JP2016064037A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance excitement of games.SOLUTION: If a guaranteed continuation number of a reel presentation is 3 times, even before reaching the guaranteed continuation number, when a start switch 7 is operated, a reel presentation continuation lottery is performed. And, if the reel presentation continuation lotteries performed in a first and a second reel presentations are won, and the reel presentation continuation lottery performed in a third reel presentation is not won. In this case, due to a success in the first reel presentation lottery, a fourth reel presentation that is after the guaranteed period is performed. Also, due to a success in the second reel presentation lottery, a fifth reel presentation that is after the guaranteed period is performed. And, due to a non-success in the third reel presentation lottery, a sixth reel presentation that is after the guaranteed period is not performed. Accordingly, after performances of five reel presentations, the reel presentations are finished.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 24

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to the display result.

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

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

  As such a slot machine, there is known a slot machine that determines by lottery whether or not to continue an advantageous period when a predetermined operation is performed by a player. (For example, patent document 1). Patent Document 1 describes that at least one winning is guaranteed for the lottery, and the number of guaranteed continuations of the advantageous period is set.

JP 2012-205892 A (paragraphs 0208, 209, 389, etc.)

  By the way, as in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, if the number of continuation of the advantageous period guarantee is set, it can be avoided that the advantageous period ends without continuing at all. However, for a lottery in which winning is guaranteed, it is not determined whether or not the advantageous period will continue by the player's operation. Therefore, at this time, even if the operation is performed, there is no sense of tension as to whether or not the advantageous period continues, so the operation becomes meaningless and the interest of the game is reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention provides:
A slot machine that includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, deriving a display result after variably displaying the variable display unit, and generating a winning according to the display result ( For example, in slot machine 1)
Advantageous period control means (for example, the process of Sc6 in FIG. 16) for controlling to an advantageous period advantageous to the player (for example, a period from the start of the reel effect until the start switch 7 is operated to continue the reel effect). Part to execute)
It is determined whether or not to continue control during an advantageous period when a determination condition is satisfied by a predetermined operation by the player (a start switch 7 is operated to start a reel effect). Continuation determining means (for example, the part that executes the process of Sc8 when Y is Sc4 in FIG. 16);
As the number of times of continuous control during the advantageous period, it is provided with a guaranteed continuation number setting means (for example, a part for executing the process of Sc22 in FIG. 16) for setting a guaranteed continuation number which is the minimum number of times guaranteed
The advantageous period control means, when it has been determined by the continuation determination means that the number of times controlled during the advantageous period reaches the guarantee continuation number and when the determination condition is satisfied, After the number of guaranteed continuations, control is performed for an advantageous period (for example, before the number of guaranteed continuations is reached, the process of Sc8 is performed when Sc4 is Y and the process of Sc10 is performed when Y is Sc9).
According to this configuration, the predetermined operation by the player can be directly linked to the determination result as to whether or not the advantageous period continues. In addition, it is possible to execute an effect that suggests or notifies whether or not the advantageous period continues after the guaranteed number of times before reaching the guaranteed number of times, and the variation of the effect can be increased. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

Provided with a privilege granting unit (for example, a part for performing the processing of Sa3 in FIG. 19) that grants a privilege when it is determined to continue control during the advantageous period by the continuation determination unit when the determination condition is satisfied,
The continuation determination means is advantageous after the advantageous period when it is determined to continue control when it is determined to continue control during the advantageous period when the determination condition is satisfied by performing a predetermined operation by the player. A predetermined operation by the player for deciding whether or not to continue control during the period is accepted (for example, a portion returning to the processing of Sc4 in FIG. 16 when N is Sc12 in FIG. 17).
According to this configuration, since it is determined whether or not a privilege is granted in response to a predetermined operation by the player, the interest of the game can be improved.

A means for controlling the progress of the game, wherein a delay period is set when the delay condition is satisfied, and the game control means for delaying the progress of the game over the delay period (for example, the process of Sc4 in FIG. 16). Part to execute)
The advantageous period control means controls the advantageous period during the delay period (for example, the part that executes the process of Sc6 in FIG. 16).
The slot machine further includes derivation control means for variably displaying the variable display unit during the advantageous period and deriving a display result when the advantageous period ends (for example, a part for executing the processes of Sc13 and Sc18 in FIG. 17). ,
The derivation control means derives a specific display result when it is determined that the continuation determination means controls to continue during the advantageous period when the determination condition is satisfied (for example, a part for executing the process of Sc18 in FIG. 17). .
According to this configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not a privilege is granted in response to a predetermined operation by the player, and further to identify whether or not the privilege is granted by deriving a display result. Can be improved.

The continuation deciding means decides by lottery whether or not to continue control during the advantageous period when the decision condition is satisfied by a predetermined operation by the player (for example, execute the process of Sc8 in FIG. 16). Part),
The slot machine has a privilege grant lottery unit (for example, a part for performing the processing of Sa3 in FIG. 19) that performs a lottery regarding the grant of the privilege separately from the lottery of the continuation determiner based on the lottery result of the continuation determiner Prepared.
According to this configuration, since the lottery for determining whether or not to control continuously during the advantageous period and the lottery for granting a privilege are independent, the interest of the game can be improved.

The guaranteed continuation number setting means sets a guaranteed continuation number selected from a plurality of types of guaranteed continuation numbers (for example, a part for executing the process of Sc21 in FIG. 16).
According to this configuration, the number of guaranteed continuations cannot be recognized by selecting from among a plurality of types of guaranteed continuations, and the sense of tension in the game can be enhanced.

Operation accepting means for accepting an operation (for example, in the third modification, a production switch, a stop switch, a MAXBET switch, etc.);
Operation request effect execution means (for example, sub control unit 91 in Modification 3) for executing an operation request effect that requests an operation (for example, display of button images 512, 512 ′ in FIG. 28 in Modification 3);
Each time a specific condition is satisfied (for example, a specific operation is performed in Modification 3) according to an operation (for example, a predetermined operation in Modification 3) received by the operation reception unit during execution of the operation request effect. An operation-related effect for executing an operation-related effect (for example, the display of the person image 514 of FIG. 28 in the third modification) that updates the effect mode (for example, in the third modification, changes the color of the flame surrounding the person image 514). Execution means (for example, sub-control unit 91 in Modification 3),
The operation request effect execution means includes:
While the operation request effect is being executed, an operation predetermined by the operation accepting unit (the first operation is performed when the continuous hit operation request effect is being executed, and the sub-control unit 91 is the second operation when the long press operation request effect is being executed. The operation request effect is executed in a predetermined mode (for example, the first effect mode shown in FIG. 28A in Modification 3) until an operation for detecting a detection signal is received,
In response to the operation being accepted by the operation accepting unit when the operation request effect is being executed in the predetermined mode, a specific mode (for example, a player can easily recognize the operation corresponding effect than the predetermined mode) In the third modification, the operation request effect is executed in the second effect mode shown in FIG.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to grasp that the operation is performed by executing the operation request effect in a predetermined manner. On the other hand, after the operation is accepted by the operation accepting means, it is assumed that the player has grasped the contents of the operation request effect, and the operation request effect is executed in a specific manner, whereby the operation corresponding effect is played. It is possible to make it easier for a person to recognize and to improve the interest of the game.

Start operation means (for example, start switch 7) operated when starting the variable display of the identification information in the variable display section;
A means for controlling the progress of the game, and when a delay condition (for example, winning a freezing target role) is established, a delay period (for example, a period during which the freeze execution flag is set) is set, Game control means for delaying the progress of the game over a delay period (for example, the portion for performing the process of Sd3 in FIG. 15);
Display state control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the display state of the variable display unit,
The display state control means includes
Provisional derivation control means (for example, a part for performing the process of Sc13 in FIG. 17) that displays the variation of the identification information during the delay period and tentatively derives the temporary display result when the start operation means is operated;
Normal derivation control means (for example, a part for performing the processing of Sd4 in FIG. 15) that displays a variation of the identification information and derives a display result when the start operation means is operated at a time other than the delay period;
The slot machine is
Promotion effect executing means for executing a promotion effect for urging the operation of the start operation means when the end condition of the delay period is established and the temporary display result is temporarily derived (for example, the part performing the process of Se3 in FIG. 22) )When,
When the delay period end condition is satisfied and the temporary display result is temporarily derived, the delay period end means (for example, the process of Sc15 in FIG. 17) that ends the delay period by the operation of the start operation means is performed. And a portion for performing
The normal derivation control means starts the variation display of the identification information when the delay period is ended by the delay period end means (for example, the part that performs the process of Sd4 after the process of Sd3 in FIG. 15).
According to such a configuration, when the start operation means is operated, the variation display of the identification information is performed during the delay period to temporarily derive the temporary display result, and the end condition of the delay period is satisfied and the temporary display result is When the start operation means is operated when it is provisionally derived, the identification information variation display is started at the end of the delay period, so that after the delay period ends in the same flow as a normal game in which the delay period is not set It is possible to start the variable display of the identification information, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the game and being confused.

