JP2016106724A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine that can avoid making advantageous degree unintentionally raised by consecutive operations in any of procedures than operations in other procedures.SOLUTION: A net increase in the number medals (tokens) becomes the same or substantially the same between when stop switches are operated over a plurality of games with a left first stop and when the stop switches are operated over a plurality of games with a right first stop. In this way, a situation can be avoided where an advantageous degree of a player is unintentionally raised because a net increase in the number becomes greatly different by consecutive operations of the stop switches in either one of stop orders between the left first stop and the right first stop than consecutive operations in other stop orders.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

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

  A slot machine generally has a plurality of (usually three) reels with a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery. First, a bet number is set by a player's BET operation and specified. When a start operation is performed in a state where the number of bets is set, rotation of a plurality of reels is started, and rotation is stopped by operating a stop switch provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination occurs when a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination) is arranged on the winning line. To do. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  For these winning combinations, a special role (for example, a bonus) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, a small role accompanied by a game value such as a medal, or a game without using the game value is used. There is a re-playing role with a re-playing grant that can be played. These winning combinations are generally those that allow the winning combination to be awarded on the condition that a winning lottery performed simultaneously with the start operation is won.

  In such slot machines, it is recommended that the player operate the stop switch in the operating procedure for first stopping the left reel of the plurality of reels, and other than the notification period in which the operating procedure is notified. There has been a slot machine that imposes a predetermined penalty when a stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the recommended procedure during the period (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this slot machine, in a game in which a plurality of roles are simultaneously won, the player's advantage is varied by varying the display result derived according to the operation procedure. For example, it is easier to derive a display result that is more advantageous for the player when the stop switch is operated in a procedure other than the recommended procedure than in the recommended procedure. On the other hand, during the notification period, the player is operated the stop switch by a procedure other than the recommended procedure, and the advantage is improved only during the notification period.

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  However, in the slot machine as described above, if no penalty is imposed, the player will continue to operate the stop switch in a procedure other than the recommended procedure in order to improve the advantage, It is not possible to secure a game property that improves the advantage only during the notification period.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its object is to avoid improving the advantage of operating by any procedure as compared to operating by another procedure. It is to provide a slot machine that can.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
Before the display result is derived, control is given to a given display result that gives game value (for example, a symbol combination of a small role such as a lower bell) and an advantageous state (for example, an advantageous RT state) that is more advantageous than the normal state. Predetermining means (for example, the main control unit 41) that determines whether or not derivation is permitted for each of the plurality of display results including the advantageous transition display result (for example, the symbol combination for promoting to the advantageous RT state such as promotion replay). Process to execute an internal lottery)
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means (for example, processing for executing reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation procedure of the derivation operation means,
The derivation control means includes
A game in which the determination result of the pre-determining means is a result that allows the derivation of a specific added display result (for example, the symbol combination of the lower bell) of the given display results (for example, a game won by the simultaneous winning bell A) When the derivation operation means is operated in the first procedure (for example, the first left stop), the probability is higher than when the derivation operation means is operated in the second procedure (for example, the first right stop). , Perform control for deriving the specific grant display result (see, for example, the column of simultaneous winning bell A in FIG. 8),
In a game (for example, a game won by simultaneous winning lip A) in which the determination result of the pre-determining unit is a result that permits the derivation of the advantageous transition display result (for example, the symbol combination of promotion replay). Is operated in the second procedure (for example, the first stop on the right) with a higher probability than when the derivation operation means is operated in the first procedure (for example, the first stop on the left). Control for deriving the display result (for example, see the column of simultaneous winning Lip A in FIG. 9),
The advantage is the same or substantially the same when the derivation operation means is operated in the first procedure over a plurality of games and when the derivation operation means is operated in the second procedure over the plurality of games. (For example, see FIG. 13 (a) and FIG. 13 (b)).

  According to such a configuration, it is avoided that by continuing to operate the derivation operation means in any one of the first procedure and the second procedure, the advantage is improved compared to operating in the other procedure. can do. Furthermore, since the derived display result of the specific assignment display result and the advantageous transition display result differs depending on the operation procedure, the interest of the game can be improved.

  The “advantageous transfer display result” may be any display result of all display results that can be derived, for example, may be any display result of “given display results”, The display result may be any one of “re-game display results” that allows the next game to be played without using the game value. The “advantageous transition display result” may be a loss display result in which no winning occurs when it is derived.

  “Derivation of specific assignment display result” and “derivation of advantageous transition display result” may be permitted independently of each other, or both may be permitted.

  The “first procedure” and the “second procedure” may be the order in which the derivation operation means is operated (for example, the order in which the variable display of the plurality of variable display units is stopped), or the timing at which the derivation operation means is operated. (For example, the timing at which the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped) may be used.

  “In a game in which the determination result of the pre-determination means is a result that allows the derivation of the specific giving display result among the giving display results, the derivation operating means is operated when the derivation operating means is operated in the first procedure. "The control for deriving the specific assigned display result is performed with higher probability than when operated in the second procedure" means that the derivation operation means is the first operation in the game that is the result of allowing the specific given display result to be derived. When the procedure is operated, control for deriving the specific display result is performed with a predetermined probability (including a probability of 100%), and when the derivation operation means is operated with the second procedure, the probability is less than the predetermined probability (0% probability) Control for deriving the specific assignment display result may be performed.

  In a game in which the determination result of the prior determination means is a result that permits the derivation of the advantageous transition display result, when the derivation operation means is operated in the second procedure, the derivation operation means is in the first procedure. “The control for deriving the advantageous transition display result is performed with a higher probability than when operated” means that the derivation operation means is operated in the second procedure in a game that allows the derivation of the advantageous transition display result. When the derivation operation means is operated in the first procedure, the probability is less than the predetermined probability (including the probability of 0%). Control for deriving the advantageous transition display result may be performed.

  "The advantage is the same or substantially the same when the derivation operation means is operated in the first procedure over a plurality of games and when the derivation operation means is operated in the second procedure over the plurality of games. “Substantially the same” in “A certain” means an advantage when the derivation operation means is operated in the first procedure over a plurality of games and an advantage when the derivation operation means is operated in the second procedure over the plurality of games. It is the same to the extent that the player feels that the degree is not significantly different. For example, “substantially the same” refers to a case where the number of game values given over a plurality of games and the net increase in game value owned by the player are substantially the same.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The specific grant display result is not allowed to be derived together with the advantageous transition display result (for example, the symbol combination of the lower bell can be derived only for the game won in the simultaneous winning bell A, while the promotion replay is simultaneous winning. It can be derived only for games won in Lip A).

  According to such a configuration, among the specific grant display result and the advantageous transition display result, depending on which display result is allowed to be derived and the operation procedure, the specific grant display result and the advantageous transition display result. Since the display results derived from are different, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The specific grant display result is allowed to be derived together with a secondary grant display result (for example, a combination of symbols of one bell) that gives a game value smaller than the specific grant display result among the grant display results (for example, , See the column of simultaneous winning bell A in FIG. 7).

  According to such a configuration, in a game that is a result of permitting the derivation of the specific granted display result, the derived display result of the given display result differs depending on the operation procedure, and the game value to be given is different. Since the size changes, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
The advantageous transition display result is a re-game display result (for example, replay) in which the next game can be performed without using the gaming value,
The advantageous transition display result is allowed to be derived together with the secondary regame display result (for example, maintenance replay) that is not controlled to the advantageous state among the regame display results (for example, the simultaneous winning lip A column in FIG. 7). reference).

  According to such a configuration, in the game that allows the derivation of the advantageous transition display result, the derived display result of the re-game display results differs depending on the operation procedure, and is controlled to the advantageous state. Since it changes whether or not, the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In the slot machine of (3) above,
The derivation control means derives the specific grant display result when the derivation operation means is operated in the first procedure in a game which is a result of permitting the derivation of the specific grant display result and the secondary grant display result. Control is performed, and when the deriving operation means is operated in the second procedure, control for deriving the sub-given display result is performed (see, for example, the simultaneous winning bell A column in FIG. 8).

  According to such a configuration, in the game that allows the derivation of the specific grant display result and the secondary grant display result, the derivation operation means is more effective than the secondary grant display result when operated in the first procedure. Since a specific giving display result having a large gaming value is derived, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(6) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (5) above,
In the advantageous state, derivation of the advantageous maintenance display result for maintaining the control to the advantageous state is allowed (for example, FIG. 7) together with the advantageous end display result (for example, fall replay) for which the control to the advantageous state is ended. (See the section on simultaneous winning Lip B).

