JP2016104296A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of reducing a feeling of loss unintentionally given to players as much as possible thanks to an establishment of a trigger to be given a privilege, immediately after a shift from a mode where a probability to be given a privilege is high to a mode where a probability to be given a privilege is low.SOLUTION: After a shift from a specific mode capable of expecting an AT winning when a specific combination is won to another lottery mode less capable of expecting an AT winning, compared to the specific mode, when a specific combination is won, till presentation regulating games (5G, if a mode before the shift is a bell mode; 10G, if a mode before the shift is a watermelon mode or a cherry mode) are elapsed, a performance rate of a small combination winning suggestion presentation for suggesting a winning of the corresponding specific combination is regulated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. The reels start to rotate when the start operation is performed with the set number of bets set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination is generated when a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is arranged on the winning line. To do. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  These winning combinations include special roles with a transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, small roles with the addition of gaming values such as medals, and replays that can be played without using gaming values. There is a re-playing role accompanied by a game. In general, these winning combinations can be won on the condition that an internal lottery performed simultaneously with the start operation is won.

  In addition, for this type of slot machine, it is determined whether or not to release a specific gaming state in which the winning of a special role is restricted when a special role is elected, and the special role is released by releasing the specific gaming state. Among those that can be awarded, there has been proposed a slot machine that controls a plurality of modes having different probabilities that a specific gaming state is released when a specific combination is won (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-260440 A

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, a mode with a low probability of releasing a specific gaming state and a mode with a high probability are provided, but the release is decided immediately after the transition from a state with a high release probability to a state with a low release probability. When a specific combination that is an opportunity to win is elected, there is a problem that a greater loss feeling is given than when a specific combination is elected in a mode with a low release probability.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem, and the opportunity for granting a privilege immediately after the transition from a mode with a high probability of granting a privilege to a mode with a low probability of granting a privilege. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that can reduce the feeling of loss that is given to a player as a result of the establishment of.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A variable display unit (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) each identifiable,
In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not a winning is allowed before a display result is derived on the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R);
A privilege grant determining means (AT lottery) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (navigator stock) to a player;
When it is determined by the pre-determining means (internal lottery) that the specific winning (weak cherry, strong cherry / single bell, left bell) is allowed to occur, the privilege determination giving means (AT lottery) First mode control means for controlling to a first mode (bell mode / cherry mode) in which it is determined to grant the privilege (navigation stock) with a probability (low probability);
When it is determined by the pre-determining means (internal lottery) that the specific winning (weak cherry, strong cherry / single bell, left bell) is allowed to occur, the privilege determination giving means causes the first probability ( Second mode control means for controlling to a second mode (cherry mode / bell mode) in which it is determined that the privilege (navigator stock) is given with a second probability (high probability) higher than (low probability) ,
When the prior decision means (internal lottery) determines that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted, a specific winning suggestion effect (small role winning suggestion effect) that suggests the possibility of the determination is executed. Specific prize suggestion direction execution means,
With
Proportion at which the specific prize suggestion effect (small role winning suggestion effect) is executed by the specific prize suggestion effect executing means when at least the privilege granting means has not been determined to grant the privilege (navigator stock) From the second mode (cherry mode / bell mode) to the first mode (bell mode / cherry mode) until the elapse of a predetermined period (production restriction game), after the elapse of the predetermined period It is also characterized by low.
According to this feature, after the transition from the second mode to the first mode in which the probability that the provision of the privilege is determined by allowing the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted is lower than that in the second mode, the predetermined period is increased. Until the elapse of time, when it is determined that the generation of the specific prize is permitted, the ratio of executing the specific prize suggestion effect is lower than after the predetermined period has elapsed, so the second mode is changed to the first mode. Even if it is determined that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted immediately after the transition and no privilege is given, the loss feeling given to the player can be reduced as much as possible.
Note that the privilege for the player may be a privilege that is directly advantageous to the player (such as the right to be controlled in a gaming state with a high expected value to which the game value is given), or directly to the player. Although it is not advantageous, it may be a benefit that is indirectly advantageous to the player, for example, a condition for obtaining a privilege on the Internet.
Further, the specific prize suggestion effect is executed by the specific prize suggestion effect execution means more than after the predetermined period has elapsed since the transition from the second mode to the first mode. The ratio is low includes the case where the specific winning suggestion effect by the specific winning suggestion effect executing means is not executed until a predetermined period elapses after the transition from the second mode to the first mode.
In addition, when it is determined in the first mode that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted, the first probability that the privilege grant determining unit determines that the privilege is granted includes 0%.

The slot machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
Even when the predetermined period (production restriction game) has not elapsed since the transition from the second mode (cherry mode / bell mode) to the first mode (bell mode / cherry mode) When it is determined by the means that the privilege (navigator stock) is to be granted, the execution of the specific prize suggestion effect (small role winning suggestion effect) by the specific prize suggestion effect execution means is not limited. .
According to this feature, if a bonus is given, even if the specific prize suggestion effect is executed, the player will not be given a sense of loss, and the specific prize suggestion effect will be displayed before the predetermined period elapses. It is possible to increase the player's expectation that the privilege is positively given by being executed.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1 or means 1, wherein
The privilege (Navistock) was granted when it was decided by the prior decision means (internal lottery) that the specific winning (weak cherry, strong cherry / single bell, left bell) should be allowed to occur Provided with a bonus grant suggestion execution means for executing a bonus grant suggestion (AT winning suggestion) that suggests the possibility,
At least the privilege grant determining means from the transition from the second mode (cherry mode / bell mode) to the first mode (bell mode / cherry mode) until the predetermined period (production restriction game) elapses. If it is not determined that the privilege (navigation stock) is to be granted, the privilege grant suggestion effect (AT winning suggestion effect) by the privilege grant suggestion effect execution means than after the lapse of the predetermined period (effect restriction game) Is characterized by a low rate of execution.
According to this feature, after the transition from the second mode to the first mode in which the probability that the provision of the privilege is determined by allowing the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted is lower than that in the second mode, the predetermined period is increased. Until it has passed, if it is decided to allow the occurrence of a specific winning, not only a specific winning suggestion effect but also a bonus granting suggestion that suggests the possibility of a bonus being executed after a predetermined period has elapsed Since the proportion of the winnings is also reduced, even if it is determined that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted immediately after the transition from the second mode to the first mode and no privilege is given, The feeling of loss given to the person can be more reliably reduced.
It should be noted that the privilege grant suggestion effect is executed by the privilege grant suggestion execution means more than after the predetermined period has elapsed since the transition from the second mode to the first mode. The low ratio includes that the privilege grant suggestion effect by the privilege grant suggestion execution means is not executed until the predetermined period elapses after the transition from the second mode to the first mode.

The slot machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 2,
Even when the predetermined period (production restriction game) has not elapsed since the transition from the second mode (cherry mode / bell mode) to the first mode (bell mode / cherry mode) When it is determined by the means that the privilege (navigator stock) is to be granted, execution of the privilege grant suggestion effect (AT winning suggestion effect) by the privilege grant suggestion effect execution means is not limited.
According to this feature, if a privilege is given, even if the privilege grant suggestion is executed, the player is not given a sense of loss, and the bonus grant suggestion is displayed before the predetermined period elapses. It is possible to increase the player's expectation that the privilege is positively given by being executed.

The slot machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 3,
The specific prize includes a first specific prize (single bell, left bell) and a second specific prize (which has a lower probability of being determined to be allowed to be generated by the pre-decision means than the first specific prize ( Weak cherry, strong cherry)
The second mode is determined to grant the privilege (navigation stock) with the second probability (high probability) when the occurrence of the first specific winning (single bell, left bell) is allowed. 2-1 mode (bell mode) and the second probability (high cherry) and the bonus (navigator stock) when the occurrence of the second specific prize (weak cherry, strong cherry) is allowed 2-2 mode (cherry mode) in which it is determined to grant)
In the period from the transition from the 2-1 mode (Bell mode) to the first mode (Cherry mode) to the lapse of the predetermined period (production restriction game), the first specific winning (single bell) , Left bell) from the 2-2 mode (cherry mode) than the rate at which the specific winning suggestion effect (small role winning suggestion effect) that suggests the possibility of allowing the occurrence of It is determined that the generation of the second specific prize (weak cherry, strong cherry) is allowed in the period from the transition to the first mode (bell mode) to the lapse of the predetermined period (production restriction game). It is characterized by the fact that the proportion of specific prize suggestion effects (small role winning suggestion effects) that suggests the possibility of playing is lower.
According to this feature, after the transition from the 2-1 mode to the first mode, where a privilege is likely to be granted by allowing the occurrence of the first specific prize that is likely to be allowed to occur, predetermined The second specific prize that is less likely to be generated than the ratio at which the specific prize suggestion effect is executed that suggests the possibility of determining that the first specific prize is allowed to be generated during the period until the period elapses. The occurrence of the second specific prize in the period until the predetermined period elapses after the mode 2-2 is shifted from the 2-2 mode, which is likely to be given a privilege by allowing the occurrence of Since the rate of execution of the specific prize suggesting effect that suggests the possibility of allowing the decision to be permitted is lower, immediately after the transition from the 2-2 mode to the first mode, the 2-2 Benefits may be granted if allowed by mode If it is determined that the second specific winning that is highly likely and is not permitted is permitted, that is, the first that is relatively easily permitted immediately after the transition from the 2-1 mode to the first mode. Even when there is a possibility of giving a feeling of loss greater than when it is determined to allow the occurrence of a specific prize, this feeling of loss can be effectively reduced.
In addition, there is a possibility that it has been determined that the first specific winning is permitted in the period from the transition from the 2-1 mode to the first mode until the predetermined period elapses. The generation of the second specific prize is allowed in the period from the transition from the 2-2 mode to the first mode until the predetermined period elapses, rather than the ratio at which the specific prize suggestion effect is performed. The ratio of execution of the specific winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of being decided to be lower is that the predetermined period has passed since the transition from the 2-2 mode to the first mode. This includes a case where the specific winning suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of allowing the generation of the second specific winning is not executed in the period up to.
In addition, when it is determined that the privilege is given with the first probability when the occurrence of the first specific prize is permitted in the 2-2 mode, the 2-2 The mode functions as a first mode with respect to the 2-1 mode, and the generation of the second specific prize is permitted in the 2-1 mode, the first probability When it is determined that a privilege is to be granted, the 2-1 mode can function as the first mode with respect to the 2-2 mode.

The slot machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 4,
The specific prize includes a first specific prize (single bell, left bell) and a second specific prize (which has a lower probability of being determined to be allowed to be generated by the pre-decision means than the first specific prize ( Weak cherry, strong cherry)
The second mode is determined to grant the privilege (navigation stock) with the second probability (high probability) when the occurrence of the first specific winning (single bell, left bell) is allowed. 2-1 mode (bell mode) and the second probability (high cherry) and the bonus (navigator stock) when the occurrence of the second specific prize (weak cherry, strong cherry) is allowed 2-2 mode (cherry mode) in which it is determined to grant)
A specific winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of determining that the first specific winning is allowed after the transition from the 2-1 (bell mode) mode to the first mode (cherry mode). After the transition from the 2-2 mode (cherry mode) to the first mode (bell mode) rather than the predetermined period (production restriction game) in which the execution of (small role winning suggestion effect) is restricted, The predetermined period (production restriction) in which execution of a specific prize suggestion effect (small role winning suggestion effect) that implys the possibility of determining that the second specific prize (weak cherry, strong cherry) is allowed to occur is restricted. Game) is longer.
According to this feature, after the transition from the 2-1 mode, which is highly likely to be given a privilege by allowing the occurrence of the first specific prize that is easily allowed to occur, to the first mode, The generation of the second specific prize that is less likely to be allowed to occur than the predetermined period in which the execution of the specific prize suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of determining that the generation of one specific prize is permitted is permitted is permitted. Specific winning suggestion suggesting the possibility of allowing the occurrence of the second specific winning after the transition from the 2-2 mode, which is likely to be rewarded, to the first mode Since the predetermined period in which the performance is restricted is longer, a privilege is granted if allowed in the 2-2 mode immediately after the transition from the 2-2 mode to the first mode. The occurrence of a second specific prize that is highly possible and difficult to tolerate That is, it is larger than the case where it is determined that the occurrence of the first specific winning that is relatively permissible immediately after the transition from the 2-1 mode to the first mode is permitted. Even when there is a possibility of giving a feeling of loss, this feeling of loss can be effectively reduced.
In addition, when it is determined that the privilege is given with the first probability when the first specific winning is permitted in the 2-2 mode, the 2-2 The mode functions as a first mode with respect to the 2-1 mode, and the generation of the second specific prize is permitted in the 2-1 mode, the first probability When it is determined that a privilege is to be granted, the 2-1 mode can function as the first mode with respect to the 2-2 mode.

