JP2016052418A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of enhancing excitement of pseudo games.SOLUTION: When a freeze 6 is performed due to a lottery winning of a special replay, during a whipping up period, if specific symbols exist within four frames when stop switches are operated, a specific control to draw in the specific symbols is performed, but during a determined period, even if the stop switches are operated at any timing, a special control to draw in the specific symbols is performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

  The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a slot machine that includes a variable display unit that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified, and that can win a prize according to a display result derived after variably displaying the variable display unit.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of identification information drawn as identification information on the outer periphery. First, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. When the start lever is operated in a state where a predetermined bet number is set, rotation of the reel is started, and rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. A winning is generated when a predetermined display result is derived when rotation of all reels is stopped. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  Also, in this type of slot machine, the temporary provisional result is temporarily derived in a pseudo game in which the temporary display result is tentatively derived regardless of whether or not a winning occurs by temporarily stopping the reel after rotating the reel. When this is permitted, there has been a provisional derivation of the specific provisional display result (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when it is permitted to temporarily derive the specific temporary display result, only the control for temporarily deriving the specific temporary display result is performed. There was a concern that it could not improve the interest.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the fun of the pseudo game.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result ,
Operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) that can be operated by the player,
Normal period (period during normal game) in which display results related to the occurrence of winnings are derived, and specific period (period during pseudo games) in which temporary display results not related to whether or not winnings occur are derived Controllable period control means (main control unit 41);
It is determined in advance whether or not the derivation of the specific temporary display result among the temporary display results is permitted (determining which of the normal replay and the special replay is won as shown in the freeze 6 column in FIG. 17). A determination means;
Derivation control means capable of deriving the specific temporary display result when the operation means is operated during the specific period;
The derivation control means is allowed to derive the specific temporary display result, and the operation means is operated at a specific timing in the specific period (when the specific temporary display result is a net 7 temporary display result, The first derivation control for deriving the specific temporary display result when the symbol number 0, any of symbols 6 to 20 is operated at a timing when the symbol is positioned on the winning line LN), and deriving the specific temporary display result The second derivation control can be executed (as shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined that the net 7 temporary display result is to be derived, the symbol number 0 or 6 to 20 is left When the reel is stopped, the net 7 is derived if it is in the fixed period, while the net 7 is not derived if it is in the turnover period).

  According to such a configuration, even when the derivation of the specific temporary display result is allowed, the second derivation control that does not derive the specific temporary display result may be executed in the specific period. It can give a sense of tension to the player and improve the fun of the game.

  Further, the temporary display result may be a result that does not advance the normal game by being derived, and is not a result of ending the normal game by being derived, for example. The provisional display result may be the same result as the result of generating a prize in the normal game, or may be the result of losing no prize. If it is such, the provisional display result may include all aspects of the display result (for example, type, outcome, etc.), and may have more aspects than the number of aspects of the display result. Further, the same number of aspects as the display result may be provided.

  Further, all the aspects of the temporary display result (for example, the type and the outcome) may be included in the display result, and the number of aspects may be smaller than the number of aspects of the display result. Thus, the temporary display result and the display result may both include a common result. Since both the temporary display result and the display result are derived to the variable display device, when a common result is derived, it can be determined from the result whether it is the temporary display result or the display result. However, when the temporary display result is derived, the function can be made different in that the game does not proceed as in the case where the display result is derived.

  Further, the temporary display result and the display result are different results that do not include a common result, and may be composed of unique results. In this case, while the result is derived to the same variable display device, the provisional display result or the display result should not be specified (can be specified) from the mode of the derived result. Can do.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The derivation control means includes
Means for deriving a display result of a predetermined range (within 4 frames) when the operation means is operated in the normal period;
When the operation means is operated, the specific provisional display result outside the predetermined range can be derived in the first derivation control (as shown in FIG. 18B, the special stop control table is In the special derivation control used, it is possible to draw 20 frames, which is larger than 4 frames, which is the number of frames drawn in a normal game).

  According to such a configuration, a display result in a predetermined range is derived in the normal period, while a specific provisional display result outside the predetermined range can be derived in the specific period, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The derivation control means is capable of executing the first derivation control and the second derivation control during one period (swing period) of the specific period (as shown in FIG. 21B) In the period, the specific symbol is derived when the stop switch is operated at a timing at which the specific symbol can be drawn within 4 frames, and the specific symbol is not derived when the stop switch is operated at a timing different from the timing) While the second derivation control is not executed in the other period of the specific period, the first derivation control is executed (as shown in FIG. 21A, the stop switch is set at any timing in the fixed period. Even if it is operated, it draws a specific symbol).

  According to such a configuration, since the derivation control executed in one period of the specific period and the other section are different, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the slot machine of (3) above,
Regardless of whether or not the derivation of the specific temporary display result is permitted, a predetermined effect (the battle effect shown in FIG. 20B) is executed in the one period, while the derivation of the specific temporary display result is performed. When permitted, it further includes an effect execution means for executing a specific effect (the confirmed effect shown in FIG. 20B) in the other period.

  According to such a configuration, since the first derivation control and the second derivation control can be performed in one period during which the predetermined effect is being executed, it is possible to make the player feel nervous. Since the second derivation control is executed in the other period in which the specific effect is being executed, it is possible to prevent the player from being burdened with the operation on the operation means.

(5) In the slot machine of (4) above,
A game control means (main control unit 41) for transmitting a control command, including the period control means, the prior determination means, and the derivation control means;
Production control means (sub-control unit 91) that includes the production execution means and controls production based on the control command,
The game control means is a decision control command that can specify that it is determined that the derivation of the specific temporary display result is permitted (as shown in FIG. 20, a specification that can specify that the specific temporary display result has been derived). A temporary display result command) and a period control command that can specify the one period (period command that can specify the number of pseudo games executed in the turnover period as shown in FIG. 20),
The effect execution means executes the predetermined effect and the specific effect based on the determination control command and the period control command.

  According to such a configuration, since the processing load can be distributed between the game control means and the effect control means, stable control can be executed.

(6) In the slot machines of (1) to (5) above,
In the normal period, when the operation means (stop switch) is operated in a non-recommended operation mode (an irregular press) different from the recommended operation mode (recommended procedure) recommended for the player, the recommended operation mode It further comprises disadvantageous control means (sub-control unit 91) capable of performing disadvantageous control (penalty) that is disadvantageous for the player than when the operation means is operated,
The disadvantage control means does not perform the disadvantage control even when the operation means is operated in the non-recommended operation mode in the specific period (as shown in FIGS. 20C and 20D). (In the pseudo game in Freeze 6, no penalty will be given even if it is pushed irregularly).

  According to such a configuration, even when the operation means is operated in a non-recommended operation mode in a specific period, disadvantageous control is not performed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) It further comprises variable display unit control means (reel rotation processing) for controlling the variable display unit,
The variable display unit control means includes:
In accordance with the operation performed by the operation means during the normal period, the display result is derived to a predetermined position (upper, middle, lower) in a predetermined area (the fluoroscopic window 3) corresponding to the variable display unit. First variable display unit control means for controlling the variable display unit (processing for performing reel control other than during freezing);
In accordance with the operation performed by the operation means during the specific period, variable display is performed so that a temporary display result is derived at a specific position (a position shifted by a half pattern) different from the predetermined position in the predetermined area. 2nd variable display part control means (process for performing reel control during freezing) which controls a part.

  According to such a configuration, the temporary display result can be derived at a position different from the position from which the display result is derived. Therefore, the player misidentifies the temporary display result derived at the specific position as the display result. It is possible to make the player recognize whether the derivation target is a display result or a temporary display result.

(8) When the update condition is satisfied in the updatable period (medal insertion, BET operation, etc.), game value information for specifying the game value (credit, bet number) stored in the predetermined storage means Game value update means to update (processing for adding and updating credits, etc.)
In the normal period, after the variable display unit is variably displayed using the game value specified from the game value information stored in the storage means, the variable display is displayed according to the operation performed by the operation means. A normal unit game execution means for performing a normal unit game (normal game) for deriving a display result by stopping (a process for performing a normal game among the reel rotation processes);
A unit game that can be started at a predetermined timing related to the normal unit game in the specific period, and the variable display unit is variably displayed from the predetermined timing, and then the variation according to an operation performed by the operation means. Special unit game execution means for performing a special unit game (pseudo game) for deriving a temporary display result by temporarily stopping the display (a process for performing a pseudo game in the reel rotation process);
The updatable period is a period starting from a predetermined timing after deriving a display result in the normal unit game (during BET processing) and a period starting from a predetermined timing after deriving a temporary display result in the special unit game (Period from the end of the pseudo game to the end of the freeze).

  According to such a configuration, the game value information can be updated not only after the end of the normal unit game but also after the end of the special unit game if the update condition is satisfied. As a result, even if the update condition is established after the end of the special unit game, the special unit game can be performed without causing the player to feel dissatisfied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The temporary stop in the special unit game may be a state in which the player can easily grasp the identification information. For example, the variable display unit is swung up and down within a minute range (for example, a range of 1 to 3 steps of the stepping motor). It is not possible to grasp that it is moving at first glance, such as moving it or moving the variable display part slightly upward or downward (for example, rotating the stepping motor one step per second). It may be a state.

  In addition, the temporary stop in the special unit game may be to temporarily stop the variable display unit in a stage before the stop in the normal unit game.In this case, the temporary stop state in the special unit game In the normal unit game, the stop state may be the same or different.

  The display result derived from the temporary stop in the special unit game is not accompanied by any game value for any display result, and the game value is not used by the player. Even if the display result is the same as the display result for generating a replay winning that sets the number of bets that can be played, the bet number is not set.

  Note that “winning” means giving a predetermined value. The predetermined value includes, for example, a game value used for setting a bet number, a transition of a gaming state, and a bet number setting that allows a player to play the next game without using the game value. It is. On the other hand, “non-winning” means that at least a gaming value is not given, and when a so-called missed display result is derived, it becomes “non-winning”.

  In addition, a game value adding means (payout process) that does not give a game value regardless of a display result derived in a special unit game, but gives a game value according to a temporary display result derived in a normal unit game. You may make it provide.

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 figure for demonstrating the timing chart at the time of the non-occurrence | production of a wait, and the time of a wait generation | occurrence | production. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing chart in the time of the weight non-occurrence | production and weight generation | occurrence | production in the case of performing a pseudo game. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary for every kind of freeze. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop control table for specification, and the stop control table for special. It is a figure which shows the execution condition of a freeze. It is a figure for demonstrating the freeze 6. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control in the freeze.

[Configuration of slot machine 1]
A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. An example 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 this embodiment includes a casing 1a having an open front surface and a side of the casing 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, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 3, "black 7", "net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)", "white 7", "black BAR", and "white BAR" are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. “,” “Replay,” “Plum,” “Watermelon,” “Cherry,” “Bell,” and so on, a plurality of identifiable symbols are drawn in a predetermined order at predetermined intervals. The predetermined interval is an interval when 21 symbols are arranged on the outer periphery of one reel. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are basically located within a see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b and at a predetermined position corresponding to each reel. Stopped and displayed at three lower and middle positions (three levels). On the other hand, as will be described later, during the freeze, not only a predetermined position in the fluoroscopic window 3 but also a symbol can be temporarily stopped and displayed at a specific position different from the predetermined position.

  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 each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, a symbol is derived as a display result at a predetermined position of the fluoroscopic window 3. On the other hand, as will be described later, during the freeze, the operation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped and controlled to vibrate up and down, so that the symbols are temporarily placed at a predetermined position and a specific position of the fluoroscopic window 3. The display result is derived (hereinafter also referred to as “temporary derivation”, “temporary stop”, or simply “stop”).

  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 nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). 1 bet switch 5 operated when setting the bet number using 1 and using the credit, the maximum bet number among the prescribed number of bet numbers determined according to the gaming state within the range (this implementation) In the form, in any gaming state, the MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting 3), the medal stored as credit and the medal used for setting the bet amount are settled (used for setting the credit and bet number). The settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medal is returned), the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Stop switch 8L is operated to stop, 8C, 8R, Produce switch 56 for use in the effect are provided operable by the player. In particular, in the present embodiment, the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are provided on the front surface, that is, on the same surface of the operation panel 1c constituting the front door 1b. In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the first stop of the left reel 2L is the first stop of the left, the first stop of the middle reel 2C is the first stop of the middle, and the right reel 2R is the first stop. This is called right first stop. Further, the first left stop is referred to as a recommended operation procedure, and the middle first stop and the right first stop are referred to as a non-recommended operation procedure or irregular pressing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b has a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals owned by the player stored in the RAM 41c as credits, the number of medals paid out by the occurrence of a winning, and an error. A game auxiliary indicator 12 that displays an error code indicating the contents when it is generated, 1 BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 and 2 BET LED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 3BET LED 16 that notifies that the number of bets is set by 3 is turned on, insertion request LED 17 that notifies that a medal can be inserted is turned on, and that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is effective The start valid LED 18 to be notified by, wait (a certain period of time has elapsed since the start of the previous game) A waiting display LED 19 indicating that the reel is being rotated), and a replaying LED 20 indicating that a replay game is in progress, which will be described later, is provided. 13 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. It has been. Further, in the single BET switch 5, there is provided an effect stop LED 57a that prompts an operation of the single BET switch 5 by lighting in a freeze state described later, and in each of the stop switches 8L to 8R, In addition to the left stop effective LED 22L described above, there are provided stop LEDs 57b to 57d for effects that prompt the user to operate each of the stop switches 8L to 8R by lighting in a freeze state described later.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided. Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time is controlled to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of RT2 described later). A stop switch 36a for selecting the validity / invalidity of the stop function, automatic settlement processing (settlement of medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined opportunity (for example, at the end of RT2 described later) The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function to be controlled in the process (returned)), and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are placed inside the casing 1a. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later or the medal payout exit 9 side is inserted from the medal insertion section 4 and is moved to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting a dropped medal, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) consisting of a pair of conductive members spaced left and right provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medal. The amount of medals stored in the interior when the member is electrically connected by contacting the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank is full. Can be detected.

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

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

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. In order to use the credit, the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN becomes valid when three cards are determined as the specified number of bets regardless of the gaming state and the specified number of bets are set. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In 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 the present embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  In this 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 the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, four types of invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are defined as invalid lines.

  When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is arranged on the winning line LN, a winning line is generated. “Winning” means giving a predetermined value, for example, paying out medals, operating a conditional device such as a bonus, or operating automatic setting of the bet number without using medals or credits. Etc. are included. On the other hand, “non-winning” means at least no medal payout, and becomes “non-winning” when a combination of symbols other than a winning combination is derived.

  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 (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 the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In the present 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.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this is done, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds). The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

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

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

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. 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 aforementioned single BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, checkout switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b, are loaded. The medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 described above via the power supply board 101. Are connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are inputted.

  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 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 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 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.

  The main control unit 41 can execute the interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed at a certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) when a timeout occurs in the timer circuit (not shown). . 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 the present embodiment). In addition, the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repeated process according to the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. The effect control board 90 includes a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, an effect LED 52, effect stop LEDs 57a to 57d, speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55 described above, and the like. Production devices are connected, and these production devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the production control board 90.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 outputs the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, effect stop LEDs 57a to 57d, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, and the like. Although the control is performed, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control part 91, and the sub control part 91 is the main control part. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined based on the command from 41, 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 output control of the effect device is performed by both the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the effect stop LEDs 57a to 57d, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are illustrated as the effect devices, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, Alternatively, a mechanically driven display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device.

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

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

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

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time. The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in internal lottery, navigation stock lottery, and the like, which will be described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In initialization 0, all areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and shifts to the setting change state. In the initialization 1, the important work in the storage area of the RAM 41c is selected. And areas other than special work are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of RT2. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization that is performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In initialization 3, non-saved work, unused areas, and The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the transition to the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the transition to the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. It may be.