  According to such a configuration, depending on the display result that is derived, there are times when the control to the advantageous state ends and the control to the advantageous state is maintained, and the control to the advantageous state will be continued forever. Can be avoided.

(7) In the slot machine of (6) above,
The derivation control means derives the advantageous end display result when the derivation operation means is operated in the first procedure in a game that allows the derivation of the advantageous end display result and the advantageous maintenance display result. Control is performed, and when the deriving operation means is operated in the second procedure, control for deriving the advantageous maintenance display result is performed (see, for example, the simultaneous winning Lip B column in FIG. 9).

  According to such a configuration, after the derivation operation means is operated in the second procedure in the game that is the result of allowing the derivation of the advantageous transition display result, the advantageous transition display result is derived and controlled to the advantageous state, and then the procedure is performed. Even if the operation is continued in the first procedure with the change, the control to the advantageous state is completed by deriving the advantageous end display result, so that the player's strategy to improve the advantage by changing the procedure is prevented. be able to.

(8) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (7) above,
The control for the notification (for example, indication effect, confirmation notification) to be controlled in the notification period (for example, AT) for notifying the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is performed by the derivation operation means in the first procedure. It is different when operated and when operated in the second procedure (for example, see FIG. 12).

  According to such a configuration, since the control about the notification of whether to control in the notification period changes according to which procedure the derivation operation means is operated in the first procedure and the second procedure, It is possible to notify whether or not to control during the notification period by an appropriate method according to the situation.

It is a front view of a slot machine. 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 figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination and re-playing combination, the symbol combination of a small combination and re-playing combination, and a small combination and re-playing combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the judgment value corresponding to a lottery object combination. 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 simultaneous winning bell winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of simultaneous winning lip winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating AT lottery which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution timing of the warning effect and confirmation alert | report which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the comparison of the net increase at the time of multi-game digestion.

  An example of an embodiment for implementing the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment.

[Configuration of slot machine]
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Arranged to be visible.

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

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided correspondingly 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 displayed on the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect 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 on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated 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.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (in the present embodiment, 3 as the specified number) among the specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range; Settlement switch 10 operated when settling medals stored as credits and medals used for setting bets (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), when starting a game Start switch 7 that is operated in turn, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated in order to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, for production to be used for production Switch 56 are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the second stop reel is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, the third stop reel is referred to as a third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a third stop or final stop. Called. The first stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a first left stop, the second stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a second left stop, and the third stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a third left stop. The first stop of the middle reel 2C is referred to as a middle first stop, the second stop of the middle reel 2C is referred to as a second middle stop, and the third stop of the middle reel 2C is referred to as a middle third stop. The first stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as a first right stop, the second stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as a second right stop, and the third stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as a third right stop.

  In the present embodiment, the order in which the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (push order, also referred to as operation procedure) is forward push, forward push, middle left push, middle right push, reverse pinch push. , And reverse push. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. The forward pinching push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time and then the right reel 2R is stopped for the second time. The middle left push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right press refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped. The reverse pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  A game display unit 13 is provided on the front door 1b. As shown in FIG. 1, the game display unit 13 displays a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary game indicator 12 for displaying an error code, 1 BETLED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for notifying that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers are set A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that the game has been performed, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (reel rotation has not started since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) Replay During LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that LED 19, and during replay game in wait for notifying by lighting the fact is in state) waiting for. A replay game refers to a game that is started after the number of bets is automatically set.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (not shown) that notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. 4).

  Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R for informing that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective by lighting (FIG. 4).

  Inside the front door 1b, there are a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a key operation, and a set value A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while changing or checking the set value, and a stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). Stop switch 36a for selecting valid / invalid, automatic settlement for selecting validity / invalidity of an automatic settlement function that automatically settles (returns) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation The flow path of the medals inserted from the switch 36b and the medal insertion part 4 is either on the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side provided in the housing 1a or on the medal payout outlet 9 side. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to one side, the medal selector 29 having the insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and the open state of the front door 1b. A door opening detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detection is provided.

  The inserted medal sensor 31 includes a plurality (for example, three) of sensors capable of detecting medals, and the medals inserted with the plurality of sensors can be detected in a predetermined order (in order from the upstream sensor). It is configured. The main control unit 41 detects that the detection results by the plurality of sensors are the detection results when the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are detected in a predetermined order (also referred to as appropriate detection results). It is determined that the inserted medal sensor 31 detects the inserted medal or the passage of the inserted medal.

  Furthermore, a stop switch 36a is provided inside the front door 1b for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function for controlling the stop state.

  Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, an external output board 1000 for outputting a predetermined signal to an external device such as a data display provided outside the reel unit 2 and the slot machine 1 ( 4), a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, a hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4) for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9, and a hopper motor. A hopper unit 34 including a payout sensor 34c (see FIG. 4) for detecting medals paid out by driving 34b and a power supply box 100 are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), and reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (each capable of detecting the reel reference position of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R). 4).

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals. When the conductive member conducts electricity through contact with a medal stored in the overflow tank 35, the amount of medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank becomes full. Is detected.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100, as shown in FIG. 4, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, there are a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (payout rate) of the internal lottery, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. Is provided.

  The stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 in the housing 1a cannot be operated unless the front door 1b is opened by key operation. For this reason, those switches inside the housing 1a can be operated only by a game shop clerk and cannot be operated by the player.

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

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a symbol combination such as a small combination or a replay combination. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”. A combination of symbols constituting any combination stops on the winning line, and a winning occurs. It is also called. For example, when the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals is activated. Deriving the symbol combination constituting the re-game combination on the winning line is also referred to as occurrence of a re-game winning (replay winning).

  In the present 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 the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned on the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined for winning based on a combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is arranged on the winning line LN, a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. ) Are arranged so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower 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, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

  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.

  One game is completed when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) on the winning line LN is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning will occur. When a prize is generated, a predetermined number of credits are added according to the prize. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 2). When the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped on the winning line LN, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols.

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols. At the same time, 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 are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames is fluctuated, so a maximum of four symbols are drawn in 190 ms. be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, it is displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. It is possible to display symbols arranged within 5 frames including a symbol 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 a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 Is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via the.

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 for controlling the game. The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The game control board 40 includes a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number within a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and the game control board 40. A switch detection circuit 44 that detects detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and a flow path switching A solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid 30; an LED drive circuit 47 that controls various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40; and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1; When detecting a voltage drop, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, and a power supply A reset circuit 49 to provide a reset signal to the main CPU41a when initialization command from Nyutoki or main CPU41a is not inputted, and the other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

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

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

  In the power interruption process, execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited as the process starts. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored. Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted. Thus, in the power interruption process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and compared with the RAM parity calculated at the next start-up, whether or not the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal. Can be confirmed.

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, by using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90). The signal is configured not to pass. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is transmitted only in one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication.

  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. 2), an effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The effect device is driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. 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 produces an effect based on a command from the main control unit 41. It is good also as a structure which determines the output pattern of an apparatus and an output control part performs output control of an effect device based on the output pattern which the sub control part 91 determined. In such a structure, the sub control part 91 and the output control part The output control of the rendering device is performed by both.

  In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are illustrated as the effect devices. However, the effect device is not limited to this, and the display device or machine that is mechanically driven. An actuating item that is driven automatically may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 performs drive control of the sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, the effect LED 52, and the reel LED 55. LED drive circuit 93, audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from speakers 53 and 54, reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to sub CPU 91a when power is turned on or when an initialization command from sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, A switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a power source supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that is sent to the sub CPU 91. Such as power interruption detection circuit 98 for outputting is mounted against. The sub control unit 91 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

  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. The sub-control unit 91 executes a timer interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

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

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

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (the ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the bet number and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the payout rate becomes lower as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the player has the highest advantage, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. Become.

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

  It should be noted that the setting change state may be entered on condition that “power ON” + “setting key ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, the unauthorized setting change in the state where the front door 1b is not opened can be prevented. In addition, once the state is changed to the setting change state, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until a termination condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key is turned OFF after the set value is determined) is satisfied. You may make it do. Thereby, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, and thus it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

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

  It should be noted that the setting confirmation state may be shifted on condition that “setting key ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, the unauthorized setting check in the state where the front door 1b is not opened can be prevented. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until an end condition (setting key is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

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

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

  The sub-control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interrupt process (sub), and if it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, the sub-control unit 91 returns next time. Sometimes power interruption processing (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed.