It is a front view of the slot machine of Example 1 to which the present invention was applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating a game state and transition of RT. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state and RT. 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 lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure which shows the transition of the lottery mode of AT lottery. It shows the winning probability of AT lottery by lottery mode. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of a small role winning suggestion effect lottery. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the restriction | limiting game of a small role winning suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of a small role winning suggestion effect lottery. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of AT winning suggestion effect lottery.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. A slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a pivotable pivot at a side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is supported.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “plum”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

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

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

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

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, is stored as credits. Settlement switch 10 operated when paying out medals used for setting medals and betting numbers (returning medals used for setting credits and betting numbers), start switch operated when starting a game 7. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and an effect switch 56 for use in effects. It is provided so as to be operated by the skill person.

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

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) Waiting for the start of reel rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting a a is that during the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

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

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table 1 to be described later are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A check switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement at the end of BB, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later with reference to FIG. 2) provided inside the housing 1a. And a medal having a inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

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

  The front side of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. There are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. .

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

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

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the particular winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an invalid line LM1 and a lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. , The lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set straddling to the right. It is defined as.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. In addition, a command transmission line from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, which will be described later, and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 are connected via a single cable and connector. Are connected to each other, and all the connectors that connect these cables and the respective boards are connected to each other so that the respective parts on the side of the effect control board 90 can operate and receive commands from the main control part 41. Become. For this reason, unless the command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 is connected to the effect control board 90, power is not supplied to the effect control board 90, and only the effect control board 90 side operates. There is no end to it.

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

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

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

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

  The main control unit 41 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer, executes a control program stored in a ROM 506, which will be described later, and performs processing related to the progress of the game, and also includes a control circuit mounted on the game control board 40. Control each part directly or indirectly.

  The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 via, for example, a control external clock terminal EXC of the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 41. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 is supplied to the random number circuit 509 via the random number external clock terminal ERC of the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. 5, for example. As an example, the oscillation frequency of the random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 may be set to be equal to or lower than the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42.

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The reset circuit 49 includes a watchdog timer, and provides a user reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the watchdog timer expires, that is, when the operation of the CPU 505 of the main control unit 41 stops for a certain period of time.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a specific information storage circuit 503, a reset / interrupt controller 504, a CPU 505, a ROM 506, and a RAM 507. A CTC (counter / timer circuit) 508, a random number circuit 509, a PIP (parallel input port) 510, a serial communication circuit 511, and an address decoding circuit 512.

  The external bus interface 501 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is an interface function between the external bus and the internal bus of the chip constituting the main control unit 41, a direction control function of the address bus, the data bus, and each control signal, etc. Is a bus interface. For example, the external bus interface 501 is connected to an external memory or an external input / output device externally attached to the main control unit 41, and transmits / receives address signals, data signals, various control signals, and the like to / from these external devices. Anything to do. In this embodiment, the external bus interface 501 includes an internal resource access control circuit 501A.

  The internal resource access control circuit 501A controls access to internal data of the main control unit 41 from an external device via the external bus interface 501, and stores internal data such as a game control program and fixed data stored in the ROM 506, for example. This is a circuit for limiting inappropriate external reading. Here, a circuit analysis device such as an in-circuit emulator (ICE) may be connected to the external bus interface 501 as an external device.

  The clock circuit 502 provided in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the oscillation signal input to the control external clock terminal EXC by two. In this embodiment, the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is input to the control external clock terminal EXC. The internal system clock SCLK generated by the clock circuit 502 is supplied to various circuits such as the CPU 505 that control the progress of the game in the main control unit 41. The internal system clock SCLK is also supplied to the random number circuit 509 and used to monitor the frequency of the random number clock RCLK supplied from the random number clock generation circuit 43. Further, the internal system clock SCLK may be output from the system clock output terminal CLKO connected to the clock circuit 502 to the outside of the main control unit 41.

  The unique information storage circuit 503 included in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information serving as internal information of the main control unit 41, for example. As an example, the unique information storage circuit 503 stores three types of unique information such as a ROM code, a chip individual number, and an ID number. The ROM 506 code is a 4-byte numerical value generated from stored data in a predetermined area of the ROM 506, and four numerical values with different generation methods may be prepared. The chip individual number is a 4-byte number assigned when the main control unit 41 is manufactured, and indicates a different numerical value for each chip constituting the main control unit 41. The ID number is an 8-byte number assigned when the main control unit 41 is manufactured, and indicates a different numerical value for each chip constituting the main control unit 41. Here, it is sufficient that the chip individual number can be read from the user program while the ID number cannot be read from the user program. The unique information storage circuit 503 may be included in the ROM 506 by using a predetermined area of the ROM 506, for example. Alternatively, the unique information storage circuit 503 may be included in the CPU 505 by using a built-in register of the CPU 505, for example.

  The reset / interrupt controller 504 provided in the main control unit 41 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41. The reset controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 504 includes a system reset and a user reset. The system reset is a reset that occurs when a low level signal (system reset signal) is input to the external system reset terminal XSRST for a certain period. The user reset is performed when a low level signal (user reset signal) is input to the external user reset terminal XURST for a certain period of time, or when a time-out signal of the built-in watchdog timer (WDT) is generated, or when running outside the specified area This reset is caused by a predetermined factor such as the occurrence of prohibition (IAT). In this embodiment, as described above, since the watchdog timer (WDT) mounted on the reset circuit 49 is used without using the built-in watchdog timer, a user reset signal is input to the external user reset terminal XURST. Alternatively, a user reset occurs when the out-of-designated area travel prohibition (IAT) occurs.

  Interrupts controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 504 include a non-maskable interrupt NMI and a maskable interrupt INT. The non-maskable interrupt NMI is an interrupt that is unconditionally accepted even when the CPU 505 is in an interrupt-disabled state. When a low level signal is input to the external non-maskable interrupt terminal XNMI (also used as the input port P4) for a certain period of time. An interrupt that occurs. The maskable interrupt INT is an interrupt that can permit / prohibit acceptance of an interrupt request by a setting instruction of the CPU 505, and multiple interrupts can be executed by setting priority. The maskable interrupt INT is caused by the fact that a low level signal is input to the external maskable interrupt terminal XINT (also used as the input port P3) for a certain period of time, a time-out occurs in the timer circuit included in the CTC 508, Multiple types of interrupt factors are determined in advance, such as the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to data transmission in the serial communication circuit 511 and the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to the acquisition of numerical data as a random value in the random number circuit 509. It should be.

  The CPU 505 provided in the main control unit 41 executes processing for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 by executing the program read from the ROM 506. At this time, the CPU 505 reads out fixed data from the ROM 506, the CPU 505 writes various data to the RAM 507 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 505 stores various data temporarily stored in the RAM 507. The CPU 505 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501 or the PIP 510, and the CPU 505 receives the input of various signals via the external bus interface 501 or the serial communication circuit 511. A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 is also performed.

  As described above, in the main control unit 41, the CPU 505 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 506. Therefore, the main control unit 41 (or CPU 505) executes (or performs processing) below. Specifically, the CPU 505 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the game control board 40.

  A ROM 506 provided in the main control unit 41 stores a user program for game control, fixed data, and the like. The ROM 506 stores a security check program 506A. The CPU 505 reads the security check program 506A stored in the ROM 506 when the main control unit 41 shifts to the security mode in response to the power-on of the slot machine 1 or the occurrence of a system reset, and whether the storage content of the ROM 506 has been changed. Execute security check processing to check whether or not. The security check program 506A may be stored in a built-in memory different from the ROM 506. Further, the security check program 506A may correspond to a security check process for inspecting the storage content of the external memory externally attached to the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, for example.

  A RAM 507 provided in the main control unit 41 provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 507 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, at least part of the contents of the RAM 507 is stored for a predetermined period. In this embodiment, all areas of the RAM 507 are backup RAMs, and all contents of the RAM 507 are saved for a predetermined period even when power supply to the slot machine is stopped.

  The CTC 508 provided in the main control unit 41 includes, for example, an 8-bit programmable timer built in 3 channels (PTC0 to PTC2), and includes a timer circuit capable of generating a real-time interrupt and measuring time. Each programmable timer PTC0-PTC2 has a timer value that is updated in response to a change in the count clock signal generated based on the internal system clock SCLK (for example, a falling timing that changes from a high level to a low level). If it is good. In addition, the CTC 508 may incorporate, for example, an 8-bit programmable counter with 4 channels (PCC0 to PCC3). Each of the programmable counters PCC0 to PCC3 is only required to have its count value updated in response to a signal change of the internal system clock SCLK or occurrence of a timeout in any of the programmable counters PCC0 to PCC3. The CTC 508 resets the start time of the random number generated by the free run counter used for randomly determining the extension time (variable setting time) for extending the security time for each system reset or the random number circuit 509. A free-run counter or the like that is used to randomly determine each time may be included. Alternatively, these free-run counters may be included in an internal circuit of the main control unit 41 different from the CTC 508 such as a backup area of the RAM 507, for example.

  A random number circuit 509 included in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that generates numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as a 16-bit random number. In the present embodiment, on the game control board 40 side, numerical data indicating a random value for internal lottery to be described later is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The CPU 505 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 509 based on the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 509 to process or update various numerical data by software, thereby indicating numerical data indicating a random value for internal lottery. May be counted. In the following, it is assumed that numerical data indicating random numbers for internal lottery is not processed by software from numerical data extracted by the CPU 505 from the random number circuit 509 serving as hardware. The random number circuit 509 may be incorporated in the main control unit 41 or may be externally attached to the main control unit 41 as a random number circuit chip different from the main control unit 41. .

  The random number for internal lottery is a value used to determine whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535” in this embodiment.

  The PIP 510 included in the main control unit 41 is, for example, a 6-bit input dedicated port, and includes an input port P0 to an input port P2 serving as a dedicated terminal and an input port P3 serving as a function shared terminal and an input port P5. . The input port P3 is also used as an external maskable interrupt terminal XINT connected to the CPU 505 or the like. The input port P4 is also used as an external non-maskable interrupt terminal XNMI connected to the CPU 505 or the like. The input port P5 is also used as the first channel reception terminal RXA used by the serial communication circuit 511. The use setting of the input port P3 to the input port P5 is instructed by the function setting KFCS stored in the program management area.

  An address decoding circuit 512 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. . By the chip select signal, an internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or an external device as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 505.

  The ROM 506 provided in the main control unit 41 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control user program and the security check program 506A. For example, the ROM 506 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 505 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 506 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 505 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the game control board 40.

  The RAM 507 provided in the main control unit 41 is provided with a game control data holding area 590 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. For example, a DRAM is used as the RAM 507, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 505 has a built-in refresh register for performing this refresh operation. For example, the refresh register consists of 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented each time the CPU 505 fetches an instruction from the ROM 506. Accordingly, the stored value in the refresh register is updated every execution time of one instruction in the CPU 505.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the serial communication circuit 511. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 receives the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the input port. Then, the main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from these input ports.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed at a certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) when a timeout occurs in the timer circuit included in the CTC 508.

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

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

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

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

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

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. The switch detection circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power supply voltage supplied to the timepiece device 97 and the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power drop detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, etc. , And the sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing effects, and directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. To control automatically or indirectly.

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

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

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

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

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

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 507 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 507 is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. If the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, the power interruption process (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 507, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data (in this embodiment, 5AH) in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 507, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored. In addition to the storage, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 507. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of the values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM 507. For this reason, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main control unit 41 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 at the time of activation, regardless of whether the system reset or the user reset, and the value of the data for destructive diagnosis And the processing state of the main control unit 41 is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 507 on the condition that the RAM parity is 0 and the value of the data for destruction diagnosis is also correct. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or the value of the destruction diagnosis data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state. However, the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the normal error state, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the above-described setting change state. It will not be released until

  In this embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 507 is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and the main control unit 41 determines that the data in the RAM 507 is normal when the power is turned on. In addition, the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 507. However, only the data stored in the RAM 507 that is necessary for returning to the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up and the power is turned on. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the data backed up at the time.

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

  Next, initialization of the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41 is divided into important work, non-saved work, general work, special work, unused area, and stack area.

  Important work items include various indicators, LED display data, I / O input / output data, game time counters, and other data that can be inconvenient to initialize, as well as the RT flag and RT remaining game count described below. Work to be done. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 507 is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, the total number of medals paid out in the BB, and a game state flag described later. The special work is a work that stores data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the setting is started. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 507, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores the data in the RAM 507 when the setting key switch 37 is turned on, when a RAM error occurs, when the BB ends, and when the setting key switch 37 is turned off. When not being destroyed, when five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and transitions to a setting change state, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the storage area of the RAM 507, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the important work and the used stack area, that is, the area from the unsaved work to the unused stack area are initialized. The Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, the area of the RAM 507 includes the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area, that is, the area from the general work to the unused stack area. It is initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an off state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 507 is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 507 are initialized.