A plurality of types of identification information (for example, each of which can be identified by a stepping motor (for example, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R in the modification 4) driven based on the phase signal (for example, the phase signal in the modification 4). In the fourth modification, a variable display device (for example, the reels 2L and 2C in the fourth modification) that can be variably displayed by moving the display band (for example, the reel in the fourth modification) in which the symbols are arranged. 2R),
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (for example, a medal in Modification 4), and the variable display device (for example, Modification 4). In this case, the display result is derived to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, thereby completing one game, and depending on the display result of the variable display device (for example, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in Modification 4). A slot machine (for example, slot machine 1 in the modified example 4) in which a winning can be generated,
Phase signal control means for controlling the phase signal (for example, the phase signal in Modification 4) (for example, the reel motor drive control by the main control unit 41 in Modification 4);
Derivation operation means operated when deriving a display result from the variable display device (for example, in the fourth modification, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R);
The variable display device (for example, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the modified example 4) fluctuates, and the derivation operation means (for example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the modified example 4) is replaced with a game. When the derivation operation means (for example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the modified example 4) is operated in a predetermined state (for example, in the modified example 4 in which the stop operation is valid) involved in the progress of In addition, the display result (for example, the stop mode derived in a state where the stop operation is effective in the modified example 4) is derived to the variable display device (for example, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the modified example 4). A derivation control means (for example, stop control based on a stop operation effective as an operation to advance the game in the modified example 4);
It is determined whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display result derived by the derivation control means to the variable display device (for example, a stop mode derived in a state where the stop operation is valid in the modified example 4). Winning determination means (for example, winning determination based on the symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN in the modified example 4),
Transition to the variable display device (for example, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the fourth modification) is fluctuating and the predetermined state (for example, the stop operation is valid in the fourth modification). When the derivation operation means (for example, the stop switch 8L in the modified example 4) is operated in a delay state (for example, the frozen state in the modified example 4) to be delayed, the variable display device (for example, the modified example) 4, provisional derivation control means (for example, a modified example) that causes the reel 2L) to derive a tentative display result (for example, the stop mode derived in the freeze state in the modified example 4) that is not determined by the winning determination means. 4, stop control based on the operation of the stop switch 8L in the freeze state),
With
The phase signal control means includes
The derivation control means derives the display result (for example, a stop mode derived in a state where the stop operation is valid in the modification 4) on the variable display device (for example, the reel 2L in the modification 4). The phase signal (for example, the phase signal in Modification 4) is not changed for a predetermined period (for example, 500 ms in Modification 4) or more,
When the temporary display result (for example, the stop mode derived in the freeze state in the modified example 4) is derived to the variable display device (for example, the reel 2L in the modified example 4) by the temporary derivation control means. The phase signal (for example, in the fourth modification, the phase signal) is not changed, and the phase signal (for example, in the fourth modification, for example, 500 ms in the fourth modification) must be passed before the predetermined period elapses. The modification 4 is characterized in that the phase signal) is changed.
According to this feature, when the derivation operation unit is operated in a state where the variable display device is fluctuating and a display result for determining whether or not a prize is received is derived in the variable display device, the phase signal is not changed for a predetermined period or longer. On the other hand, when the derivation operation means is operated in a state where the variable display device is fluctuating, and the temporary display result that is not the target of winning determination is derived to the variable display device, the phase signal does not change. Since the phase signal is always changed before the predetermined period elapses, when the display result or the temporary display result is derived in accordance with the operation of the derivation operation means, whether the display result is derived as a game result, It is possible to make the player clearly recognize whether the result is a temporary display result derived as an effect.
Note that the predetermined period corresponds to a period until a predetermined time elapses, a period until the number of executions of interrupt processing periodically executed at regular intervals reaches a predetermined value, and the like.

A plurality of types of identification information (for example, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R in modification 4) that can each be identified by a stepping motor that is driven based on the phase signal (for example, phase signal in modification 4). For example, in the fourth modification, a variable display device (for example, the reel 2L in the fourth modification) that can be variably displayed by moving the display band (for example, the reel in the fourth modification) in which the symbols are arranged. 2C, 2R)
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (for example, a medal in Modification 4), and the variable display device (for example, Modification 4). In this case, the display result is derived to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, thereby completing one game, and depending on the display result of the variable display device (for example, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in Modification 4). A slot machine (for example, slot machine 1 in the modified example 4) in which a winning can be generated,
Phase signal control means for controlling the phase signal (for example, the phase signal in Modification 4) (for example, the reel motor drive control by the main control unit 41 in Modification 4);
A plurality of operation means (for example, in the fourth modification example) including a derivation operation means (for example, in the fourth modification example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when the variable display device derives the display result. 1-sheet BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, checkout switch 10),
The variable display device (for example, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the modified example 4) fluctuates, and the derivation operation means (for example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the modified example 4) is replaced with a game. When the derivation operation means (for example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the fourth modification) is operated in a predetermined state (a state in which the stop operation is effective) related to the progress of the variable display device (for example, In the fourth modification, the derivation control means (for example, in the fourth modification, the game is progressed) for deriving the display result (a stop mode derived in a state where the stop operation is valid) to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Stop control based on a stop operation effective as an operation to be performed),
It is determined whether or not a winning has occurred according to the display result derived by the derivation control means to the variable display device (for example, a stop mode derived in a state where the stop operation is valid in the modified example 4). Winning determination means (for example, winning determination based on the symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN in the modified example 4),
Transition to the variable display device (for example, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the fourth modification) is fluctuating and the predetermined state (for example, the stop operation is valid in the fourth modification). When the derivation operation means (for example, the stop switch 8L in the modified example 4) is operated in a delay state (for example, the frozen state in the modified example 4) to be delayed, the variable display device (for example, the modified example) 4, the first temporary derivation control means (for example, the reel 2L) derives a temporary display result (for example, the stop mode derived in the freeze state in the modified example 4) that is not determined by the winning determination means. In the fourth modification, stop control based on the operation of the stop switch 8L in the freeze state),
In the delay state (for example, in the modified example 4, in the frozen state), the operation means (for example, in the modified example 4) different from the derivation operating means (for example, in the modified example 4, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). When the single BET switch 5) is operated, the temporary display result (for example, modified example 4 in the freeze state) is derived to the variable display device (for example, reel 2L in modified example 4). Second temporary derivation control means for deriving the stop mode) (for example, stop control based on the operation of the single BET switch 5 in the frozen state in the modified example 4);
With
The phase signal control means includes
The derivation control means derives the display result (for example, a stop mode derived in a state where the stop operation is valid in the modification 4) on the variable display device (for example, the reel 2L in the modification 4). The phase signal (for example, the phase signal in Modification 4) is not changed for a predetermined period (for example, 500 ms in Modification 4) or more,
The first temporary derivation control means derives the temporary display result (for example, the stop mode derived in the frozen state in the modified example 4) in the variable display device (for example, the reel 2L in the modified example 4). The phase signal (for example, the phase signal in Modification 4) is not changed before the predetermined period (for example, 500 ms in Modification 4) elapses. (For example, in Modification 4, the phase signal) is changed,
The second temporary derivation control means derives the temporary display result (for example, the stop mode derived in the freeze state in the modified example 4) in the variable display device (for example, the reel 2L in the modified example 4). In this case, the phase signal (for example, the phase signal in Modification 4) is not changed for a predetermined period (for example, 500 ms in Modification 4) or more.
According to this feature, when the derivation operation unit is operated in a state where the variable display device is fluctuating and a display result for determining whether or not a prize is received is derived in the variable display device, the phase signal is not changed for a predetermined period or longer. On the other hand, when the derivation operation means is operated in a state where the variable display device is fluctuating, and the temporary display result that is not subject to the winning determination is derived to the variable display device, the phase signal does not change. Before the predetermined period elapses, the phase signal is always changed, and the operating means other than the derivation operating means are operated in a state where the variable display device is fluctuating, so that the variable display device is not subject to winning determination. When the display result is derived, the phase signal is not changed for a predetermined period. For this reason, when the display result or the temporary display result is derived in accordance with the operation of the deriving operation means, the player determines whether the display result is derived as a game result or the temporary display result derived as an effect. On the other hand, when a temporary display result is derived with the operation of the operation means other than the derivation operation means, that is, with the operation of the operation means other than the derivation operation means, In a situation where it is clear whether it is a display result derived as a result or a temporary display result derived as an effect, the temporary display result derived as an effect by stopping the temporary display result for a predetermined period or longer Can be reliably recognized.
Note that the predetermined period corresponds to a period until a predetermined time elapses, a period until the number of executions of interrupt processing periodically executed at regular intervals reaches a predetermined value, and the like.