  The main control unit 41 executes the game process after the setting change process. In the game process, a BET process, an internal lottery process, a reel rotation process, a winning determination process, a payout process, and a game end process are sequentially executed. When the game end process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process, the player waits in a state where the bet number can be set, and the operation to the start switch 7 becomes effective on the condition that a prescribed number of bets according to the gaming state is set. A process of starting the game is executed when the start switch 7 is operated. In the BET process, as a process for starting the game, an output command for instructing output of a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set bet number is set in the RAM when the start switch 7 is operated. To do. Also, in the BET process, medal insertion and medal settlement are permitted. The permitted state is a state in which the flow path switching solenoid 30 is switched so that the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is on the hopper tank 34a side and the operation to the settlement switch 10 is validated. Okay, the state where the flow path switching solenoid 30 is switched so that the flow path of the medal inserted from the medal insertion part 4 is on the medal payout exit 9 side and the operation to the settlement switch 10 is invalid is not permitted. It is called a state. When the start operation is performed and the process shifts to the internal lottery process, the non-permitted state is controlled. When a medal is inserted in the permitted state, the number of medals is added to the credit. In addition, when the credit has reached the upper limit value (for example, 50), it is controlled to a non-permitted state.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a predetermined number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (RT0 to 3) (3 in any gaming state in this embodiment), and the gaming state The game can be started on condition that a specified number of bets determined according to the number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state are set. Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated winning line (in the case of the present embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated. Is simply called a winning line), and a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged to win. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

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

  In the present embodiment, there is no special role among the above-mentioned roles, and only the small role and the replaying role are subject to internal lottery and winning, but the special role is provided and the special role is subject to internal lottery and winning. It is good also as composition which becomes. In the internal lottery process, a process is performed for determining whether or not the winning of each winning combination is allowed based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM based on each lottery result. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM. Of the winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

  Of the winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. In addition, in the case of a configuration having a special combination, the winning flag for the special combination is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of permitted combinations. . 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.

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

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

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 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 or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared. In addition, in this embodiment, since it is the structure which is not provided with the special combination, only the general combination storing work is used among the internal winning flag storing works. Moreover, the structure which does not provide a special role storing work may be sufficient.

  In the present embodiment, the number of determination values, which is the number of determination values determined to be winning, is determined for each lottery target role, and the number of determination values is sequentially added (subtracted) to the random value for each lottery target role. In the case of overflow, the winning combination corresponding to the number of determination values is determined. However, for each lottery target role, a range of random values determined to be winning is determined, and the range to which the random value belongs The winning combination of the winning combination may be determined.

  In the reel rotation process after the internal lottery process has been performed, the process of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the corresponding reel 2L in response to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R being detected by the player are detected. A process of stopping the rotation of 2C and 2R is executed.

  Here, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames (also referred to as the number of frames drawn in), 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, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (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, in the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data, the area corresponding to each area number corresponds to the area number, and 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 obtained table creation data, and the address of the stop control table for the unreacted reel corresponding to the stop reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. 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 the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type), and further, one table creation data includes Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type) and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to these is also unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). For this reason, the same stop control table, that is, the same control when all of the gaming state (RT type), the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) are the same. The reel stop control is performed based on the pattern.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels whose stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. 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 the present embodiment, the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. However, the reel starts to rotate. 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 counts the game time, which is the time elapsed from the start of reel rotation, every time the reel starts to rotate after the game starts. 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 equal to or longer than the specified time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game, no wait is generated. At that time, the rotation of the reel for the normal game in the game is started.

  On the other hand, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals after the end of one game, and when the normal game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is performed. If the game time that started timing from the start 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. Without waiting, it waits until the game time which started timing from the reel rotation start time of the previous game reaches a specified time, and starts the rotation of the reel in the normal game when the specified time is reached.

  Here, when no wait occurs and when a wait occurs are described. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a timing chart when no wait occurs and when a wait occurs. FIG. 5A shows a timing chart when no wait occurs, and FIG. 5B shows a timing chart when a wait occurs. 5 (a) and 5 (b), from the top, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated, a specified time has elapsed, a weight is generated, a medal is inserted and a medal settlement is permitted, a BET operation is performed, and a start is started. The presence or absence of operation is indicated.

  In timing a in FIG. 5A, when the specified time has already elapsed since the start of the previous game, the start operation is started and the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R is started, and the normal game as the current game is started. The timing at which the game time is started is shown. In FIG. 5, a period in which the specified time has not elapsed is described as “during specified time”. Also, with the start of the normal game, medal insertion and medal settlement are not permitted.

  A timing b in FIG. 5A indicates a timing at which the normal game is ended when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated to stop the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R. In FIG. 5A, the normal game is completed during the specified time, that is, until the specified time elapses. When the normal game ends, medal insertion and medal settlement are permitted.

  The timing c in FIG. 5A indicates the timing when the specified time has elapsed from the timing a, and the subsequent timing d starts the normal game by starting the start operation and starts measuring the game time. Timing is shown. At the timing d, since the specified time has already passed, no wait is generated. It should be noted that in accordance with the start of the normal game, medal insertion and medal settlement are not permitted.

  Next, a timing chart when a wait occurs will be described with reference to FIG. Timing (a) in FIG. 5 (b) is the same as timing (a) in FIG. 5 (a). When the specified time has already elapsed since the start of the previous game, the start operation is started and the normal game is started. FIG. 5B shows the timing at which the timing of the time is started. Timing b in FIG. 5B is the same as timing b in FIG. 5A, and shows the timing at which the normal game ends during the specified time.

  A timing c ′ in FIG. 5B indicates a timing at which a start operation is performed and a wait is generated during a specified time from the timing a until the specified time elapses. The timing d ′ in FIG. 5B indicates the timing when the specified time has elapsed from the timing a. At the timing d ', the wait is completed, and the reels 2L to 2R are started to rotate based on the start operation performed at the timing c', so that the normal game is started and the game time is started.

  As described above, when the specified time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the main control unit 41 regulates the progress of the normal game until the specified time elapses. The progress of the game is regulated so that the shortest time is not less than the specified time.

  In the reel rotation process, when a freeze described later is generated when the start switch 7 is operated, the reel control during the freeze is performed. During freezing, after all reels have started to rotate, operations such as stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be accepted as operations not involved in the progress of the game, and control is performed to stop the reels according to the operations. To play a pseudo game. When starting the pseudo game when the start switch 7 is operated, unlike the normal game, the reel rotation control is started and the stop switch is started even if the specified time has not elapsed since the start of the reel rotation in the previous game. Reel stop control can be performed in accordance with the operation from 8L to 8R. Freeze is accepted after the simulated game is over by the BET operation (operation on the single BET switch 5 or MAXBET switch 6 or the medal detection by the inserted medal sensor 31) which is the first condition for releasing the freeze. And is released by accepting an operation to the start switch 7, which is the second condition for releasing the freeze. After the freeze is released, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be accepted as an operation related to the progress of the game after all reels start to rotate again to start a normal game. Therefore, from the start to the end of the freeze, the progress of the game is delayed by delaying the start timing of the normal game and the timing at which the reel stop operation for advancing the game is validated.

  Here, a description will be given of when no weight is generated and when a weight is generated in the case of executing a pseudo game. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a timing chart when a weight is not generated and when a weight is generated when a pseudo game is executed. FIG. 6A shows a timing chart when a pseudo game is executed when no weight is generated, and FIG. 6B shows a timing chart when a weight is generated. 6 (a) and 6 (b), similarly to FIG. 5, from the top, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated, a specified time has elapsed, a weight is generated, medals are inserted and medals are allowed, and a BET operation is performed. The presence or absence of a start operation is indicated.

  Timing 1 to timing 3 in FIG. 6A are the same as timing a to timing c in FIG. A timing 4 in FIG. 6A shows a timing when a pseudo game is started after a start operation is performed and a freeze occurs after a specified time has elapsed from the timing 1. Since the specified time has elapsed, no wait is generated. As the pseudo game is started at the timing 4, medal insertion and medal settlement are not permitted.

  Timing 5 in FIG. 6A indicates the timing at which the pseudo game is finished by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R by operating the stop switches 8L to 8R and the like. When the pseudo game is ended at the timing 5, the medal insertion and the medal settlement are permitted as in the BET process. For this reason, credits can be added and updated by inserting medals. In addition, since the process for credit addition update does not perform the process related to the normal game by itself, even if the process for credit addition update is executed during the freeze, the normal game does not progress. .

  At timing 6 in FIG. 6A, after the pseudo game is finished, the BET operation as the first condition for releasing the freeze is accepted, and the operation to the start switch 7 as the second condition for releasing the freeze is performed. The timing at which the freeze is released by accepting is shown. When the freeze is released, the reels 2L to 2R start to rotate based on the start operation performed at the timing 4, the normal game is started, and the game time is started. In addition, with the start of the normal game at the timing 6, medal insertion and medal settlement are not permitted.

  The timing 7 in FIG. 6A shows the timing when the normal game is ended, as in the case of the timing 2. When the normal game ends, medal insertion and medal settlement are permitted. From timing 8 onwards, it is shown that the pseudo game and the normal game are continuously started by the start operation for starting the next game. Once the freeze has occurred, the process proceeds to a special period during which freezing and pseudo games are likely to occur, as will be described later, until the predetermined number of games (4 games) is consumed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6B, a timing chart in the case where a pseudo game is executed when a weight is generated will be described. Timings 1 and 2 in FIG. 6B are the same as timings 1 and 2 in FIG. 6A. When the specified time has already elapsed since the start of the previous game, the start operation is started and the normal game is started. In addition, after the game time is started, it indicates that the normal game has ended within the specified time.

  Timing 3 ′ in FIG. 6B indicates a timing at which a start operation is performed during a specified time from the timing 1 until the specified time elapses, and a wait is originally generated. Timing 3 ′ shows the timing when the freeze occurs and the pseudo game is started. As indicated by the timing 3 ′, the pseudo game can be started even during the wait state. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the normal game, the reel rotation start timing is delayed when a wait occurs. In addition, with the start of the pseudo game at the timing 3 ', the medal insertion and the medal settlement are not permitted.

  In the present embodiment, the pseudo game can be started even during the wait, but the process of turning on the waiting LED 19 is performed during the wait regardless of whether the pseudo game is started.

  A timing 4 ′ in FIG. 6B indicates a timing at which a specified time has elapsed from the timing 1 and a period that would otherwise be a wait ends. The main control unit 41 accepts the operation of the stop switches 8L to 8R in the pseudo game, the BET operation for releasing the freeze, and the start operation even during waiting.

  Timings 5 ′ to 7 ′ in FIG. 6 (b) are the same as timings 5 to 7 in FIG. 6 (a), and are performed at timing 3 ′ after the pseudo game is finished and the freeze is released and the freeze is finished. Based on the start operation, the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R is started to start the normal game, and the game time is started. After timing 8 'is the same as after timing 8 in FIG. 6A, it is shown that the pseudo game and the normal game are continuously started by the start operation for starting the next game.

  In this way, when the specified time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the main control unit 41 regulates the progress of the normal game until the specified time elapses, while in the previous game Even if the specified time has not elapsed since the start of the reel rotation, the pseudo game can be started, and the normal game is executed after the pseudo game is finished. As a result, the progress of the normal game can be restricted. The progress of the game is regulated so that the minimum game time is not less than the specified time.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a winning determination process when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped due to a stop operation during the normal game. That is, the winning determination is performed for the display result stopped in the normal game. In the winning determination process, at the time when it is determined that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped, has a winning occurred according to the display result derived on the winning line LN of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R? The process which determines whether or not is executed. When the display result accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped, the RT flag is updated to a value for specifying the gaming state according to the display result. Thereby, it is possible to shift to a gaming state according to the display result. In the winning determination process, the winning determination is not performed for the display result stopped in the pseudo game being frozen.

  In the payout process, when it is determined that a winning has occurred, processing such as credit addition and medal payout is performed based on the number of payouts according to the winning. In the payout process, an output command for instructing output of a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals is set in the RAM. In addition, when there are re-game players, control for giving a replay game is performed. In the game end process, a process for setting a game state in preparation for the next game is executed. In addition, when RT2 starts from the next game and when RT2 ends in the game, an output command for the RT2 signal is set in the RAM 41c. That is, the RT2 signal output command is set when a special replay that triggers the control of RT2 is won and when the transition event that triggers the termination of RT2 stops.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends to the sub-control unit 91 an inserted number command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a period command, a specific temporary display result command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, Multiple types including winning number command, payout start command, payout end command, return command, gaming state command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command Send a command. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

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

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

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

  The freeze command is a command that can specify the type of freeze (control state in which the progress of control is delayed for a predetermined time), the start timing of freeze, and the release timing of freeze. After the internal winning command of the game controlled by freeze is transmitted Sent.

  The period command is a command that can specify the number of times that the pseudo game is executed in the turnover period (see FIG. 20). The period command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 when the number of pseudo games to be executed in the hit period is determined by the main control unit 41.

  If execution of freeze 6 is determined, a pseudo game described with reference to FIG. 20 is executed. The specific temporary display result command is a command that can specify that the specific temporary display result has been derived in the pseudo game.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. If a freeze occurs when the start switch 7 is operated, a reel rotation start command is transmitted when all the reels are rotated again after the reel rotation by the freeze is completed.

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

  The winning number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not there is a winning, the type of winning, the number of medals to be paid out, and all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed. Sent after. The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption. The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state (any one of RT0 to RT3) of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

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

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

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. . The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when 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, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the serial communication circuit The data is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by being transferred to the transmission data register 561 of 511. On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). Is done. The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511, so that It is transmitted to the control unit 91.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described. When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c. The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the effect stop LED 57a based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. ~ 57d, output control of various effect devices such as the reel LED 55 is performed.

  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 lighting mode of the stop LEDs 57a to 57d for lighting, the speakers 53, 54 The control pattern of these effect devices, such as an output mode and the lighting mode of the reel LED, is registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table The control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to among the control patterns registered corresponding to, and 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.

  7 to 9 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled to one of RT0 to RT3.

  With reference to FIG. 7, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small role includes a middle bell, a right-down bell, upper bells 1 to 8, a middle watermelon, a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, a lower cherry, a middle cherry, and a one-piece role.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the upper bells 1 to 8 will be described. The upper bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-White BAR-White BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. For the upper bells 2 to 8, a winning combination is obtained when a predetermined combination of symbols corresponding to each of the winning lines LN shown in FIG.

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

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

  Similarly, for the middle-stage watermelon, the right-down watermelon, the upper-stage watermelon, the lower-stage cherry, the middle-stage cherry, and the one-piece role, when a combination of predetermined symbols corresponding to each of the winning lines LN shown in FIG. Winning a prize. When the middle, lower right, and upper watermelons win, 5 medals are paid out respectively. Here, when the lower cherry wins, two medals are paid out. When the middle tier cherry wins a single piece, a single medal is paid out. Middle watermelon, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, lower cherry, middle cherry, and one-piece role are won in the internal lottery to be described later, because the symbol combinations that generate a prize include symbols that are not placed within 5 frames However, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, no prize will be awarded. When the right-down watermelon symbol combination is aligned on the winning line LN, the combination of “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” is right-down, that is, invalid. It will be aligned with the line LM3. When the upper watermelon symbol combination is aligned on the winning line LN, the combination of “black 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “white 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is the upper line, that is, the invalid line LM1. Will be aligned. Further, when the symbol combination of the lower cherries is aligned on the winning line LN, the “cherry” on the left reel stops at the lower tier, and the combination of “cherry-ANY-ANY” rises to the lower tier and to the right, that is, the invalid line LM2 and It will be aligned with LM4.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, lower stage replay, falling replay, promotion replay 1, promotion replay 2, special replay, and special replay.

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

  When the lower replay symbol combinations are aligned on the winning line LN, “Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7”, “Replay-Plum-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / The combination of "White 7", "Plum-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7", "Plum-Plum-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7" is in the lower row, that is, invalid It will be aligned with the line LM2.

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

  When the combination of falling replays is aligned on the winning line LN, the combinations of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” go up to the right. That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a fall replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a prize can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, after winning the fall replay at RT0, the control is performed at RT1.