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

  Even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub-control unit 91 receives a setting command indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41, and after a certain period of time has elapsed since activation. The RAM 91c is also initialized when neither a return command nor a setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned has been received even after elapse. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sets the setting key switch 37 on and the reset / setting switch 38 when the RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, when the initialization condition consisting of five at the end of one game is satisfied, Five types of initialization in different areas to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed at the time of startup when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are on when a RAM error occurs. In initialization 0, all areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. The Initialization 1 is an initialization performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the reset / setting switch 38 is turned off at the time of start-up, and is shifted to the setting change state. In the initialization 1, the RAM 41c is used. Of the storage area, areas other than the important work and special work are initialized. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization that is performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In initialization 3, non-saved work, unused areas, and The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

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

[Internal lottery]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line that is activated (in the present embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated. In the following, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line (simply called the winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning combinations can be broadly divided into special roles with a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, small roles with payout of medals, and the next game without the use of medals by the player. There is a re-player who is set with the number of bets that can be made. A small role and a replay role are collectively referred to as a general role. Note that no special role is provided in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

  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. In the case where a special combination is provided, the winning flag for the special combination is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of permitted combinations. . That is, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game.

  In the internal lottery, whether or not a winning for each combination is permitted is determined before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). It is. 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. For each combination determined according to the gaming state, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current gaming state (normal state, advantageous RT state), the number of bets and the set value of each combination An internal lottery is performed according to the number of determination values.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined in accordance with the role that is the subject of the internal lottery, the current gaming state, and the set value are sequentially assigned to the internal lottery random value (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination is won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) corresponding to the number of determination values.

  When the winning of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c.

[Reel stop control]
The stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  In the present 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 winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop control with the number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. As a result, when the winning operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped within the maximum 4 frames drawing range on the winning line, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. Control is performed to stop the non-combining roles without aligning them in the drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  When a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a small role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, control to align the small role on the winning line rather than the special role It is possible to win a special role only when priority is given and a small role cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be drawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  If a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, priority will be given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and the small role will be placed on the winning line only if the special role cannot be drawn. You may perform control to align.

  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, the control for stopping the game by aligning the symbols of the re-gamer within a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the drawing range of the piece, when the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Make sure to win again with all the re-games. In such a case, priority is given to the control which arranges a re-game player on a winning line rather than a special game, and a re-game player always wins. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing role can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing role is drawn, and the special role is not arranged on the winning line simultaneously with the re-playing role.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a combination corresponding to winning is arranged on the activated winning line when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped due to the stop operation. If it is determined and it is determined that a combination corresponding to any of the winnings is prepared, control at the time of winning is performed. For example, when the small combinations are arranged, a control for giving medals according to the arranged small combinations is performed, and when the re-playing combination is arranged, a control for giving a replay game is performed.

[command]
A command that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

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

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of command based on the type data.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after the setting change) to the start of the game. In a state where the specified number of bets is not set, a bet is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to bet the number of bets. Sent when is set. Since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, the sub-control unit 91 can specify that the betting number has been set by receiving the BET command.

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. The sub-control unit 91 can specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 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. It is. The reel stop command is transmitted each time stop control associated with a stop operation of each reel is performed. The sub-control unit 91 can specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command.

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify a 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 paid out when winning. The winning determination command is transmitted after all reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

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

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game. The gaming state command is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating that a transition to the standby state is made. When the standby command is set to the standby state after a certain period of time without setting the number of bets after one game, the payout of medals by the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is completed. And sent after the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating occurrence or release of a stop state. A stop command indicating the occurrence of a stop state is transmitted when controlled to the stop state, and a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted when a reset operation is performed and the stop state is released. Is done.

  The error command is a command indicating occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and the error state is controlled, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error state is sent, and when the reset operation is canceled and the error state is released, the error command indicating the release of the error state Is sent.

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

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and at the end of the setting change state, a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. The sub control unit 91 confirms that the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized by the setting command indicating the setting start because the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized in accordance with the transition to the setting change state. It can be specified.

  The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When transitioning to the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the start of setting confirmation is transmitted, and when the setting confirmation state ends, a setting confirmation command indicating the end of setting confirmation is transmitted.

  The door command is a command indicating a detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state). When the door command is turned on, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off) at the end of one game (at the time after the game ends and before the setting of the bet amount of the next game can be started). , 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 switches 8L, 8C, 8R), whether the detection state has changed from off to on. This is a command indicating whether the state has changed from "off" to "off" and the detection state (on / off) of another switch. The operation detection command is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches changes.

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

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

  The operation detection command is generated 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). Are stored in the operation detection command storage area. When the operation detection command transmission request is set, the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command storage area is instructed to be transmitted. In the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) executed thereafter, the command buffer is stored. It is stored and transferred to the sub-control unit 91 by being transferred to the serial communication circuit.

[Control by sub-control unit 91 at the time of command reception]
An effect control performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command 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, and 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.

  When a new command is received 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 responds to the newly received command. An effect based on the control pattern is executed. In other words, even when the effect has not been completed to the end, when a new command is received, the effect that has been executed is canceled and the effect based on the new command is executed.

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

[Winners]
With reference to FIG. 5, the small combination and the re-playing combination in the winning combination will be described. For small roles, 1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 2, 1 bell 3, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, 1 bell 5, 1 bell 6, 1 bell 7A, A single bell 7B, a single bell 8, a single bell 9, a middle bell, and a lower bell are included. On the other hand, the re-game player includes a maintenance replay, a promotion replay, and a fall replay.

  1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 2, 1 bell 3, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, 1 bell 5, 1 bell 6, 1 bell 7A, 1 bell 7B, 1 bell 8, and 1 bell 9 are also referred to as 1 bell.

  Each of the single bells will not win the winning single bell unless the stop operation of the left reel, middle reel, and right reel is performed at an appropriate timing, but depending on the type of winning combination at the same time , Either role wins. For example, the “replay” of the left reel composing the single bell 1A is arranged within 5 frames, but the “cherry a” of the middle reel composing the single bell 1A and the “white 7” of the right reel are There are places that are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the 1-bell 1A is won in the internal lottery, if the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning 1-bell 1A is not won. However, when all of the bells (hereinafter also referred to as one bell) are elected at the same time, the left reel “Replay”, the middle reel “Cherry a” / “Cherry b” / “Plum”, the right reel “White 7” / “Cherry a” / “BAR” / “Plum” are arranged within 5 frames each. Therefore, when all the 1 bells are won in the internal lottery, any combination can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When each one of the bells wins, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged in the upper stage, and one medal is paid out.

  The middle bell wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the “bell” of the left reel, the “bell” of the middle reel, and the “bell” of the right reel that constitute the middle bell are arranged within 5 frames each. For this reason, when the middle bell is won in the internal lottery, the middle bell can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the middle bell wins, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is aligned in the middle and six medals are paid out.

  The lower bell wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, “Blue 7” / “Watermelon” for the left reel, “White 7” / “BAR” / “Replay” for the middle reel, and “Red 7” / “Replay” for the right reel, Arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, when the lower bell is won in the internal lottery, the lower bell can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the lower bell wins, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is aligned in the lower row, and six medals are paid out.

  The maintenance replay wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the “replay” of the left reel, the “replay” of the middle reel, and the “replay” of the right reel constituting the maintenance replay are arranged within 5 frames each. For this reason, when the maintenance replay is won in the internal lottery, the maintenance replay can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the maintenance replay is won, a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged in the middle and a replay game is given. When the maintenance replay wins in the normal state, the gaming state is maintained.

  The promotion replay wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, “Watermelon” / “BAR” / “Red 7” on the left reel, “Replay” on the middle reel, and “Red 7” / “Bell” on the right reel that make up the promotion replay are placed within 5 frames each. Has been. For this reason, when the promotion replay is won in the internal lottery, the promotion replay can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the promotion replay wins, the “replay-replay-replay” combination is arranged in a V shape and a replay game is given. When the promotion replay is won in the normal state, the normal state is shifted to the advantageous RT state.

  The fall replay wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the “reel” of the left reel, the “replay” of the middle reel, and the “red 7” / “bell” of the right reel that constitute the fall replay are arranged within 5 frames each. For this reason, when the fall replay is won in the internal lottery, the fall replay can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the falling replay wins, the “replay-replay-replay” combination is aligned in a right-up manner and a replay game is given. In addition, when the fall replay wins in the advantageous RT state, the control to the advantageous RT state ends and the advantageous RT state is shifted to the normal state.