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

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. 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 matter 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 a some bell winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the freeze related process which a main control part performs within a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the freeze related process which a main control part performs within a game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT game number addition lottery process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the continuous effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a continuation effect. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the start promotion alerting | reporting process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing of each process of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1 at the time of applying this invention when performing continuous lottery of AT. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 2 at the time of applying this invention, when performing an addition lottery without performing a reel effect. In the modification 3 of this invention, it is a figure for demonstrating a 1st effect aspect and a 2nd effect aspect. In the modification 4 of this invention, it is a timing chart which shows the operation condition of each part at the time of freeze execution. In the modification 4 of this invention, it is a timing chart which shows the operation condition of each part at the time of freeze execution. In the modification 4 of this invention, it is a timing chart which shows the operation condition of each part at the time of freeze execution. In the modification 4 of this invention, it is a timing chart which shows the operation condition of each part at the time of freeze execution.

[Configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 1, which will be described below based on an embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention, is a front view showing an overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. Accordingly, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) becomes visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided, and at the lower part of the front door 1b, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out and speakers 53, 54 are provided.

  Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is performed, the settlement switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the like that are operated when stopping the rotation are provided.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that the medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after the replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the bet number set, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined as winning lines, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is aligned on the winning line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbols variably, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 91 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power supply for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and notifies means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as the example on the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like.

  The effect control board 90 drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. In addition, in the symbol combination column that is aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination that is easy to be recognized by the player and is a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line. Yes. In the payout number column, values (medal payout, replay grant) given at the time of winning are shown. In addition, the gaming state column in FIG. 6 shows the gaming state to be transferred when winning. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, in the fall replay of FIG. 6, the symbol combination is “Bell-Replay-Bell”, which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value to be given is replay grant.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of the transition outcome. For the transition, left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 are elected, the reels other than the reels that are the winning criteria for the middle bell are the first stop, and the top bell that is elected is dropped In the case of a match, the outcome is aligned with the winning line LN. When the transition outcome stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2, 3, the routine proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the end condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied among RT0 to RT3 that are replayed with a predetermined winning probability (refer to the numerical value in the re-gamer column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). Until one of the corresponding RTs is controlled (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 8, refer to the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 9 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read out as lottery object roles (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state. The lottery target role column indicates the name, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery for each RT type, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is indicated. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning in 360/65536 in any state of RT to RT3.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations included in a lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry is the lower cherry. The weak watermelon includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

  13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a winning operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each selected lottery object, the reel control is performed so that the winning symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to the right stops on the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pressing order is left middle right, and the normal replay is derived when the pressing order is other than left middle right. Also, for example, when the left bell is elected, if the pushing order is the first left stop, the lower right bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the first left stop, the upper bell or the transition start Is derived.

  In the narrow sense, “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. Since the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, the main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet number and performing a credit settlement / betting settlement (Sd1) is performed.

  When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet amount, an internal lottery process (see FIG. 10 to FIG. 12, etc.) is performed to determine whether or not to allow a winning by random lottery (internal lottery) (see FIG. 10 to FIG. 12). Sd2).

  When the internal lottery process ends, a freeze-related process is performed to control the game to a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period when the delay condition is satisfied (Sd3).

  In the present embodiment, the delay condition is to win a freezing target combination during an AT (assist time) described later. The main control unit 41 controls the freeze state when the game is started in the next game when the freeze target combination is won during the AT.

  During the freeze state, the operation of the start switch 7 can be accepted as an operation not related to the progress of the game. When the start switch 7 is operated in this state, the reel starts to rotate and the reel effect starts. When the reel effect starts, all reels start to rotate in a manner different from the normal game, and the reels automatically stop after a certain period of time has passed. Thereby, one set of reel effects is completed. The reel effect is surely executed up to the number of times determined by the guaranteed continuation number lottery executed when the winning combination is won (that is, the number of sets). Further, the main control unit 41 executes a reel effect continuous lottery that determines whether or not the reel effect is continuously executed every time the reel effect is executed regardless of whether or not the number of guaranteed continuations has been reached. If the reel effect continuous lottery executed before reaching the guaranteed continuation number is won, the reel effect is continuously performed after the guaranteed continuation number. Reel effects after the guaranteed number of continuations are executed the number of times that the reel effect continuation lottery is won until the reel effect continuation lottery is not won.

  When the reel effect continuous lottery is won, the symbol combination indicating that the reel effect is continued is stopped. In this embodiment, the combination is a combination in which “black 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. In this case, the reel effect can be executed again after the symbol is stopped.

  When the reel effect continuous lottery is not won, the symbol combination indicating that the reel effect is not continued stops. In this embodiment, the combination is a combination in which “black 7” is tempered on the winning line LN but is not aligned. In this case, after the symbol is stopped, the operation of the start switch 7 can be accepted as an operation related to the progress of the game. When the start switch 7 is operated in this state, the reel starts to rotate and a normal game starts.

  In this way, from the start to the end of the freeze state, the game progress is delayed by delaying the start timing of the normal game and the operation of the start switch 7 for progressing the game.

  After the freeze-related process is completed, a reel rotation process for executing the normal game is performed (Sd4). In the reel rotation processing, after a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of reel rotation of the previous game, the operations related to the progress of the game after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R. As a result, the stop switches 8L to 8R are validated, and the rotation of the reels is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). Thereby, the normal game is started.

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 7 and the like) is performed for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. (Sd5).

  When the winning determination process ends, an effect state control determination process is performed to determine whether or not the sub-control unit 91 is performing AT (Sd6).

  In the production state control determination process, the main control unit 41 selects one of 0 or 1 as the stop order type when the internal lottery result is lost (when no combination is won) or when the normal replay is won. A stop order type selection lottery selected at random is performed, the selected stop order type is set in the RAM 41c, and a stop order type command capable of specifying the selected stop order type is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  The main control unit 41 compares the actual pressing order of the stop switches with the pressing order selected in the stop order type selection lottery. When the push order matches, the main control unit 41 sets “1” to the count value of the push order determination counter that counts the number of times the push order selected in the stop order type selection lottery matches the actual push order. "to add. If the count value of the push order determination counter is “3”, it is determined that an AT, which will be described later, has started, and an AT in-execution flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

  Here, since the count value of the push order determination counter becomes “3” when the push order is matched three times in succession, the push order is matched continuously as a result of operating the stop switch according to the navigation effect during AT. It is highly possible. Therefore, at this time, the main control unit 41 specifies that the AT is in progress. Further, the main control unit 41 compares the actual pressing order of the stop switches with the pressing order selected in the stop order type selection lottery. Clear the count value.

  After the effect state control determination process ends, a payout process is performed (Sd7). In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize. In the game end process, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 8, FIG. 9, etc.) is executed (Sd8). Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

  Further, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command that can specify the progress of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing exemplified above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on commands from the main control unit 41.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, an operation command for a stop switch and a start switch, a freeze start command, a freeze end command, a reel production start command, a continuous lottery result command, Send multiple types of commands including stop command.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag, the type of the internal winning flag established, and whether or not the special role is carried over, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. The

  The operation command for the stop switch or start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation.

  The freeze start command is a command indicating that the freeze state has started, and is transmitted when the freeze state starts (that is, when the start switch 7 is operated).

  The freeze end command is a command indicating that the freeze state has ended, and is transmitted when the pseudo game ends and the freeze state ends.

  The reel effect start command is a command indicating that the reel effect has been started, and is transmitted when starting the reel effect.

  The continuous lottery result command is a command indicating the number of continuations of the reel effect, and is transmitted when the reel effect continuous lottery is performed.