  Of the symbol combinations of the promoted replay 1, one of the replay and plum in the left reel 2L is arranged within 5 frames, the replay is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C, and in the right reel 2R The bell is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay 1 can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  When the symbol combinations of the promotion replay 2 are aligned on the winning line LN, the combinations of “Replay-Replay-Bell” and “Plum-Replay-Bell” are aligned in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, the white BAR and black BAR are arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel, and the replay and plum are arranged within 5 frames in the right reel 2R. Has been placed. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the promotion replay 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in RT1, it is controlled to RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT2 and RT3. For this reason, RT2 and RT3 do not win a promotion replay. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT2 and RT3 to RT0, and the promoted replay is awarded only when it is RT1, and is configured to be controlled to RT0 only from that RT1.

  Among the special replay symbol combinations, the bell in the left reel 2L is arranged within 5 frames, the replay is arranged in 5 frames in the middle reel 2C, and one of replay and plum is arranged in the right reel 2R. Are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, as a general rule, special replays can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if they are elected.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after winning a special replay at RT0, control is performed at RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT1, RT2, and RT3. For this reason, no special replay is won in RT1, RT2, RT3. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT1 and RT3 to RT2, and special replay is awarded only when RT0, and is configured to be controlled by RT2 only from RT0.

  When the special replay symbol combinations are arranged on the winning line LN, “White BAR—White BAR—White BAR”, “White BAR—White BAR—Black BAR”, “White BAR—Black BAR—Black BAR”, “Black BAR” The combinations of “white BAR—white BAR”, “black BAR—white BAR—black BAR”, and “black BAR—black BAR—black BAR” are aligned upward. In the following, these combinations will be referred to as “BAR-BAR-BAR” combinations or BAR alignments unless otherwise required.

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

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. The transition items include the 20 types of combinations shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4, which will be described later, are elected, and the upper bells that are elected as the first stop other than the reels that are the winning conditions for the middle bell When the game is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after RT0, RT2, and RT3, the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN, control is performed to RT1. Note that RT1 is maintained when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN at RT1.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 12-14, the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning combination and its winning probability differ depending on whether the gaming state is RT0, RT1, RT2, or RT3. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read out simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 12 to FIG. 14, “+” is written between the winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery. In FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, 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, that is, it is not a lottery target.

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

  FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 show combinations of combinations that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state. When it is RT0, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one piece, normal replay, replay GR11, replay GR12, replay GR13, replay GR21, replay GR22, replay GR23 are eligible for internal lottery It becomes.

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

  When it is RT2, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece combination, normal replay, and special replay are subject to internal lottery. When it is RT3, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece combination, normal replay will be the subject of internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the weak cherry is the lower cherry alone. Similarly, each lottery target combination in FIG. 14 indicates a combination described in the combination column. For example, a strong cherry is a lower cherry + 1 piece combination. During the weak cherry winning, the strong cherry winning is controlled so that the “black BAR” can be stopped in the middle of the left reel when the stop operation of the left reel is performed at a timing within the “black BAR” pull-in range. However, when a weak cherry is won, the “bell” is controlled to stop at the middle stage of the middle reel, whereas the strong cherry is “black BAR” or “white BAR” at the middle stage of the middle reel. Is controlled to stop. Therefore, when the stop operation is performed with the left reel as the first stop, when the cherry stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, or “black BAR” or “ Depending on whether the “white BAR” stops, it can be recognized whether it is a weak cherry or a strong cherry.

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

  When winning a weak watermelon, it is possible to win a middle watermelon, a right-down watermelon, and an upper watermelon, but when a weak watermelon is won, at the timing of the pull-in range of both the right-down watermelon and the upper watermelon. When the stop operation of each reel is performed, control to stop the combination of right-down watermelon is performed, but when strong watermelon is won, each reel has a timing that is the drawing range of both right-down watermelon and upper watermelon. When the stop operation is performed, control for stopping the combination of the upper watermelon is performed. For this reason, when each reel stop operation is performed at the timing that is in the pull-in range of both the right-down watermelon and the upper-stage watermelon, it is a weak watermelon depending on whether the right-down watermelon wins or the upper watermelon wins Or whether it is a strong watermelon. In addition, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, the regamer that is subject to internal lottery differs, and depending on whether it is RT0-3, the target regamer and the winning probability An internal lottery is performed using different lottery tables.

  In this embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 15, a re-game player determined according to the type of the re-game players won at the same time and the stop operation order is won. Control is performed so that the line is stopped within a maximum of 4 frames on the line. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are won simultaneously.

  When the replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of the left middle right, the combination of the promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. Similarly, when one of the replay GR2 to the replay GR6 is won, if the stop operation is performed in the push order described in the upper row in the push order corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. The combination of promotion replay 1 or 2 in the combination is controlled to stop by aligning with the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed in the other pressing order, the combination of the normal replay is stopped by aligning with the winning line LN. To control.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promoted replay 1, the promoted replay 2, and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, so that the stop The reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R according to the operation order. Thus, different operation modes are set as operation modes (operation procedures) for allowing the replays GR1 to 6 to win the promoted replays 1 and 2. For this reason, if one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are subject to internal lottery, the promotion replay will be won with a probability of 1/6, and the transition to RT0 Become.

  When replay GR11 (falling replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop, Control to stop the replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and control to stop the stop replay combination aligned with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left center right and left and right center. Do. Similarly, when the replay GR12 or the replay GR13 is won, if the stop operation is performed in the push order shown in the upper row in the push order corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. Control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and when a stop operation is performed in the other pressing order, the control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, symbols constituting the fall replay and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the reel control is performed so that the fall replay or the normal replay always wins. In this way, different operation modes are set as operation modes (operation procedures) for avoiding the fall replay between the replays GR11 to GR13. For this reason, if one of the replays GR11 to 13 is elected at RT0 where the replays GR11 to 13 are the targets of the internal lottery, the normal replay wins with a probability of 1/3, and the transition to RT1 can be avoided. Then, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and shifts to RT1.

  When replay GR21 (special replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop, the special replaying player selected Control to stop the replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and control to stop the regular replay combination aligned with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left center right and left and right center. Do. Similarly, when the replay GR 22 or the replay GR 23 is won, if the stop operation is performed in the push order shown in the upper row among the push orders corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. Control is performed so that the special replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When a stop operation is performed in any other pressing order, control is performed so that the normal replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, since the symbols constituting the special replay and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, reel control is performed so that special replay or normal replay always wins. Thus, different operation modes are set as operation modes (operation procedures) for winning special replays with the replays GR21 to GR23. For this reason, if any one of the replays GR21 to 23 is elected at RT0 in which the replays GR21 to 23 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/3 and shifts to RT2.

  Next, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won simultaneously, as shown in FIG. 16, a maximum of 4 small combinations determined according to the types of small combinations that are simultaneously selected and the order of stop operations are displayed on the winning line. Control is performed so as to stop evenly within the frame drawing range. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of small combinations are won simultaneously.

  If left bell 1 (lower right bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7) wins and the stop operation is performed by pressing to the left, the combination of right down bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, or the transition result is aligned with the winning line LN. Similarly, when one of the left bell 2 to the left bell 4 is won, if the stop operation is performed in the push order described in the upper row in the push order corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. If the combination of the right-down bells of the small roles is stopped in line with the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in any other push order, the upper bell or the transition Control is performed to stop any combination of eyes aligned with the pay line LN.

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

  Similarly, when one of the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4 and the right bell 1 to the right bell 2 is won, the stop operation is performed in the pushing order shown in the upper row of the pushing orders corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. If it has been made, control is performed so that the combination of the middle bells in the winning small combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and if the stop operation is performed in any other pressing order, the selected small combination Among these, control is performed so that the combination of either the upper bell or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

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

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

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, the middle bell, the right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in a specific operation mode (operation procedure) according to the type of the winning combination. By doing, while the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, by performing a stop operation other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning role, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, In 3/4, the upper bell may not be aligned and the transition outcome may be aligned.

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

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the gaming state is controlled to one of RT0 to RT3. RT0 shifts to when the promotion replay wins in RT1 (when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 wins in RT1 and the stop operation is performed in the order in which the promotion replay wins). Then, RT0 is terminated regardless of the number of games since transitioning to RT0, by transitioning to RT1 by winning a fall replay or stopping the transition, or by transitioning to RT2 by winning a special replay.

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

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

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

  RT2 shifts when a special replay wins at RT0. Then, RT2 ends when the transition point stops and shifts to RT1. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT2 is about 1 / 1.37, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. As described above, only normal replays and special replays are subject to internal lottery, and normal replays and special replays can win.

  RT3 shifts after the setting is changed. Then, RT3 ends when the transition is stopped and the transition is made to RT1, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT3. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT3 is about 1 / 7.31, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, only the normal replays are subject to internal lottery, and only the normal replays can win.

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

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

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. In RT3, when the transition point stops, the process proceeds to RT1. In RT3, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome will stop, Transition to RT1 when any of the left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won in RT3 after the setting change It becomes.

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

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

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

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

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

  As a navigation effect when winning the replays GR1 to GR6, the stop order (see FIG. 15) for winning the promoted replay according to the winning situation is notified. As the navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, the stop order (see FIG. 15) for avoiding the fall replay is notified according to the winning situation. As a navigation effect when the replays GR21 to 23 are won, a stop order (see FIG. 15) for receiving a special replay according to the winning situation is notified. Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a stop order (see FIG. 16) for surely winning a right-down bell or a middle bell is notified.

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

  Then, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the promotion replay winning, the special replay winning, and the bell winning that are intentionally won, the falling replay winning, and the stop of the transitional outcome. The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can be distinguished according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 has won a lottery target role (in this embodiment, a single bell (bell single winning), a weak watermelon, a strong watermelon, a weak cherry, a strong cherry, a middle-tier cherry, a single role). In this case, a navigation stock lottery for determining whether or not to control to ART (state controlled by AT in RT2) is performed. In the navigation stock lottery at the time of winning the target role, by determining the number of navigation stocks including 0, whether or not to give the number of navigation stocks and the number of navigation stocks are determined.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by ART over a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, the number of games including the initial number of games and the number of games won in the extra lottery described later). . By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the ART is controlled for a predetermined number of games, and a navigation effect is executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player. In addition, when the number of navigation stocks remains and when the number of navigation stocks is newly acquired, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks. In particular, in this embodiment, the navigation stock lottery is performed even in an additional state, which will be described later, and one or more navigation stocks are won, and the number of navigation stocks won is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks. .

  Next, the flow of ART control performed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c when one or more navigation stocks are determined in the navigation stock lottery. Then, based on the presence or absence of the navigation stock in the RAM 91c, it is specified whether or not to control to ART. When one or more navigation stocks remain, the control is performed by the AT after the ART winning notification is notified through the ART confirmation notification. This period controlled by the AT is called a preparation state.

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

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

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

  In addition, after the transition to RT0, when the replays GR21 to 23 are selected, the stop order in which the special replay is won is notified by the navigation effect. By performing a stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the replays GR21 to 23, it becomes possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and the special replay wins and shifts to RT2. ART will start. When the normal replay wins as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, the control of the preparation state is continued.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, the navigation game is consumed (subtracted) by the start operation of the next game, and the predetermined number of games (50 games in this embodiment) is used as the remaining number of games of ART. ) Is set in the RAM 91c, and counting of the number of remaining games in the ART is started with the start of the ART control.

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

  Also, during ART, if the target role (in this embodiment, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, single role, special replay) is won, is the number of ART games added? Add lottery to decide whether or not. In the extra lottery, the number of games is determined from a plurality of games including 0, and whether or not the number of ART games is added is determined. When it is determined that the number of ART games is to be increased by adding lottery, the determined number of games is added to the remaining number of games in the RAM 91c.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the special replay is won, the number of games of five or more games is always determined, and at this time, the number of ART games is always added. In addition, when the special replay is won, the main control unit 41 side performs a freezing lottery as described later, and the number of games is determined with a probability according to the result, and is added according to the result. The average number of games is different. In addition, if you win the special replay and win the freeze lottery, the number of consecutive games including that game (for example, 5 games) will continue to be the same as when the special replay is won regardless of the internal lottery result. And freeze lottery is performed. As a result, when the freeze occurs once, it is shifted to a special period, and thereafter, it is added until the predetermined number of games (4 games) is consumed, and the freeze is likely to occur. In addition, since a pseudo game described later is performed when the freeze occurs, the pseudo game is likely to be performed until the predetermined number of games (4 games) is consumed. As a result, as shown after the timing 8 in FIG. 6A and after the timing 8 ′ in FIG. 6B, the pseudo game and the normal game can be continuously executed for each game. The number of ART games may be always added on condition that the special replay is won after winning the special replay, and the free game has been won on the special replay. In the following, a lottery or freeze may be performed in the same manner as when the special replay is won for a predetermined period. In addition, the freeze lottery and the freeze lottery may be performed continuously for a predetermined number of games.

  When the Navi Stock lottery is selected in the determination for each game after the start of ART, the Navi Stock lottery is performed. When one or more Navi stocks are won, the number of Navi stock is added (added) To do. In each game after the start of ART, the number of remaining games of ART is decremented by 1 every time one game starts. When the number of remaining games after subtraction becomes 0, the end of ART is completed. ART end notification is notified.

  Further, after the ART end notification, it is determined whether or not the navigation stock remains. If the navigation stock remains, the control of the ART is resumed after waiting for the start operation of the next game. On the other hand, if no navigation stock remains, the ART control is terminated. Along with this, since the navigation effect is not executed even if the push order bell is won, the possibility of the transition outcome being stopped increases, and the transition outcome is stopped, so that the transition to RT1 is made.

[About Freeze]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 activates the reel stop operation at the start of a game in which a special replay or normal replay is won during RT2 and a special period after the special replay win and freeze occurs. By delaying the timing, a freeze lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control to freeze the operation to advance the game over a predetermined period, and the freeze command indicating the result of the freeze lottery is sub-controlled It transmits to the part 91. In addition, during the special period after winning the special replay, the same extra lottery and freeze lottery will be performed as when the special replay is won, so the special period after the special replay win and the special replay will be collectively summarized. Also known as winning.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the type of freeze determined by the freeze lottery includes no freeze and 1 to 6 freezes. Among these, when the special replay is won, no freeze and freezes 1 to 6 are all determined, and when the normal replay is won, no freeze, Freeze 1 and Freeze 6 are determined. When it is determined that there is no freeze, the reels are rotated at a constant speed without being controlled to the freeze state, and the corresponding reel stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated.

  When freezes 1 to 6 are determined, a freeze is generated that delays the progress of the game when an operation to the start switch 7 is received effectively. As for freezes 1 to 5, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), during the freeze, the reels 2L to 2R start rotating and become constant speed rotation, and then the one-sheet BET switch 5, stop switches 8L, 8C, The operation of 8R can be accepted as an operation not related to the progress of the game, and the operation related to the progress of the game cannot be accepted for a predetermined period. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 turns on the effect stop LEDs 57a built in the single BET switch 5 and the effect stop LEDs 57b to 57d built in the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, respectively. The user is prompted to operate the sheet BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

  The lighting mode of the stop LED 57a for production during freezing and the lighting mode of the BET switch valid LED 21 during non-freezing other than during freezing (also referred to as a regular game, normal game, etc.) (for example, brightness, Color, one is lit while the other is flashing), and can be distinguished from the case where the operation of the single BET switch 5 can be accepted as an operation related to the progress of the game. Further, the lighting mode of the stop LEDs 57b to 57d for production during the freeze and the lighting mode of the stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R during the non-freezing are different lighting modes (for example, luminance, color, one is on and the other flashes) The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be distinguished from the case where the operation can be accepted as the operation related to the progress of the game. In addition, without providing the stop LEDs 57a to 57d for presentation that are lit during the freeze, the BET switch valid LEDs 21 and the stop valid LEDs 22L to 22R that are lit during the non-freeze are lit in a different lighting mode than during the non-freeze. It may be a thing.