[Lottery eligible role]
With reference to FIG. 6, the combination of lottery object combinations will be described. In this embodiment, an internal lottery is performed, and the number of determination values is set for each of the combinations that are the targets of the internal lottery. The range of determination values corresponding to each combination can be specified by a determination value table stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The RAM 41c stores a determination value table for a normal state and a determination value table for an advantageous RT state, and the main control unit 41 uses a determination value table corresponding to the type of gaming state being controlled. The range of the judgment value is specified and the internal lottery process is executed. In the internal lottery, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously, and different winning combinations can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 6, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the number of determination values is shown in the horizontal column. ○ means that it will be a lottery target. FIG. 7 shows combinations of combinations read for each lottery target combination. “+” In the winning combination means that it is read out as a lottery target combination at the same time in the internal lottery.

  The numerical values shown below the circles are the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, when the set value is 1) and the winning probability. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “8192” is set as the number of determination values is 8192/65536 = 1/8.

  The internal winning lots include simultaneous winning bell A, simultaneous winning bell B, simultaneous winning lip A, and simultaneous winning lip B. Note that simultaneous winning bell A and simultaneous winning bell B are also referred to as simultaneous winning bells, and simultaneous winning Lip A and simultaneous winning Lip B are also referred to as simultaneous winning Lips.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the simultaneous winning bell A is a winning combination of lower bell + 1 bell 1A + 1 bell 1B + 1 bell 4A + 1 bell 4B. The simultaneous winning bell B is a winning combination of middle bell + all 1 bell. In the simultaneous winning bell A, the lower bell pays out more medals at the time of winning the prize than the single bell that is simultaneously won, so the lower bell is called the main role and the single bell is also called the secondary role. In the simultaneous winning bell B, the middle bell pays more medals at the time of winning than the single bell that wins simultaneously, so the middle bell is also called the main role, and the single bell is also called the secondary role.

  Simultaneous winning lip A is a winning combination of maintenance replay + promotion replay. The simultaneous winning lip B is a winning combination of maintenance replay + falling replay.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the normal state, simultaneous winning bell A and simultaneous winning bell B are won with a probability of 1/8, and simultaneous winning Lip A is won with a probability of 2/8. For this reason, in the normal state, the result of the internal lottery is lost with a probability of 4/8. On the other hand, in the advantageous RT state, simultaneous winning bell A and simultaneous winning bell B are won with a probability of 1/8, and simultaneous winning lip B is won with a probability of 6/8. In this way, in the advantageous RT state, instead of winning the simultaneous winning lip A, the simultaneous winning lip B is won with a high probability, so the result of the internal lottery will not be lost. Therefore, the advantageous RT state is an advantageous state for the player because it is more difficult to reduce the number of medals owned than the normal state.

[Reel control when winning the simultaneous winning bell]
With reference to FIG. 8, the reel control in the game won by the simultaneous winning bell will be described. In this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state, the player is not disadvantaged if the stop switch is operated at any one of the first left stop, the first middle stop, and the first right stop (so-called “so-called”). , No penalty will be imposed). That is, in the present embodiment, the player is permitted to operate the stop switch at any one of the first left stop, the first middle stop, and the first right stop.

  In the game where the simultaneous winning bell A is won, when the stop switch is operated at the first left stop, the lower bell as the main character wins, and when the stop switch is operated at the first middle stop or the first right stop, the second role is played. The one bell won or won one of the bells and won no prize.

  In the game where the simultaneous winning bell B is won, when the stop switch is operated at the middle first stop, the middle stage bell as the leading role wins, and when the stop switch is operated at the first left stop or the first right stop, the secondary role is played. That one bell won the prize.

  In this way, when the stop switch is operated with the first stop on the left, if the simultaneous winning bell A is won, the lower bell as the leading player wins and 6 medals are paid out, and the simultaneous winning bell B is won. If so, one bell wins and one medal is paid out. On the other hand, when the stop switch is operated at the middle first stop, if the simultaneous winning bell B is won, the middle bell that is the main character wins and 6 medals are paid out, but the simultaneous winning bell A is won. If you do, you may miss a single bell. In addition, when the stop switch is operated with the first stop on the right, the leading role will not win regardless of which of the simultaneous winning bell A and the simultaneous winning bell B is won. For this reason, from the point that more medals are paid out, the player may continue to operate the stop switch at the first left stop.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 may be controlled to AT (Assist Time). AT is a period during which a navigation effect is executed in which the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. The AT is controlled on the condition that it has Navistock which is the right of AT control. The AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (one set of 50 games in the present embodiment) based on the number of navigation stocks held. For this reason, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and as the number of navigation stocks increases, the number of navigation stocks is controlled by the AT for a longer period. The navigation stock is given when a winning is made in the AT lottery performed by the sub-control unit 91.

  When controlled by the AT, when one of the simultaneous winning bells is won, a push order in which the player has an advantage is notified by the navigation effect. For example, in a game won by the simultaneous winning bell A, information prompting the first left stop to win the lower bell as the leading role (for example, “left middle right” or “left and right middle” on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51) Character image) is notified. In a game won by the simultaneous winning bell B, information prompting the first stop while winning the middle bell as the leading role (for example, a character image of “middle left / right” or “middle right / left” on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51) Is notified.

  As described above, if the stop switch is continuously operated in the first left stop, more medals are paid out than if the stop switch is continuously operated in the other pushing order. However, when controlled by the AT, the main character is awarded. Since the order of pushing is notified, more medals are paid out than when the stop switch is continuously operated in the first left stop.

[Reel control when winning in simultaneous winning lip]
With reference to FIG. 9, the reel control in the game won in the simultaneous winning lip will be described.

  In a game won by simultaneous winning Lip A, the promotion replay wins when the stop switch is operated at the first right stop, and the maintenance replay wins when the stop switch is operated at the first left stop or the middle first stop. .

  In the game won in the simultaneous winning Lip B, the fall replay is won when the stop switch is operated at the first left stop, and the maintenance replay is won when the stop switch is operated at the first middle stop or the right first stop. .

  In this way, when the stop switch is operated in the first stop on the right, if the simultaneous winning lip A is won in the normal state, the promotion replay wins and shifts to the advantageous RT state, and the simultaneous winning lip B in the advantageous RT state. If you win, the maintenance replay wins and you can avoid winning the fall replay. On the other hand, when the stop switch is operated in the middle first stop, even if the simultaneous winning lip A is won in the normal state, the promoted replay will not win and the advantageous RT state will not be entered. Also, when the stop switch is operated in the first stop on the right, even if the simultaneous winning lip A is won in the normal state, the promotion replay will not win and will not shift to the advantageous RT state. If B is won, the fall replay wins and the control to the advantageous RT state ends. For this reason, from the viewpoint of shifting from the normal state to the advantageous RT state and maintaining the control to the advantageous RT state, the player may continue to operate the stop switch at the first right stop.

  When controlled by the AT, when one of the simultaneous winning lips is won, the push order in which the player has an advantage is notified by the navigation effect. For example, in a game won in the simultaneous winning lip A, information prompting the first stop to the right for winning the promotion replay (for example, “right middle left” or “right middle left” character image on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51). Is notified. In a game won by simultaneous winning Lip B, information prompting a first stop or right first stop while avoiding a fall replay winning (for example, “middle left / right” or “middle right / left” on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51) , “Right middle left” and “right middle left” character images).

[Game state transition]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, control is performed to either a normal state or an advantageous RT state.

  When the symbol combination for promotion replay is derived in the normal state, the state shifts to the advantageous RT state. When the symbol combination of fall replay is derived in the advantageous RT state, the normal state is entered.

[AT lottery]
The AT lottery executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. The AT lottery is executed when the lottery condition is satisfied in both the normal state and the advantageous RT state. When the normal state or the advantageous RT state is in the non-AT state, whether or not to provide navigation stock and the number of navigation stocks to be applied are determined. When in the normal state or the advantageous RT state and during the AT, whether or not to add the number of AT games under control (also referred to as the number of AT games) and the number of AT games to be added are determined.

  In the AT lottery, any lottery condition is satisfied every time 500 games are consumed, when the AT lottery is not executed until 100 games are consumed, or when the simultaneous winning bell is not won for 5 consecutive games. When it is executed.

  For example, when an AT lottery is executed every time 500 games are consumed in a non-AT, it is determined that a navigation stock is given with a probability of 10%, and a navigation stock is given 1 with a probability of 60%. It is determined that 2 navigation stocks are assigned with a probability of 30%, and 3 navigation stocks are assigned with a probability of 10%.

  Further, when the AT lottery is executed every time 500 games are consumed during the AT, it is determined to increase the number of AT games with a probability of 10%, and further, it is determined to add 10 games with a probability of 60%. , It is determined to add 20 games with a probability of 30%, and it is determined to add 30 games with a probability of 10%.