  The temporary stop command is a command indicating that the symbol is temporarily stopped before the normal game is started after the pseudo game is finished, and a display result other than the specific display result is displayed in the pseudo game. When sent.

[Freeze-related processing]
Next, the freeze related process (Sd3) executed during the game process shown in FIG. 15 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not an AT is in progress based on the determination result of the effect state control determination process of Sd6 of FIG. 15 (Sc1). If not in AT, the process is terminated.

  In the case of AT, it is determined whether or not a freeze execution flag indicating that the control is to be performed in the freeze state is set (Sc2). If the freeze execution flag is not set (N in Sc2), it is determined whether or not the freezing target combination that satisfies the delay condition is won (Sc19). If the winning combination is not won (N in Sc19), the process is terminated. If the winning combination is won (Y in Sc19), the freeze execution flag is set in the RAM 41c (Sc20). Next, a guaranteed continuation number lottery for determining the guaranteed continuation number of reel effects is executed (Sc21). In the guaranteed continuation number lottery, one of a plurality of types of guaranteed continuation numbers (for example, five types of once, twice, three times, four times, and five times) is determined. Next, the guaranteed continuation number determined by the guaranteed continuation number lottery is set in an effect number counter that counts the number of executions of the reel effect (Sc22).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in Sc2 that the freeze execution flag is set (Y in Sc2), the control is set to the freeze state (Sc3), and the operation of the start switch 7 is accepted as an operation not related to the progress of the game. Then, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (Sc4). If the start switch 7 is not operated (N in Sc4), the determination is repeated. When the start switch 7 is operated (Y in Sc4), “1” is subtracted from the value set in the performance counter (Sc5).

  Next, a reel effect is executed (Sc6). In the reel effect, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate in a manner different from that of a normal game. For example, at least one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotates in reverse by executing the reel effect. Further, a reel production start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 together with the start of the reel production.

  When the execution of the reel effect is started, it is determined whether or not a lottery end flag indicating that the reel effect continuous lottery is not executed is set (Sc7). If the lottery end flag is set, the process proceeds to Sc12.

  If the lottery end flag is not set, reel effect continuous lottery is executed (Sc8). Thus, in the reel effect continuous lottery, the start switch 7 is operated to start the reel effect and the lottery end flag must be set even before the reel effect control count reaches the guaranteed continuous count. Will be executed. Next, it is determined whether or not the reel effect continuous lottery is won (Sc9). When the reel effect continuous lottery is won (Y in Sc9), the value of the effect counter is incremented by “1” (Sc10). If the reel effect continuous lottery is not won (N in Sc9), a lottery end flag is set in the RAM 41c (Sc11). Further, when the reel effect continuous lottery is executed, a continuous lottery result command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Data indicating an effect counter after the reel effect continuous lottery is executed is added to the continuous lottery result command. For this reason, the number of continuations of the reel effect can be identified from the continuous lottery result command.

  In the step Sc12, it is determined whether or not the value of the production counter is “0” (Sc12). If the value of the effect counter is not “0” (N in Sc12), reel stop control is performed so that the specific display result is displayed (Sc18). Specifically, reel stop control is performed so that a specific symbol combination (a combination of “black 7”) stops on the winning line LN. Thereby, a specific symbol combination temporarily stops on the winning line LN. After the specific display result is displayed, the process returns to the process of Sc3. That is, the reel effect continues when a specific symbol combination is arranged on the winning line LN. In the state where the symbol is temporarily stopped, the symbol on the winning line LN continues to move slightly, for example, the reel vibrates up and down.

  When the value of the effect counter is “0” (Y in Sc12), reel stop control is performed so that display results other than the specific display result are displayed (Sc13). Specifically, the reel stop control is performed so that symbol combinations other than a specific symbol combination (a combination where “Black 7” is a tempered but not aligned) stop on the winning line LN. Thereby, symbol combinations other than the specific symbol combination temporarily stop on the winning line LN. That is, the reel effect ends when the symbol combinations other than the specific symbol combination are arranged on the winning line LN. At this time, the main control unit 41 transmits a temporary stop command to the sub-control unit 91.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (Sc14). If the start switch 7 is not operated (N in Sc14), the determination is repeated. When the start switch 7 is operated (Y in Sc14), the control of the freeze state is ended (Sc15), the lottery end flag is cleared (Sc16), the freeze execution flag is cleared, and the process is ended (Sc17). ). At this time, the main control unit 41 transmits a freeze end command to the sub-control unit 91.

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use to the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sp3). If the power interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the backup flag used in the startup process (sub) is set after the backup data is created, and the checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  Next, AT control processing for controlling the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) is executed (Sp5). In the AT control process, the sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT when an AT lottery opportunity is established, such as winning a lottery target role. Then, when it is determined to control to AT in the AT lottery, control is performed to AT. The AT is controlled until 50 games are consumed. When the number of games is added during the AT, the AT is controlled until the number of games obtained by adding the added number of games to 50 games is consumed.

  During the AT, the sub-control unit 91 receives a symbol combination advantageous to the player at the time of receiving a command transmitted when, for example, a predetermined lottery role shown in FIGS. A navigation effect capable of specifying an operation procedure (push order) for stopping on the LN is executed. For this reason, a player becomes advantageous by being controlled by AT. Advantageous symbol combinations include, for example, promotion replay when winning replays GR1-6, normal replaying when winning replays GR11-13, special replaying when winning replays GR21-23, winning left bell 1-4 right Sometimes referred to as a right-down bell or middle bell.

  Next, an AT game number addition lottery process for adding the AT game number is executed (Sp6). In the AT game number addition lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 determines one of a plurality of game numbers by lottery when the reel production in Sc6 in FIG. 16 is started, and adds the determined number of games. .

  Next, a continuous effect execution process that suggests the number of times that the reel effect of Sc8 in FIG. 16 is continued is executed (Sp7).

  Next, a start promotion notifying process for prompting to start the base game is executed by prompting the operation of the start switch 7 at the end of the freeze state (Sp8).

[AT game number on lottery]
Next, the AT game number extra lottery process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not AT is in progress (Sa1). If it is not during AT (N in Sa1), the process is terminated. In the case of AT (Y in Sa1), it is determined whether or not a reel effect start command transmitted by the main control unit 41 when starting the execution of Sc6 in FIG. 16 has been received (Sa2). If the reel effect start command has not been received (N in Sa2), the process ends.

  When the reel effect start command is received (Y in Sa2), an extra lottery for determining the number of extra games for AT is executed (Sa3). In the extra lottery, it is determined whether or not it is a win, and when the win is decided, one of a plurality of types of extra games is determined. Next, the number of added games determined by the extra lottery is set in the AT game number counter (Sa4). In the AT control process of FIG. 18, the sub-control unit 91 subtracts the value of the AT game number counter each time a game is played at the AT, and when the count value of the AT game number counter reaches 0, the AT is Terminate.

[Continuous production execution processing]
Next, the continuous effect execution process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the continuous lottery result command transmitted by the main control unit 41 when the determination of Sc9 in FIG. 16 is performed (Sf1) continuous lottery result If no command has been received (N in Sf1), the process ends.

  When the continuous lottery result command is received (Y in Sf1), the number of continuations of the reel effect that is executed after the reel effect being executed ends is identified from the continuous lottery result command, and the number of continuations of the reel effect is suggested. An effect is executed (Sf2).

  In the reel effect, an effect in which it is not determined whether or not the reel effect shown in FIG. 21A is continued and an aspect in which the number of continuations of the reel effect shown in FIG. This is executed in any of a plurality of types of aspects including Specifically, when the character 200 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect is such that it is not determined whether or not the reel effect will continue, the periphery of the character 200 is covered with transparent smoke 201. On the other hand, in the effect of determining that the number of continuations of the reel effect is 5 or more, the periphery of the character 200 is covered with rainbow-colored smoke 202. In addition, the character 200 is covered with smoke of a color corresponding to the number of continuations of the reel effect, thereby performing an effect suggesting the number of continuations of the reel effect.

[Start promotion notification process]
Next, the start promotion notification process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the start promotion notification that prompts the user to start the base game is being executed (Se1). When the start promotion notification is not being executed (N in Se1), it is determined whether or not the temporary stop command transmitted by the main control unit 41 in Sc13 of FIG. 17 has been received (Se2). If the temporary stop command has not been received (N in Se2), the process is terminated.

  When the temporary stop command is received (Y in Se2), the start promotion notification is started (Se3). The start promotion notification is executed by displaying a message prompting the operation of the start switch 7 from the liquid crystal display 51.

