determines that the game end command is passed before the predetermined time elapses based on the operation time counter. That is, whether the stop switch operated by the third stop operation is ON before the predetermined time required for execution from the start of the first part to the end of the second part has elapsed. When the game end command is received before the predetermined time elapses, the B part is executed until the predetermined time elapses, and the predetermined time from the start of the first part is determined. After the elapse of time, that is, after the second part has been executed to the end, the C part is started to notify whether or not the GB lottery is won as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 25B, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the game end command has not been received before the predetermined time has elapsed, that is, based on the operation time counter, B If the stop switch of the third stop operation does not change from the ON state to the OFF state even after a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the first part constituting the part, when the predetermined time has elapsed, After the end of the second part, as shown in FIG. 26 (d), the D part is repeatedly looped and executed until the stop switch is turned off, and the stop switch is turned off. At this time, the D part is finished and the C part is started, and as shown in FIG. 26 (e), it is notified whether the GB lottery is won or not.

  The D part is an effect that requires a specific time from the start to the end. In the D part, as shown in FIG. 26D, for example, the ally character starts in the first part of the B part. The image which shows a mode that the teammate character continues the kick which the teammate character started in the 1st part of B part from the angle different from the 2nd part of B part which shows a mode that continued kick is performed is displayed. In addition, as an image to be displayed in the D part, there are a plurality of patterns in which the character's costume color and the like are different. For this reason, according to the difference of the color etc. of the character's costume in Part D, the possibility of winning the GB differs. In particular, in this modified example, the production mode is different from the production mode in which the possibility of winning the GB in the second part of the B part (for example, the difference in the color of the sole of the foot that cannot be seen in the B part). Depending on the difference, the possibility of winning the GB will be different.

  Then, in the C part, as shown in FIG. 26 (e), when the GB lottery is won, the third stop is performed immediately after the start of the C part, that is, before a predetermined time elapses from the start of the B part. When the operation stop switch is changed from the ON state to the OFF state, immediately after the end of the B part, the third stop operation stop switch is changed from the ON state to the OFF state after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the B part. When the stop switch of the third stop operation is changed from the ON state to the OFF state, a result image such as “Victory” indicating that the ally character has won is displayed and the ally character has won. Is output to notify that the GB lottery has been won. On the other hand, if the GB lottery is not won, a result image indicating that the teammate character has been defeated is displayed at the same timing to notify that the GB lottery is not won.

  As described above, in this modification, the third stop stop switch is turned on even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the third stop stop switch is changed from the OFF state to the ON state and the first part of the B part is started. If the state does not change to the OFF state, the D part that does not affect the progress of the performance is repeatedly executed until the stop switch for the third stop is turned OFF, and when the stop switch for the third stop is turned OFF, The part is executed to notify whether the GB is won or not. As a result, after the first part of the B part is started and the second part of the B part is executed to the end, the stop switch of the third stop is turned off, that is, the player releases the stop switch. Until then, the D part is repeatedly executed, and then the C part that follows the B part is started when the stop switch of 3 stops is turned off, so the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R that the player has stopped are displayed. After the confirmation, the third stop switch is turned off, so that the contents of the C part are not missed while confirming the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

  In the present modification, when the GB is won, the sub control unit 91 immediately after the start of the C part, that is, almost simultaneously with the stop switch of the third stop operation being changed from the ON state to the OFF state. A result image such as “win” indicating the victory is displayed, and a result sound indicating that the teammate character has won is output to notify that the GB lottery is won. That is, when winning by GB lottery, when the C part is started, the C part is executed in an execution mode capable of recognizing that the GB is won, so the player releases the stop switch. Immediately after that, the player can be made aware of winning the GB.

  Moreover, in this modification, according to the production mode of the 2nd part which comprises B part, while possibility of differing as a possibility of having won GB is suggested, after the start of B part, Even if the stop switch for the third stop changes from the ON state to the OFF state before the predetermined time required for the end, the C part does not start until the second part ends, and the second part is executed to the end. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the possibility of winning the GB suggested by the production mode of the second part.

  Further, in this modification, after the third stop stop switch is turned from the OFF state to the ON state and the first part of the B part is started, the third stop stop switch is kept from the ON state even after a predetermined time has elapsed. There is a possibility that the possibility of winning the GB is different depending on the effect of the D part executed when the stop switch is kept pressed even after the end of the B part. Therefore, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the GB is won according to the operation mode of the stop switch of the third stop operation by the player.

  Moreover, in this modification, it is possible that the possibility of winning the GB is different depending on the difference in the production mode different from the production mode in which the possibility of winning the GB in the second part of the B part is suggested. Since the sexuality is suggested, it is possible to increase the willingness to continue to press the stop switch even after the end of the B part.