  Even when other lottery conditions are satisfied, the probability shown in FIG. 11 is used to determine whether or not to add navigation stock, whether or not to add navigation stock, and whether or not to increase the number of AT games. The number of AT games is determined. Note that, in the AT lottery, the determination of the granting of navigation stock and the addition of the number of AT games is also called AT winning.

  Note that a special combination with a low winning probability such as cherry or watermelon may be provided, and the AT lottery may be executed when the special combination is won.

  When the AT lottery is executed, after the predetermined number of games have been digested (for example, after 10 games have been digested during non-AT and when the AT being controlled has been completed during AT), the sub-control unit 91 A prelude direction is performed. The precursor effect is an effect that causes the player to expect whether or not the AT is won by using the liquid crystal display 51 or the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when a precursor effect is executed, an effect image in which a teammate character and an enemy character fight is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 over a plurality of games (for example, five games). Is confirmed. Further, when the AT is won, a confirmation notification for notifying the player to that effect is performed. For example, in the confirmation notification during non-AT, a character image of “AT confirmation” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, in AT notification during AT, a character image “AT continuation” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

[Timing and confirmation notification execution timing]
With reference to FIG. 12, the execution timing of the warning effect and the confirmation notification executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. FIG. 12 shows an example of the execution timing of the warning effect and the confirmation notification during non-AT.

  When the AT is not controlled, the push order for winning the leading role is not notified, but if the stop switch is continuously operated at the first left stop, the leading role can be won when the simultaneous winning bell A is won. Therefore, even during non-AT, a player who wants to receive more medals will continue to operate the stop switch at the first left stop. FIG. 12 (a) shows the execution timing of the warning effect and the confirmation notification when the stop switch is continuously operated at the first left stop until the confirmation notification is performed.

  When the AT is won at timing t1 during non-AT, a prelude effect is started at timing t2 after 10 games have been consumed. In addition, between ten games from the timing t1 to the timing t2, the warning expectation effect which makes it expect that a warning effect starts may be performed. For example, in the sign expectation effect, a character image “something may happen” may be displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the warning effect starts at the timing t <b> 2, an effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character fight for five games is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the indication effect ends at timing t3, an effect image in which the teammate character wins the enemy character is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and a character image of “AT confirmed” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Displayed confirmation notification is performed.

  After the confirmation notification, in order to win the promoted replay, the system waits for simultaneous winning Lip A. When the simultaneous winning lip A is won at the timing t4, the push order (right first stop) for winning the promoted replay is notified. When the player operates the stop switch at the first right stop, the promotion replay wins. When the promotion replay wins, it is controlled to the advantageous RT state from timing t5 immediately after that and AT starts. In the period until the confirmation notification is made, the simultaneous winning lip A may be won, but since the stop switch is continuously operated at the first left stop, the promotion replay does not win.

  As described above, when the stop switch is continuously operated at the first left stop until the notification of confirmation is performed, the promotion replay is finally won in the game in which the simultaneous winning lip A is won after the notification of confirmation. Then, AT starts when the promotion replay is won and controlled to the advantageous RT state. For this reason, when the stop switch is continuously operated at the first left stop until the confirmation notification is performed, the player can see a series of precursor effects until the confirmation notification is performed. Furthermore, the player will recognize that the AT starts when the promotion replay is won and controlled to the advantageous RT state.

  On the other hand, when the AT is not controlled, the push order for winning the promotion replay is not notified, but if the stop switch is continuously operated at the first stop on the right, the promotion replay will be awarded when the simultaneous winning Lip A is won. Can do. Therefore, even during non-AT, the player who intends to shift from the normal state to the advantageous RT state continues to operate the stop switch at the first right stop. FIG. 12B shows the execution timing of the warning effect and the final notification when the stop switch is continuously operated at the first right stop until the final notification is performed.

  When the AT is won at the timing t1 during non-AT, the start of the sign effect is scheduled after 10 games have been consumed. However, if 10 wins before the start of the sign effect, for example, when the simultaneous winning lip A is won at the timing t2 when 7 games are consumed, the promotion replay is won by operating the stop switch at the first right stop. To do.

  As described above, the player recognizes that the AT starts when the promotion replay is won and is controlled to the advantageous RT state. However, as in the example of FIG. If the AT does not start until after the final notification is made, the player has a distrust of not starting the AT. Therefore, in the present embodiment, at the timing t3 after the promotion replay wins, the final notification is performed without executing the precursor effect. That is, when the promotion replay wins before the sign effect is executed, the sign effect is canceled and only the character image of “AT confirmed” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Then, the AT starts from the timing t4 immediately after that controlled to the advantageous RT state.

  As described above, if the stop switch is operated with the first stop right until the confirmation notification is performed, the promotion replay may win in the period until the confirmation notification is performed after winning the AT. Then, the confirmation notification is performed without executing the warning effect, and the AT starts. As a result, it is possible to secure the game performance as perceived by the player that the AT starts when the promotion replay is won and controlled to the advantageous RT state, and the player is not distrusted.

  In the present embodiment, the promotion replay will not win if the stop switch is not operated at the first right stop. If it is designed so that the promotion replay wins in any push order instead of imposing a penalty on the push order of the stop switch (for example, the simultaneous winning replay in which the promotion replay wins in the first stop on the left) In the case of a simultaneous winning replay in which the promotion replay wins in the first stop in the middle and a simultaneous winning replay in which the promotion replay wins in the first stop on the right), the winning situation of the internal lottery and the operation by the player at that time It becomes difficult for the slot machine 1 to roughly grasp at what timing the promotion replay wins depending on the timing. Also, it is impossible for the player to roughly grasp when the promotion replay wins. In such a case, the execution timing of the warning effect and the confirmation notification becomes random, and it becomes difficult to appropriately show the player the warning effect having a series of stories such as a battle effect.

  It is only necessary to be able to execute the warning effect before the promotion replay wins, but when the promotion replay wins before the warning effect is executed, a confirmation notification is given at that time, and when the promotion replay wins in the middle of the warning effect, the warning effect is canceled. Then, a definite notification is performed. For this reason, when the winning timing of the promotion replay cannot be roughly grasped, it becomes difficult to properly show the player the precursor effect having a series of stories such as a battle effect.

  However, in this embodiment, since the push order in which the promotion replay wins is fixed to the first stop on the right, when the stop switch is operated other than the first stop on the right, the sign effect is executed and confirmed. It is possible to design the slot machine 1 to perform notification and to perform final notification without executing the precursor effect when the stop switch is operated in the first right stop. The player also operates the stop switch except for the first right stop when he wants to see the sign effect, and operates the stop switch with the first right stop if he does not want to see the sign effect or cancels the sign effect halfway. do it.

  Thus, since the presence / absence of the sign effect changes depending on the pressing order in which the stop switch is operated, the confirmation notification can be performed by an appropriate method according to the situation.

[Comparison of net increase]
In the present embodiment, four patterns are assumed as patterns in which the player can operate the stop switch. The first is a pattern in which the stop switch is continuously operated with the first stop on the left so as not to miss the winning of the lower bell when winning the simultaneous winning bell A. The second is a pattern in which a promotion replay is won at the time of winning the simultaneous winning lip A to shift to the advantageous RT state, and the stop switch is continuously operated at the first right stop so as to maintain the advantageous RT state. Third, in the normal state, when the simultaneous winning lip A is won, the promotion replay is won and the advantageous RT state is shifted to continue to operate the stop switch at the first right stop. In the advantageous RT state, the simultaneous winning bell A This is a pattern that keeps operating the stop switch with the first stop on the left so that the lower bell won't be missed when winning. The fourth pattern is that the stop switch is continuously operated according to the navigation effect when controlled by the AT.

  With reference to FIG. 13, the net increments of these four patterns when a plurality of games are digested are compared. In the example of FIG. 13, the net increase at the time of digesting 8 games is compared. Further, each winning combination is won based on the winning probability shown in FIG.

  First, with reference to FIG. 13A, a net increase when the stop switch is continuously operated in the first left stop will be described.

  In the first game in the normal state, when the simultaneous winning bell A is won, when the stop switch is operated with the first stop on the left, the lower bell as the leading role wins. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3 while the number of payouts is 6, the net increase is 3.

  In the second game in the normal state, if the game is lost in the internal lottery, no winning combination is won. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3 while the number of payouts is 0, the net increase so far is 0.

  In the third game in the normal state, if the game is lost in the internal lottery, no winning combination is won. At this time, the number of insertions is 3 while the number of payouts is 0, so the net increase so far is -3.