  If it is determined as one of the freezes 1 to 6, the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be accepted as an operation not related to the progress of the game. Thereafter, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, control is performed to stop the reel corresponding to the switch. At this time, after the target stop position is derived without completely stopping the reel, control for vibrating the reel up and down is performed for a certain period of time. On the other hand, when the single BET switch 5 is operated, control is performed to completely stop the reels 2L to 2R in a predetermined order. When the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated during the freeze and all the reels are stopped, the freeze occurs when the first condition and the second condition for releasing the freeze are satisfied. In order to release the state and start the normal game, all reels start to rotate again, and when the rotation speed is constant, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is accepted as an operation related to the progress of the game. Make it possible. That is, the stop operation is validated, and the left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are turned on to notify that the stop operation has become valid.

  On the other hand, after the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be accepted as operations that are not related to the progress of the game, the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated. If all the reels have not stopped even after a certain time has passed, etc., after all the reels are forcibly stopped at that time (in this case, when a single BET switch 5 described later is operated) The reels that are rotating are sequentially stopped in the same manner as described above, and when the reels are forcibly stopped after a certain period of time, the reels are vibrated and stopped). In order to cancel the freeze state and start the normal game, all the reels start to rotate again, and the stop switch 8L, C, and it can be accepted as an operation that involved the operation of 8R to the progress of the game. That is, the stop operation is validated, and the left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are turned on to notify that the stop operation has become valid.

<About freeze 1-5>
Next, freezes 1 to 5 will be described. After freeze 1 is started and the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be accepted as an operation not related to the progress of the game, the first stop or the second stop is performed by operating the stop switch. In this case, as shown in FIG. 17, control is performed to stop the corresponding reels using the stop control tables for the first stop and the second stop in the game when the strong watermelon is won. At the time of the first stop, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), when the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing when the 8th or 9th symbol on the left reel 2L is located in the lower stage, the 12th replay in the lower stage, The 13th bell is led out in the middle and the 14th watermelon is led out in the top.

  During freezes 1 to 5, when the first stop operation is performed by operating the stop switch, the operation to the stop switch and the single BET switch 5 is invalidated according to the operation, The effect stop LED and the effect stop LED 57a corresponding to the stop switch are turned off (see the lighting mode in FIG. 19D). In addition, during the freeze, when the second stop operation is performed by operating the stop switch, the operation to the stop switch is invalidated according to the operation, and the production stop corresponding to the stop switch is performed. The LED is turned off. In addition, when the watermelon is stopped at a timing at which the watermelon can be pulled into the upper stage during the second stop, the watermelon is led out to the upper stage by the second stop.

  In the case of the third stop (final stop) during freeze 1, as shown in FIG. 17, the stop position is specified using the stop control table for the third stop in the game when the strong watermelon is won, and specified. The position where 0.5 frames (8 steps if the number of steps corresponding to one symbol is 16 steps) is added to the position (the position further slid by 0.5 frames) is finally stopped. And control to stop the reel. For this reason, the symbols that are stopped by the third stop during the freeze are stopped at a position that is shifted by half of the one symbol downward from the predetermined position as compared to the normal time other than during the freeze. When the watermelon is stopped at a timing at which the watermelon can be pulled into the upper stage during the third stop, the watermelon is led to a position 0.5 frames below the upper stage by the third stop. During the freeze, when the third stop operation is performed by operating the stop switch, the operation to the stop switch is invalidated according to the operation, and the production stop corresponding to the stop switch is performed. The LED is turned off.

  After freeze 2 is started and the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be accepted as an operation not related to the progress of the game, the first stop or the second stop is performed by operating the stop switch. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 17, control is performed to stop the corresponding reels using the stop control tables for the first stop and the second stop in the game when the strong cherry is won. At the time of the first stop, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), when the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing when the 8th or 9th symbol on the left reel 2L is positioned at the lower stage, the 10th cherry at the lower stage, The 11th BAR is derived in the middle, and the 12th replay is derived in the upper. When the stop switch 8C is operated by the first stop or the second stop, the “black BAR” or “white BAR” is controlled to stop at the middle stage of the middle reel.

  In the case of the third stop (final stop) during freeze 2, as shown in FIG. 17, the stop position is specified using the stop control table for the third stop in the game at the time of winning the strong cherry, and specified. A position obtained by adding 0.5 frames to the set position is specified as a final stop position, and control to stop the reel is performed.

  After the freeze 3 is started and the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be accepted as an operation not related to the progress of the game, the first stop or the second stop is performed by operating the stop switch. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 17, control is performed to stop the corresponding reels using the stop control tables for the first stop and the second stop in the game at the time of winning the middle cherries. At the time of the first stop, as shown in FIG. 19 (d), when the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing when the 8th or 9th symbol on the left reel 2L is located at the lower stage, the 9th watermelon at the lower stage, The 10th cherry is derived in the middle and the 11th BAR is derived in the upper.

  In the case of the third stop (final stop) during freeze 3, as shown in FIG. 17, the stop position is specified using the stop control table for the third stop in the game at the time of winning the middle stage cherry, and specified. A position obtained by adding 0.5 frames to the set position is specified as a final stop position, and control to stop the reel is performed. During freeze 3, when the first to third stop operations are performed at a timing at which cherry can be pulled in, “cherry” is stopped on the winning line LN by the first and second stop operations, and the third As a result of the stop operation, “cherry” is stopped at a position shifted downward from the winning line LN by one half of one symbol. FIG. 19E is an example in which the third stop is the stop switch 8R and the right reel 2R is finally stopped.

  The stop operation at the timing when the left reel is the first stop and the 8th or 9th symbol on the left reel is positioned in the lower stage is a recommended operation mode in the present embodiment. By performing the stop operation in this operation mode, it is possible to prepare all strong watermelons, strong cherries, and middle cherries that may be missed at the time of the first stop, and further, from the stopped symbols, the stop control table As a result, it is possible to distinguish between freezes 1 to 3.

  After the freeze 4 is started and the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be accepted as an operation not related to the progress of the game, the first stop or the second stop is performed by operating the stop switch. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 17, control is performed to stop the corresponding reel using the stop control table for black 7 alignment. The stop control table for black 7 alignment is a table for specifying the number of sliding frames for drawing black 7 on the winning line LN regardless of the operation timing, and is used only during freezing without being used during non-freezing. This is the table used. As shown in FIG. 19 (f), when the stop switch 8L is operated for the first stop, regardless of the operation timing, the 17th bell at the lower stage, the black 7 at the middle stage, and the 19th replay at the upper stage. Derived. Similarly, when the second stop operation is performed, black 7 is derived on the winning line LN regardless of the operation timing.

  When the third stop (final stop) is performed during freeze 4, as shown in FIG. 17, the stop position is specified using the stop control table for black 7 alignment, and 0.5 is set at the specified position. The position where the frames are added is specified as the final stop position, and the reel is stopped. Thus, during freeze 4, regardless of the operation timing, “black 7” is stopped on the winning line LN by the first and second stop operations, and “black 7” is stopped by the third stopping operation on the winning line LN. Is stopped at a position shifted by one half of one symbol downward.

  After freeze 5 is started and the operation of one-sheet BET switch 5 and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be accepted as an operation not related to the progress of the game, the first stop or the second stop is performed by operating the stop switch. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 17, control is performed to stop the corresponding reel using the stop control table for white 7 alignment. The stop control table for white 7 alignment is a table for specifying the number of sliding frames for drawing white 7 on the winning line LN regardless of the operation timing, and is used only during freezing without being used during non-freezing. This is the table used. As shown in FIG. 19 (g), when the stop switch 8L is operated for the first stop, the third bell at the lower stage, the white 7 at the middle stage, and the fifth net 7 at the upper stage, regardless of the operation timing. Is derived. Similarly, when the second stop operation is performed, white 7 is derived on the winning line LN regardless of the operation timing.

  When the third stop (final stop) is performed during freeze 5, as shown in FIG. 17, the stop position is specified using the stop control table for white 7 alignment, and 0.5 is set at the specified position. The position where the frames are added is specified as the final stop position, and the reel is stopped. Thus, during freeze 5, regardless of the operation timing, “white 7” is stopped on the winning line LN by the first and second stop operations, and “white 7” is stopped by the third stopping operation on the winning line LN. Is stopped at a position shifted by one half of one symbol downward. FIG. 19H is an example when the third stop is the stop switch 8R and the right reel 2R is finally stopped. In addition, the type of stop control table can be specified by aligning black 7 or white 7, and as a result, it is possible to distinguish between freeze 4 and freeze 5.

  On the other hand, when one of the freezes 1 to 5 is determined and none of the stop switches is operated (before the first stop operation), when the single BET switch 5 is operated, the type of freeze is set. According to the stop control table determined accordingly, the same reel control as when the stop switch 8L is first stopped at the operation timing is performed to stop the reel 2L for the first stop, and stop at the timing when the reel 2L stops. The same reel control as when the switch 8C was operated for the second stop is performed to stop the reel 2C for the second time, and the same reel control is performed as when the stop switch 8R is operated for the third stop when the reel 2C is stopped. Then, the reel 2R is stopped for the third time. That is, when the single BET switch 5 is operated before the first stop operation during the freeze, the left, middle, and right are sequentially sequentially executed according to the stop control table corresponding to the freeze shown in FIG. The reel control for stopping is performed, and the final stop reel is stopped at a position shifted by half of one symbol downward from the winning line LN. FIG. 19 (i) is an example when the single BET switch 5 is operated during freeze 1.

  In FIG. 19 (j), as illustrated in FIGS. 19 (e), (h), and (i), after the combination of symbols is stopped during the freeze and the freeze state is finished, all the reels are rotated again. It shows a state in which the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be accepted as an operation related to the progress of the game when the rotation is started and the rotation speed is constant.

  Regardless of the type of freeze, as described above, when the reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 8L to 8R, control is performed to vibrate up and down, while the reel is operated by operating the single BET switch 5. When it is stopped, control for complete stop is performed. The complete stop in this case is a temporary stop during freezing, and means stopping without vibrating up and down as in non-freezing.

  As described above, when freezes 1 to 5 are determined, the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be accepted as an operation that is not related to the progress of the game. The pseudo game is performed such that the symbol is stopped on the winning line LN at the time of two stops, and the symbol is stopped at a position shifted by a half symbol downward from the winning line LN at the time of the third stop. Note that the combination of symbols stopped in the frozen pseudo game is not subject to winning determination.

  Further, when the special replay is won during the ART, the sub-control unit 91 performs an extra lottery, and determines the number of ART games at different rates in accordance with the result of the freeze lottery in the extra lottery. . Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, if the result of the freezing lottery at the time of the special replay win is no freeze, the average number of additional games is 20 games, and if the result is freeze 1, the average number of additional games is 30 games and freeze 2 If the average number of added games is 40 games, if the freeze is 3, the average number of additional games is 50 games. If the freeze is 4, the average number of additional games is 100 games. If the freeze is 5, the average number of added games is If there are 200 games and Freeze 6, the number of ART games is given at a rate that the average number of additional games is 250 games. In addition, when the result of the freeze lottery at the time of the normal replay winning is “no freeze”, “freeze 1”, or “freeze 6”, the number of added games is 0. Hereinafter, the addition of the additional number of games is referred to as “upward winning”.

<About Freeze 6>
Next, the freeze 6 will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the pseudo game executed in Freeze 6. FIG. 20A shows reel control executed by the main control unit 41 and derived temporary display results. FIG. 20B shows an effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub-control unit 91. ON in FIG. 20 (c) indicates the timing of irregular pressing, and ON in FIG. 20 (d) indicates that a penalty is given.

  First, FIG. 20A will be described. The “Freeze 6 period” in FIG. 20A is a period during which Freeze 6 is executed, and is a period during which the pseudo game is executed. On the other hand, the “normal period” is a period in which none of the freezes 1 to 6 is executed, and is a period in which the normal game is executed. The freeze 6 period is divided into a squeeze period and a fixed period. As will be described with reference to FIG. 20B, the beat period is a period in which the turn effect is executed, and the confirmed period is a period in which the confirmed effect is executed.

  In addition, when a BET operation is performed (credit is not reduced) and the start switch 7 is operated, the pseudo game in the freeze 6 is started by rotating all the reels. Further, when the BET operation is performed in order to start the pseudo game, a notification similar to that when the BET operation is performed in the normal game may be performed. Here, this notification is, for example, outputting an operation sound of a BET sound. That is, the same operation sound is output when a BET operation for starting a pseudo game is performed and when a BET operation for starting a normal game is performed. By giving such notification, it is possible to cause the player to play the pseudo game without feeling uncomfortable like the normal game. When the stop switch is operated during the rotation of the reel, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped, thereby deriving a temporary display result (specific temporary display result or detachment temporary display result). Thereby, one pseudo game is completed. In order to start the next pseudo game, the BET operation and the start switch 7 may be operated again. Further, the reel rotation mode may be the same mode as the normal game, or may be different from the normal game. Specifically, the mode different from the normal game is a mode in which at least one of the rotation speed and acceleration of the reel and the rotation direction of the reel in the normal game is different.

  When the execution of the freeze 6 is determined, the main control unit 41 stores, in the RAM 41c, a flag that can specify whether or not the freeze 6 is a winning combination. Whether or not the winning combination is won is determined by the winning combination that triggers the execution of freeze 6. Specifically, when execution of the freeze 6 is determined by winning the normal replay, the main control unit 41 determines that the winning is not added. On the other hand, when the execution of the freeze 6 is determined because the special replay is won, the main control unit 41 determines that the extra win is won. When the main control unit 41 determines that the extra winning is made, the main control unit 41 stores the extra presence flag in the RAM 41c. When the main control unit 41 determines that the extra winning is not won, the main control unit 41 stores the no extra flag in the RAM 41c. In addition, when the main control unit 41 determines that the extra winning is selected, the main control unit 41 determines to derive the specific temporary display result (also referred to as allowing the specific temporary display result to be derived). On the other hand, the main control unit 41 determines that the specific temporary display result is not derived when the extra winning is not won (also referred to as not permitting the specific temporary display result to be derived).

  Further, when the execution of freeze 6 is determined, the main control unit 41 determines the number of pseudo games to be executed in the rolling period (hereinafter referred to as “pseudo game number”) by random number lottery or the like. In the present embodiment, the number of pseudo games to be executed in the hit period is “1” to “4”. It is assumed that the number of pseudo games executed in the fixed period is “1” which is a fixed value. In other words, during freeze 6, two or more simulated games are executed in combination with the beat period and the fixed period. In the example of FIG. 20A, the number of pseudo games executed in the turnover period is “3”. Further, when the main control unit 41 determines the number of pseudo games in the beat period (when the start switch 7 is operated as a trigger for determining the execution of freeze 6), the main control unit 41 specifies the number of pseudo games in the determined beat period A period command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the number of pseudo games to be executed in the beat period by analyzing the period command.

  Further, the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command to the sub-control unit 91 when the start switch 7 is operated simultaneously with the determination of the execution of the freeze 6. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the period command and analyzes the internal winning command and specifies that it is a normal replay winning, the sub-control unit 91 can specify that the freeze 6 that is not won by adding is executed. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the period command and analyzes the internal winning command and specifies that it is a special replay winning, the sub-control unit 91 can specify that the freeze 6 that has been selected and won is executed. The sub-control unit 91 executes the extra lottery using a table (see the right column in FIG. 17) in which the average number of extra games is 250 when it is determined that the special replay winning is achieved. Further, in the present embodiment, the expected value of the number of additional games given by the sub-control unit 91 is the same regardless of the number of pseudo games during the scoring period. Thereby, fairness can be ensured without the difference in the degree of advantage depending on the number of pseudo games executed in the turnover period.

  Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a reel rotation start command to the sub-control unit 91 at the time of reel rotation (that is, at the time of operating the start switch) in each pseudo game. When receiving the reel rotation start command, the sub control unit 91 can specify that each pseudo game has started.