  In this modification, the sub-control unit 91 starts the B part, and if the third stop operation stop switch does not change from the ON state to the OFF state even after a predetermined time has elapsed, The loop part is repeatedly executed and the C part is started when the stop switch is turned off. However, the timing for shifting from the D part to the C part is not limited to when the stop switch is turned off. In the configuration in which the D part is repeatedly executed, the D part that is being executed when the stop switch is turned off may be executed to the end and then transferred to the C part. With this configuration, the stop switch is not turned off even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of B part, and D part is repeatedly executed. Also a condition that, since the running D part to completion, it is possible to start the C part, it is possible to connect smoothly the content of the content and C Part D Part. In particular, it is more effective in a configuration in which the last image of the D part and the image at the start of the C part are related.

  Moreover, in this modification, although it is the structure by which the possibility that it is different as a possibility of winning GB by the difference is suggested in both the production mode of the 2nd part which constitutes B part, and the production mode of D part, Any configuration that suggests the possibility of winning the GB by the execution of the B part is sufficient, and it is not necessary to have a configuration that suggests a different possibility as the possibility of winning the GB. For this reason, the structure by which possibility of differing as a possibility of winning GB may be suggested according to the difference in the production mode of the second part of the B part or the production mode of the D part, or these productions may be used. It may be a configuration that does not suggest different possibilities as a possibility of winning the GB from the aspect.

  Also, other modifications in the above embodiment can be applied to this modification.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

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

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

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

Claims (5)

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,
Pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving the display result;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player;
A specific effect including a first effect indicating the possibility that the privilege is granted and an effect following the first effect, including a second effect that informs whether or not the privilege is granted is executed. Specific production execution means to perform,
With
The derivation control means may cause a different display result to be derived depending on the timing at which the derivation operation means is operated, even if the determination result of the prior determination means is the same.
The first performance includes a first part and a second part executed after the first part, and a predetermined time is required for execution from the start of the first part to the end of the second part. ,
The specific effect executing means is
When the operation state in which the derivation operation unit is operated is changed from the operation state in which the derivation operation unit is not operated before the predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the first effect, the predetermined time The second performance is executed based on the elapsed time,
If the non-operating state is not changed from the operating state even after the predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the first effect, the second portion is repeatedly executed until the non-operating state is reached. The second performance is executed based on
When notifying that the privilege is granted by the second effect, the second effect is performed in an execution mode capable of recognizing that the privilege is granted when the second effect is started. A slot machine characterized by executing 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,
Pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived before the display results are derived;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving the display result;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player;
A specific effect including a first effect indicating the possibility that the privilege is granted and an effect following the first effect, including a second effect that informs whether or not the privilege is granted is executed. Specific production execution means to perform,
With
The derivation control means may cause a different display result to be derived depending on the timing at which the derivation operation means is operated, even if the determination result of the prior determination means is the same.
The first performance includes a first part and a second part executed after the first part, and a predetermined time is required for execution from the start of the first part to the end of the second part. ,
The specific effect executing means is
When the operation state in which the derivation operation unit is operated is changed from the operation state in which the derivation operation unit is not operated before the predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the first effect, the predetermined time The second performance is executed based on the elapsed time,
If the non-operating state is not changed from the operation state after the predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the first effect, a third effect that does not affect the progress of the effect is executed until the non-operating state is reached, The second effect is executed based on the non-operation state,
When notifying that the privilege is granted by the second effect, the second effect is performed in an execution mode capable of recognizing that the privilege is granted when the second effect is started. A slot machine characterized by executing Game medium detection means for detecting the inserted game medium;
Game value storage means for storing a game value that can be used to set a bet amount in accordance with a betting operation;
Bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game;
At the time of game medium detection in which either the bet number stored in the bet number storage means or the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated according to the detection result by the game medium detection means Update means;
Re-game derivation update means for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means so that the next game can be started without using the game value when a re-game winning is generated;
The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising: An advantageous amount giving means for giving an advantageous amount advantageous to the player;
An advantageous amount consumption means for consuming an advantageous amount when a predetermined condition is established by the progress of the game;
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state until the advantageous amount given by the advantageous amount giving means has been consumed,
Production control means for controlling from one production state to a specific production state as the production state in the advantageous state,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: Advantageous period control means for controlling an advantageous period in which the expected value of the gaming value given to the player is higher than the gaming value used by the player;
An acquisition number counting means for counting the number of acquisitions of the player's gaming value during the advantageous period;
A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the number of acquisitions counted by the acquisition number counting means has reached a specified number;
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect different from the notification effect when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
The slot machine according to claim 1, comprising:

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