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

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a RAM abnormality error occurs at the time of power-on or the like, initialization 1 is executed, and the control state before that is initialized. The RT flag and the RT remaining game number assigned to are held without being initialized. On the other hand, the gaming state flag assigned to the general work is initialized as initialization 1 is executed.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, the prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (usually inside, BB (RB)) is determined, and is determined according to the gaming state. The game can be started on the condition that the specified number of bets has been set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always enabled. The activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the game state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM 507.

  Of these winning flags, the winning flags for the small role and the replaying role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. It is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the winning flag for a special role is won, even if the combination of characters allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number storage work assigned to the RAM 507 is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 507. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, and the RT described later are specified. The determination is made according to the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the value of the RT flag, the number of bets, and the set value.

  The random value storage work is a storage area in which numerical data latched simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7 is stored. Every time new numerical data is latched, the latched numerical data is processed by a timer interruption process thereafter. The numerical data read in (main) and stored in the random value storage work is updated to the latest numerical data latched newly.

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

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 507. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a storage area of 2 bytes, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work for which the special role winning flag is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

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

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 506 when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the winning small role is the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line. The number of sliding frames is fixed so that it can be drawn to the limit, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn in the range of up to 4 frames in the winning line, the winning special role is in the range of 4 frames in the winning line Then, a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, A control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within a 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  In this example, when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are simultaneously elected, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the selected special role is given priority over the selected special role, the special role is controlled on the winning line only when the small role cannot be withdrawn. When winning simultaneously, priority is given to the control for aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and the control for aligning the small role on the winning line may be performed only when the special role cannot be drawn.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end to the sub control unit 91. A plurality of types of commands including commands, gaming state commands, standby commands, stop commands, error commands, return commands, setting commands, setting confirmation commands, door commands, and operation detection commands are transmitted.

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

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game. Sent when a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the number of bets in a state where is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

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

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

  The freeze command is a command indicating whether or not to control the freeze state when it is determined to control to the freeze state, which will be described later, and the timing in the case of controlling to the freeze state. Sometimes sent.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

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

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not there is a winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning. Sent after.

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

  The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining RT games, and is transmitted when the game ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The operation detection command is a switch in which the detection state (on / off) has changed among the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), whether the detection state has changed from off to on, This command indicates whether the state has changed from on to off and the detection state (on / off) of another switch, and is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches has changed.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the serial communication circuit The data is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by being transferred to the transmission data register 561 of 511.

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main) and stored in the door command storage area. The door command storage area stores a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at the time of power-on or at the end of one game, and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes, A door command indicating the detection state is stored. Further, the door command stored in the door command storage area is not cleared even after the door command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by a newly stored door command. When the power is turned on or one game is finished, a door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of a door command stored in the door command storage area is set, and whether the door command transmission request 1 is set or whether the door is open is detected. When the detection state of the switch 25 changes, the door command transmission request 2 is set. When the door command transmission request 2 is set, the door command stored in the door command storage area is set. In the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) executed after transmission is commanded, it is stored in the command buffer and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  The operation detection command is used when a change in the detection state of any switch is detected in the switch input determination process of the timer interrupt process (main) (when edge data of any switch is set). Is generated and stored in the operation detection command storage area, and when an operation detection command transmission request is set, transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command storage area is instructed, and a timer allocation executed thereafter In the command transmission process of the loading process (main), it is stored in the command buffer and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  As described above, both the door command and the operation detection command are stored in the command buffer in the command setting process of the timer interrupt process (main), transferred to the serial communication circuit 511, and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. However, when the door command transmission request 2 is set, that is, when transmission of the door command is requested, priority is given to transmission of the door command even if transmission of the operation detection command is requested. Since the operation detection command is transmitted only when the door command transmission request 2 is not set, the door command transmission request 2 and the operation detection command transmission request are both set. In the command transmission process, the door command is transmitted, and the operation detection command is transmitted in the next command transmission process. So that the de is transmitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In particular, in this embodiment, when the betting number setting operation is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command indicating that the bet number has been set, Is to be canceled. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub-control unit 91 receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, it receives an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received before, the effect being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on any winning line. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bet number. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing.

  The big bonus may be indicated as BB and the regular bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 507 to win the internal lottery and allow the winning of the winning combination.

  FIG. 6 to FIG. 9 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the gaming state and RT transition controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine in the present embodiment is controlled to one of the normal gaming state, the inside 1, 2, RB, and BB (RB), and the normal gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the normal gaming state). Is controlled to any one of RT0 to RT4.

  Referring to FIG. 6, special bonuses among the winning combinations include big bonuses 1 to 4 (hereinafter, each big bonus is referred to as BB), regular bonuses 1 and 2 (hereinafter, each regular bonus is referred to as RB). ) 6 types of bonuses are included.

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line. BB2 is awarded when the combination of “network 7-network 7-network 7” is aligned on the winning line. BB3 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line. BB4 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line. BB4 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-white 7-net 7” is aligned on the winning line.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB4, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled by the game every time during the BB regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as BBRB).

  The big bonus generated due to the winning of any one of BB1 to BB4 is terminated on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 wins when a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7” is aligned on the pay line. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line.

  When winning one of RB1 and RB2, a transition is made to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB).

  The regular bonus generated due to the winning of either RB1 or RB2 ends on the condition that any winning combination has won six times or six games have been consumed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, until one of BB1, BB3, or RB2 is won internally, the prize is controlled to 1 / RT0, and after winning one of BB2, BB4, or RB1, the prize is won. Until this is done, the internal control is controlled to 2 · RT0. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, after the big bonus or regular bonus (collectively referred to as a bonus) is completed, the control is performed to normal / RT4.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB4, RB1, or RB2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to enable winning of these roles, these I won't win a role. The symbols composing BB1 to BB4, RB1, and RB2 (“black 7”, “white 7”, and “net 7”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Because it is not.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, there are middle bells, right-down bells, upper bells 1-8, middle watermelons, right-down watermelons, upper watermelons, lower cherries, middle cherries, one piece, right-up bells, right-up bevels, Includes a rising rivet.

  The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the upper bells 1 to 8 will be described. The upper bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Orange-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Orange-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 3 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-BAR-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 4 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 5 is awarded when a combination of “plum-orange-orange” is arranged on the winning line LN. The upper bell 6 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-Orange-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 7 is awarded when a combination of “Plum-BAR-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 8 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L, the BAR and orange of the middle reel, and the BAR and orange of the right reel 2R are arranged at positions one level below the bell. "Orange-Orange", "Replay-Orange-BAR", "Replay-BAR-Orange", "Replay-BAR-BAR", "Plum-Orange-Orange", "Plum-Orange-BAR", "Plum-BAR-" When any combination of “Orange” and “Plum-BAR-BAR” is aligned, the “Bell-Bell-Bell” combination is aligned to the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1.

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

  The middle stage watermelon is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” is aligned on the winning line LN. When the middle watermelon wins, 5 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, in the left reel 2L, any one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, but for each of the middle reel 2C and right reel 2R, It is not placed within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the middle stage watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, the middle stage watermelon will not be won if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. .

  The right-down watermelon is awarded when a combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” and “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. When a watermelon with a downward right wins, 5 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is disposed at a position below one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon, and black 7 and white 7 of the right reel 2R are watermelon. Therefore, when any combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” and “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is prepared, “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White The combination of “7-watermelon-watermelon” and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, but the watermelon of the middle reel 2C and the black 7 and white 7 of the right reel 2R are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the right-down watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the right-down watermelon will be won. There is no.

  The upper watermelon is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Black 7-Replay” and “Bell-White 7-Replay” is aligned on the winning line LN. When the upper watermelon wins, 5 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position below one of black 7, white 7 and watermelon, and black 7 and white 7 of the middle reel 2C are watermelon. Since the replay of the right reel 2R is located one position below the watermelon, “Bell-Black 7-Replay” and “Bell-White 7-Replay” are arranged. When any of the combinations is completed, the combinations of “black 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “white 7-watermelon-watermelon”, and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” are aligned in the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1.

  Further, in the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, but the black 7 and white 7 of the middle reel 2C and the replay of the right reel 2R are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the upper watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, the upper watermelon will not be won if the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. .

  The lower cherries are awarded when the combination of “BAR-Orange-ANY (ANY can be any symbol)”, “BAR-BAR-ANY”, “BAR-Bell-ANY” on the winning line LN. . When the lower cherries win, two medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, since the BAR of the left reel 2L is arranged one position above the cherry, “BAR-orange-ANY (ANY can be any symbol)”, “BAR- When any combination of “BAR-ANY” and “BAR-Bell-ANY” is prepared, “Cherry” on the left reel stops at the lower stage, and the combination of “Cherry-ANY-ANY” moves up and down to the right, That is, they are aligned with the invalid lines LM2 and LM4.

  In the middle reel 2C, any one of orange, BAR, and bell is arranged within 5 frames, but in the left reel 2L, BAR is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the lower cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the lower cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  The middle cherries are awarded when the combination of “cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged on the winning line LN. When the middle cherries win, a medal is paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, cherries are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L. For this reason, even if the middle cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the middle cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  One winning combination is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Cherry-Net 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the black 7 of the left reel 2L, the cherry of the middle reel, and the net 7 of the right reel are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if one winning combination is won in an internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. I won't win a prize.

  The bells that go up to the right are "Black 7-Bell-Orange", "White 7-Bell-Orange", "Watermelon Bell-Orange", "Black 7-Bell-BAR", "White 7-Bell-" on the winning line LN. When any combination of “BAR” and “Watermelon Bell-BAR” is completed, a prize is awarded and 10 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, black 7, white 7 and watermelon of the left reel 2L are arranged one position above the bell, and orange and BAR of the right reel 2R are one position below the bell. "Black 7-Bell-Orange", "White 7-Bell-Orange", "Watermelon Bell-Orange", "Black 7-Bell-BAR", "White 7-Bell-BAR" When any combination of “watermelon-bell-BAR” is aligned, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” goes up to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, orange, BAR One of these is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a right-up bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

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

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

  The lower replay includes “Bell-Orange-Orange”, “Belle-Orange-Cherry”, “Belle-Orange-Watermelon”, “Belle-Orange-Black 7”, “Belle-Orange-Net 7”, "Bell-Orange-White 7", "Bell-BAR-Orange", "Bell-BAR-Cherry", "Bell-BAR-Watermelon", "Bell-BAR-Black 7", "Bell-BAR-Net 7" , “BELL-BAR-WHITE 7” combination is awarded.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the orange and BAR of the middle reel 2C are arranged at a position one above the replay. "Bell-orange-orange", "bell-orange-cherry", "bell-orange-watermelon", "bell-orange-black 7", "bell-orange-net 7", "bell-orange-" "White 7", "Bell-BAR-Orange", "Bell-BAR-Cherry", "Bell-BAR-Watermelon", "Bell-BAR-Black 7", "Bell-BAR-Net 7", "Bell-BAR" When any combination of “White 7” is prepared, “Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7”, “Replay-Plum-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Chi Lee / Net 7 / White 7 ”,“ Plum-Replay-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7 ”,“ Plum-Plum-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / The combination of “net 7 / white 7” is aligned at the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2.

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

  The tumble replay is awarded when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN.

  Referring now to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is located one position above the replay or plum, and the bell of the right reel 2R is located one position below the replay. So, when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is complete, the combination of “replay-replay-replay”, “replay-replay-plum”, “plum-replay-replay”, “plum-replay-plum” goes up to the right. That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM4.

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

  As shown in FIG. 10, after winning the fall replay in normal / RT0, it is controlled to RT1.

  The promotion replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay 1 can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  Promotion Replay 2 is when any combination of “Bell-Orange-Replay”, “Bell-Orange-Plum”, “Bell-BAR-Replay”, and “Bell-BAR-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Winning a prize.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the orange and BAR of the middle reel 2C are arranged at a position one above the replay. Since the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged one position above the bell, “bell-orange-replay”, “bell-orange-plum”, “bell-BAR-replay”, “ When the combination of “bell-BAR-plum” is arranged, the combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is arranged in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, orange and BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, replay and plum are arranged within 5 frames. ing. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the promotion replay 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in normal / RT1, it is controlled to normal / RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set not to win independently in the internal lottery in normal / RT2 and normal / RT3. Further, when the special combination and the promotion replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in the normal / RT2 and the normal / RT3, the internal 1 / RT0 or the internal 2 / RT0 is controlled at that time. For this reason, in the normal / RT2 and normal / RT3, the promotion replay is not won. As a result, the normal / RT2 and normal / RT3 are not controlled from the normal / RT3 to the normal / RT0, and the promotion replay is awarded only when the normal / RT1 is selected, and the normal / RT1 is controlled only from the normal / RT1. It is configured as follows.