  Further, the main control unit 41 determines the type of the specific provisional display result when the special replay is won (that is, when the bonus is added) and the execution of the freeze 6 is determined. Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines which of “black 7 provisional display result”, “white 7 provisional display result”, and “net 7 provisional display result” is the specific provisional display result. . Here, the specific provisional display result refers to a provisional display result derived in a simulated game during a rolling period or a fixed period when an extra winning is made. Even if the specific temporary display result is determined, the determined specific temporary display result type is not notified to the player. In the present embodiment, the specific temporary display result is determined to be any one of “black 7 temporary display result”, “white 7 temporary display result”, and “net 7 temporary display result”. The expected value of the number of additional games given by the control unit 91 is the same. Thereby, fairness can be ensured without a difference in the degree of advantage depending on the determined type of the specific provisional display result.

  The “black 7 provisional display result” means that “black 7” is stopped on the winning line LN by the first and second stop operations, and “black 7” is moved downward from the winning line LN by one symbol by the third stop operation. This is a temporary display result that is stopped at a position shifted by a half. The “white 7 provisional display result” means that “white 7” is stopped on the winning line LN by the first and second stopping operations, and “white 7” is moved downward from the winning line LN by one symbol by the third stopping operation. This is a temporary display result that is stopped at a position shifted by a half. “Net 7 temporary display result” means that “net 7” is stopped on the winning line LN by the first and second stop operations, and “net 7” is moved downward from the winning line LN by one symbol by the third stopping operation. This is a temporary display result that is stopped at a position shifted by a half. In the example of FIG. 20A, “net 7 temporary display result” is determined as the specific temporary display result.

  Hereinafter, the symbols constituting the specific provisional display result are referred to as “specific symbols”. For example, the specific symbol of the black 7 temporary display result is “black 7”. The specific symbol of the white 7 provisional display result is “white 7”. The specific symbol of the net 7 temporary display result is “net 7”. In addition, a temporary display result different from the specific temporary display result is referred to as “outgoing temporary display result”, and symbols constituting the outgoing temporary display result are referred to as “outgoing symbols”.

  The pseudo game is started in the rolling period, and the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be accepted as an operation that is not related to the progress of the game, and then the first stop is performed by operating the stop switch. When the second stop is performed, as shown in FIG. 17, control is performed to stop the corresponding reel by using the specific stop control tables for the first stop and the second stop.

  In the case of the third stop (final stop) during the simulated game in the rolling period, as shown in FIG. 17, the stop position is specified and specified using the stop control table for specifying the third stop. The position where 0.5 frames (8 steps if the number of steps corresponding to one symbol is 16 steps) is added to the position (the position further slid by 0.5 frames) is finally stopped. And control to stop the reel. For this reason, the symbol stopped by the 3rd stop in the pseudo game in the beat period is stopped at a position shifted by half of one symbol from the predetermined position downward than the normal period. In addition, during the simulated game, when the third stop operation is performed by operating the stop switch, the operation to the stop switch is invalidated according to the operation and an effect corresponding to the stop switch is performed. The stop LED is turned off.

  In addition, after the pseudo game is started in the fixed period and the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be accepted as the operation not related to the progress of the game, the first operation is performed by operating the stop switch. In the case of the first stop or the second stop, as shown in FIG. 17, the corresponding reel is stopped using the special stop control tables for the first stop and the second stop.

  In the case of the third stop (final stop) during the pseudo game in the fixed period, the stop position is specified and specified using the special stop control table for the third stop as shown in FIG. The position where 0.5 frames (8 steps if the number of steps corresponding to one symbol is 16 steps) is added to the position (the position further slid by 0.5 frames) is finally stopped. And control to stop the reel. For this reason, the symbol stopped by the third stop during the pseudo game in the fixed period is stopped at a position shifted by half of one symbol from the predetermined position downward than the normal period. In addition, during the simulated game, when the third stop operation is performed by operating the stop switch, the operation to the stop switch is invalidated according to the operation and an effect corresponding to the stop switch is performed. The stop LED is turned off.

  Next, details of the specific stop control table and the special stop control table will be described with reference to FIG. 18A shows the types of the specific stop control table, and FIG. 18B shows the types of the special stop control table. The specific stop control table is a table that is used in the turnover period, and the special stop control table is a table that is used in the fixed period. The specifying stop control table includes a “black 7 specifying table”, a “white 7 specifying table”, and a “net 7 specifying table”. The special stop control table includes “black 7 special table”, “white 7 special table”, and “net 7 special table”.

  First, the specific stop control table will be described. When the main control unit 41 determines that the specified temporary display result is “black 7 temporary display result”, the black 7 specifying table is used as the specifying stop control table. When the main controller 41 determines that the specific temporary display result is “white 7 temporary display result”, the white 7 specifying table is used as the specifying stop control table. When the main control unit 41 determines that the specified temporary display result is the “network 7 temporary display result”, the network 7 specifying table is used as the specifying stop control table.

  The black 7 specification table is similar to the normal game, and when the stop switch is operated, the symbols placed within a maximum of 4 frames are drawn in. When black 7 exists within 4 frames, black 7 is won. It is a table derived to the line LN. When the black 7 specifying table is referred to, for example, for the left reel, when the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing when any of symbols 14 to 18 is positioned on the winning line LN, the black 7 Is derived. On the other hand, if the stop switch 8L is operated at a timing when symbols of numbers other than 14th to 18th (0-13, 19, 20) are positioned on the winning line LN, the off symbol is derived. In addition, in the black 7 specifying table, when the extra winning is not performed (that is, when the freeze 6 is executed by winning the normal replay), the black 7 is not derived at any timing when the stop switch is operated. . Further, in the black 7 specifying table, even if the mesh 7 or white 7 exists within 4 frames from when the stop switch is operated, the mesh 7 or white 7 is not drawn.

  The white 7 specifying table draws the symbols placed within a maximum of 4 frames when the stop switch is operated as in the normal game, and when the white 7 exists within 4 frames, the white 7 is the winning line. This is a table to be derived by LN. When the white 7 specifying table is referred to, for example, for the left reel, when the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing when any of the symbols 0 to 4 is positioned on the pay line LN, the white 7 Is derived. On the other hand, when the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing when the symbols other than numbers 0 to 4 (5 to 20) are positioned on the winning line LN, the off symbol is derived. Further, in the white 7 specifying table, when the extra winning is not performed (that is, when the freeze 6 is executed by winning the normal replay), the white 7 is not derived at any timing when the stop switch is operated. . In the white 7 specifying table, even if the black 7 or the net 7 exists within 4 frames from when the stop switch is operated, the black 7 or the net 7 is not drawn.

  The net 7 specifying table draws the symbols placed within a maximum of 4 frames when the stop switch is operated as in the normal game, and draws the net 7 when the net 7 exists within 4 frames. This is a table to be derived by LN. When the net 7 specifying table is referred to, for example, for the left reel, when the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing when any of the symbols 1 to 5 is positioned on the pay line LN, the net 7 Is derived. On the other hand, when the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing when the symbols of numbers other than No. 1 to No. 5 (0, 6 to 20) are positioned on the winning line LN, the off symbol is derived. Further, in the network 7 specifying table, when the extra winning is not performed (that is, when freeze 6 is executed by winning the normal replay), the network 7 is not derived at any timing when the stop switch is operated. . In the net 7 specifying table, even if black 7 or white 7 exists within 4 frames from when the stop switch is operated, the black 7 or white 7 is not drawn.

  Next, the special stop control table will be described. When the main control unit 41 determines that the specific temporary display result is “black 7 temporary display result”, the black 7 special table is used as the special stop control table. When the main controller 41 determines that the specific temporary display result is “white 7 temporary display result”, the white 7 special table is used as the special stop control table. When the main temporary control unit 41 determines that the specific temporary display result is “network 7 temporary display result”, the network 7 special table is used as the special stop control table.

  The black 7 special table is a table for deriving black 7 by drawing a maximum of 20 frame symbols. That is, when the black 7 special table is referred to, black 7 is derived regardless of which stop switch 8L is operated at any timing in each reel. The white 7 special table is a table for deriving the white 7 by drawing a maximum of 20 frame symbols. That is, when the white 7 special table is referred to, white 7 is derived regardless of which stop switch 8L is operated at any timing in each reel. The net 7 special table is a table for deriving the net 7 by drawing a maximum of 20 frame symbols. That is, when the net 7 special table is referred to, the net 7 is derived regardless of which stop switch 8L is operated at any timing in each reel.

  Hereinafter, the derivation control using the specific stop control table may be referred to as specific derivation control, and the derivation control using the special stop control table may be referred to as special derivation control. Further, the specific derivation control is derivation control that is executed in the turnover period, and the special derivation control is derivation control that is executed in the fixed period.

  The reel control during the turning period and the fixed period will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when the specific temporary display result is the net 7 temporary display result when freeze 6 is won. As shown in FIG. 21 (C), when the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing when any of the symbols 1 to 5 is positioned on the winning line LN during the pseudo game during the freeze 6, Regardless of whether it is in the middle or in the fixed period, the network 7 is derived. In the control for deriving the net 7, the stop switch 8L is used at the timing when any of the symbols 1 to 5 is positioned on the winning line LN because the net 7 specifying table is referred to during the turning period. Is operated based on the fact that the network 7 is derived. In addition, since the control for deriving the network 7 refers to the special table for the network 7 during the fixed period, the network 7 is derived even if the stop switch 8L is operated at any timing. based on.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), during the scoring period, the symbol of No. 0 or No. 6 to 20 (that is, the symbol number different from No. 1 to No. 5) is displayed on the winning line LN. When the stop switch 8L is operated at the position at which it is positioned, the net 7 (specific symbol) is not derived and an outlier symbol different from the mesh 7 is derived. Here, the off symbol may be one type. In this case, it is preferable that the off symbol is a symbol arranged within four frames in each reel. In the example of FIG. 3, it is preferable that the off symbol for the left reel is, for example, a bell symbol. Further, a plurality of types of detaching symbols may be used, and among the plurality of types of detaching symbols, a detaching symbol that can be pulled in (arranged within four frames when the stop switch is operated) may be derived. The control for derivation of the off symbol is stopped at the timing when any of symbols 0 and 6 to 20 is positioned on the winning line LN because the net 7 specifying table is referred to during the turnover period. When the switch 8L is operated, it is based on the fact that an outlier symbol different from that of the net 7 is derived.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), during the fixed period, a symbol of No. 0 or No. 6 to 20 (that is, a symbol number different from No. 1 to No. 5) is displayed on the winning line LN. When the stop switch 8L is operated at the position of the position, the net 7 is derived. The control for deriving the network 7 is based on the fact that the network 7 is derived even if the stop switch 8L is operated at any timing because the network 7 special table is referred to during the fixed period.

  That is, the specific derivation control that is executed during the turn-over period is a control that does not draw a specific symbol beyond four frames from when the stop switch is operated. Further, the special derivation control executed during the fixed period is a control that does not draw a specific symbol beyond four frames from when the stop switch is operated. The specific derivation control and the special derivation control are controls that draw in a specific symbol within 4 frames.

  In addition, if you are selected for extra (that is, if it is decided that Freeze 6 will be executed because the special replay has been won), it will be confirmed after the end of the turnover period (after the end of all simulated games in the turnover period) Transitioned to a period. In the transitioned confirmation period, a specific temporary display result (any one of the black 7-alignment temporary display result, the white 7-alignment temporary display result, and the mesh 7 temporary display result) is derived, and the determination period ends. In the fixed period, the main control unit 41 executes a random delay rotation process at a predetermined timing after the specific provisional display result is derived. Here, the predetermined timing may be a timing at which the start switch 7 is operated after the BET operation. The predetermined timing may be a timing at which the specific temporary display result is derived for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). The random delayed rotation process is a process of rotating each reel so that the relative positional relationship between the reels is random. By executing the random delay rotation process, the reel rotation is performed in a state where the specific symbols (that is, any of black 7, white 7, and net 7) constituting the derived specific temporary display result are aligned in the normal game. Can be prevented. After the specific provisional display result is derived, when the BET operation is performed and the start switch 7 is operated, the normal game is started (freeze 6 ends). On the other hand, when the extra winning is not achieved (that is, when the execution of freeze 6 is decided by winning the normal replay), the bet is displayed after the tentative display result is derived in the final pseudo game in the rolling period When the start switch 7 is operated, the normal game is started (freeze 6 ends). In this way, when the extra winning is not won, the pseudo game in the fixed period is not executed (not transferred to the fixed period).

  In addition, if the winning combination is selected, a special provisional display is displayed when the stop switch is operated at a timing at which a specific symbol can be derived for all reels during the turnover period (a timing when the specific symbol exists within 4 frames). The result is derived. On the other hand, if the winning combination is not selected, even if the stop switch is operated at a timing at which a specific symbol can be derived for each reel, the specific symbol is not derived and the off symbol is derived. In other words, if the winning combination is not selected, the specific symbol is not derived in the turnover period and is not transferred to the fixed period, and therefore the specific provisional display result is not derived.

  In addition, when the specific temporary display result is derived regardless of the turnover period and the fixed period, the main control unit 41 sub-controls the specific temporary display result command that can specify that the specific temporary display result has been derived. It transmits to the part 91. When receiving the specific temporary display result command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify that the specific temporary display result has been derived.

  In addition, when execution of freeze 6 is determined and no stop switch is operated (before the first stop operation), when one BET switch 5 is operated, according to the period of freeze 6 According to the determined stop control table, the same reel control as when the stop switch 8L is first stopped at the operation timing is performed to stop the reel 2L for the first stop, and the stop switch 8C is stopped when the reel 2L stops. The same reel control as when the second stop operation is performed to stop the reel 2C for the second stop, and at the timing when the reel 2C stops, the same reel control is performed as when the stop switch 8R is third stopped. Stop 2R for the third time. That is, when the single BET switch 5 is operated before the first stop operation during the freeze, the left, middle, and right predetermined values are determined according to the stop control table corresponding to the freeze 6 period shown in FIG. The reel control is performed so that the reels are stopped sequentially, and the final stop reel is stopped at a position shifted by one half of one symbol downward from the winning line LN.

  In the example of FIG. 20A, the out-of-provision display result is derived in each of the three pseudo games in the rolling period. Further, in the pseudo game in the fixed period, the net 7 temporary display result is derived as the specific temporary display result. The temporary display result (specific temporary display result or out-of-provisional display result) derived during the rolling period, and the specific temporary display result derived from the pseudo game during the fixed period, the symbols are won by the first and second stop operations. The symbol is stopped on the line LN, and the symbol is stopped at a position shifted by one half of the symbol downward from the winning line LN by the third stop operation.

  Next, FIG. 20B will be described. Further, the “swing period” is a period in which the sub-control unit 91 performs a turn effect. The roaring effect is an effect of encouraging the player as to whether or not he / she has won the game. In the example of FIG. 20 (b), the roaring effect is a battle effect. The battle effect is an effect in which the teammate character A and the enemy character B perform a battle on the liquid crystal display 51. When the winning combination is won (that is, when the freeze 6 is executed by winning the special replay), the victory battle effect that the teammate character A wins is executed. On the other hand, when the bonus is not won (that is, when freeze 6 is executed by winning the normal replay), a defeat battle effect is performed in which the teammate character A loses.

  In the roaring effect shown in FIG. 20B, a screen in which character A and character B are confronting each other in the first simulated game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a battle effect. A screen in which character A and character B are fighting in the second pseudo game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the third simulated game, a screen in which character A has won character B is displayed on liquid crystal display 51 as a victory battle effect.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes the battle effect based on the effect data of the battle effect according to the beat period specified by the period command transmitted from the main control unit. In the present embodiment, the ROM 91b has first effect data for battle effects executed between one simulated game, second effect data for battle effects executed between two simulated games, and a battle executed between three simulated games. The third effect data of the effect and the fourth effect data of the battle effect executed between the four pseudo games are stored in advance. In the example of FIG. 20, since the number of pseudo games in the rolling period is “3”, the sub control unit 91 executes a battle effect based on the third effect data.

  When Freeze 6 is executed, this battle effect is executed regardless of whether or not the winning combination is won. In addition, when this battle effect is being executed, it is not known to the player whether or not the extra winning has been won. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation that he / she has won and won during the battle production.

  The finalized effect executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the finalized period is an effect that informs that it is determined that the specific temporary display result will be derived. By executing this finalized effect, it is possible to cause the player to grasp that he / she has won the extra and that the specific temporary display result is derived. The finalized effect in the example of FIG. 20B is an effect in which the message “Bonus finalized!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. A player who visually recognizes this message can derive a specific temporary display result regardless of the timing at which the stop switch is operated.