  In the fourth game in the normal state, when the simultaneous winning lip A is won, the maintenance replay wins when the stop switch is operated at the first left stop. That is, in the first left stop, the promotion replay cannot be won, and the maintenance replay wins. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3, the number of payouts (exactly, the number of bets automatically set in the next game) is 3, so the net increase so far is -3 Remains.

  In the fifth game in the normal state, when the simultaneous winning bell B is won, when the stop switch is operated with the first stop on the left, one bell as a secondary role wins. At this time, since the number of insertions (exactly, the number of bets automatically set) is 3, while the number of payouts is 1, the net increase so far is -5.

  In the sixth game in the normal state, if the game is lost in the internal lottery, no winning combination is won. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3, the number of payouts is 0, so the net increase so far is -8.

  In the 7th game in the normal state, if the game is lost in the internal lottery, no winning combination is won. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3, while the number of payouts is 0, the net increase so far is -11.

  In the 8th game in the normal state, if the simultaneous winning lip A is won, the maintenance replay wins when the stop switch is operated at the first left stop. At this time, since the number of insertions is three, the number of payouts (more precisely, the number of bets set automatically in the next game) is three, so the net increase so far is -11 Remains.

  As described above, when the stop switch is continuously operated in the first left stop, the net increase when the eight games are consumed is -11.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13B, a net increase when the stop switch is continuously operated in the first right stop will be described.

  In the first game in the normal state, when the simultaneous winning bell A is won, when the stop switch is operated at the first stop on the right, one bell as a secondary role wins or the winning of one bell is missed. In this example, a single bell is missed. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3 while the number of payouts is 0, the net increase is -3.

  In the second game in the normal state, if the game is lost in the internal lottery, no winning combination is won. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3, while the number of payouts is 0, the net increase so far is −6.

  In the third game in the normal state, if the game is lost in the internal lottery, no winning combination is won. At this time, the number of insertions is 3 while the number of payouts is 0, so the net increase so far is -9.

  In the fourth game in the normal state, when the simultaneous winning lip A is won, the promotion replay wins when the stop switch is operated at the first stop on the right. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3, the number of payouts (exactly, the number of bets automatically set in the next game) is 3, so the net increase so far is -9 Remains. Further, since the promotion replay is won, the fifth game is controlled to the advantageous RT state.

  In the 5th game in the advantageous RT state, when the simultaneous winning bell B is won, when the stop switch is operated with the first stop on the right, one bell as a secondary role wins. At this time, since the number of insertions (exactly, the number of bets automatically set) is 3, while the number of payouts is 1, the net increase so far is -11.

  In the 6th game in the advantageous RT state, when the simultaneous winning lip B is won, the maintenance replay wins when the stop switch is operated at the first right stop. At this time, since the number of insertions is three, the number of payouts (more precisely, the number of bets set automatically in the next game) is three, so the net increase so far is -11 Remains.

  In the 7th game in the advantageous RT state, if the simultaneous winning lip B is won, the maintenance replay wins when the stop switch is operated at the first right stop. In addition, in the 6th game and 7th game in the normal state shown in FIG. 13A, the internal lottery is lost, whereas in the 6th game and 7th game in the advantageous RT state, the simultaneous winning lip B is won. . As shown in FIG. 6, in the normal state, the internal lottery is lost with a probability of 4/8, whereas in the advantageous RT state, the internal lottery is not lost. Instead, the simultaneous winning lip B Because it is possible to win. In the 7th game in the advantageous RT state, when the maintenance replay wins, the number of insertions is 3 while the number of payouts (exactly, the number of bets automatically set in the next game) is 3 Therefore, the net increase so far remains -11.

  In the 8th game in the advantageous RT state, if the simultaneous winning lip B is won, the maintenance replay wins when the stop switch is operated with the first right stop. At this time, since the number of insertions is three, the number of payouts (more precisely, the number of bets set automatically in the next game) is three, so the net increase so far is -11 Remains.

  As described above, when the stop switch is continuously operated in the first left stop, the net increase when the eight games are consumed is -11.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13C, the net increase when the stop switch is continuously operated in the first right stop in the normal state and the stop switch is continuously operated in the first left stop in the advantageous RT state will be described. To do.

  In the first game in the normal state, when the simultaneous winning bell A is won, when the stop switch is operated at the first stop on the right, one bell as a secondary role wins or the winning of one bell is missed. In this example, a single bell is missed. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3 while the number of payouts is 0, the net increase is -3.

  In the second game in the normal state, if the game is lost in the internal lottery, no winning combination is won. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3, while the number of payouts is 0, the net increase so far is −6.

  In the third game in the normal state, if the game is lost in the internal lottery, no winning combination is won. At this time, the number of insertions is 3 while the number of payouts is 0, so the net increase so far is -9.

  In the fourth game in the normal state, when the simultaneous winning lip A is won, the promotion replay wins when the stop switch is operated at the first stop on the right. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3, the number of payouts (exactly, the number of bets automatically set in the next game) is 3, so the net increase so far is -9 Remains. Further, since the promotion replay is won, the fifth game is controlled to the advantageous RT state. In the advantageous RT state, the right first stop is switched to the first left stop so that the winning of the lower bell is not missed when the simultaneous winning bell A is won.

  In the 5th game in the advantageous RT state, when the simultaneous winning bell B is won, the middle bell as the leading role wins when the stop switch is operated with the first stop on the left. At this time, since the number of insertions (exactly, the number of bets automatically set) is 3, while the number of payouts is 6, the net increase so far is −6.

  In the 6th game in the advantageous RT state, when the simultaneous winning lip B is won, when the stop switch is operated at the first left stop, the fall replay wins. That is, in the first left stop, the maintenance replay cannot be won, and the fall replay wins. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3, the number of payouts (exactly, the number of bets automatically set in the next game) is 3, so the net increase so far is -6 Remains. In addition, since the fall replay is won, the seventh game is controlled again to the normal state. Note that, in the normal state, the first left stop is switched to the first right stop so that the promotion replay is won and the transition to the advantageous RT state is made again.

  In the 7th game in the normal state, if the game is lost in the internal lottery, no winning combination is won. At this time, the number of insertions is 3 while the number of payouts is 0, so the net increase so far is -9.

  In the 8th game in the normal state, when the simultaneous winning lip A is won, the promotion replay wins when the stop switch is operated with the first stop on the right. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3, the number of payouts (exactly, the number of bets automatically set in the next game) is 3, so the net increase so far is -9 Remains.

  Thus, in the normal state, if the stop switch is continuously operated with the first stop right, and the stop switch is continuously operated with the first left stop in the advantageous RT state, the net increase at the time of digesting the 8 games is -9 pieces. Become.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13 (d), a description will be given of the net increase when the stop switch is continuously operated according to the navigation effect when controlled by the AT.

  In the first game in the normal state, when the simultaneous winning bell A is won, when the stop switch is operated with the first left stop in accordance with the navigation effect, the lower bell as the leading role wins. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3 while the number of payouts is 6, the net increase is 3.

  In the second game in the normal state, if the game is lost in the internal lottery, no winning combination is won. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3 while the number of payouts is 0, the net increase so far is 0.

  In the third game in the normal state, if the game is lost in the internal lottery, no winning combination is won. At this time, the number of insertions is 3 while the number of payouts is 0, so the net increase so far is -3.

  In the fourth game in the normal state, when the simultaneous winning lip A is won, the promotion replay wins when the stop switch is operated at the first stop on the right according to the navigation effect. At this time, since the number of insertions is 3, the number of payouts (exactly, the number of bets automatically set in the next game) is 3, so the net increase so far is -3 Remains. Further, since the promotion replay is won, the fifth game is controlled to the advantageous RT state.

  In the 5th game in the advantageous RT state, when the simultaneous winning bell B is won, the middle bell which is the leading player wins when the stop switch is operated at the middle first stop according to the navigation effect. At this time, since the number of insertions (exactly, the number of bets automatically set) is 3, while the number of payouts is 6, the net increase so far is 0.

  In the sixth game in the advantageous RT state, when the simultaneous winning lip B is won, the maintenance replay is won when the stop switch is operated at the middle first stop or the right first stop according to the navigation effect. At this time, since the number of insertions is three, the number of payouts (more precisely, the number of bets automatically set in the next game) is three, so the net increase so far has been zero It remains.

  In the 7th game in the advantageous RT state, when the simultaneous winning lip B is won, the maintenance replay is won when the stop switch is operated with the middle first stop or the right first stop according to the navigation effect. At this time, since the number of insertions is three, the number of payouts (more precisely, the number of bets automatically set in the next game) is three, so the net increase so far has been zero It remains.