  The special replay is awarded when a combination of “bell-replay-replay” and “bell-replay-plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, as a general rule, special replays can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if they are elected.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after winning the special replay in the normal / RT0, it is controlled to the normal / RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set so as not to be won by itself in the internal lottery in normal / RT1 and normal / RT3. Further, when the special combination and special replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in normal / RT1 and normal / RT3, the internal 1 / RT0 or the internal 2 / RT0 is controlled at that time. Therefore, the special replay is not won in normal / RT1 and normal / RT3. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from normal / RT1, normal / RT3 to normal / RT2, and special replay is awarded only when it is normal / RT0, and only normal / RT0 is controlled to normal / RT2. It is configured as follows.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the transition items are “Replay-Orange-Bell”, “Replay-BAR-Bell”, “Plum-Orange-Bell”, “Plum-BAR-Bell”, “Replay-Bell-Orange”. ”,“ Replay-Bell-BAR ”,“ Plum-Bell-Orange ”,“ Plum-Bell-BAR ”,“ Black 7-Orange-Orange ”,“ Black 7-Orange-BAR ”,“ Black 7-BAR- ” "Orange", "Black 7-BAR-BAR", "White 7-Orange-Orange", "White 7-Orange-BAR", "White 7-BAR-Orange", "White 7-BAR-BAR", "Watermelon -Orange-orange "," Watermelon-orange-BAR "," Watermelon-BAR-orange "," Watermelon-BAR-BAR ". In this embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4 and right bells 1 to 4 which will be described later are elected, and the upper bells which are elected as the first stop other than the reels which become the winning conditions for the middle bells are elected. When the game is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

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

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 12-16, the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In this embodiment, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the inside one (BB1, BB3, RB2 is elected) or the inside 2 (BB2, BB4, RB1 is won) State), BB (RB), or RB, and the winning combination and the winning probability for the internal lottery are different. Furthermore, if the gaming state is the normal gaming state, at least one of the re-game player and the winning probability to be subject to the internal lottery differs depending on the types of RT0 to RT4. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read out simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIGS. 12 to 16, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  In FIGS. 12 to 16, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out.

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

  12 and 13 show combinations of special combinations that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state, FIG. 14 shows combinations of small roles that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state, and FIG. The combination of the re-games read out as the lottery target game for each game state is shown. FIG. 16 shows combinations of the combinations constituting the simultaneous winning combinations shown in FIGS.

  When normal / RT0, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 sheet, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2 BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle tier cherry, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promotion replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + , BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle tier cherry, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + fall replay, BB3 + promotion replay, BB3 + special replay, BB4, B4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherries, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, RB2 + 1 sheets Role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece combination, replay GR11, replay GR12, replay GR13, replay GR14, and replay GR15 are subject to internal lottery.

  Normal / RT1, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 sheet, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2 BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle tier cherry, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promotion replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + , BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle tier cherry, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + fall replay, BB3 + promotion replay, BB3 + special replay, BB4, B4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherries, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, RB2 + 1 sheets Role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, one-piece role, normal replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, and replay GR6 are the subject of internal lottery.

  In normal / RT2, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 sheet, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2 BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle tier cherry, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promotion replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + , BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle stage cherry, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promotion replay, BB3 + special replay, BB4, B4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherries, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, RB2 + 1 sheets Role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece combination, normal replay is the target for internal lottery.

  Normal / RT3: BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 double-player, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2 BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle tier cherry, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promotion replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + , BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle tier cherry, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + fall replay, BB3 + promotion replay, BB3 + special replay, BB4, B4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherries, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, RB2 + 1 sheets Role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece combination, normal replay is the target for internal lottery.

  When internal center 1 · RT0, internal center 2 · RT0, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, center bell 1, center bell 2, center bell 3, center bell 4, right Bell 1, Right Bell 2, Right Bell 3, Right Bell 4, Weak Watermelon, Strong Watermelon, Weak Cherry, Strong Cherry, Middle Cherry, Single Role, Normal Replay, Lower Replay, Tumble Replay, Promotion Replay, Special Replay It becomes a target part of the lottery.

  When BBRB · RT0, the weak cherry and the right-up bell are subject to internal lottery, and when RB · RT0, the right-up bell is the subject of internal lottery.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, a weak watermelon is an upper stage watermelon + right-down watermelon. A strong watermelon is a middle-stage watermelon + right-down watermelon. That is, when the middle stage watermelon wins, it can be recognized that it is a strong watermelon. Weak cherries are lower cherries alone, strong cherries are lower cherries + 1 piece, whereas weak cherries are controlled so that the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” can be derived in the middle. The strong cherry is controlled so that the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” can be derived in the middle stage, the cherry stops in the lower stage of the left reel 2L, and “BAR-BAR-BAR” in the middle stage. You can recognize that it is a strong cherry by having the combination of.

  The bell is a middle bell + a downward-sloping bell. Left bell 1 is right falling bell 5 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8, left bell 2 is right falling bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7, and left bell 3 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3, left bell 4 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply called left bells. The middle bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 5, the middle bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 6, and the middle bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 7 and the middle bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 8. The middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply called middle bells. The right bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 5, the right bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 7, and the right bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 6 and the right bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 8. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply called right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as push order bells.

  The promotion replay is promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2.

  Replay GR1 is normal replay + promotion replay 1, replay GR2 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, replay GR3 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + lower replay, and replay GR4. Is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + lower replay, replay GR5 is normal replay + promotion replay 2, and replay GR6 is normal replay + promotion replay 2 + lower replay.

  Replay GR11 is tumble replay + special replay, replay GR12 is tumble replay + special replay + normal replay, replay GR13 is tumble replay + special replay + lower replay, and replay GR14 is Tumble replay + special replay + normal replay + lower replay. Replay GR15 is tumble replay + special replay + promotion replay 1.

  Also, in normal / RT0-3, etc., weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, one piece, normal replay, fall replay, promotion that can be elected simultaneously with any of BB1-BB4, RB1, RB2 The number of replay judgment values for internal 1 · RT0 and internal 2 · RT0 is read separately from the bonus, respectively, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, single-player, normal replay, falling Since it is added to the replay and the promotion replay, the winning probability of each of the strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, single combination, normal replay, falling replay, and promoted replay is guaranteed.

  In this way, the internal lottery role varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, 1 or 2 inside, BB (RB), or RB, and BB (RB) In RB, the internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probability of the small role is set higher than that in the normal gaming state and inside.

  Also, when the game state is 1 or 2 in the inside, the subject of the internal lottery does not change depending on whether it is 1 in the inside or 2 in the inside, but it is 1 in the inside or inside The internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probabilities of the target re-gamer are different.

  In addition, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the re-game player to be subject to the internal lottery differs depending on whether it is RT0-3, and depending on whether it is RT0-3 An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table with different re-game players and their winning probabilities.

  In this embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 17, a re-game player determined according to the type of the re-game players won at the same time and the stop operation order is won. Control is performed so that the line is stopped within a maximum of 4 frames on the line. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are simultaneously won.

  When the replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and a stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right, the combination of the promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR2 (normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operation is performed in an order other than left and right middle, control is performed to align the combination of normal replays to the winning line LN and stop.

  If Replay GR3 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle left or right order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replay players will be aligned to the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR4 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle right / left order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replaying players is placed on the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR5 (normal replay + promotion replay 2) is won and stop operation is performed in the order of the middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 2 among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When Replay GR6 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 of the selected replaying players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operations are performed in an order other than right center left, control is performed to align the normal replay combination with the winning line LN and stop.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2, and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. The reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R according to the operation order.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes for allowing the replays GR1 to 6 to win the promoted replays 1 and 2.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are the targets of the internal lottery, if any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is elected, the promoted replay wins with a probability of 1/6, and the normal / RT0 Will be migrated.

  When the replay GR11 (falling replay + special replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle and right, the control of stopping the combination of the special replays in the winning replay combination in the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, control is performed to stop the combination of the fall replays aligned with the winning line LN.

  When replay GR12 (falling replay + special replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than right and left, the control is performed to stop the combination of the fall replays on the winning line LN.

  When replay GR13 (falling replay + special replay + lower replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle / left / right order, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle left and right, the control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR14 (Tumble Replay + Special Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the middle right / left order, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is aligned to the winning line LN If the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR15 (falling replay + special replay + promotion replay 1) is won and pressed right, that is, when the stop operation is performed in an operation mode in which the right reel 2R is first stopped, the special replay among the selected replay players When the stop operation is performed in the operation mode in which the combination of the above is aligned with the pay line LN and left-pressed, that is, in the operation mode in which the left reel 2L is first stopped or in the middle mode, that is, in the operation mode in which the middle reel 2C is first stopped. In this case, a control is performed to stop the combination of falling replays in line with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, since the symbols constituting the special replay and the fall replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the reel control is performed so that the special replay or the fall replay is always won.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes in order to win special replays and avoid falling replays with the replays GR11 to 15.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR11 to 15 is elected in the normal / RT0 where the replays GR11 to 15 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/5 and shifts to the normal / RT2. On the other hand, the fall replay wins with a probability of 4/5 and shifts to normal RT1.

  Next, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won simultaneously, as shown in FIG. 18, a maximum of 4 small combinations determined according to the types of small combinations that are simultaneously selected and the order of stop operations are displayed on the winning line. Control is performed so as to stop evenly within the frame drawing range. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of small combinations are won simultaneously.

  If left bell 1 (lower right bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7) wins and the stop operation is performed by pressing to the left, the combination of right down bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 2 (lower right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8) is elected and stopped by left-pressing, the combination of right-down bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When a stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6 or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 3 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the right falling bell combination of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed such that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 4 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of the right falling bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 4, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

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

  When middle bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 6) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 6, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

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

  When right bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When right bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 6) is elected and a stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 6, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

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

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, by performing a stop operation in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, While the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but at 3/4 In some cases, the upper bells are not aligned and the transition outcomes are aligned.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, it is impossible to intentionally select a specific operation mode unless the type is known. Although a medal can be surely obtained by winning a prize, the upper bell can be won only by 1/4 at a ratio of 2/3, and a medal cannot be surely obtained.

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

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, it is controlled to one of the normal gaming state, the inside 1, the inside 2, RB, BB (RB), and in the normal gaming state, RT 0 to 3. It is controlled by either.

  As described above, the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41 is assigned with an area for storing a gaming state flag that can specify a gaming state and an area for storing an RT flag that can specify an RT type. Yes. The gaming state flag is 4-bit data, 0000 indicates the normal gaming state, 0001 indicates the internal one, 0010 indicates the internal two, 0100 indicates the RB, and 1100 indicates the BB (RB). . The RT flag is 4-bit data. 0000 indicates RT0, 0001 indicates RT1, 0010 indicates RT2, 0011 indicates RT3, and 0100 indicates RT4.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the value of the game state flag is 0000 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates that the game state flag is RT0, the game state flag value is 0000, and the RT flag value is 0001. In this case, it indicates that the normal gaming state is RT1, and when the gaming state flag value is 0000 and the RT flag value is 0010, it indicates that the normal gaming state is RT2, and the gaming state flag value is When the value of 0000 and RT flag is 0011, it indicates that the game state is normal and RT3, and when the value of game state flag is 0001 and the value of RT flag is 0000, it indicates that it is 1 inside. When the value of the game state flag is 0010 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates that the inside is 2, the value of the game state flag is 0100, and the value of the RT flag is 00. 0, indicates a RB, when the value of the gaming state flag is the value of 1100, RT flag 0000 indicates a BB (RB).

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as the lottery table in which the number of determination values for the target combination is determined, the lottery table for internal one, the lottery table for internal two, the lottery table for RB, and the lottery for BB (RB) Each having a table and a lottery table for a normal gaming state, and further, as a lottery table for a normal gaming state, a lottery table for RT0, a lottery table for RT1, a lottery table for RT2, and a lottery table for RT3 Each has.

  In the internal lottery process, the gaming state flag and the RT flag value stored in the RAM 507 are referred to identify the gaming state and the RT type, select the lottery table accordingly, and select the selected lottery table. By using the lottery, the lottery subject according to the gaming state and the type of RT is drawn with a winning probability according to the gaming state and the type of RT.

  Normal / RT0 is normal / RT1 when a promotion replay wins (when either one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is elected and a stop operation is performed in the order in which the promotion replay wins), normal / RT1 or normal / RT2 Shifts when the game is completed due to the consumption of the specified number of games. At this time, the value of the gaming state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, and the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0. Regardless of the number of games after the transition to normal / RT0, the normal / RT0 shifts to the normal / RT1 by winning the fall replay or stopping the transition, or to the normal / RT2 by winning the special replay It ends when the special role is elected and moves to the inside 1 or inside 2 inside.