  Further, the confirmed effect is executed until the sub control unit 91 receives the specific temporary display result command. When the sub control unit 91 receives the specific temporary display result command, the finalized effect is finished and the added effect is executed. The extra effect is an effect that notifies that the number of AT games has been added. The extra effect is an effect of causing the liquid crystal display 51 to display a message such as “Acquire extra! Congratulations!”. In addition, when an associated operation related to starting the next game (for example, inserting a medal, an operation on the MAXBET switch 6, an operation on the start switch 7) is executed during the extra effect, the extra effect is ended. (Cancel. Of the related operations, when the start switch 7 is operated, the normal game is started.

  In addition, when the bonus is not won, the normal game is started when the BET operation is performed and the start switch 7 is operated after the end of the pseudo game in the beat period. Therefore, when the extra winning is not won, the final effect and the extra effect are not executed.

  Next, the relationship between the irregular pressing and the penalty will be described with reference to FIGS. When a penalty is given a predetermined number of times, the penalty period is controlled. Even during the penalty period, even if the winning role (in this embodiment, a single bell (bell's single winner), weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, single role) The disadvantageous control that the stock lottery is not executed is executed. That is, if a penalty is awarded, it is disadvantageous for the player. In the normal period, if an irregular push is executed, a penalty is given. On the other hand, no penalty is given even if an irregular push is executed during the freeze 6 period (the beat period or the fixed period).

Next, main effects obtained by the slot machine in the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the present embodiment, the specific derivation control is executed in the rolling period, and the special derivation control is executed in the fixed period. Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, even if the extra winning is won and the specific provisional display result is allowed to be derived, depending on the operation timing in the rolling period, While the specific symbol (specific temporary display result) may not be derived, the specific symbol (specific temporary display result) is derived during the fixed period regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, unlike the game characteristic “when the derivation of the net 7 temporary display result is allowed, the net 7 temporary display result is always derived”, the player feels nervous (pounding feeling). It can be given and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In a normal game, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type) and a stop control table corresponding to a reel stop state (and a stopped position of a stopped reel) Is uniquely defined. Therefore, in the normal game, the symbol derivation control can be stably executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18, in the pseudo game, the stop control table includes a specific stop control table and a special stop control table, which are not uniquely determined as in the normal game. Therefore, game play different from the normal game can be provided in the pseudo game, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) In normal games, up to 4 symbols can be drawn. On the other hand, in the fixed period during freeze 6, a maximum of 20 symbols can be drawn. Therefore, in the pseudo game (determined period of freeze 6), since the symbols having a larger number of frames than the normal game can be drawn, the interest in the pseudo game can be improved.

  (3) Also, the beat period is a period during which specific derivation control for drawing a maximum of four frame symbols is executed as in a normal game. On the other hand, the fixed period is a period during which special derivation control is performed in which a specific provisional display result is derived regardless of the operation timing. That is, since the number of drawn-in frames varies depending on the period, it is possible to perform a variety of controls and improve the interest of the game.

  (4) Also, regardless of whether or not the extra winning is won (whether or not the derivation of the specific provisional display result is determined), the battle effect is executed as the beat effect. Therefore, when the battle effect is being executed, the specific symbol is derived only when the stop switch is operated at a timing at which the specific symbol can be derived for each reel, so that it is possible to continue the throbbing feeling. On the other hand, in the fixed period, a fixed effect (an effect in which a message “bonus fixed!” Is displayed) is executed. Therefore, in the fixed period, it is possible to reduce the operation burden on the player for deriving the specific temporary display result while allowing the player to grasp that the specific temporary display result is derived and winning the extra.

  (5) In addition, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to derive a specific temporary display result and executes a pseudo game. Further, the main control unit 41 determines a beat period, and further transmits a period command that can specify the determined beat period to the sub-control section 91. Further, when the specific temporary display result is derived, the main control unit 41 transmits a specific temporary display result command that can specify that the specific temporary display result has been derived to the main control unit 41.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 analyzes the period command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and executes a battle effect corresponding to the number of pseudo games in the rolling period. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a confirmed effect based on the specific temporary display result command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Thus, since the control burden can be distributed between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, stable control can be executed.

  (6) Also, as shown in FIGS. 20 (c) and 20 (d), a penalty is awarded when an irregular push is made in a normal game. On the other hand, no penalty is given even if the game is pushed irregularly in the pseudo game (the beat period and the fixed period). Therefore, while the recommended operation procedure can be recommended in the normal game, the fun of the pseudo game can be improved.

  (7) When the simulated game is executed in the state of winning the extra game, the specific temporary display result is any one of the black 7 temporary display result, the white 7 temporary display result, and the net 7 temporary display result. It is determined. Further, the player is not allowed to know which of the black 7 temporary display result, the white 7 temporary display result, and the net 7 temporary display result is determined as the specific temporary display result. Accordingly, during the rolling period, the player is not allowed to grasp what the temporary display result is, so that a feeling of thrill can be given.

  Also, in the finalization period, only the notification of “bonus finalization” is notified in the finalization effect, and the specific temporary display result is determined as one of the black 7 temporary display result, the white 7 temporary display result, or the net 7 temporary display result. Until is not notified. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of predicting the specific provisional display result, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (8) In addition, the maximum number of draws during the rolling period is four, which is the same as the maximum number of draws in the normal game. On the other hand, the maximum number of draws in the fixed period is 20 frames, which is the maximum number of draws different from the normal game. In this way, during the freeze 6 period, the reel control is executed with the maximum number of draw-in (20 frames) different from the normal game and the period during which the reel control is executed with the same maximum draw-in number (4 frames) as in the normal game. Since there is a period to play, it is possible to execute a game that is rich in change.

  (9) Also, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 19, the normal game is started during the non-freeze by operating the start switch 7, while in the normal game when the freeze occurs. The pseudo game is performed and the result is derived until the normal game substantially progresses, such as until the reel rotation control is started.

  As shown by the timings c ′ to d ′ in FIG. 5B, when a wait occurs, the start timing of the normal game can be postponed (postponed) until the end of the wait period. As shown by the timings 3 ′ to 4 ′ in FIG. 6B, the pseudo game can be started immediately even during the wait period. The pseudo game is a game that can be started without consuming a set number of bets, and regardless of the result, a winning determination is not made and no medal is paid out. For this reason, even if it is a case where a weight generate | occur | produces suppressing euphoria, the interest of the game during the said wait period can be improved. In addition, even if it is originally a wait period and a game cannot be played, the simulated game is performed, so that an impression as if no weight is generated and the game can be efficiently digested. You can feel as if you are.

  In addition, as shown by the timings 2 to 4 in FIG. 6A and the timings 2 to 3 ′ in FIG. 6B, the medal insertion is not only permitted during the BET process after the end of the normal game. As indicated by the timings 5 to 6 in FIG. 6A and the timings 5 ′ to 6 ′ in FIG. 6B, the period from the end of the pseudo game to the end of the freeze is permitted. In other words, medals can be inserted not only after the end of the normal game but also after the end of the pseudo game. For this reason, for example, even if the player does not realize that the finished game is a pseudo game and misunderstands that the normal game has ended, and the player inserts a medal, it is normally accepted and credits added, It is possible to prevent unpleasant feelings such as medals being returned. As a result, the pseudo game can be performed without causing the player to feel dissatisfied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (10) In the slot machine according to the above-described embodiment, a navigation stock lottery for determining whether or not to grant a navigation stock as a privilege when a predetermined lottery winning combination is won in a normal game and freezing occurs. When a pseudo game is performed, an extra lottery is performed in which the number of extra games as a bonus is selected. For this reason, the interest of a game can be improved by performing a pseudo game.

  (11) In the slot machine according to the above-described embodiment, when a freeze occurs once, a special period in which freeze and pseudo games are likely to occur until the predetermined number of games (4 games) is consumed. Thereby, in the special period, as shown in FIG. 6, the normal game and the pseudo game can be repeated for each game, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the number of additional games will be increased from one to the next in each game during the special period.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, when the stop switch that does not participate in the progress of the game is operated in the freeze state to control the corresponding reel to be stopped, that is, the stop switch is involved in the progress of the game. In the case where control similar to that performed when the reel is operated is performed, the reel vibrates up and down even when the reel is stopped. On the other hand, when control is performed to stop all reels by operating the single BET switch 5 that is not involved in the progress of the game in the freeze state, that is, the stop switch is operated in a state of being involved in the progress of the game. When control similar to that performed is performed, when the reel is stopped, the reel is maintained in the stopped state.

  For this reason, when the reel is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop switch, the player can clearly recognize whether it is stopped as a result of the game or as an effect during freezing. In the situation where it is clear whether the game has been stopped as a result of the game or the effect during the freeze due to the operation of the sheet BET switch 5, the player is given the stop position of the reel derived as the effect during the freeze. Can be reliably recognized.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which control is performed to stop all reels by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 once in the freeze state has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as a structure by which control which stops the reel corresponding to each is performed by operating 5 multiple times. Even in such a configuration, when the control is performed to stop the reel by operating a stop switch that is not involved in the progress of the game in the frozen state, that is, the operation is performed in a state where the stop switch is involved in the progress of the game. In the case where control similar to that performed is performed, the reel is caused to vibrate up and down when the reel is stopped as a result of the game by the reel stop operation, while it is not involved in the progress of the game in the frozen state. When control to stop the reel is performed by operating the operation means such as the single BET switch 5, that is, when control that is not similar to that when the stop switch is operated in a state involving the progress of the game is performed In this configuration, the stop switch is operated by maintaining the reel in a stopped state. When the reel is stopped, the player can clearly recognize whether it has been stopped as a result of the game or as an effect, and the operation of the single BET switch 5 or the like is involved. Thus, in a situation where it is clear whether the game has been stopped as a result of the game or whether it has been stopped as an effect, the player can be surely recognized the stop position of the reel derived as the effect.

  In the present embodiment, in the frozen state, the single BET switch 5 provided on the same surface as the front surface of the operation panel 1c constituting the front door 1b, that is, the surface provided with the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. As a result, the reel is controlled to stop, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in a state where the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are involved in the progress of the game, that is, the stop operation is performed. Since it is possible to stop the reel by operating the operation means other than the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the freeze state in a manner similar to when the stop operation is performed in an effective state, there is no discomfort to the player. The operation can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the single BET switch 5 is applied as an operating means other than the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are controlled to stop the reel when operated in the freeze state. The MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the checkout switch 10, etc. may be applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the reel stop position derived when the stop switch that does not participate in the progress of the game in the freeze state or the control of stopping the corresponding reel by operating the single BET switch 5 is performed. The expected value of the number of ART games to be added in the extra lottery differs depending on. That is, since the player's advantage is suggested according to the derived reel stop position, attention can be paid to the reel stop mode derived by the player's operation in the frozen state.

  In the present embodiment, the expected value of the number of ART games to be added is suggested according to the stop position of the reel derived by the player's operation in the frozen state, but at least advantageous for the player. If it is the structure by which the advantage regarding provision of a special privilege is suggested, it can be made to pay attention to the stop mode of the reel derived | led-out by the player's operation in the freeze state.

  For example, a configuration that suggests that an additional number of ART games may be determined in the extra lottery according to the reel stop position derived by the player's operation in the frozen state, and that Navistock is won in the Navistock lottery Pay attention to the reel stop mode derived by the player's operation in the frozen state, even in the configuration that suggests the possibility of winning, and the configuration that suggests the expected number of winning Navistock in the Navistock lottery Can be made. Further, in a configuration in which a special role is provided and controlled to a frozen state when a general role that can be simultaneously elected with the special role is controlled, a reel stop position derived by a player's operation in the frozen state when the general role is won Accordingly, even if the possibility of simultaneously winning a special combination is suggested, it is possible to focus attention on the reel stop mode derived by the player's operation in the frozen state.

  Here, a privilege advantageous to the player is a right that can be shifted to an advantageous state (ART in this embodiment) advantageous to the player (winning a lottery to determine whether or not an advantageous state occurs) Control to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a medal is given, and a right to be notified of an operation mode for deriving a display result advantageous to the player) The right to be played, the right to be notified whether or not the current gaming state is advantageous to the player, the period controlled to the advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average value of the number of games that vary depending on the end condition, etc.), etc. However, it may be a privilege that is directly advantageous to the player, and is not directly advantageous to the player, but for the player, for example, a condition for obtaining a privilege on the Internet. It may be indirectly advantageous benefits. Further, the privilege may be the number of AT games in a state where the number of AT games is not held, not the number of added games.

  In this embodiment, the control is performed to stop only one reel by the player's operation in the freeze state. However, as described above, the control to stop a plurality of reels by the player's operation in the freeze state is performed. If the configuration is to be performed, depending on a combination of stop positions of a plurality of reels stopped by a player's operation in the frozen state (for example, a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” aligned in a straight line) Thus, a configuration that suggests an advantage for the player may be adopted, and even with such a configuration, attention can be paid to the reel stop mode derived by the player's operation in the frozen state.

  In the present embodiment, the stop operation is effective when control is performed to stop the corresponding left reel by operating the stop switch 8L or the single BET switch 5 that is not involved in the progress of the game in the freeze state. When the reel is controlled to stop using the stop control table applied when the left reel is stopped in the state, the reel is controlled to stop while the stop operation is valid. The program capacity can be reduced by using the data to be used also when the reel stop control is performed in the frozen state.

  In this embodiment, when the stop operation is performed in a state where the stop operation is valid, the stop control table is used to perform the stop control, and the stop control table is also used when the reel stop control is performed in the frozen state. Although it is a configuration to use, as stop control performed when stop operation is performed in a state where the stop operation is valid, the stop position is specified and specified from the stop position table capable of specifying the stop position as described above. Configuration that performs stop control to stop the reel at the stop position, search and specify a stop position that can be stopped at the stop operation timing without using the stop control table or stop position table, and place the reel at the specified stop position Stop control using stop control table, stop control using stop control table, stop control using stop position table, stop control table and stop position table A configuration that uses stop control by searching and specifying a stop position that can be stopped without using a stop, or a configuration that performs stop control by changing a part of the stop control table or stop position table may be used. In addition, the program capacity can be reduced by using the data (including the processing program) used when the reel stop control is performed in a state where the stop operation is valid, also when performing the reel stop control in the frozen state.

  In this embodiment, the data used when the reel stop control is performed while the stop operation is valid is also used when the reel stop control is performed in the freeze state. When performing the control, the reel stop control may be performed using data different from the data used when the reel stop control is performed in a state in which the stop operation is valid. In the state, it is possible to perform a special stop control different from the normal stop control, and it is possible to enhance the production effect by the stop mode of the reel in the frozen state. Furthermore, when performing reel stop control in the freeze state, a configuration using data used when performing reel stop control while the stop operation is valid, and performing reel stop control while the stop operation is valid It may be possible to provide both a configuration in which reel stop control is performed using data different from the data used at times, and in this way, the program capacity is reduced and normal operation is performed in a frozen state. It is possible to perform a special stop control different from the stop control.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the freeze lottery is performed when the special replay or the normal replay is won during RT2, and the freeze state is controlled according to the result of the freeze lottery. , Freeze lottery with the winning of a role other than special replay, and it is configured to be controlled to the frozen state according to the result of the freeze lottery, uniform winning of a specific role or winning of a specific role It is good also as a structure controlled to a freeze state. In addition, when an event that triggers the freeze state occurs, the configuration is not limited to the configuration that is immediately controlled to the freeze state, but may be a configuration that is controlled to the freeze state in games after the game in which the event has occurred. In addition, the configuration is not limited to the frozen state on condition that one event occurs. For example, after one event occurs, a specific operation (an operation related to the progress of the game is also involved in the progress of the game). The operation may be controlled to the frozen state when a plurality of conditions are satisfied.

[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. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the present embodiment described above and the technical items described in the following modifications may be implemented in combination, and the technical items described in the above-described embodiment. May be implemented by replacing the technical matters described in the following modified example, or the technical items described in the following modified examples may be further combined with the replacement. .