  In the 8th game in the advantageous RT state, when the simultaneous winning lip B is won, the maintenance replay is won when the stop switch is operated at the middle first stop or the right first stop according to the navigation effect. At this time, since the number of insertions is three, the number of payouts (more precisely, the number of bets automatically set in the next game) is three, so the net increase so far has been zero It remains.

  As described above, when the stop switch is continuously operated according to the navigation effect while being controlled by the AT, the net increase when the eight games are consumed is zero.

  As described above, the net increase was calculated for the four patterns that can be operated by the player. In the following, these will be compared.

  First, if the stop switch is continuously operated in the first left stop, the lower bell can be won, but instead it is not controlled to the advantageous RT state and the net increase is -11. On the other hand, if the stop switch is continuously operated in the first right stop, it is controlled to the advantageous RT state and can maintain the advantageous RT state, but the lower bell cannot be won instead and the net increase is − 11 sheets. In the first game when the stop switch is operated at the first stop on the right shown in FIG. 13 (b), even if one bell, which is a subsidiary player, wins the simultaneous winning bell A, When the stop switch is continuously operated in the first stop, the net increase becomes −10 sheets, which is only one difference from −11 sheets.

  Thus, when the stop switch is continuously operated at the first left stop and when the stop switch is continuously operated at the first right stop, the net increase is the same or as if one sheet is different. Almost the same (substantially the same). Thus, by continuing to operate the stop switch in either of the first left stop and the first right stop, the net increase is greatly different from that in the other push order, and the player's advantage is increased. It is possible to avoid the improvement.

  In the normal state, if the stop switch is continuously operated in the first right stop and the stop switch is continuously operated in the first left stop in the advantageous RT state, it shifts to the advantageous RT state. Since it is controlled in the normal state, the net increase will not increase as much as you think, but only -9 sheets. In this way, the stop switch is operated at the right first stop to control to the advantageous RT state, and in the advantageous RT state, the stop switch is operated at the first left stop to win the lower bell when the simultaneous winning bell A is won. Even if it captures it, since the fall replay wins at the time of winning the simultaneous winning Lip B, it is controlled to the normal state immediately, so the net increase becomes negative as a result.

  On the other hand, if you continue to operate the stop switch according to the navigation effect under the control of the AT, you can win the leading role when you win the simultaneous winning bell, and it is advantageous to win the promotion replay when you win the simultaneous winning Lip A Even if it is controlled to the RT state and the simultaneous winning lip B is won, it is possible to avoid the fall replay winning. For this reason, if the stop switch is continuously operated according to the navigation effect under the control of the AT, the net increase when the eight games are consumed is zero, and does not become negative. Further, if the stop switch is continuously operated in accordance with the navigation effect even after 8 games, the net increase continues to increase and the main RT winning is not missed and the advantageous RT state is maintained. As described above, in the present embodiment, only when controlled by the AT, it is possible to maintain the advantageous RT state without losing the winning of the leading role, so that the player's advantage is most improved. be able to.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by operating the stop switch in either one of the first left stop and the first right stop, it is more advantageous than operating in the other push order. It is possible to avoid the improvement. Further, when the stop switch is operated at the first left stop, the lower bell as the leading role wins, and when the stop switch is operated at the first right stop, the promotion replay wins. In this way, the winning combination of the lower bell and the promotion replay differs according to the pressing order, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Since the lower bell is a small role and the promoted replay is a re-playing role, both will not win simultaneously. In other words, it is possible to win the lower bell only when winning the simultaneous winning bell A, and it is possible to win the promotion replay only when winning the simultaneous winning Lip A. In this way, the winning combination of the lower bell and promotion replay differs depending on which of the lower bell and promotion replay is won and the order of pressing the stop switch. Can be improved.

  When winning the simultaneous winning bell A, the lower bell, which is the leading role, wins when the stop switch is operated in the first left stop, and the sub-bell is operated when the stop switch is operated in the middle first stop or right first stop. A single bell, which is a role, wins or a single bell is missed. In this way, in the game won in the simultaneous winning bell A, the winning combination of the leading role with a large payout and the secondary role with a small payout differs depending on the pressing order, and the number of medals to be paid out changes, so Can be improved. Also, in the game won by the simultaneous winning bell A, when the stop switch is operated at the first stop on the left, the main player who wins more medals than the secondary player wins, so that the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

  When winning the simultaneous winning lip A, the promotion replay wins when the stop switch is operated at the first right stop, and the maintenance replay wins when the stop switch is operated at the first left stop or the middle first stop. To do. In this way, in the game won in the simultaneous winning lip A, whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous RT state changes depending on the pressing order, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  When winning the simultaneous winning lip B, when the stop switch is operated at the first left stop, the fall replay wins and the advantageous RT state ends, and the stop switch is operated at the first middle stop or the first right stop. The maintenance replay wins and the advantageous RT state is maintained. In this way, depending on the winning combination, there are times when the control to the advantageous RT state ends and the control to the advantageous RT state is maintained, and it is avoided that the control to the advantageous RT state is continued forever. be able to. Also, in the game won in the simultaneous winning Lip B, after operating the stop switch at the first right stop to win the promotion replay and controlling it to the advantageous RT state, the push switch is changed and the stop switch at the first left stop Even if the player continues to operate, the fall replay wins and the control to the advantageous RT state is completed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from trying to improve the advantage by changing the pushing order.

  When the stop switch is operated in the first stop on the left, the promotion replay will not win, so a confirmation notification is given through a symptom effect with a series of stories. On the other hand, when the stop switch is operated in the first right stop, when the promotion replay wins, the confirmation notification is performed without executing the precursor effect. As a result, it is possible to secure the game performance as perceived by the player that the AT starts when the promotion replay is won and controlled to the advantageous RT state, and the player is not distrusted.

  In addition, since the push order in which the promotion replay wins is fixed to the first stop on the right, when the stop switch is operated other than the first stop on the right, the warning effect is given and the final notification is performed. The slot machine 1 can be designed so that when the stop switch is operated in a stop state, a definite notification is performed without performing a precursor effect. The player also operates the stop switch except for the first right stop when he wants to see the sign effect, and operates the stop switch with the first right stop if he does not want to see the sign effect or cancels the sign effect halfway. do it.

  Thus, since the presence / absence of the warning effect changes depending on which one of the left stop and the right first stop is operated by the stop switch, the notification is confirmed by an appropriate method according to the situation. It can be performed.

  Furthermore, even if the push order in which the promotion replay wins is fixed to the right first stop, the advantage does not improve by continuing to operate at the right first stop, and even if the operation is continued at the first left stop. The advantage is the same or substantially the same as when the operation is continued at the right first stop. For this reason, it is avoided that the advantage is improved by continuing to operate the stop switch in either of the first left stop and the first right stop than in the other push order. Can do.

[Direction at the time of winning]
In the present embodiment, when one of the winning combinations is won during non-AT, the sub-control unit 91 executes the winning effect with a predetermined probability. The effect at the time of winning is performed by the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. For example, in a game won by the simultaneous winning bell A or the simultaneous winning lip A, when the start switch 7 is operated, the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are lit in white for a predetermined time (for example, an extremely short time, for a moment).

  In this way, it is possible to notify the player that the simultaneous winning bell A or the simultaneous winning Lip A has been won. As a result, when the performance at the time of winning is performed, the player can recognize that he has won the simultaneous winning bell A or the simultaneous winning lip A, so the winning of the lower bell is missed when winning the simultaneous winning bell A. The player who wants to avoid the operation may operate the stop switch at the first stop on the left, and the player who wants to shift to the advantageous RT state by winning the promoted replay when winning the simultaneous winning Lip A, at the first stop on the right A stop switch may be operated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for example, when winning the simultaneous winning bell A, the winning effect that lights up in yellow reminiscent of “Bell”, or “Replay” when winning the simultaneous winning Lip A is selected. It is not a rendition that lights up in blue as if reminiscent, but it can be recognized that either the simultaneous winning bell A or the simultaneous winning Lip A was won, but the winning that lights up in white so that the type of winning is not known Time production is executed. As a result, the execution of the effect at the time of winning does not capture the main role and prevent the player from controlling to the advantageous RT state.