  Usually, the winning probability for special roles in RT0 is normal (about 1/239), the winning probability for replaying roles is high (about 1 / 1.4), and the winning probability for small roles is normal (about 1 / 3.5) However, the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. In normal / RT0, only replay GRs 21 to 25 of the replaying combinations are subject to internal lottery, except when winning at the same time as the special combination.

  The normal / RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at the normal / RT0, the normal / RT2, and the normal / RT3, or when the fall replay wins at the normal / RT0. At this time, the value of the gaming state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, and the value of the RT flag is updated to 0001 indicating RT1. Then, the normal RT1 ends when the promotion replay wins and then shifts to the normal RT0, or when the special role is elected and shifts to the inside 1 or the inside 2.

  Normal / RT1 special role win probability is normal (approx. 1/239), same as RT0, re-game player win probability is lower than normal / RT0 normal (approx. 1 / 7.3), small role win The probability is normal (normally about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1) like RT0, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. Further, in normal / RT1, only normal replay and replay GR1 to replay GR1 to 6 are included in the internal lottery.

  Normal / RT2 shifts when special replay wins in normal / RT0. At this time, the value of the gaming state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, and the value of the RT flag is updated to 0010 indicating RT2. Then, the normal / RT2 is terminated when the transition is stopped and the normal / RT1 is transferred to the normal / RT1 or the special combination is elected and the internal / external 1 or internal 2 is transferred.

  Normal / RT2 special role win probability is normal (approx. 1/239), same as RT0, re-game player win probability is almost the same as RT (0), high probability (approx. 1 / 1.4), small The winning probability of the combination is normal (normally about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1) as with RT0, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. Also, in normal / RT2, only the normal replay among the replaying combinations is subject to the internal lottery, except when winning at the same time as the special combination.

  Normally, RT3 shifts to the end of BB (RB) and RB. At this time, the value of the gaming state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, and the value of the RT flag is updated to 0011 indicating RT3. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to the normal / RT3, the normal / RT3 stops the transition and moves to the RT1, or the special role is elected and moves to the internal 1 or the internal 2 To finish.

  The winning probability of special roles in normal / RT3 is normal (about 1/239), the winning probability of replaying roles is normal / normally lower than RT0 (about 1 / 7.3), and the winning probability of small roles is normal / RT0 As usual, it is normal (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. Moreover, in normal / RT4, except for the case where the winning combination is won at the same time as the special combination, only the normal replay among the re-playing combination is subject to the internal lottery.

  The inside 1 shifts when BB1, BB3, RB2 among the special roles are won in the normal gaming state. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0001 indicating internal 1 and the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside, the inside 1 finishes when the special role that triggered the transition to the inside 1 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB. .

  In the inside 1, the special role is excluded from the internal lottery, and the winning probability of the re-playing role is lower than normal RT0, normal RT2, but higher than normal RT1, normal RT3, and high probability (about 1 /4.2), the winning probability of a small role is normal (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. Moreover, in the inside 1, only the normal replay and the lower replay among the re-game players are targeted for the internal lottery.

  The inside 2 shifts when BB2, BB4, RB1 among special roles are won in the normal gaming state. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0010 indicating 2 inside, and the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0. Then, inside 2 ends regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside, when the special combination that triggered the transition to the inside 2 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB. .

  In internal 2, the special role is not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of replaying is lower than normal · RT0, normal · RT2, but higher than normal · RT1, normal · RT3, internal 1 Probability (approx. 1 / 2.9), probability of winning a small role is normal (approx. 1 / 3.5, but winning probability is approx. 1 / 6.1), and medal payout rate per game is less than 1. It becomes. Further, in the inside 2, only the normal replay and the lower replay among the re-game players are targeted for the internal lottery.

  RB shifts when RB1 or RB2 wins in 1 and 2 inside. At this time, the value of the gaming state flag is updated to 0100 indicating RB, and the value of the RT flag does not change from 0000 indicating RT (0). And RB is complete | finished by digesting 6 games or winning 6 times.

  In RB, the special role and re-playing role are not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of the small role is higher than normal 1 and 2 in the normal gaming state, high probability (about 1 / 1.01), The payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more.

  BB (RB) shifts when BB wins inside. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 1100 indicating BB (RB), and the value of the RT flag does not change from 0000 indicating RT (0). Then, BB (RB) ends when the total number of medals paid out to BB (RB) exceeds the prescribed number, regardless of the number of games since the transition to BB (RB).

  In BB (RB), special roles and re-playing roles are not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of small roles is higher than the normal gaming state, 1 or 2 inside, and high probability (about 1 / 1.00) The medal payout rate per game is 1 or more.

  Among the normal gaming state, 1, 2, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB (RB) are the most advantageous gaming states with the highest medal payout rate per game.

  RT0 and RT0 of RT0 and 3 in the normal gaming state have a high probability of winning a re-gamer and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and RT3. It can be said that it is a more advantageous state for the player.

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

  Here, the gaming state and the transition state of RT will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, when RB or BB (RB) ends, the routine shifts to normal RT3.

  In normal / RT3, when the transition outcome is stopped, the transition is made to RT1, and when the special role is elected, transition is made to internal 1 or internal 2 according to the type of the special role won.

  In normal / RT3, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 wins, and the small part cannot be won, the transition will stop. Therefore, any of the left bell 1-4, the middle bell 1-4, the right bell 1-4 can be won and the small role can be won in the normal RT 4 which has been shifted to after the end of RB or BB (RB) If not, the process moves to normal RT1.

  In normal / RT1, the game proceeds to normal / RT0 when the promotion replay wins, and when the special role is won, it shifts to internal 1 or internal 2 depending on the type of the special role selected.

  Usually ・ Replay GR1-6 wins in RT1, and the promotion replay wins when the stop order is correct. Therefore, in normal ・ RT1, replay GR1-6 wins and corrects in the order of stop. It will shift to RT0.

  In normal / RT0, if the fall replay wins, or if the transition is stopped, it moves to normal / RT1, and if the special replay wins, it moves to normal / RT2, and the special role is won. Depending on the type of the special role, it shifts to 1 inside or 2 inside.

  Usually, the replays GR11 to 15 are elected at RT0, the special replay is won when the stop order is correct, and the fall replay is won when the answer is incorrect. In addition, in the case of normal / RT0, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in normal / RT0, the replay GRs 11 to 15 are elected and the stop order is correct, so that the normal / RT2 is entered, and the replay GRs 11 to 15 are elected and the stop order is incorrect or the left bell 1 -4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4 are elected, and if it is not possible to win a small role, it will shift to normal · RT1.

  In normal / RT2, when the special role is elected, it shifts to the inside 1 or the inside 2 according to the type of the won special role.

  In normal / RT2, when any one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4 wins and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in normal / RT2, if any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, and right bell 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the routine proceeds to normal / RT1. It will be.

  In the inside 1 and 2, the special role that triggers the transition to the inside wins a transition to RB or BB (RB).

  The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT by executing an AT lottery process. In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied based on a command from the main control unit 41, and the AT lottery is executed when the predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. In the AT lottery, it is determined whether to give the number of navigation stocks and how much the number of navigation stocks is given.

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

  When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the AT lottery, the sub-control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Based on the AT flag in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to AT, and specifies the remaining number of navigation stocks. When the AT flag indicating AT is set, it is possible to control the AT by consuming one navigation stock number.

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

  For example, when an AT lottery is performed when an AT flag indicating that the AT is set, the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery is updated. Updating to the AT flag corresponding to the AT lottery result is, for example, adding the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the result of the current AT lottery to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. It may be possible to rewrite the number of navigation stocks to an AT flag that specifies the number of navigation stocks, and any method may be used as long as the current AT flag according to the result of the AT lottery can be specified.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs control to the AT based on the AT flag set according to the result of the AT lottery by performing the AT management process included in the AT control process when normal / RT1 to RT3. to manage.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 controls to AT when the AT flag is specified from the AT flag in normal / RT1. That is, when navigation stock remains, AT control is started. In the period from normal / RT1 to normal / RT0, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks. At this time, as will be described later, in normal / RT1, the replays GR1 to 6 are subject to navigation effects, and in the navigation effects, the push order for winning the promoted replays when the replays GR1 to 6 are won is notified. It is possible to shift from normal RT1 to RT0 by performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified pressing order.

  When the game is controlled by the AT and the normal game RT2 is changed from the normal RT0 to the normal RT2 or after the normal RT2 is continued after the transition to the normal RT2, the navigation stock is used. Until the start condition for the AT by consuming (subtracting) the number by 1 is satisfied and the predetermined number of games elapses, the RT is controlled so that the winning probability of the re-gamer is high and the ART being the AT. When the number of navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to the AT flag indicating the number of navigation stock subtracted by 1. During this time, if it is normal / RT0 as will be described later, it will be the target of navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 15 are selected, and the push order bell will be the target of navigation effect regardless of normal / RT0, normal / RT2. In the navigation effect, in the normal / RT0, the push order for winning the special replay is notified when the replays GR11 to 15 are selected, so the stop operation is performed according to the notified push order to change from the normal / RT0 to the normal / RT1. It is possible to shift to normal / RT2 without shifting. Also, in both normal / RT0 and normal / RT2, when the push order bell is won, the transition outcome is avoided and the push order for winning the bell is notified, so by performing the stop operation according to the notified push order It is possible to acquire medals without shifting from normal RT0 or normal RT2 to normal RT1.

  The sub-control unit 91 is predetermined when the navigation stock is consumed in the AT management process, that is, when normal / RT0 is changed to normal / RT2 or after normal / RT2 is continued. When the number of games has elapsed, a number-of-games lottery is executed that determines the number of games in which the navigation effect executed by the navigation stock is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores the number of games won in the game number lottery in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 controls to AT during a period until the number of games in the RAM 91c becomes zero. When the number of games remains and the target role of navigation is won, a navigation effect is executed.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing, and controls to non-AT when the remaining number of games becomes 0 in ART. At this time, if the number of navigation stocks indicated by the AT flag is 0, it is updated to the AT flag indicating that it is not AT. In other words, a series of AT termination conditions are satisfied when the AT flag for controlling from AT to non-AT is 0.

  When it is specified from the AT flag when it is controlled to be non-AT that it is not AT, it is not controlled again by the AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As a result, when normal / RT2, the possibility of matching the transition outcomes is increased, and the possibility of being controlled to normal / RT1 is increased.

  On the other hand, if the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag when controlled to non-AT is 1 or more, when the target role of the navigation effect is won, 1 is consumed and the number of games is drawn. The AT is controlled until a navigation effect is performed over the number of won games. Then, the number of navigation stocks is also 0, and the number of navigations is also 0, so that the AT ends.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state when the AT flag is specified by the AT management process. The navigation target combination corresponding to the game state is replay GR1-6 when it is normal / RT1, and replay GR11-15 when it is normal / RT0. Further, in normal and RT0 to 2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination.

  As a navigation effect when winning replays GR1 to GR6, a push order (see FIG. 17) for winning a promotion replay according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “left middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR1. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR2, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR3 is won, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 4 is won, a message such as “middle right left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR5, a message such as “middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 6 is won, a message such as “Right Middle Left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 15 are won, a push order (see FIG. 17) for winning a special replay according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “left middle right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR11. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR 12, a message such as “Middle right and left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR 13, a message such as “middle left and right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the replay GR 14, a message such as “middle right left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the replay GR 15 is won, a message such as “Right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a push order (see FIG. 18) for surely winning a right-down bell or a middle bell is notified. For example, when winning the left bell, the left reel is stopped as the first stop reel, so that the right falling bell can be reliably won, so “left!” For stopping the left reel as the first stop reel. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, when the middle bell is won, the middle bell can be surely won by stopping the middle reel as the first stop reel, so “medium!” For stopping the middle reel as the first stop reel. A message is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Also, when the right bell is won, the middle bell can be reliably won by stopping the right reel as the first stop reel, so “right!” For stopping the right reel as the first stop reel. A message is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

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

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

  Then, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to win the promotion replay winning, the special replay winning, and the bell winning that are intentionally won, and to avoid the falling replay winning.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs AT lottery with a probability determined according to the lottery mode at the time of winning the small role determined according to the lottery mode.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the lottery mode includes three types: a bell mode, a watermelon mode, and a cherry mode.

  In the bell mode, the middle bell 1 to 4 wins, or the strong cherry or the weak cherry wins to shift to the watermelon mode. The total winning probability of the middle bells 1 to 4, strong cherries, and weak cherries is about 1/11, and the watermelon mode is entered with this probability. On the other hand, when the right bells 1 to 4 are won or a strong watermelon or a weak watermelon is won, the mode shifts to the cherry mode. The total of the winning probabilities of right bells 1 to 4, strong cherries, and weak cherries is about 1/10, and the mode is shifted to the cherry mode with this probability.