  On the other hand, if it is determined at Se1 that the start promotion notification is being executed (Y at Se1), whether or not the freeze end command transmitted by the main control unit 41 when the processing at Sc15 in FIG. 17 is performed has been received. Is determined (Se4). If a freeze end command has not been received (N at Se4), the process ends. When the freeze end command is received (Y in Se4), the execution of the start promotion notification is ended (Se5).

[Concrete example]
Next, a specific example of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the figure, the upper part shows the state of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the liquid crystal display 51 and the lower part corresponds to the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the arrows in the figure indicate that the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating. The direction of the arrow indicates the direction of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. In this specific example, when the winning combination is won, stop control of each reel is performed so that the symbol “black 7” stops on the winning line LN. In this specific example, it is assumed that AT is in progress.

  As shown in FIG. 23A, when the bet number is set and the start switch 7 is operated, the normal game starts. At this time, if the winning combination is won by internal lottery, a message (“Aim at 7 in the figure!”) Prompting to stop the symbol “black 7” is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (FIG. 16 S21 and Sc20).

  As shown in FIG. 23B, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, the symbols “black 7” are aligned on the winning line LN. Then, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a message indicating that the reel effect is to be executed while being controlled to be frozen in the next game.

  As shown in FIG. 24C, when the next game is started, it is controlled to be in a frozen state (see Sc3 in FIG. 16). At this time, a message indicating that the reel effect is to be started (“GO !!” in the figure) is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. When the start switch 7 is operated as an operation not related to the progress of the game, the reel effect is started. When the reel effect starts, the left and right reels 2L and 2R rotate downward, but the middle reel 2C rotates upward. In addition, when the reel effect is started, an extra lottery is performed (see Sa3 in FIG. 19).

  As shown in FIG. 24D, the reel automatically stops after a certain period of time. When the symbols “black 7” are aligned on the winning line LN when the reels are automatically stopped, the reel effect is continued (see Sc18 in FIG. 17). Then, a message (“GET !!” in the figure) indicating that an additional number of games will be generated by continuing the reel effect is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the start switch 7 is operated as an operation not related to the progress of the game, the process returns to FIG. 24C and the reel effect is executed again (refer to the portion where N is returned to Sc4 in Sc12 in FIG. 17).

  As shown in FIG. 24 (e), when the symbols “black 7” are not aligned on the winning line LN when the reels are automatically stopped, the reel effect ends (the portion that becomes N in Sc7 in FIG. 16). reference). Since the extra lottery is not performed at the end of the reel production, a message (“LOST!” In the figure) indicating that no extra is generated is displayed at this time. Then, the start switch 7 can be accepted as an operation related to the progress of the game. When the start switch 7 is operated in this state, the freeze state ends and a normal game starts (see Sc15 in FIG. 17).

[About the timing of each control]
Next, the timing of each control when implementing the present invention will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the reel effect continuous lottery is executed when the start of the reel effect is started even before the number of guaranteed continuations is reached. If the reel effect continuous lottery executed before reaching the guaranteed continuation number is won, the reel effect after the guaranteed continuation number is continued. The reel effect continuous lottery is executed for each reel effect until it is not won. Then, the reel effect is executed until the reel effect of the number of consecutive winnings in the reel effect continuous lottery is performed after the guaranteed continuous number of times until the reel effect continuous lottery is not won.

  In the example of FIG. 25, it is assumed that the guaranteed continuation count is three. It is assumed that the reel effect continuous lottery executed at the time of the first and second reel effects is won, and the reel effect continuous lottery executed at the time of the third reel effect is not won. In this case, as a result of winning the first reel production lottery, the fourth reel production after the guaranteed continuation count is executed. Further, as a result of winning the second reel production lottery, the fifth reel production after the guaranteed continuation count is executed. As a result of not winning the third reel production lottery, the sixth reel production after the guaranteed continuation count is not executed. For this reason, the reel effect is completed after performing the reel effect five times.

  The extra lottery is executed every time the reel effect is started. In the example of FIG. 25, the first, second, third, and fifth extra lotteries are won, and the fourth extra lottery is not won. In addition, since the reel production is not executed for the sixth time, no extra lottery is executed.

[Modification 1]
Next, the modification 1 of the said embodiment is demonstrated.

  In the example of FIG. 26, first, as shown in FIG. 26A, when the AT is started, the liquid crystal display 51 displays that the AT has started and that the remaining number of games is 50 games. The As shown in FIG. 26 (b), when the 50 games are digested at the AT, an image requesting a predetermined operation such as the operation of the effect switch and the MAX bet switch 6 ("Press the button!" In the figure) is displayed. . When a predetermined operation is performed, a continuous lottery for determining whether or not to continue the AT is executed (for example, the winning probability is 50%). As shown in FIG. 26 (c), when the continuous lottery is won, a display (“second set entry” in the figure) indicating that the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to the second set AT is displayed. Is done. And it returns to Fig.26 (a) and the same control is performed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 26 (d), when the continuous lottery is not won, a display indicating that the AT has ended (“END!” In the figure) is displayed.

  In order to apply the present invention to the example of FIG. 26, an AT guaranteed continuation count is set with an AT of one set of 50 games as one time. Then, before the AT control count reaches the guaranteed continuation count, the AT continuous lottery is executed when one set of ATs ends and a predetermined operation is performed. Then, when the continuous lottery is won, the AT is continuously controlled after the guaranteed continuation count.

[Modification 2]
Next, Modification 2 of the above embodiment will be described.

  In the example of FIG. 27, first, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the delay condition is satisfied during AT, control is performed to the freeze state. In the frozen state, the reel effect is not executed, and the reel is in a non-rotating state. Then, by performing a predetermined operation such as the operation of the effect switch and the MAX bet switch 6, an indication that the control is performed for the extra period in which the number of AT games is added (“continuous hitting addition time!” In the figure) is displayed. Displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Next, as shown in FIG. 27B, an image requesting the predetermined operation (“Press the button!” In the figure) is displayed. When a predetermined operation is performed, an extra lottery is executed. In the extra lottery, 10 games are added when the winner is won, and the extra period ends when the winner is not won (for example, the winning probability is 90%). As shown in FIG. 27 (c), when winning the extra lottery, a display ("+ 10G GET!" In the figure) indicating that the extra lottery has been won is displayed. And it returns to FIG.27 (b) and the same control is performed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 27D, when the extra lottery is not won, a display indicating that the extra lottery is not won (“END!” In the figure) is displayed.

  In order to apply the present invention to the example of FIG. 27, the period from when a predetermined operation can be accepted until the predetermined operation is performed until the extra lottery is performed is defined as one additional period, and the number of guaranteed continuations is reached. Sets the number of guaranteed continuations for the extra period (ie, guarantees the number of guaranteed continuations × 10 games) as an extra lottery. Then, before the number of times of control during the extra period reaches the guaranteed number of continuations, the extra lottery is executed when a predetermined operation is performed during the extra period. And, when the extra lottery is won, the extra period after the guaranteed continuation number continues.

[Modification 3]
Next, Modification 3 of the above embodiment will be described.

  In the third modification example, there are an operation request effect for requesting a player to perform a continuous hitting operation or a long press operation such as an effect switch, a stop switch, or a MAXBET switch, and an effect that is executed simultaneously with the operation request effect. The operation corresponding effect corresponding to the effect is executed. Then, in response to the operation being accepted when the operation request effect is being executed in a predetermined manner, the operation request effect is executed in a specific manner in which the player can easily recognize the operation corresponding effect as compared with the predetermined manner.

  In order to apply the third modification having such a configuration to the above-described embodiment, the operation is performed in a scene where an operation of the start switch 7 (see Sc4 in FIG. 16) for determining whether or not to continue the reel effect is requested. What is necessary is just to perform a request | requirement effect and an operation corresponding | compatible effect. Below, the modification 3 is demonstrated concretely.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of an operation-corresponding effect and a continuous hit request effect. With reference to FIG. 28, the operation corresponding effect and the repeated hit request effect will be described. FIG. 28 (A) shows an operation-related effect and a repeated hit request effect in the first effect mode, and FIG. 28 (B) shows an operation-related effect and a repeated hit request effect in the second effect mode. In addition, the operation corresponding effect and the continuous hit request effect shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B are effects that are executed by causing the liquid crystal display 51 to display a predetermined image (character or message).