[About derivation control]
(1) In the present embodiment, the specific derivation control that is executed in the beat period is described as control that draws a symbol of a maximum of 4 frames. Further, the special derivation control executed in the fixed period has been described as the control that draws a symbol of a maximum of 20 frames. However, the maximum number of drawn frames for specific derivation control and the maximum number of drawn frames for special derivation control are not limited to these. For example, the maximum number of drawn frames in the special derivation control is preferably equal to or greater than the maximum number of drawn frames in the specific derivation control. By doing in this way, the ratio by which special temporary display result (specific symbol) is derived | led-out can be higher in special derivation control than in specific derivation control. For example, the maximum number of frames to be drawn may be determined as follows.

  For example, in the specific derivation control, the maximum number of frames to be drawn is not limited to four frames, and may be other frame numbers. For example, the maximum number of drawn frames may be 1 to 3 frames. Further, the maximum number of drawn-in frames may be five, which is larger than the maximum number of drawn-in frames in a normal game. In the specific derivation control, the maximum number of drawn frames may be 0. That is, the specific symbol may be drawn only when the stop switch is operated at the timing when the specific symbol is positioned on the winning line LN (so-called bitter press). In the specific derivation control, the specific symbol may not be derived regardless of the operation timing.

  In the special derivation control, the maximum number of drawn frames is not limited to 20 frames, and may be, for example, 18 frames or 19 frames. In such a case, depending on the timing operated by the player during the fixed period, the specific provisional display result may not be derived despite the extra winning. In this case, even if the specific provisional display result is not derived, the additional effect may be executed, or the additional effect may not be executed in the fixed period. When executing the extra effect, the extra effect is executed to the player even though the specific provisional display result is not derived, so that it is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling. In addition, when the extra effect is not executed, the extra effect may be executed after the predetermined game is completed.

  (2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the specific provisional display result is always derived in the fixed period when the extra winning is won. However, it may be determined by random lottery or the like whether or not the specific temporary display result is derived in the fixed period. The timing for executing the random number lottery may be before the timing at which the temporary display result in the fixed period is derived. When it is determined by the random number lottery that the specific temporary display result is not derived in the fixed period, the special provisional display result is not derived (the out-temporary display result is derived) and the extra effect is executed. Also good. By such a control, although the specific provisional display result is not derived, the extra effect is executed, so that it is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling.

  In addition, when determining whether or not to derive the specific temporary display result by random number lottery or the like, it may not be notified whether or not it is won by adding a roaring effect. In this case, when it is determined that the special provisional display result is derived by winning the addition, the extra effect is executed when the specific temporary display result is derived. With such a configuration, when the winning combination is won, the specific provisional display result is derived without notifying whether the winning combination is won or not, and the adding effect is further executed. Therefore, an unexpected feeling can be given to the player.

  (3) Further, before the specific temporary display result is derived in the fixed period, the specific control for deriving the outlier temporary display result may be executed. When this specific control is executed, the reel is rotated again and the specific temporary display result is derived after the outlier temporary display result is derived. Any temporary display result may be used when specific control is executed. By executing such specific control, it is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling and improve the interest of the game.

  (4) In the present embodiment, the specific temporary display result to be derived is described as being determined from among the black 7 temporary display result, the white 7 temporary display result, and the net 7 temporary display result. However, the specific provisional display result may be one (fixed). In such a case, the player can grasp the configuration pattern of the specific temporary display result. Therefore, the player can select whether or not to derive the specific provisional display result during the scoring period. For example, a player who wants to shorten the game time, by deriving a specific temporary display result in a beat period, does not derive a specific temporary display result in a beat period, but when deriving a specific temporary display result in a fixed period , Freeze 6 can be terminated early. On the other hand, a player who wants to enjoy the roaring effect can execute the roaring effect in the roaring period by not letting the specific temporary display result be derived in the roaring period. When the player desires to derive the specific temporary display result during the rolling period, the player may operate the stop switch at a derivation timing for deriving the specific symbol constituting the specific temporary display result. In addition, when the player desires not to derive the specific provisional display result during the rolling period, the player may operate the stop switch at a timing other than the derivation timing.

  In the present embodiment, after the specific temporary display result to be derived is determined from among the black 7 temporary display result, the white 7 temporary display result, and the net 7 temporary display result, the determined specific temporary display result is used as a game. You may make it alert | report to a person. By this notification, the player can grasp the configuration pattern of the specific temporary display result. Even by performing such notification, the player can select whether or not to derive the specific provisional display result during the beat period.

  (5) In this embodiment, the sub control unit 91 assigns the specific temporary display result regardless of the type (“black 7 temporary display result”, “white 7 temporary display result”, and “net 7 temporary display result”). As described above, the number of added games is the same. However, the number of additional games given depending on the type of the specific temporary display result may be varied. For example, when the main control unit 41 determines that the specific temporary display result is the black 7 temporary display result, the sub-control unit 91 uses the additional game number table in which the average number of additional games is 270, and the number of additional games To decide. When the main control unit 41 determines that the specific provisional display result is the white seven provisional display result, the sub control unit 91 uses the addition game number table with an average of the addition game number 250, and adds the number of additional games. To decide. When the main control unit 41 determines that the specific provisional display result is the net 7 provisional display result, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of additional games by using an additional game number table in which the average number of additional games is 230 To do. When the main control unit 41 determines the type of the specific temporary display result, the main control unit 41 transmits a specific temporary display result type command that can specify the type to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 can identify the type of the specific temporary display result by analyzing the specific temporary display result type command, and determines the number of additional games using the additional game number table corresponding to the type.

  (6) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the number of drawn-in frames is the same (all four frames) in any pseudo game during the rolling period. However, during the turnover period, the number of drawn-in frames may increase each time the pseudo game is consumed. Thus, the rate at which the specific temporary display result is derived can be increased every time the pseudo game is digested during the roaring period. As described above, the specific provisional display result is easily derived as the determination period approaches, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (7) Moreover, it is preferable to make the specific temporary display result the same as the display result for generating a prize in the normal game. With this configuration, the stop control table used in the normal game can be used (also used as) the stop control table (see FIG. 17) used in the pseudo game. Can be reduced.

  For example, a display result for generating a specific prize in a normal game is a display result (network 7-network 7-network 7) that matches the network 7. In this case, when the specific winning is won, the reel control is executed using the stop control table for specific winning in the first to third stops. In the pseudo game, when the net 7 temporary display result is determined as the specific temporary display by the main control unit 41, the reel control is performed using the stop control table for specific winning in the first stop and the second stop. Run. In the third stop, a stop position is specified using the stop control table for specific wins in the game at the time of winning the specific win, and 0.5 frames (the number of steps corresponding to one symbol is 16 is specified). In the case of the number of steps, the position added by the number of 8 steps) (the position further slid by 0.5 frames) is specified as the final stop position, and the control to stop the reel is performed.

  In this way, by making the specific provisional display result on the assumption that the specific symbols are derived on the winning line LN in all reels and the display result for generating a prize in the normal game, Since the stop control table to be used can be used (also used) in the pseudo game, the data amount of the stop control table can be reduced.

  (8) As described in the present embodiment, the type of the specific temporary display result is determined, and the determined type of the specific temporary display result is not notified to the player. When the specific temporary display result of the type is derived, a larger number of additional games may be given than when the specific temporary display result is derived in the fixed period. Since the determined type of the specific temporary display result is not notified to the player, the player does not grasp the type of the specific temporary display result. Accordingly, the fact that the determined type of specific provisional display result has been derived in the hit period means that the player has predicted the type of the specific provisional display result. In this way, as the reward that the player's expectation was correct, a larger number of additional games is given than when the specific provisional display result is derived in the fixed period. According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of operation intervention during the scolding period and to improve the interest of the game.

  (9) In the present embodiment, when the freeze 6 is won, the main control unit 41 has been described as determining the number of pseudo games in the beat period. However, without determining the number of pseudo games, when the start switch 7 that can execute the pseudo game is operated, whether or not the freeze is continued (whether the pseudo game is executed again) or not may be continuously drawn. . In this continuous lottery, it is determined whether or not to continue the freeze by random number lottery. That is, “reel rotation in pseudo game → derivation of temporary display result → operation of start switch 7 → continuous lottery → reel rotation in pseudo game when it is decided to execute pseudo game again by continuous lottery” The loop process is executed. This loop process is repeated until it is determined not to continue freezing by continuous lottery. When it is determined not to execute the freezing by the continuous lottery, the loop process is ended by shifting to the normal game. In addition, when it is determined that the freezing is to be continued (pseudo game is executed again) during the continuous lottery, the pseudo game to be executed is further changed to a pseudo game (that is, a specific provisional display) in the fixed period. It may be determined by random lottery or the like whether or not to make a pseudo game from which a result is derived. As described above, even if the continuous lottery is executed, the same effect as in the present embodiment can be obtained.

  (10) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the expected value of the number of additional games given by the sub-control unit 91 is the same regardless of the number of pseudo games in the turnover period. However, the expected value of the number of additional games given by the sub-control unit 91 may be increased if the number of pseudo games during the scoring period is large. According to such a configuration, not only the temporary display result derived in the pseudo game, but also the number of pseudo games in the roaring period can attract the player's attention, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (11) In the present embodiment, the reel rotation mode in the pseudo game has been described as being the same as the reel rotation mode in the normal game. However, the manner of rotating the reel in the pseudo game may be different from the manner of rotating the reel in the normal game. For example, the rotation of the reel in the pseudo game may be different from at least one of the rotation direction of the reel in the normal game and the rotation speed of the reel in the normal game. In addition, the main control unit 41 may be configured to change the manner of reel rotation in the pseudo game. In the case of such a configuration, the number of additional games to be given may be increased as the reel rotation mode in the pseudo game is more flashy. According to such a configuration, not only the reel rotation in the pseudo game, but also the manner of the reel rotation in the pseudo game can attract the player's attention, so that the interest of the game can be improved. .

  (12) Further, when the number of times of the pseudo game is determined in the beat period, the number of times of the pseudo game may be increased by one more than the determined number. In this case, a provisional display result (for example, a detachment provisional display result) suggesting the end of the freeze may be derived from the added pseudo game. This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize that the freeze has ended.

  (13) Further, in each simulated game, the medal IN signal may be output to the outside by performing one simulated game, or during a series of freezes regardless of the number of times the simulated game is performed. The medal IN signal may be externally output once. In the pseudo game, a specific symbol combination may be temporarily derived according to the lottery result of the main control unit 41 or the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L to 8R. In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a pseudo game is executed while being frozen has been described. , Not limited to running during freeze.

  (14) In the present embodiment, a specific symbol is derived on the winning line LN for the left reel and the middle reel, and a specific symbol is derived at a position shifted downward from the winning line LN by half a frame from the winning line LN. It has been described that the display result is the specific temporary display result. However, if the player can intuitively understand that the specific temporary display result has been derived, the specific symbol may be derived on another line. Other lines may be invalid lines or other lines.

  (15) Further, the slot machine may perform the following control. The slot machine 1 performs the specific derivation control and special derivation when a specific symbol corresponding to the specific temporary display result exists in a predetermined range when a predetermined operation means (for example, a stop switch) is operated. Any one of the controls may be executed. Here, the predetermined range may be one frame or a plurality of frames.

  (16) Further, when it is determined that the specific temporary display result is derived in the fixed period, the special temporary display result may be derived in the rolling period. Here, the special temporary display result is a display result that suggests that it is determined that the specific temporary display result is derived or likely to be determined in the fixed period, and is a missed pattern. It is composed of. In other words, the special provisional display result performs the same function as a so-called chance in normal games. By recognizing that the special temporary display result has been derived during the hit period, the player can have the player have a sense of expectation that the specific temporary display result will be derived during the fixed period. Interest can be improved.

  (17) Further, in this embodiment, in order to start the pseudo game, the pseudo game is started by operating the BET operation and the start switch 7 after the BET operation (all reels rotate). Explained). However, a specific configuration in which the BET operation is not necessary and only the operation of the start switch 7 may be employed as the operation for starting the pseudo game. According to such a specific configuration, the pseudo game can be started without performing a BET operation, so that the operation burden on the player can be reduced. Further, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the pseudo game, the same notification as when the start switch 7 is operated in the normal game may be performed. Here, the notification is, for example, outputting an operation sound for an operation on the start switch 7. That is, the same operation sound is output when the start switch 7 is operated to start the pseudo game and when the start switch 7 is operated to start the normal game. By giving such notification, it is possible to cause the player to play the pseudo game without feeling uncomfortable like the normal game.

  Further, in the case where the specific configuration is adopted, even when the BET operation is performed, the pseudo game may be started when the start switch 7 is operated after the BET operation. Thereby, the player does not know that the specific configuration is adopted (that is, the player needs both the BET operation and the operation of the start switch 7 after the BET operation as an opportunity to start the pseudo game). Even if a BET operation is performed by the player, the pseudo game can be started when the start switch 7 is operated after the BET operation. Therefore, even a player who does not know that such a specific configuration is adopted can appropriately play a pseudo game.

[About production]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the roaring effect executed in the roaring period is a battle effect. However, the roaring effect may be another roaring effect as long as the player can have a sense of expectation for the extra winning. For example, the other roaring effect may be an effect in which a predetermined character grows as the pseudo game progresses. In addition, the other squealing effects may be music or videos such as dramas and movies. In such a case, in one pseudo game, a song, a promotion video, a one-story drama, a movie, or the like is output as an effect.

[About Penalty]
In the present embodiment, the penalty is described as being controlled in the penalty period when given a predetermined number of times. However, the penalty is not limited to this, and any penalty may be used as long as it is disadvantageous for the player. For example, the penalty may be such that the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is reduced as compared to when no penalty is given. Further, the penalty may reduce the probability that the special effect will be executed as compared with the case where the penalty is not given. Here, the special effect is an effect that is executed when a privilege advantageous to the player is given. That is, the special effect is an effect that makes the player have a sense of expectation as to whether or not a privilege has been granted.

[Regarding the start conditions of the pseudo game]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the pseudo game start condition is satisfied when winning a special replay in RT2 by winning a freeze lottery is described. However, the pseudo game start condition is not limited to this, for example, a game that is established when the number of games digested in RT2 (the number of times of normal game execution) reaches a predetermined number (for example, every time a multiple of 100 is reached). May be established by presenting a predetermined task and achieving the task. Specifically, for example, a task is to win a predetermined number of lottery for a predetermined number of times, or to give a point for winning a specific prize or when the total number of points reaches a predetermined number Therefore, by achieving these, the start condition of the pseudo game may be satisfied. Thereby, the variation of the starting conditions of a pseudo game can be made rich.

  In addition, the pseudo game start condition is not limited to a condition that is established in a specific state such as RT2, but may be a condition that can be established in a state that occupies most of the non-AT (for example, RT1). For example, winning a lottery role that triggers the Navistock lottery, such as during RT1 (for example, a single bell (bell's single winner), weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, single role, etc.) By doing so, the start condition of the pseudo game may be satisfied. Moreover, the start condition of the pseudo game may be satisfied by winning in the navigation stock lottery. In this case, the number of navigation stocks given to the player is increased when the pseudo game is started than when the pseudo game is not started (so that the degree of advantage for the player is increased). ) Navistock lottery may be performed. Thereby, the expectation with respect to the start of the pseudo game can be enhanced.

  In addition, when the configuration is such that the start condition of the pseudo game can be satisfied in a state that occupies most of the non-AT (for example, RT1), the total execution of the normal game and the pseudo game performed without being controlled by the AT The number of times (the number of game history digest games) may be counted, and the navigation stock may be given as a privilege when the total number of executions reaches a specified number. For example, on the main control unit 41 side, a command for specifying that a normal game or a pseudo game is performed is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 performs a normal game or a pseudo game every time Game number information for specifying the number of times the game has been started is added and updated one by one in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the game number information reaches a predetermined ceiling game number (for example, 1000) as a prescribed number. Accordingly, navigation stock may be given as a privilege. As a result, not only the normal game but also the pseudo game is specified as one game and the game number information is updated, so that it is possible to improve the fun of gaming such as managing the number of digested games and giving a privilege. In addition, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that a simulated game will be performed.