  In the bell mode, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), an AT lottery is performed when a single bell (bell single winner), left bell, strong watermelon, strong cherry, and middle cherries are won. When winning a single bell or left bell, the number of Navistock winnings is 50%, 1 is 20%, 2 is 10%, 3 is 10%, 4 is 10% and more than 1 The winning probability of Navistock is 50%, and the average winning number is 1.1. At the time of winning strong watermelon, the number of Navistock won is 90%, 1 is 5%, 2 is 3%, 3 is 1%, 4 is 1%, and one or more Navistock The winning probability is 10%, and the average winning number is 0.18. When winning a strong cherry, the winning number of Navistock is 90%, 1 is 5%, 2 is 3%, 3 is 1%, 4 is 1%, and one or more Navistock The winning probability is 10%, and the average winning number is 0.18. At the time of winning the middle cherries, the winning number of Navistock is 50%, 1 is 20%, 2 is 10%, 3 is 10%, 4 is 10%. The winning probability is 50%, and the average winning number is 1.1.

  Thus, in the bell mode, when a single bell or a left bell is won, strong watermelon, weak watermelon (not eligible for AT lottery in bell mode), strong cherry, weak cherry (not eligible for AT lottery in bell mode) This is a lottery mode in which the winning probability of navigation stock in the AT lottery is higher than that in the case of winning, and the average number of winners is larger.

  In the watermelon mode, when the strong cherry wins, the mode shifts to the bell mode. The winning probability of strong cherries is about 1/437, and it shifts to the bell mode with this probability. On the other hand, when the single bell wins or the left bell 1 wins, the mode shifts to the cherry mode. The sum of the winning probabilities of the single bell and the left bell 1 is about 1/38, and the cherry mode is entered with this probability.

  In the watermelon mode, as shown in FIG. 20B, an AT lottery is performed when a weak watermelon, a strong watermelon, a strong cherry, or a middle cherry is won. When winning a weak watermelon, the winning number of Navistock is 80%, 1 is 10%, 2 is 5%, 3 is 4%, and 1 is 10%. The winning probability is 20%, and the average winning number is 0.36. When winning a strong watermelon, the winning number of Navistock is 50%, 1 is 20%, 2 is 10%, 3 is 10%, 4 is 10%. The winning probability is 50%, and the average winning number is 1.1. When winning a strong cherry, Navistock's winning number is 95%, 1% is 3%, 2 is 1%, 3 is 0.5%, 4 is 0.5%, 1 or more The winning probability of Navistock will be 5%, and the average winning number will be 0.09. At the time of winning the middle cherries, the winning number of Navistock is 50%, 1 is 20%, 2 is 10%, 3 is 10%, 4 is 10%. The winning probability is 50%, and the average winning number is 1.1.

  Thus, in the watermelon mode, when strong watermelon and weak watermelon are won, strong cherry, weak cherry (not subject to AT lottery in watermelon mode), single bell (not eligible for AT lottery in watermelon mode), left bell ( In the watermelon mode, this is a lottery mode in which the winning probability of navigation stock in the AT lottery is higher and the average number of wins is larger than in the case where the AT lottery is not selected.

  In the cherry mode, when the strong watermelon is elected, it shifts to the bell mode. The winning probability of strong watermelon is about 1/284, and it shifts to the bell mode with this probability. On the other hand, when the single bell wins or the left bell 1 wins, the mode shifts to the watermelon mode. The total winning probability of the single bell and left bell 1 is about 1/38, and the watermelon mode is entered with this probability.

  In the cherry mode, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), an AT lottery is performed when a weak cherry, a strong cherry, a strong watermelon, and a middle cherry are won. When winning a weak cherry, the winning number of Navistock is 80%, 1 is 10%, 2 is 5%, 3 is 4%, and 1 is 10%. The winning probability is 20%, and the average winning number is 0.36. When winning a strong cherry, the winning number of Navistock is 50%, 1 is 20%, 2 is 10%, 3 is 10%, 4 is 10%, and one or more Navistock The winning probability is 50%, and the average winning number is 1.1. When winning a strong watermelon, the winning number of Navistock is 95%, 1 is 3%, 2 is 1%, 3 is 0.5%, 4 is 0.5%, 1 or more The winning probability of Navistock will be 5%, and the average winning number will be 0.09. At the time of winning the middle cherries, the winning number of Navistock is 50%, 1 is 20%, 2 is 10%, 3 is 10%, 4 is 10%. The winning probability is 50%, and the average winning number is 1.1.

  Thus, in the cherry mode, when strong cherries and weak cherries are won, strong watermelon, weak watermelon (not eligible for AT lottery in cherry mode), single bell (not eligible for AT lottery in cherry mode), left bell ( The cherry mode is a lottery mode in which the winning probability of navigation stock in the AT lottery is higher and the average number of winnings is larger than in the case where AT is not eligible for AT lottery.

  When winning the middle cherries, Navistock can be expected to win regardless of the lottery mode.

  When a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won in the bell mode or the watermelon mode, the game is controlled to a transition restriction game in which the transition to the cherry mode is restricted over 10G. In this case, for example, even if the strong cherry is won in the watermelon mode and the mode is shifted to the bell mode, the transition restriction game continues, and even if any of the right bell, strong watermelon, or weak watermelon is won during this time, the cherry mode It is supposed not to move to.

  Further, when a weak watermelon or a strong watermelon is won in the bell mode or the cherry mode, the game is controlled to a transition restriction game in which the transition to the watermelon mode is restricted over 10G. In this case, for example, even if a strong watermelon is won in cherry mode and the transition to the bell mode is continued, the transition restriction game continues, and even if any of the middle bell, strong cherry, or weak cherry is won during this time, the watermelon mode It is supposed not to move to.

  On the other hand, when a single bell or left bell is won in cherry mode or watermelon mode, there is no particular control of the transition restriction game, and even if a strong watermelon or strong cherry is won immediately after that, it shifts to the bell mode. It will be.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 controls to a plurality of effect stages corresponding to the lottery mode in which the user is staying. For example, the stage is controlled so that the difference in the stage can be recognized depending on the contents of the stage, the character that appears, the BGM, etc., and the current lottery mode can be specified from the stage stage difference. It is like that.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery mode can be specified by the difference in the production stage. However, any lottery mode can be specified as long as the current lottery mode can be specified. It may have a configuration or the like.

  The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment determines whether or not to execute a small role winning suggestion effect that suggests a possibility that the small role has been won when winning a small role that is a lottery target of the AT. The suggestion effect lottery is performed, and the selected kind of small role winning indication effect is executed.

  For the small role selection suggestion, the single bell, left bell, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, middle role cherry corresponding to all roles A, single bell, bell corresponding to the left bell, weak cherry 5 types: B for all roles corresponding to cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon compatible, strong bellows, single bell, left bell, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, middle cherry In the small role selection suggestion effect lottery, if no effect is selected and no effect is selected among these five types of small role selection suggestion effects, the small role selection suggestion effect is not executed and the five types If any of them wins, the kind of winning combination suggestion effect of the type will be executed.

  These small role winning suggestion effects may indicate the winning directly, such as by displaying the symbol of the winning small role, or may indirectly indicate the winning by the color or the corresponding character.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 provides an effect restriction game for the small role winning suggestion effect, and the probability varies depending on the presence / absence of the effect restriction game and the type of the effect restriction game when the AT is not won (no navigation stock is won). Is applied to execute the lottery suggestion effect lottery.

  If the game is not AT-winning and is not a production-limited game, as shown in FIG. 21A, when a single bell or left bell is elected, no performance is 70%, all role correspondence A is 10%, and the bell is 20 When winning a weak cherry, 60% without directing, 8% for all roles A, 30% for cherry, 2% for all roles B, and directing when winning strong cherry None is 50%, All-action A is 5%, Cherry is 35%, All-Action B is 10% chance of winning, and when weak watermelon is won, there is no directing 60%, All-action A is 8%, Watermelon 30%, all-compartment correspondence B is elected with a probability of 2%. When strong watermelon is elected, there is no production 50%, all-compartment correspondence A 5%, watermelon 35%, all-compartment correspondence B 10% Winning with probability, when middle stage cherries are won, no directing is 50%, all-competition A is 25%, all-compartment B is 25% To win with a probability.

  As shown in FIG. 22, there are three types of performance restriction games: a bell restriction game, a cherry restriction game, and a watermelon restriction game. After the lottery mode shifts from the bell mode to the cherry mode or the watermelon mode, the bell restriction is performed over five games. It is controlled by the game, and after the transition from the cherry mode to the bell mode or the watermelon mode, it is controlled to the cherry restriction game for 10 games, and after the transition from the watermelon mode to the bell mode or the cherry mode, it is controlled to the watermelon restriction game for 10 games. It has become.

  In the case of an AT non-winning game and a bell-restricted game, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), when winning a single bell or a left bell, 90% is no performance, 5% is A for all roles, 5% is a bell Accordingly, the winning probability of the small role winning suggestion effect at the time of winning the single bell and the left bell is limited as compared to the case where the AT is not won and the effect is not limited.

  In the case of AT non-winning and cherry limited games, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), when weak cherry is won and when strong cherry is won, there is 97% no performance, 1% for all roles, 1 for cherry %, All-B Correspondence B will be 1%, so that the probability of winning a small role winning suggestion at the time of weak cherry winning and strong cherry winning will be limited compared to the case where AT is not elected and it is not a performance restriction game It has become.

  In the case of the AT non-winning game and the watermelon restriction game, as shown in FIG. 21 (d), when weak watermelon is won and when strong watermelon is won, 97% is not produced, 1% is for all roles, and 1 is watermelon. %, All-B Correspondence B is 1%, so that the probability of winning a small role winning suggestion at the time of weak watermelon winning and strong watermelon winning is limited as compared to the case where AT is not won and it is not a production restriction game It has become.

  Regardless of the lottery mode, the winning probability of the small role winning suggestion effect at the time of the middle stage cherry winning where the winning probability of the Navistock and the average number of winnings do not change is not limited in any lottery mode.

  In the case of AT winning, as shown in FIG. 23, regardless of whether or not the game is controlled by the production restriction game, when winning the single bell or the left bell, 40% is no production and 10% is for all roles. , Bell wins 40%, All-B Correspondence B wins with a probability of 10%. At the time of weak cherry win, there is no directing 50%, All-A-Hand A 10%, Cherry 30%, All-B Correspondence B 10% When winning a strong cherry, 30% no directing, 10% all-matching A, 40% cherry, 20% all-playing B, no directing when winning weak watermelon Is 50%, all-compartment correspondence A is 10%, watermelon 30%, all-compartment correspondence B is elected with a probability of 10%. When strong watermelon is elected, there is no directing 30%, all-compartment correspondence A is 10%, watermelon Will be elected with a probability of 40% and B for all roles will be 20%. 0%, the total role corresponding A is 20%, the total role corresponding B is elected with 50% probability, it will not be winning probability of small prize winning suggested production is limited even though the control of the production limit game.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect that suggests the possibility of winning an AT, and finally executes an AT winning suggestion effect that leads to an effect result indicating whether or not the AT has been won.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs the AT winning suggestion effect lottery when winning the single bell, left bell, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, and middle tier cherry where the AT lottery is performed, and if winning, the AT winning suggestion Perform the production.

  Also, the small role winning suggestion effect lottery and the AT winning suggestion effect lottery are performed independently, and the single bell, left bell, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, middle stage cherry where AT lottery is performed At the time of winning, the AT winning suggestion effect may be executed or the AT winning suggestion effect may not be executed regardless of whether or not the small role winning suggestion is executed.

  The AT winning suggestion effect may be an effect over a plurality of games or an effect completed within one game. Further, the present invention is not limited to those that definitely suggest the presence / absence of AT, but may be an effect that simply suggests the possibility of AT. Further, any one of these effects may be selected and executed.