  As shown in FIG. 28A, a person image 514 and a gauge image 516 imitating a predetermined character are displayed as an operation-corresponding effect, and “PUSH!” Is indicated as an operation request effect in the first effect mode. A button image 512 that imitates a button and a message “hit!” (Hereinafter, “hit message”) 513 are displayed.

  Here, in the operation request effect in the operation corresponding effect and the first effect mode, the person image 514 and the button image 512 are displayed so that the person image 514 becomes the background of the button image 512. In other words, the button image 512 is displayed superimposed on the person image 514. Further, the button image 512 is displayed larger than the button image 512 'in the second effect mode described later. Thereby, since the button image 512 can be made conspicuous, the button image 512 can be easily seen by the player, and the player can easily recognize that the effect switch is repeatedly operated. . In other words, since the button image 512 is superimposed on the person image 514, the player can watch the button image 512.

  In addition, the color of the button image 512 is determined to be different depending on the normal mode or the advantageous mode. In this embodiment, red (hatched in FIG. 28) is added to the button image 512 in the advantageous mode, and white (not shown) is added to the button image 512 in the normal mode. Thereby, the player can recognize the effect mode (normal mode or advantageous mode) of the operation request effect by recognizing the color of the button image 512. When a predetermined operation for repeated hitting is detected, the effect mode of the repeated hit request effect is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode.

  FIG. 28 (B) shows a repetitive strike request effect in the second effect mode. In the example of FIG. 28B, the person image 514 is displayed as the background of the button image 512, but the button image 512 is displayed at a position that is not superimposed on the person image 514 as the repeated-hit request effect in the second effect mode. In addition, the button image 512 is displayed smaller than that in the first effect mode. The button image 512 in the second effect mode is referred to as a button image 512 '. Furthermore, in the second effect mode, the continuous hitting message 513 is not displayed. On the other hand, the size and position of the person image 514 as an operation-corresponding effect are not changed.

  The reason why the size and position of the button image 512 is changed by changing the effect mode of the repeated request request effect from the first effect mode to the second effect mode will be described. As described above, in the first effect mode, the button image 512 is enlarged and displayed by superimposing the button image 512 on the person image 514, thereby allowing the player to recognize the button image 512. Make the player clearly understand the operation.

  Further, the fact that the first effect mode has been changed to the second effect mode means that a predetermined operation has been performed by the player. The fact that the player has performed a predetermined operation can be assumed to be that the player recognizes that the player will perform a continuous hitting operation. When the player recognizes that he / she will perform a continuous hitting operation, when the button image 512 is enlarged and the button image 512 is superimposed on the person image 514 and displayed as in the first effect mode, the person image is displayed. 514 cannot be shown to the player, and the button image 512, which is information that is not necessary for the player, is simply displayed in a large size, which may lead to a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Therefore, in the second effect mode, it is assumed that “the player who has performed the predetermined operation for continuous hitting recognizes that the hitting operation is to be performed, and the player does not need to display the button image 512 so much”, The button image 512 is displayed so as not to be superimposed on the person image 514 and smaller than in the first effect mode. Thus, the person image 514 can be appropriately shown to the player, and the button image 512 is not complicated, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, in the second effect mode, if the button image 512 is not displayed, the player may have a suspicion “whether it is not necessary to perform a continuous hitting operation”, but in the second effect mode of the present embodiment, The button image 512 is displayed in a small size. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the necessity for the continuous hitting operation, and to prevent such a suspicion from being held.

  In FIG. 28A, the button image 512 is added with red color (hatching), so that the operation request effect is executed in the first effect mode and in the advantageous mode. ), Since the button image 512 is red (hatched), the operation request effect is executed in the second effect mode and in the advantageous mode. Thus, even if it changes from the 1st production mode to the 2nd production mode, an advantageous mode is not changed. Therefore, even if the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode, the suggestion that “the expected ratio of the number of AT games that can be given when the operation request effect is executed is high” is continued. It is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the suggestion.

[Modification 4]
Next, Modification 4 of the above embodiment will be described.

  In the modified example 4, in the freeze state, when control is performed to stop the corresponding left reel by operating the stop switch 8L that is not involved in the progress of the game, the aspect vibrates up and down even if the left reel stops. Thus, the phase signal is continuously output until the reel rotation starts again. In addition, when control is performed to stop the left reel by operating a single BET switch that is not involved in the progress of the game in the frozen state, the phase signal is changed for 500 ms or more when the left reel is stopped. In other words, the reel is maintained in a stopped state.

  In order to apply the fourth modification having such a configuration to the above embodiment, the reel is not automatically stopped when the reel effect is executed in the frozen state, but stopped in response to the operation of the stop switch or the single BET switch. Then, when the display results of Sc18 and Sc13 in FIG. 16 are derived, the control shown in the fourth modification may be performed.

  In the following, with respect to a specific example of Modification 4, the change state of the phase signal of the reel motor 32L that drives the left reel at the time of freeze execution, the lighting / extinguishing status of the left reel stop effective LED 22L, The light-off situation will be described. In the modified example 4, the freeze state is the freezes 1A to 4A in which the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be accepted as an operation that is not related to the progress of the game, and the operation that is not related to the progress of the game. It is composed of freezes 1B to 4B in which the operation of the sheet BET switch and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be accepted, and it is determined which freeze state to control.

  First, when not controlled to the freeze state, as shown in FIG. 29, the phase signal of the reel motor 32L changes with the start of the rotation of the reel after the game starts with the operation of the start switch 7. Thereafter, when all the reels are rotated at a constant speed, the stop operation is enabled, and the left, middle, and right stop enable LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R are lit. By performing a stop operation with the stop switch 8L in this state, control to stop the left reel is performed, and after the reel stops, all the excitation phases of the reel motor 32L are turned OFF, and the phase signal does not change. This state continues for at least about 500 ms (period in which the timer interrupt process is executed 224 times). The period of about 500 ms is longer than the time from the start of all-phase excitation by the reel stop control to the complete stop of the reel, and further than the time during which all-phase excitation is performed when the reel is stopped. It is a long time, enough time for the reel to be completely stationary, and enough time for the player to recognize that the reel is stopped.

  Next, when freezes 1A to 4A are determined, as shown in FIG. 30, the phase signal of the reel motor 32L changes with the start of reel rotation after the game starts with the operation of the start switch 7. After that, when all the reels rotate at a constant speed, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be accepted as an operation not related to the progress of the game, and the effect LED 57b built in the stop switch 8L is lit. Then, the operation of the stop switch 8L is prompted. When the stop switch 8L is operated in this state, control for stopping the left reel is performed, and control for vibrating the left reel up and down at the derived stop position is performed for a time of 500 ms or more. During this time, the phase signal of the reel motor 32L continues to change. Thereafter, the rotation of the left reel is started again, and the stop operation becomes effective when all the reels including the left reel are rotated at a constant speed, and the left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R are lit. By performing a stop operation with the stop switch 8L in this state, control to stop the left reel is performed, and after the reel stops, all the excitation phases of the reel motor 32L are turned OFF, and the phase signal does not change. This state continues for at least 500 ms.

  As described above, in the fourth modification, when the stop switch 8L is operated in a state of being involved in the progress of the game and control is performed to stop the corresponding left reel, a time of 500 ms or longer after the stop of the left reel is performed. The phase signal of the reel motor 32L that drives the left reel does not change over time, and the reel motor 32L is in a completely stopped state. On the other hand, when the stop switch 8L that is not involved in the game progress is operated in the frozen state, the corresponding left When the control for stopping the reel is performed, that is, when the control similar to that when the stop switch 8L is operated in a state of being involved in the progress of the game is performed, the aspect that vibrates up and down even when the left reel stops The phase signal is controlled to be output so that the phase signal continues to change until the reel rotation starts again. That is, in this case, the phase signal always changes before 500 ms, which is the minimum period during which the phase signal of the reel motor 32L does not change, when the left reel is stopped as a result of the game by the stop operation of the left reel. It has become.

  For this reason, when the reel is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop switch 8L, the player can clearly recognize whether it is stopped as a result of the game or as an effect.

  In the fourth modification, the control is performed to stop the corresponding left reel by operating the stop switch 8L that is not involved in the progress of the game in the freeze state, that is, one stop switch is operated in the freeze state. The configuration is such that only the reels are stopped. For example, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the freeze state, the corresponding reels are controlled to stop, that is, the stop is stopped in the freeze state. A configuration in which a plurality of reels are stopped by operating a switch may be employed. Moreover, it is good also as a structure by which control which stops a some reel by operation of any one stop switch is performed. 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. When control similar to that performed is performed, the phase must be reached before 500 ms, which is the minimum period in which the phase signal of the reel motor does not change, when the reel is stopped as a result of the game by the reel stop operation. By adopting a configuration in which the signal is changed, 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. .