  In such a configuration, the number of digested games is further notified, and the number of digested games is increased (for example, 100 games are added) when a predetermined condition (rare role winning etc.) is established and notified. The number of digested games may be added and updated. In this case, there is a difference of the number of additional games between the number of digest games specified in the external device and the number of digest games notified in the slot machine. In order to solve this problem, for example, when the number of digested games is increased, the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal for the added number of games may be output to the outside. This makes it possible to match the number of digested games specified in the external device with the number of digested games notified in the slot machine. In addition, the medals IN signal and the medals OUT signal corresponding to the number of added games may be frozen and output externally together during the freeze. Further, the control for automatically rotating and automatically stopping the reels 2L to 2R may be repeatedly performed as a pseudo game for the number of additional games to which the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal are externally output. You may not perform.

  (2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that a pseudo game is executed in a game in which a normal freeze or a special freeze is won. However, when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, it is determined how many games (hereinafter referred to as “X game”, where X is a natural number) after the predetermined determination condition is satisfied, to start the pseudo game. May be. That is, when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied, a process for predetermining the start game of the pseudo game may be performed. Here, the predetermined determination condition may be, for example, a condition that is established when a specific combination (rare combination, such as a strong watermelon) is won. Moreover, it is preferable to determine the value of X by lottery etc., for example. Further, during the period related to the X game, a suggestion effect suggesting that the pseudo game is started may be executed. Here, the suggestion effect may be, for example, an effect of notifying “a sign that a battle effect is executed”. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by predetermining the start game of the pseudo game and executing the suggestion effect until the start of the pseudo game.

[Special period]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which a freeze occurs, and a transition is made to a special period in which freezing and pseudo games are likely to occur. However, when one game (one normal game) is performed in the special period In some cases, a freeze may be generated and one pseudo game may be performed. Thereby, in a special period, a normal game and a pseudo game can be repeated for every game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the opportunity to shift to the special period is not limited to the occurrence of freeze, but winning or winning a specific winning combination, stopping a specific missed place on the winning line LN, winning by random lottery What is necessary is just to satisfy predetermined special conditions, such as to do.

  Also, when it is a special period, for example, the probability that the number of games of ART will be added may be higher than when it is different from the special period, and the number of games added may be increased. Thus, the period may be advantageous for the player. As a result, it is possible to enhance the player's feeling of uplift during the special period and improve his expectation.

  In addition, when one game (one normal game) is performed regardless of whether it is a special period or a special condition is satisfied, a freeze is always generated and one pseudo game is played. May be performed. Thereby, a normal game and a pseudo game can be repeated for each game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Freeze timing]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which a pseudo game is performed by generating a freeze when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game has been described. As long as the timing is related to one normal game, such as the timing until the result is derived or the timing immediately after the result of the normal game is derived, the first stop operation to the third stop operation are performed. Any timing may be used. When performing a pseudo game by generating a freeze when the first stop operation is performed, the activation of the stop switch for the second stop may be delayed.

  Moreover, the timing of generating a freeze and performing a pseudo game is not limited to the timing after the number of bets for performing a normal game is set, and may be the timing at which the number of bets has not yet been set. In this case, for example, a freeze lottery is performed when a BET operation for setting the number of bets (operation on the one-sheet BET switch 5 or MAXBET6, insertion of medals, etc.) is accepted, and depending on the operation when winning Freezing may be generated without setting the number of bets, and a pseudo game may be performed by performing the same operation as the start operation. In this case, after the pseudo game is completed, the freeze may be canceled when the BET operation is performed, and a process for setting the bet number based on the BET operation that triggered the freeze lottery may be performed. Thereafter, the normal game may be started by a start operation. Even in this case, until the start operation is performed after the pseudo game is finished, the medal insertion and the medal settlement are permitted, and the process for setting the bet number can be executed. As a result, for example, even if the player does not realize that the finished game is a pseudo game and misunderstands that the normal game has ended, and the player performs a BET operation, the freeze is released with the BET operation as a trigger. The bet amount is set based on the BET operation that has already been received before that. For this reason, it is possible to prevent an unpleasant feeling that the BET operation after the end of the pseudo game is invalidated. As a result, the pseudo game can be performed without causing the player to feel dissatisfied, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, since the process for updating credit addition and the BET operation that is a condition for releasing the freeze is not a process related to the normal game by itself, the process to update the credit addition during the freeze and the BET operation were performed. However, it is not a normal game.

[Start / end timing / game contents of pseudo game]
In the embodiment described above, the pseudo game is started by the start switch 7 being operated after the BET operation is performed, and the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated to stop the reel rotation in the same manner as the normal game. The example of ending is described above. However, the start trigger and end trigger of the pseudo game may be different from those of the normal game. The start timing of the pseudo game may be that a predetermined condition different from the BET operation or the start switch 7 being operated (for example, the MAXBET switch 6 operation, etc.), and the end timing of the pseudo game is It may be that a specific condition different from the operation of the stop switches 8L to 8R is satisfied (for example, the single BET switch 5 is operated, etc.).

  Moreover, in the pseudo game, as in the normal game, the example in which the reels 2L to 2R are subject to reel control has been described. However, the reel control is not limited to controlling a plurality of reels, and only a part of the reels is controlled. You may make it become the object of. For example, during freezing, only the left reel 2L may be subject to reel control. For example, during freezing, only the left reel 2L is started to rotate, and the left reel 2L is maintained in a stopped state (vertical vibration) according to a stop operation, and then the frozen state is terminated and the reels 2L to 2R are terminated. The rotation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R may be accepted as an operation related to the progress of the game when the rotation is started at a constant speed. In addition, after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R before starting the freeze, the operation is shifted to the freeze state, and only the operation to the stop switch 8L and the one-sheet BET switch 5 is enabled, and the left reel according to the stop operation 2L is maintained in a stopped state (vertical vibration) for a certain period of time, and then the freeze state is terminated. Since the reels 2C to 2R are maintained in a rotating state during that time, only the left reel 2L starts to rotate, and the constant speed When rotation occurs, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be accepted as an operation related to the progress of the game.

[Regular time]
In the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which the timing start of the specified time is that the normal game is substantially started regardless of whether or not the pseudo game is performed. However, the timing start timing of the specified time is not limited to this, and may be varied depending on whether or not a pseudo game is performed. For example, the timing start timing of the specified time when the simulated game is not performed is that the normal game is substantially started, and the timing start timing of the specified time when the simulated game is performed is as shown in FIG. When no weight is generated as shown in FIG. 6, the pseudo game is substantially started (that is, from timing 3 in FIG. 6A), and when a weight is generated as shown in FIG. 6B. May be after the wait period has elapsed after the pseudo game is started (that is, from timing 4 ′ in FIG. 6B).

  In addition, although the example in which the prescribed time is constant regardless of whether or not the pseudo game is performed has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a different time is set as the prescribed time depending on whether or not the pseudo game is performed. It may be done. For example, when the pseudo game is performed, a shorter time may be set as the specified time than when the pseudo game is not performed.

[About unit game signal output timing]
In the embodiment described above, the medal IN signal as a unit game signal is illustrated, and when the pseudo game is executed, first, the medal IN signal corresponding to the normal game is output to the outside, and then the pseudo game is finished. The example in which the medal IN signal indicating the execution of the pseudo game is externally output when the freeze is released has been described. However, the timing for externally outputting the unit game signal is not limited to this. For example, the unit game signal indicating the execution of the pseudo game is not limited to the timing at which the freeze ends, but the timing at which the freeze is started, the timing at which the pseudo game is started, a predetermined timing during the pseudo game, and a temporary display by the pseudo game The timing at which the result is temporarily derived may be used. In addition, the unit game signal indicating the execution of the normal game is derived when the freeze or the pseudo game is started, the timing at which the normal game is started after the freeze or the pseudo game is ended, and the display result by the normal game. It may be a timing.

[Conditions for releasing freeze]
In the above-described embodiment, control is performed to stop the corresponding reel by operating a stop switch that is not involved in the progress of the game in the freeze state, and then the freeze state is released by performing a BET operation or a start operation. Thus, the configuration in which the reel operation is started again to start the normal game and the stop operation becomes effective when the rotation is constant speed is illustrated. However, the conditions for releasing the freeze are not limited to the BET operation and the start operation, and may be satisfied by other operations. Also, if the combination of symbols tentatively derived in the pseudo game (for example, on the winning line LN (the half stop for the final stop reel) is a combination of symbols that causes a replay winning, a BET operation is performed. You may make it cancel freeze only by start operation, without being required.

  Further, the condition for releasing the freeze is basically established by a predetermined operation, but may be satisfied even if the predetermined operation is not performed when the special condition is satisfied. The special condition may be satisfied, for example, when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses without performing a predetermined operation after a combination of symbols is provisionally derived in the pseudo game. Thus, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the player may end the game without noticing that the normal game is performed because he / she thinks that the handheld medal has been lost although the normal game remains.

  In addition, the conditions for releasing the freeze are established by the control for stopping the reel, and then the reel starts rotating to start the normal game without any operation after that, and is rotated at a constant speed. It is good also as a structure where stop operation becomes effective when it becomes.

[Relationship between specified position and specific position]
In the above-described embodiment, as the predetermined position, the symbols arranged on the reels 2L to 2R are exemplified as positions on the winning line LN, and the specific position is exemplified as a position shifted by a half symbol below the winning line LN. . However, the predetermined position and the specific position are not limited to this as long as they are different positions. In a slot machine provided with a plurality of winning lines, the predetermined position may be a plurality of positions on each of the plurality of winning lines. In this case, the specific position is the plurality of predetermined positions. May be in different positions. Further, the specific position with respect to the predetermined position is not limited to a position shifted downward, but may be a position shifted upward (a position where the number of sliding frames is subtracted). Further, the shift width is not limited to 0.5 frames (8 steps when the number of steps corresponding to one symbol is 16 steps), and allows the player to recognize the shift. What is necessary is just 0.5 frames or less. Further, a plurality of types of specific positions may be determined, and for each stop operation, one specific position may be determined from the plurality of types of specific positions, and a symbol may be derived at the one specific position.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the symbol is stopped at a specific position only in the reels 2L to 2R that are finally stopped during the freezing has been described. The symbol may be stopped at a specific position for only one reel (the right reel 2R), and not only a part of the reels 2L to 2R but also all the reels 2L to 2R may have a symbol at a specific position. You may make it stop.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the predetermined symbols are aligned on horizontal lines such as the winning line LN and the invalid lines LM1 and LM2 during freezing (half reel shift for one reel), the invalid lines LM3 and LM4, etc. The case where they are aligned on an oblique line (half-frame shift for one reel) has been described. However, during freezing, the predetermined symbols may be aligned only on diagonal lines (half-frame shift for one reel) and stopped. As a result, it is possible to make it harder to notice that a predetermined symbol is stopped at a position shifted by half a frame for one reel as compared with the case where it is stopped on the horizontal line. On the other hand, during freezing, the predetermined symbols may be stopped only by aligning them on the horizontal line (half-frame shift for one reel). As a result, it is possible to make it easier to notice that a predetermined symbol is stopped at a position shifted by half a frame with respect to one reel as compared with the case of stopping on an oblique line. Further, the symbols may not be derived from the predetermined line by shifting. In this case, the symbol of the temporary display result may be derived in a mode different from the normal game (for example, the symbol may be derived by swinging the symbol).

[Control at the start of reel rotation during freeze]
In the above-described embodiment, the reel control is performed during the freeze at the same rotation direction and rotation speed as during the non-freeze. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during freezing, at least one of the rotational direction and the rotational speed may be different from that during non-freezing. By doing so, confusion between freezing and non-freezing can be prevented.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the pseudo game for starting and stopping the rotation of the reel is executed once during one freezing has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The pseudo game may be executed a plurality of times by performing the stop a plurality of times. Thereby, the degree of intervention in the pseudo game during the freeze can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Stop position when operating a single BET switch during freeze]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the symbol is stopped at a specific position when the single BET switch 5 as an example of the predetermined operation receiving unit is operated during the freeze has been described. However, when a predetermined operation accepting means different from the derivation operation accepting means is operated, the derived result is not the display result subject to the winning determination, but the temporary display result not subject to the winning determination. It can be assumed that the player knows that. For this reason, the position where the symbol is stopped when the predetermined operation receiving means is operated during the freeze is not limited to the specific position, and may be the same predetermined position as during the non-freeze.

[About reel LED]
In the embodiment described above, an example in which nine LEDs are provided corresponding to 3 × 3 = 9 symbols when symbols are stopped on the winning line LN has been described. Even when the symbol is stopped, the LED corresponding to the symbol and the symbols before and after the symbol may be provided. In this case, when a symbol is stopped at a specific position during the freeze, an LED corresponding to the symbol may be turned on. Further, the lighting mode may be a mode different from that during non-freezing. Thereby, it is possible to make the player more clearly grasp that the stopped combination of symbols is stopped during the freeze.

[Waiting LED]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the LED 19 during lighting is turned on regardless of whether or not a pseudo game is being performed has been described. However, when the game is in a pseudo game, the LED 19 during the wait may not be turned on even if the game is in the wait state. Thus, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that causes the player to feel distrust when the waiting LED 19 is turned on even though the pseudo game is being executed.

[Minimum period for complete stoppage]
In the above-described embodiment, 500 msec is exemplified as the minimum period for completely stopping the reel during non-freezing, but the present invention is not limited to this. The minimum period may be any period that is longer than the time required from the reel stop to the start of reel rotation in the next game, regardless of how it is operated during non-freezing. It may be a period that is longer than the time required until the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R is actually started by operating the start switch 7 immediately after the betting number is automatically set by winning.

[Relationship between wait time and freeze]
In the above-described embodiment, the wait time and the freeze are exemplified as the period for delaying the progress of the game. The example in which the reel effect is executed and the privilege is granted when the freeze control is performed has been described. However, the freeze is continued for a period longer than the wait time, and as a result, the freeze is being performed. This is because the reel control can be executed over a long period of time.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the progress of the game is delayed only when the freeze is generated has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the freeze is performed every time a predetermined timing is reached in each game (for example, If a lottery is generated for 0.5 seconds), when winning in the predetermined lottery, the period for generating the freeze is changed (or extended) to a period longer than the predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), and the freeze is performed for that period. And the simulated game such as the reel control during the freeze in the above-described embodiment may be performed during the changed (or extended) freeze period.

[About slot machines]
In the embodiment described above, a plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable are provided, and after the reels are variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variability display of the reels. The slot machine that can generate a prize according to the combination of the display results has been described. In other words, a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, are provided. The slot machine is described in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units. However, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. As long as the slot machine can generate a prize according to the display result, the slot machine is not limited to one having three reels, but one having only one reel or a slot machine having a plurality of reels other than three. Also good.

  In other words, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for the game, and the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas. The slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to a variable display device having three reels, and may be a slot machine having a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number or giving a game value associated with winning is described. However, the slot machine that embodies the present invention may be a slot machine to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When using a game ball as a game medium, 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.

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

  As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed and the game media is paid out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change may be adopted. In such an enclosing type slot machine, the configuration corresponding to the medal insertion in the above-described embodiment is, for example, that a player's own points given according to the amount invested by the player are used for games in the slot machine. For example, a game point that can be used is transferred.

  It should be noted that the setting change state may be entered on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  It should be noted that the setting confirmation state may be shifted on condition that “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

  In addition, it should be thought that the Example disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 5 1-sheet BET switch, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit .

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
A period control means capable of controlling a normal period in which a display result relating to the presence or absence of a winning is derived and a specific period in which a temporary display result regardless of whether or not a winning occurs is derived;
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not to permit derivation of a specific temporary display result among the temporary display results;
Derivation control means capable of deriving the specific temporary display result when the operation means is operated during the specific period;
A first derivation control for deriving the specific temporary display result when the specific temporary display result is permitted to be derived and the operation unit is operated at a specific timing in the specific period; A slot machine capable of executing the second derivation control that does not derive the specific provisional display result.

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