  In the AT winning suggestion effect lottery, the winning probability of the AT winning suggestion effect varies depending on the lottery mode, the winning combination, the presence / absence of the AT, and the presence / absence of the effect limiting game.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (a), when the lottery mode is the bell mode, at the time of winning the single bell or the left bell, AT non-winning / no production restriction: 50%, AT non-winning / cherry restriction game: 50% , AT non-winning / watermelon restriction game: 50%, AT winning: 80% chance of winning, and at the time of weak cherry winning, AT non-winning / directing restriction: 10%, AT non-winning / cherry restriction game: 0% , AT non-winning / watermelon restriction game: 10% chance of winning, when strong cherry is won, AT non-winning / directing restriction: 30%, AT non-winning / cherry restriction game: 5%, AT non-winning / watermelon Limited game: 30%, AT winning: 80% chance of winning, when weak watermelon winning, AT non-winning and no production restriction: 10%, AT non-winning / cherry-limited game: 10%, AT non-winning Watermelon restriction game: Winning with a probability of 0%, when strong watermelon is won, AT non-winning and no production restriction: 30%, AT non-winning / cherry restriction game: 30%, AT non-winning / watermelon restriction game: 5% , AT winning: Winning with a probability of 80%, at the time of middle cherries winning, AT non-winning and production restriction: 30%, AT non-winning and cherry restriction game: 30%, AT non-winning and watermelon restriction game: 30% , AT winning: Win with 80% probability.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (b), when the lottery mode is the watermelon mode, at the time of weak cherry winning, AT non-winning / no production limitation: 5%, AT non-winning / cherry limiting game: 0%, AT non- Winning / Bell Restriction Game: Winning with a probability of 5%, and at the time of strong cherry winning, AT non-winning / directing restriction: 20%, AT non-winning / cherry restriction game: 2%, AT non-winning / bell restriction game: 20%, AT winning: 80% chance of winning, when weak watermelon winning, AT non-winning / directing restriction: 60%, AT non-winning / cherry limiting game: 60%, AT non-winning / bell limiting game: 60%, AT winning: 80% chance of winning, when strong watermelon winning, no AT non-winning / directing limitation: 70%, AT non-winning / cherry limiting game: 70%, AT non-winning / bell limiting game: 7 %, AT win: 80% chance of winning, and at the middle cherries win, AT non-winning / directing unlimited: 30%, AT non-winning / cherry limiting game: 30%, AT non-winning / bell limited game: 30 %, AT win: Wins with a probability of 80%.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (c), when the lottery mode is the cherry mode, at the time of weak cherry winning, AT non-winning / no production restriction: 60%, AT non-winning / watermelon restriction game: 60%, AT non- Winning / Bell-restricted game: 60%, AT-winning: 80% chance of winning, at the time of strong cherry winning, AT non-winning / no production restriction: 70%, AT non-winning / watermelon restricted game: 70%, AT non- Winning / Bell-restricted game: 70%, AT-winning: 80% chance of winning, when weak watermelon is won, AT non-winning / no production restriction: 5%, AT non-winning / watermelon restricted game: 0%, AT non- Winning / Bell Restricted Game: Winning with a probability of 5%, and at the time of strong watermelon winning, AT non-winning / no production restriction: 20%, AT non-winning / watermelon restricted game: 2%, AT non-winning / bell restricted game: 20% T winning: Winning with a probability of 80%, at the middle cherries winning, AT non-winning / no production restrictions: 30%, AT non-winning / watermelon restricted games: 30%, AT non-winning / bell restricted games: 30%, AT winning: Wins with a probability of 80%.

  As a result of winning the role that triggers the AT lottery in this way, the AT winning suggestion effect is executed at a higher probability at the time of AT winning than when the AT is not winning, and the AT winning suggestion effect is executed. As a result, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the player has won the AT, and it is possible to effectively enhance the expectation for the winning of the AT, which has increased due to the winning of the role that triggers the AT lottery.

  Also, in the bell mode, even if the single bell and left bell are not elected, even if the AT is not elected, the single bell and left bell are elected in the watermelon mode and the cherry mode (single bell and left bell in the watermelon mode and the cherry mode). AT winning suggestion effect is executed with higher probability than AT lottery is not performed at the time of winning, so AT winning suggestion effect is expected to be expected in Bell mode It is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation that the AT will win when the single bell or the left bell is won.

  Also, in the watermelon mode, even if a weak watermelon or strong watermelon is elected, even if the AT is not elected, the AT winning suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability than the weak watermelon and strong watermelon winning in the bell mode and cherry mode. Thus, it is possible to effectively enhance the player's expectation that the AT will win when the weak watermelon and the strong watermelon are expected to win the AT in the watermelon mode.

  Also, in the cherry mode, even if the AT is not selected when the weak cherry or strong cherry is selected, the AT winning suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability than the weak cherry or strong cherry selected in the bell mode or watermelon mode. Thus, it is possible to effectively enhance the player's expectation that the AT will win in the case of the weak cherry and the strong cherry that can be expected in the cherry mode.

  Also, in the bell mode and the watermelon mode, when the weak cherry or strong cherry is won in the cherry restriction game, compared to the case where the weak cherry or strong cherry is won when it is not the cherry restriction game, the AT winning suggestion effect is won. Probability is limited.

  Also, in the bell mode and cherry mode, when the weak watermelon or strong watermelon is won in the watermelon restriction game, the winning selection of the AT winning suggestion is compared to the case where the weak watermelon or strong watermelon is won when it is not the watermelon restriction game Probability is limited.

  In the cherry mode and the watermelon mode, the AT lottery is not performed even if the single bell or the left bell is won, and in this case, the AT winning suggestion effect is not executed.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when winning a single bell or left bell, the bell mode, weak watermelon, strong When winning a watermelon, when winning a watermelon mode, a weak cherry, or a strong cherry with a higher AT probability than in a weak watermelon or strong watermelon in another mode, when winning a weak cherry or strong cherry in another mode, Also, the mode is controlled to one of the cherry modes in which the AT winning probability is high.

  In this case, for example, if a single bell or left bell is elected immediately after the transition from the bell mode to another mode, if the winning is performed immediately before the transition from a specific mode to another mode, the AT When a role that could have been expected to win is elected, if a role that could have been expected to win an AT is elected if it has been elected before the transition after a long time after transition from a specific mode to another mode In comparison, there is a risk of giving the player a feeling of loss.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, after shifting from a specific mode that can be expected to win AT at the time of winning a specified role to another lottery mode that can not be expected to win AT at the time of winning the specified role. Until the limit game (5G if the mode before the transition is the bell mode, 10G if the mode before the transition is the watermelon mode or the cherry mode) elapses, the small role selection suggestion effect suggesting the winning of the corresponding specific role The rate at which is executed is limited, so even if a specific role is won immediately after the transition from a specific mode to another lottery mode and it is not won by AT, The feeling of loss given to the player can be reduced as much as possible.

  In this embodiment, the three modes of the bell mode, the watermelon mode, and the cherry mode are applied as the specific mode, and the user stays in any of the lottery modes. It is sufficient if the configuration includes a specific mode in which an AT winning can be expected more than in the case where a specified role is won in other lottery modes. It may be composed of only two types of modes in which AT cannot be expected. As the specific mode, in addition to the bell mode, the watermelon mode, and the cherry mode described in the above embodiment, for example, a high probability mode in which the probability of winning an AT when a specific role is won is determined to be higher than the normal mode, the number of games And a mission mode after presenting a mission for designating a target role (a mode in which the target role wins within the number of games presented and wins an AT with a higher probability than other cases).

  In this embodiment, AT (Navistock), which is a right to notify an operation mode advantageous to the player as a privilege for the player, is applied. For example, it is advantageous to the player such as winning a special role. Other benefits such as the right to be controlled by the gaming state may be applied. In addition, this privilege is not limited to the right that is directly advantageous to the player such as AT or special role, but indirectly such as the right to select BGM in the BB or the right to grant a privilege on the Internet. It may be an advantageous benefit.

  Also, in this embodiment, after transitioning from a specific mode that can be expected to win AT at the time of winning a specific role to another lottery mode, even before the performance restriction game has passed, When winning an AT, the ratio of the small role winning suggestion effect indicating the winning of the specified role is not limited, and the specified role immediately after shifting from a specific mode to another lottery mode. Even if a small role winning suggestion effect that suggests winning of the game is executed, if the AT is won, the player will not be given a sense of loss. If the player is not elected, the small role winning suggestion effect suggesting the winning of the limited specific role is executed, so that the player's expectation that the AT is positively won can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the transition from a specific mode in which the AT winning can be expected at the time of winning the specified role to another lottery mode in which the AT winning is not expected in the specified mode at the time of the specified role winning, Until the game elapses, not only the proportion of the small role winning suggestion effect that suggests the winning of the specific role is executed, but also the AT winning suggestion effect that suggests the AT winning is triggered by the winning of the specific role Even if the specified role wins immediately after the transition from a specific mode to another lottery mode and the AT has not been won, it will It is possible to more reliably reduce the feeling of loss given to the user.

  Also, in this embodiment, after transitioning from a specific mode that can be expected to win AT at the time of winning a specific role to another lottery mode, even before the performance restriction game has passed, When winning an AT, the rate at which an AT winning suggestion effect that suggests an AT winning is triggered by the winning of a specific role is not limited, and from a specific mode to another lottery mode Even if the AT winning suggestion effect is executed immediately after the transition, if the AT is won, there will be no loss to the player, and the AT will be won before the limited performance game passes. If not, the limited AT winning suggestion effect is executed, so that the player's expectation that the AT is positively won can be enhanced.

  Also, in this embodiment, the bell mode that can be expected to win an AT when winning the left bell with a relatively high probability of winning, and the AT winning when winning a weak cherry and a strong cherry with a lower probability of winning compared to the left bell. It is controlled by the cherry mode that can be expected (a weak watermelon with a lower probability of winning than the left bell, a watermelon mode that can be expected to win an AT when winning a strong watermelon), and the left bell that is relatively easy to win wins After the transition from the bell mode where AT can be expected to another lottery mode to the other lottery mode, the small role winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the single bell or the left bell was won in the period until the performance restriction game elapses is executed Cherry mode that can be expected to win AT by winning weak cherries and strong cherries that are hard to win This suggests that weak cherries and strong cherries (weak watermelons and strong watermelons) may have won in the period from the transition to other lottery modes after the transition to other lottery modes. Since the percentage of the small role winning suggestion effect to be executed is more limited, if you win in cherry mode (watermelon mode) immediately after transition from cherry mode (watermelon mode) to other lottery mode, AT If a weak cherry or strong cherry (weak watermelon or strong watermelon) that is likely to win and is difficult to win is won, that is, a single bell that is relatively easy to win immediately after transition from bell mode to another lottery mode Even if there is a risk of giving the player a greater sense of loss than if the left bell was elected, such a sense of loss can be effectively reduced. .

  In addition, it is possible to win a single bell or left bell during the period controlled by the production restriction game after shifting from the bell mode that can be expected to win AT to other lottery modes by winning the relatively easy left bell Cherry mode that can be expected to win AT by weak cherry or strong cherry that is relatively difficult to win than the period when execution of the small role winning suggestion directing suggesting sex is restricted (weak watermelon and strong that are difficult to win) Watermelon mode that can be expected to win an AT is a period that is controlled by the production-restricted game after moving from one lottery mode to another lottery mode, that is, a weak cherry or strong cherry (weak watermelon or strong cherry) can be won Since the period during which the execution of the small role winning suggestion effect that suggests sex is restricted is set longer, other extraction from the cherry mode (watermelon mode) Immediately after shifting to the mode, if the cherry mode (watermelon mode) is won, the AT is highly likely to win and if a weak cherry or strong cherry (weak watermelon or strong watermelon) that is difficult to win is won, that is, Even if a single bell or left bell that is relatively easy to win immediately after the transition from the bell mode to another lottery mode is won, even if there is a risk of giving the player a greater loss feeling, such a feeling of loss is effective. Can be reduced.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a weak watermelon or strong cherry (weak watermelon, strong watermelon) is elected, when a weak cherry or strong cherry (weak watermelon or strong watermelon) is won in the bell mode where the AT is not expected to be won. Is then controlled by the 10G transition restriction game, and during that time, the transition to the cherry mode that can be expected to win the AT when the weak cherry, strong cherry (weak watermelon, strong watermelon) is elected is restricted. , Weak watermelon, strong cherry (weak watermelon, strong watermelon) is elected immediately after the weak cherry or strong cherry (weak watermelon or strong watermelon) is elected in the bell mode, which is not expected to win AT. Transition to cherry mode (watermelon mode) that can be expected to win AT at the time of winning (weak watermelon, strong watermelon) It is no, it is possible to prevent the events that concern given to the player in such a case in advance.

  In this embodiment, after a weak cherry or strong cherry that is relatively difficult to win is selected in a mode other than the cherry mode, or a weak watermelon or strong watermelon that is relatively difficult to win is selected in a mode other than the watermelon mode, then the cherry mode is entered. It is controlled by a transition restriction game that restricts the transition to the watermelon mode and a transition restriction game that restricts the transition to the watermelon mode. It is a configuration that is not controlled by the mode transition restriction game, but it is controlled by the transition restriction game that restricts the transition to the bell mode after the left bell or single bell that is relatively easy to win is elected outside the bell mode Also good.

  In addition, in such a configuration, after weak cherries and strong cherries that are relatively difficult to win are elected outside the cherry mode, or after relatively weak and strong watermelons that are relatively difficult to win are elected outside the watermelon mode. It is preferable that the transition restriction game to be transferred is set longer than the transition restriction game to which the left bell or the single bell that is relatively easy to win is transferred after winning in a mode other than the bell mode. By doing so, if a weak cherry or strong cherry (weak watermelon or strong watermelon) is selected immediately after winning a weak cherry or strong cherry (weak watermelon or strong watermelon), you can expect to win an AT. Transition to cherry mode (watermelon mode), that is, if the left bell and single bell are elected immediately after winning the left bell and single bell that are relatively easy to win T winning can be prevented in advance certain that the event occurs the fear that giving the player a huge loss feeling more compared to migrate to the bell mode can be expected.