  Further, in the fourth modification, when control is performed to stop the corresponding left reel by operating the stop switch 8L that is not involved in the progress of the game in the frozen state, even if the left reel stops, it moves up and down. Control to output a phase signal is performed so as to vibrate, the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel is operated during rotation of the left reel, and a stop mode that does not result in the game is derived to the left reel. Since the reel sometimes vibrates, when the reel is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop switch 8L, it is possible to make the player more clearly recognize whether it is stopped as a result of the game or as an effect.

  In the fourth modification, when control is performed to stop the corresponding left reel by operating the stop switch 8L that is not involved in the progress of the game in the frozen state, the control is performed even if the left reel stops. Although it is the structure which performs the control which outputs a phase signal so that it may become a vibration aspect, as shown in FIG. 31, in the freeze state, the corresponding left reel is operated by operating the stop switch 8L which is not involved in the progress of the game. When control to stop is performed, the phase signal of the reel motor 32 is not changed after the left reel stops, but when the left reel stops as a result of the game by the stop operation of the left reel, the reel motor 32L The phase signal may always be changed before 500 ms, which is the minimum period during which the phase signal does not change. Even when the UNA configuration, when the reel with the operation of the stop switch 8L has stopped, whether stopped as a result of the game, whether stopped as director, it is possible to clearly recognize the player a.

  In addition, when control is performed to stop the corresponding left reel by operating the stop switch 8L that is not involved in the progress of the game in the frozen state, even if the left reel stops, the mode is such that it slowly swings up and down. It is also possible to adopt a configuration for performing control to output a phase signal, or to perform control for outputting a phase signal so that a slight movement that cannot be recognized at first glance is recognized.

  In the fourth modification, when the stop switch 8L that is not involved in the progress of the game is operated in the freeze state to control the corresponding left reel to be stopped, the start switch 7 is not operated thereafter. When the reel starts to rotate again and becomes a constant speed rotation, the stop operation becomes effective. Therefore, when the reel stops with the operation of the stop switch 8L, it is stopped as a result of the game or as an effect. It is possible to make the player more clearly recognize whether or not the game has been done.

  In the fourth modification, when control is performed to stop the corresponding left reel by operating the stop switch 8L that is not involved in the progress of the game in the frozen state, the start switch 7 is not subsequently operated. When the reel starts to rotate again and becomes a constant speed rotation, the stop operation becomes effective. In the freeze state, the corresponding left reel is operated by operating the stop switch 8L which is not involved in the progress of the game. When the control to stop is performed, the reel starts to rotate again by any operation such as the operation of the start switch 7 or the MAXBET switch 6, and the stop operation is effective when the rotation is constant speed. The configuration may be as follows.

  Next, when freezes 1B to 4B are determined, as shown in FIG. 32, the phase signal of the reel motor 32L changes with the start of reel rotation after the start of the game accompanying the operation of the start switch 7. After that, when all reels are rotated at a constant speed, the operation of one BET switch and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be accepted as operations that are not involved in the progress of the game. The built-in effect LED 57b is turned on and an image prompting the operation of the single BET switch is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the operation of the single BET switch is prompted. In this state, when the single BET switch is operated, control for stopping the left reel is performed, and the state in which the left reel is stopped at the derived stop position is maintained for a time of 500 ms or more. During this time, the phase signal of the reel motor 32L does not change. Thereafter, the rotation of the left reel is started again, and the stop operation becomes effective when all the reels including the left reel are rotated at a constant speed, and the left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R are lit. By performing a stop operation with the stop switch 8L in this state, control to stop the left reel is performed, and after the reel stops, all the excitation phases of the reel motor 32L are turned OFF, and the phase signal does not change. This state continues for at least 500 ms.

  As described above, in the fourth modification, when the stop switch 8L that is not involved in the progress of the game in the freeze state is operated to stop the corresponding left reel, that is, the stop switch 8L is involved in the progress of the game. When control similar to that performed when operated in a state is performed, control is performed to output a phase signal so as to vibrate up and down even when the left reel stops, and reel rotation starts again. Until the phase signal continues to change. That is, the phase signal always changes before 500 ms, which is the minimum period during which the phase signal of the reel motor 32L does not change, elapses. On the other hand, when control is performed to stop the left reel by operating a single BET switch that is not involved in the progress of the game in the freeze state, that is, the stop switch 8L is operated in a state of being involved in the progress of the game. When control similar to that at the time is performed, when the left reel is stopped, the phase signal is not changed for 500 ms or more, and the reel is kept stopped.

  For this reason, when the reel is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop switch 8L, the player can clearly recognize whether the reel has been stopped as a result of the game or as an effect, and one BET In a situation where it is clear whether it was stopped as a result of the game or as an effect by operating the switch, the reel stop position derived as the effect is played by stopping the left reel for 500 ms or longer. Can be surely recognized.

[Effect of this embodiment]
In the present embodiment, the reel effect continuation lottery is executed when the start switch 7 is operated before the reel effect control count reaches the guaranteed continuation count. The reel effect is continued (in this example, the process of Sc8 is performed when Y is Sc4 in FIG. 16 and the process of Sc10 is performed when Y is Sc9).
Therefore, the operation of the start switch 7 by the player can be directly linked to the determination result of whether or not the reel effect continues. In addition, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting whether or not the reel effect will continue after the guaranteed number of times of continuation before the number of control times of the reel effect reaches the guaranteed number of times of continuation, and the variation of the effect can be increased. . Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved.

In this embodiment, when the reel effect continuous lottery executed when the start switch 7 is operated is won, the number of AT games is added, and when the reel effect continuous lottery is won, the reel effect is continuously executed. The operation of the start switch 7 for determining whether or not to execute the reel effect is accepted (in this example, the process of Sa3 in FIG. 19 is executed, and when Sc12 in FIG. 17 is N, Sc4 in FIG. Part to return to processing).
Therefore, since it is determined whether or not the number of AT games is added when the player operates the start switch 7, the interest of the game can be improved.

In this embodiment, in the freeze state, when the reel effect continuous lottery executed when the start switch 7 is operated is won, the number of AT games is added, and when the reel effect continuous lottery is won, it is continuously executed. The operation of the start switch 7 for determining whether or not to execute the reel effect after the reel effect to be executed is accepted, and when the reel effect continuous lottery is won, a specific display result is derived (in this example, FIG. 19 A part for executing the process of Sa3 and returning to the process of Sc4 of FIG. 16 and performing the process of Sc18 of FIG. 17 when N in Sc12 of FIG.
Therefore, it is possible to determine whether or not to increase the number of AT games in response to the operation of the start switch 7 by the player, and further to identify whether or not the number of AT games is increased by deriving the display result. Interest can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the lottery is performed separately from the reel effect continuation lottery (in this example, the process of Sa3 in FIG. 19).
Therefore, since the lottery that is added separately from the reel production continuous lottery is independent, the interest of the game can be improved.

In the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of guaranteed continuation times is determined (in this example, the part that performs the process of Sc21 in FIG. 16).
Therefore, by selecting from a plurality of types of guaranteed continuation times, it becomes impossible to recognize the guaranteed continuation number, and it is possible to increase the sense of tension in the game.

In the third modification, the effect mode of the repetitive strike request effect is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode (in this example, from the first effect mode shown in FIG. 28A to FIG. 28B). To the second effect mode shown in FIG.
Therefore, in the first effect mode, the player is made to grasp the operation contents clearly. Further, in the second effect mode, it is assumed that “the player who has performed the predetermined operation for continuous hitting recognizes that the hitting operation is to be performed, and the player does not need to display the button image 512 so much”, and the game The person image 514 can be appropriately shown to the player, and the button image 512 is not complicated, and the fun of the game can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the start promotion effect is executed when the end condition of the freeze state is satisfied and the reel is temporarily stopped (in this example, the part of performing the process of Se3 in FIG. 22), and the start switch 7 When the operation is performed, the freeze state is ended and the reel is started to rotate (in this example, the process of Sc15 is executed when the result of Sc14 of FIG. 17 is Y and the process of Sd4 of FIG. 15 is executed). ).
Therefore, if the start switch 7 is operated according to the start promotion effect when the reel is temporarily stopped in the frozen state, the freeze state is ended and the reel starts to rotate, so that the frozen state follows the same flow as the game in the normal state. It becomes possible to start the rotation of the reel after completion, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the game and being confused.