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

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

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

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

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to be generated before a display result is derived on the variable display section;
Privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege to a player;
When it is determined that the occurrence of the specific winning is allowed in the first mode, a privilege is given with a higher probability than in the case where it is determined that the occurrence of the specific winning is allowed in the first mode. A mode control means capable of controlling the second mode in which the effect is determined;
Specific winning suggestion effect execution means for executing a specific winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of the determination being made when the prior determination means determines that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted;
With
Transition to the second mode can be made according to the determination result of the prior determination means,
The ratio at which the specific prize suggestion effect is executed by the specific prize suggestion effect executing means is determined from the second mode when the bonus grant determining means has not determined to grant the privilege from the second mode. It is lower than after the lapse of the predetermined period until the lapse of the predetermined period after shifting to the mode
It is characterized by that.
The slot machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A variable display unit (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) each identifiable,
In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not a winning is allowed before a display result is derived on the variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R);
A privilege grant determining means (AT lottery) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (navigator stock) to a player;
When it is determined by the pre-determining means (internal lottery) that the specific winning (weak cherry, strong cherry / single bell, left bell) is allowed to occur, the privilege determination giving means (AT lottery) First mode control means for controlling to a first mode (bell mode / cherry mode) in which it is determined to grant the privilege (navigation stock) with a probability (low probability);
When it is determined by the pre-determining means (internal lottery) that the specific winning (weak cherry, strong cherry / single bell, left bell) is allowed to occur, the privilege determination giving means causes the first probability ( Second mode control means for controlling to a second mode (cherry mode / bell mode) in which it is determined that the privilege (navigator stock) is given with a second probability (high probability) higher than (low probability) ,
When the prior decision means (internal lottery) determines that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted, a specific winning suggestion effect (small role winning suggestion effect) that suggests the possibility of the determination is executed. Specific prize suggestion direction execution means,
With
Proportion at which the specific prize suggestion effect (small role winning suggestion effect) is executed by the specific prize suggestion effect executing means when at least the privilege granting means has not been determined to grant the privilege (navigator stock) From the second mode (cherry mode / bell mode) to the first mode (bell mode / cherry mode) until the elapse of a predetermined period (production restriction game), after the elapse of the predetermined period It is also characterized by low.
According to this feature, after the transition from the second mode to the first mode in which the probability that the provision of the privilege is determined by allowing the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted is lower than that in the second mode, the predetermined period is increased. Until the elapse of time, when it is determined that the generation of the specific prize is permitted, the ratio of executing the specific prize suggestion effect is lower than after the predetermined period has elapsed, so the second mode is changed to the first mode. Even if it is determined that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted immediately after the transition and no privilege is given, the loss feeling given to the player can be reduced as much as possible.
Note that the privilege for the player may be a privilege that is directly advantageous to the player (such as the right to be controlled in a gaming state with a high expected value to which the game value is given), or directly to the player. Although it is not advantageous, it may be a benefit that is indirectly advantageous to the player, for example, a condition for obtaining a privilege on the Internet.
Further, the specific prize suggestion effect is executed by the specific prize suggestion effect execution means more than after the predetermined period has elapsed since the transition from the second mode to the first mode. The ratio is low includes the case where the specific winning suggestion effect by the specific winning suggestion effect executing means is not executed until a predetermined period elapses after the transition from the second mode to the first mode.
In addition, when it is determined in the first mode that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted, the first probability that the privilege grant determining unit determines that the privilege is granted includes 0%.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1 ,
Even when the predetermined period (production restriction game) has not elapsed since the transition from the second mode (cherry mode / bell mode) to the first mode (bell mode / cherry mode) When it is determined by the means that the privilege (navigator stock) is to be granted, the execution of the specific prize suggestion effect (small role winning suggestion effect) by the specific prize suggestion effect execution means is not limited. .
According to this feature, if a bonus is given, even if the specific prize suggestion effect is executed, the player will not be given a sense of loss, and the specific prize suggestion effect will be displayed before the predetermined period elapses. It is possible to increase the player's expectation that the privilege is positively given by being executed.

The slot machine of means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1 or 2 ,
The privilege (Navistock) was granted when it was decided by the prior decision means (internal lottery) that the specific winning (weak cherry, strong cherry / single bell, left bell) should be allowed to occur Provided with a bonus grant suggestion execution means for executing a bonus grant suggestion (AT winning suggestion) that suggests the possibility,
At least the privilege grant determining means from the transition from the second mode (cherry mode / bell mode) to the first mode (bell mode / cherry mode) until the predetermined period (production restriction game) elapses. If it is not determined that the privilege (navigation stock) is to be granted, the privilege grant suggestion effect (AT winning suggestion effect) by the privilege grant suggestion effect execution means than after the lapse of the predetermined period (effect restriction game) Is characterized by a low rate of execution.
According to this feature, after the transition from the second mode to the first mode in which the probability that the provision of the privilege is determined by allowing the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted is lower than that in the second mode, the predetermined period is increased. Until it has passed, if it is decided to allow the occurrence of a specific winning, not only a specific winning suggestion effect but also a bonus granting suggestion that suggests the possibility of a bonus being executed after a predetermined period has elapsed Since the proportion of the winnings is also reduced, even if it is determined that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted immediately after the transition from the second mode to the first mode and no privilege is given, The feeling of loss given to the person can be more reliably reduced.
It should be noted that the privilege grant suggestion effect is executed by the privilege grant suggestion execution means more than after the predetermined period has elapsed since the transition from the second mode to the first mode. The low ratio includes that the privilege grant suggestion effect by the privilege grant suggestion execution means is not executed until the predetermined period elapses after the transition from the second mode to the first mode.

The slot machine of means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 3 ,
Even when the predetermined period (production restriction game) has not elapsed since the transition from the second mode (cherry mode / bell mode) to the first mode (bell mode / cherry mode) When it is determined by the means that the privilege (navigator stock) is to be granted, execution of the privilege grant suggestion effect (AT winning suggestion effect) by the privilege grant suggestion effect execution means is not limited.
According to this feature, if a privilege is given, even if the privilege grant suggestion is executed, the player is not given a sense of loss, and the bonus grant suggestion is displayed before the predetermined period elapses. It is possible to increase the player's expectation that the privilege is positively given by being executed.

The slot machine of means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 4 ,
The specific prize includes a first specific prize (single bell, left bell) and a second specific prize (which has a lower probability of being determined to be allowed to be generated by the pre-decision means than the first specific prize ( Weak cherry, strong cherry)
The second mode is determined to grant the privilege (navigation stock) with the second probability (high probability) when the occurrence of the first specific winning (single bell, left bell) is allowed. 2-1 mode (bell mode) and the second probability (high cherry) and the bonus (navigator stock) when the occurrence of the second specific prize (weak cherry, strong cherry) is allowed 2-2 mode (cherry mode) in which it is determined to grant)
In the period from the transition from the 2-1 mode (Bell mode) to the first mode (Cherry mode) to the lapse of the predetermined period (production restriction game), the first specific winning (single bell) , Left bell) from the 2-2 mode (cherry mode) than the rate at which the specific winning suggestion effect (small role winning suggestion effect) that suggests the possibility of allowing the occurrence of It is determined that the generation of the second specific prize (weak cherry, strong cherry) is allowed in the period from the transition to the first mode (bell mode) to the lapse of the predetermined period (production restriction game). It is characterized by the fact that the proportion of specific prize suggestion effects (small role winning suggestion effects) that suggests the possibility of playing is lower.
According to this feature, after the transition from the 2-1 mode to the first mode, where a privilege is likely to be granted by allowing the occurrence of the first specific prize that is likely to be allowed to occur, predetermined The second specific prize that is less likely to be generated than the ratio at which the specific prize suggestion effect is executed that suggests the possibility of determining that the first specific prize is allowed to be generated during the period until the period elapses. The occurrence of the second specific prize in the period until the predetermined period elapses after the mode 2-2 is shifted from the 2-2 mode, which is likely to be given a privilege by allowing the occurrence of Since the rate of execution of the specific prize suggesting effect that suggests the possibility of allowing the decision to be permitted is lower, immediately after the transition from the 2-2 mode to the first mode, the 2-2 Benefits may be granted if allowed by mode If it is determined that the second specific winning that is highly likely and is not permitted is permitted, that is, the first that is relatively easily permitted immediately after the transition from the 2-1 mode to the first mode. Even when there is a possibility of giving a feeling of loss greater than when it is determined to allow the occurrence of a specific prize, this feeling of loss can be effectively reduced.
In addition, there is a possibility that it has been determined that the first specific winning is permitted in the period from the transition from the 2-1 mode to the first mode until the predetermined period elapses. The generation of the second specific prize is allowed in the period from the transition from the 2-2 mode to the first mode until the predetermined period elapses, rather than the ratio at which the specific prize suggestion effect is performed. The ratio of execution of the specific winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of being decided to be lower is that the predetermined period has passed since the transition from the 2-2 mode to the first mode. This includes a case where the specific winning suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of allowing the generation of the second specific winning is not executed in the period up to.
In addition, when it is determined that the privilege is given with the first probability when the occurrence of the first specific prize is permitted in the 2-2 mode, the 2-2 The mode functions as a first mode with respect to the 2-1 mode, and the generation of the second specific prize is permitted in the 2-1 mode, the first probability When it is determined that a privilege is to be granted, the 2-1 mode can function as the first mode with respect to the 2-2 mode.

The slot machine of means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 5 ,
The specific prize includes a first specific prize (single bell, left bell) and a second specific prize (which has a lower probability of being determined to be allowed to be generated by the pre-decision means than the first specific prize ( Weak cherry, strong cherry)
The second mode is determined to grant the privilege (navigation stock) with the second probability (high probability) when the occurrence of the first specific winning (single bell, left bell) is allowed. 2-1 mode (bell mode) and the second probability (high cherry) and the bonus (navigator stock) when the occurrence of the second specific prize (weak cherry, strong cherry) is allowed 2-2 mode (cherry mode) in which it is determined to grant)
A specific winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of determining that the first specific winning is allowed after the transition from the 2-1 (bell mode) mode to the first mode (cherry mode). After the transition from the 2-2 mode (cherry mode) to the first mode (bell mode) rather than the predetermined period (production restriction game) in which the execution of (small role winning suggestion effect) is restricted, The predetermined period (production restriction) in which execution of a specific prize suggestion effect (small role winning suggestion effect) that implys the possibility of determining that the second specific prize (weak cherry, strong cherry) is allowed to occur is restricted. Game) is longer.
According to this feature, after the transition from the 2-1 mode, which is highly likely to be given a privilege by allowing the occurrence of the first specific prize that is easily allowed to occur, to the first mode, The generation of the second specific prize that is less likely to be allowed to occur than the predetermined period in which the execution of the specific prize suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of determining that the generation of one specific prize is permitted is permitted is permitted. Specific winning suggestion suggesting the possibility of allowing the occurrence of the second specific winning after the transition from the 2-2 mode, which is likely to be rewarded, to the first mode Since the predetermined period in which the performance is restricted is longer, a privilege is granted if allowed in the 2-2 mode immediately after the transition from the 2-2 mode to the first mode. The occurrence of a second specific prize that is highly possible and difficult to tolerate That is, it is larger than the case where it is determined that the occurrence of the first specific winning that is relatively permissible immediately after the transition from the 2-1 mode to the first mode is permitted. Even when there is a possibility of giving a feeling of loss, this feeling of loss can be effectively reduced.
In addition, when it is determined that the privilege is given with the first probability when the first specific winning is permitted in the 2-2 mode, the 2-2 The mode functions as a first mode with respect to the 2-1 mode, and the generation of the second specific prize is permitted in the 2-1 mode, the first probability When it is determined that a privilege is to be granted, the 2-1 mode can function as the first mode with respect to the 2-2 mode.

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A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to be generated before a display result is derived on the variable display section;
Privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege to a player;
A first control that controls to a first mode in which it is determined by the privilege grant determining means that the privilege is granted with a first probability when it is determined by the prior decision means that the occurrence of a specific winning is permitted. Mode control means,
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted, it is determined by the privilege grant determining means that the privilege is given with a second probability higher than the first probability. Second mode control means for controlling to a second mode;
Specific winning suggestion effect execution means for executing a specific winning suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of the determination being made when the prior determination means determines that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted;
With
The ratio at which the specific prize suggestion effect is executed by the specific prize suggestion effect executing means is determined from the second mode when the bonus grant determining means has not determined to grant the privilege from the second mode. The slot machine is characterized in that it is lower than after the predetermined period elapses after the transition to the mode.

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