In the fourth modification, when the control is performed to stop the corresponding left reel by operating the stop switch 8L that is not involved in the progress of the game in the freeze state, that is, in the state where the stop switch 8L is involved in the progress of the game. When control similar to that performed is performed, control is performed to output a phase signal so as to vibrate up and down even when the left reel stops, and the phase signal is output until reel rotation starts again. Is continuously changing (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 30).
Therefore, when the reel is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop switch 8L, the player can clearly recognize whether it is stopped as a result of the game or as an effect.

In the fourth modification, when the control is performed to stop the corresponding left reel by operating the stop switch 8L that is not involved in the progress of the game in the freeze state, that is, in the state where the stop switch 8L is involved in the progress of the game. When control similar to that performed is performed, control is performed to output a phase signal so as to vibrate up and down even when the left reel stops, and the phase signal is output until reel rotation starts again. Keeps changing. On the other hand, when control is performed to stop the left reel by operating a single BET switch that is not involved in the progress of the game in the freeze state, that is, the stop switch 8L is operated in a state of being involved in the progress of the game. If the control is not similar to the time when the left reel is stopped, the phase signal is not changed for 500 ms or more when the left reel is stopped, and the state where the reel is stopped is maintained (in this example, Part shown in FIG. 32).
Therefore, when the reel is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop switch 8L, the player can clearly recognize whether it is stopped as a result of the game or as an effect, and the single BET switch In a situation where it is clear whether the operation has been stopped as a result of the game or the production, the left reel is stopped for 500 ms or longer so that the player can determine the stop position of the reel derived as the production. Can be reliably recognized.

[Other variations]
[Reel production lottery]
(1) In the above embodiment, when the reel production continuation lottery is not won, the continuation of the reel production after the guaranteed continuation count is completed by not performing the reel production continuation lottery thereafter. However, for example, even if the reel production continuation lottery is not won before reaching the guaranteed continuous number of times, the reel production continuation lottery is executed (that is, at least before the reel production control number reaches the guaranteed continuation number). Reel production will be executed after the guaranteed number of times, and reel production will be executed after the non-winning, but the lottery results after the non-winning will be ignored. The method for determining the timing at which the continuation of the reel effect ends may be a method different from the above embodiment. In addition, as a lottery mode, for example, even if the reel production continuation lottery before reaching the guaranteed continuation number is not won, if the reel production continuation lottery executed before the lottery is won, the guarantee will continue. The reel production continuous lottery is executed again after the number of times.

[About advantageous period]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as the advantageous period, the period from the start of the reel effect until the operation of the start switch 7 for starting the reel effect continues is taken as an example. However, for example, AT, RT (replay time) ), Bonuses such as BB and RB, CT (challenge time), a period in which the probability of being controlled to a freeze state is high, a period in which the number of games such as the number of AT games is added, or a period in which the number of games to be added increases For example, an advantageous period different from the above embodiment may be set.

[About specified operations]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which it is determined whether or not the reel effect is continuously controlled when the start switch 7 is operated as a predetermined operation has been described. Operations different from the above-described embodiment, such as operations that are related to the progress of the game and operations that are not related to the progress of the game, such as an operation of an effect switch, may be set as the predetermined operation.

[Warranty continuation count]
(1) In the above embodiment, an example in which the guaranteed continuation count is set as the reel performance execution count has been described. However, for example, the number of games, the navigation performance execution count, the lottery winning combination count, and the like are different from the above embodiment. The number of guaranteed continuations may be set.

[About benefits]
(1) In the above embodiment, an example is given in which the number of games added to the AT is given as a privilege. However, the right to control the AT, the execution of the setting suggesting effect, the increase in the effect type, and the premium effect are likely to appear. You may give the privilege of the aspect different from the said embodiment, such as a display of the two-dimensional code | cord | chord for performing the transfer to and the provision of the wallpaper of a portable terminal, or music.

  (2) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not to continue the reel effect, and the number of AT addition games is determined when the reel effect is executed. For example, when the reel effect continuous lottery is won The timing for determining whether to continue the advantageous period and the timing for determining whether to grant a privilege, such as determining the number of games to be added to the AT before the end of the reel production, are different from those in the above embodiment. But you can.

  (3) In the above embodiment, an example is given in which the number of additional games is given when winning the extra lottery. However, in the extra lottery, only the additional number of games is determined, and the extra number of games is always given. Good.

[About reel production]
(1) In the above embodiment, the specific display result is derived when the reel effect continues, and the display result other than the specific display result is derived when the reel effect ends. However, the reel effect is different from the above embodiment. The continuation or non-continuation may be notified. For example, the reel effect is started by operating the start switch 7, and the specific display result is derived at the end of the reel effect regardless of whether the reel effect is continued or not. Then, when the reel effect is not continued, the reel is not rotated even if the start switch 7 is operated, or the reel is slightly moved but is not rotated, thereby notifying that the reel effect is not continued. It is mentioned to comprise.

  (2) In the above embodiment, an example in which a reel rotated by a reel effect is automatically stopped has been described. However, for example, a so-called pseudo game in which a reel is stopped by operating a stop switch not involved in the progress of the game is set as a reel effect. For example, the aspect of the reel effect may be different from that of the above embodiment.

[About production]
(1) In the above embodiment, the aspect of the production for the number of continuations of the reel production is the same before reaching the guaranteed number of continuations and after the number of guaranteed continuations. The execution timing of the effect relating to the continuation of the advantageous period, such as changing the aspect, may be different from the above embodiment.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the effect of changing the color of the smoke covering the character displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 is performed as an effect that suggests the continuation of the reel effect. The mode of presentation may be different from the above embodiment, such as changing the type or color, increasing the winning probability of the extra lottery, or increasing the number of extra games. In addition, the production of the aspect according to the total amount (for example, the number of added games) of the privilege obtained according to the number of continuations of the advantageous period is not limited to the production of the aspect according to the number of continuations of the advantageous period. .

  (3) In each of the above embodiments, an example is given in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to produce an effect. For example, speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp (on the inside of the reel) disposed on the back side (inside) of the reel (for example, Reel LED 55), transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be seen) arranged on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, etc., stop switch vibration, stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the surroundings and a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
(1) In the above embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the control related to the AT. However, the main control unit 41 may execute the control.

  Specifically, execution of AT lottery is given as control related to AT. AT lottery includes AT lottery selection or non-winning determination, pseudo bonus winning or non-winning determination for performing navigation effects, determination of whether or not to stock AT games, AT game number determination, AT game This includes lottery with numbers. In addition, as a control related to the AT, there is a control in a high probability state of the AT lottery. For the control of the high probability state of AT lottery, the control that increases the probability of winning the AT lottery, the control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as control related to AT, it is possible to control to AT when a prescribed number of games have been consumed. The case where the prescribed number of games have been consumed includes the case where the ceiling game number is reached and the case where the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as control related to AT, control for setting a precursor period can be cited. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, control for producing effects of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Moreover, control which gives a penalty is mentioned as control which concerns on AT. The control for giving a penalty includes determination of penalty contents and determination or setting of a penalty period.

  In addition, as control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED indicating that AT is in progress.

  In addition, as the control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of lamps and LEDs for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

  When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the process of the main control unit 41 is executed by the control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41 and subordinate to the main control unit 41. . For example, the control unit provided on the board other than the game control board executes the reel stop control, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower-level control unit to perform the control of the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c from being insufficient and the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a from being insufficient when performing the control related to the AT.

[Modification of slot machine]
(1) Although the slot machine which pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described as the above embodiment, the game media is enclosed and the game media is handed to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 60 AT count display unit, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

In a slot machine comprising a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, deriving a display result after variably displaying the variable display unit, and generating a winning according to the display result ,
Advantageous period control means for controlling the advantageous period advantageous to the player;
Continuation determining means for determining whether or not to continue control during the advantageous period when a determination condition is satisfied by a predetermined operation by the player;
As the number of times of continuous control during the advantageous period, a guaranteed continuation number setting means for setting a guaranteed continuation number that is the minimum guaranteed number of times is provided,
The advantageous period control means, when it has been determined by the continuation determination means that the number of times controlled during the advantageous period reaches the guarantee continuation number and when the determination condition is satisfied, Slot machine that controls during the advantageous period after the guaranteed number of times.

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