  The effect at the time of winning is not limited to that performed using the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, but may use the speakers 53 and 54, the liquid crystal display 51, or other means. Even in this case, it can be recognized that either the simultaneous winning bell A or the simultaneous winning lip A has been won, but it is only necessary to execute an effect at the time of winning so that the type of winning is not known. Further, not only the simultaneous winning bell A and the simultaneous winning lip A, but also when the simultaneous winning bell B or the simultaneous winning lip B is won, the effect at the time of winning may be executed. Further, the effect at the time of winning may be executed not only during non-AT but also during AT. It should be noted that the navigation effect may be executed in the winning effect during the AT, so that it is possible to recognize which of the simultaneous winning bell A and the simultaneous winning lip A is won (for example, when the simultaneous winning bell A is won) It may be lit in yellow and lit in white when simultaneous winning Lip A is won).

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About specific grant display results]
In the present embodiment, the symbol combination of the lower bell is exemplified as the “specific assignment display result”, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the “specific assignment display result” is not limited to the symbol combination of the lower bell, but may be a symbol combination of other small roles such as a middle bell or a single bell.

[Advantageous transition display results]
In the present embodiment, as the “advantageous transition display result” for controlling to the advantageous RT state, the symbol combination of the promotion replay is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the “advantageous transition display result” is not limited to the combination of symbols of a re-gamer such as promotion replay, and may be a symbol combination of a small role accompanied by a medal. (Big bonus, regular bonus) etc. It may be a combination of symbols for special roles to be controlled in an advantageous state where the winning probability of small roles is higher than usual, or CB (challenge bonus), etc. As such, it may be a symbol combination of special roles to be controlled in an advantageous state where all the small roles are won. Furthermore, the “advantageous transition display result” may be a symbol combination of loses in which no winning occurs when derived. For example, it may be controlled to the advantageous RT state when a missing symbol combination that can be derived when a main role and a secondary role are missed in a game won by the simultaneous winning bell is derived. As described above, the “advantageous transition display result” may be any display result among all display results that can be derived.

[Acceptance of derivation of specific assigned display results and derivation of advantageous transition display results]
In this embodiment, the symbol combination of the lower bell as the “specific grant display result” can be derived only at the time of winning the simultaneous winning bell A, and the symbol combination of the promotion replay as the “advantageous transfer display result” is the simultaneous winning Derived only when Lip A was elected. That is, the lower bell and the promotion replay were not won simultaneously, but this is not restrictive.

  For example, if the “advantageous transfer display result” is a symbol combination of a small role like the “specific grant display result”, the “specific grant display result” and the “advantageous transfer display result” are allowed to be derived simultaneously (ie, , Simultaneous winning is possible).

[About the first procedure and the second procedure]
In the present embodiment, the first left stop is illustrated as the “first procedure” and the first right stop is illustrated as the “second procedure”. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the “first procedure” is the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be operated (that is, forward push, forward push, middle left push, middle right push, reverse push push, and reverse push). The “second procedure” is a procedure that can operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (that is, forward push, forward pinch push, middle left push, middle right push, reverse pinch push, and reverse push ) May be different from the “first procedure”.

  In addition, the “first procedure” and the “second procedure” are not limited to the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be operated, and may be timings at which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be operated. For example, the “first procedure” may be a procedure of operating the stop switch 8R at the first timing, and the “second procedure” is operated of the stop switch 8R at the second timing different from the first timing. It may be a procedure. For example, in a game in which the derivation of the “specific grant display result” is permitted, the special grant display result is derived when the stop switch 8R is operated at the first timing (first procedure), and the “advantageous transition display result” is derived. In a game in which the stop switch 8R is operated at the second timing (second procedure), an advantageous transition display result may be derived.

[Derivation of specific assignment display result]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the stop switch is operated in the first left stop (first procedure) in the game won by the simultaneous winning bell A, the symbol of the lower bell is 100% probable. When the combination (specific giving display result) is derived and the stop switch is operated in the first right stop (second procedure), the symbol combination (specific giving display result) of the lower bell is not derived. Not limited to.

  For example, in a game won by simultaneous winning bell A, the symbol combination of the lower bell is derived with a predetermined probability when the stop switch is operated with the first left stop, and the predetermined probability when the stop switch is operated with the first right stop. The symbol combination of the lower bell may be derived with a probability of less than.

  For example, if it is possible to miss the symbol combination of the lower bell, in a game won by the simultaneous winning bell A, when the stop switch is operated in the first left stop, the lower bell is given with a predetermined probability to the remaining stop switches When the navigation effect for notifying the operation timing for deriving the symbol combination is executed and the stop switch is operated at the first right stop, the symbol combination of the lower bell is given with a probability less than the predetermined probability with respect to the remaining stop switches. A navigation effect for informing the operation timing for deriving may be executed.

  In addition, in the simultaneous winning bell A that allows the derivation of the symbol combination of the lower bell as the specific grant display result, the number of medals to be paid out for the main character is larger than that for the main character. The winning combination may be the same number of medals.

[Derivation of advantageous transition display results]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when the stop switch is operated in the first right stop (second procedure) in the game won in the simultaneous winning Lip A, there is a 100% probability of the promotion replay pattern. When the combination (advantageous transfer display result) is derived and the stop switch is operated in the first left stop (first procedure), the symbol combination of the promoted replay (advantageous transfer display result) is not derived. Not limited to.

  For example, if the advantageous transition display result is a symbol combination of a small role or a missing symbol combination that can be derived when a small role is missed, the game is allowed to be stopped at the first right stop in a game where the derivation of these symbol combinations is allowed. When the switch is operated, the symbol combination or missing symbol combination of the small role is derived with a predetermined probability. When the stop switch is operated with the first left stop, the symbol combination or missing symbol combination of the small role is less than the predetermined probability. It may be derived.

  For example, in a game in which derivation of a symbol combination of a small role or a missing symbol combination is permitted, when the stop switch is operated at the first right stop, the remaining stop switches are derived with a predetermined probability. When the navigation effect is announced to notify the operation timing of the left and the stop switch is operated at the first left stop, the operation timing for deriving these symbol combinations to the remaining stop switches with a probability less than the predetermined probability is notified. A navigation effect may be executed.

[Advantages of the first and second procedures]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, when the stop switch is continuously operated in the first left stop (first procedure) and stopped in the first right stop (second procedure) over 8 games. When the switch continues to be operated, the advantage is the same due to the same net increase, or the advantage is substantially the same when the switch is almost the same as a difference of one sheet. It was a thing. However, it is not limited to this.

  For example, not only 8 games, 10 games, 20 games, or a case where one player continues to operate the stop switch in the first left stop (first procedure) over a plurality of games, When the stop switch is continuously operated in the first right stop (second procedure), both advantages are the same or almost the same because the net increase is the same. May be substantially the same.

  In addition, special bonuses such as bonuses (Big Bonus, Regular Bonus), etc., which are controlled to an advantageous state in which the winning probability of small bonuses is higher than usual, and all small bonuses such as CB (Challenge Bonus). Even if a special role is provided to be controlled in an advantageous state in which the player wins, a case where the stop switch is continuously operated in the first left stop (first procedure) over a plurality of games, When the stop switch is continuously operated in one stop (second procedure), the net gains are the same, so the advantages of both are the same, or they are almost the same, such as a difference of one sheet. Both advantages may be substantially the same.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the first game of FIG. 13B, when the stop switch is operated in the first right stop (second procedure) in the game won by the simultaneous winning bell A, it is temporarily 1 If you miss a prize for a single bell, continue to operate the stop switch in the first left stop (first procedure), or continue to operate the stop switch in the first right stop (second procedure) The net increase was the same. Here, in the game won in the simultaneous winning bell A, when the stop switch is operated in the first left stop (first procedure), the lower bell is won and the stop switch is operated in the first right stop (second procedure). Occasionally, if no winning combination is won, the stop switch is operated in the first left stop (first procedure) and the stop switch is operated in the first right stop (second procedure). In some cases, the net increase is the same. In addition, when the single bell as a sub-combination hardly wins in the symbol arrangement (for example, when only one symbol is arranged in the symbol arrangement of 21 frames), the right first stop (second procedure) When the stop switch is operated, only one bell is awarded with a very low probability. When the stop switch is continuously operated in the first left stop (first procedure), the right first stop (second procedure). The net increase is almost the same (substantially the same) when the stop switch is continuously operated.

[Foreign effect and final announcement]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when winning AT and winning the promotion replay by operating the stop switch at the first stop on the right, the warning effect is canceled and the notification is made. However, it is not limited to this.

  For example, regardless of whether or not the AT is won, when the winning switch is operated by operating the stop switch at the first right stop after the AT lottery, the precursor effect may be canceled.

  In addition, the sign effect may be canceled in the first right stop game that can win the promotion replay regardless of whether or not the promotion replay is won.

  Moreover, not only the sign effect but also the sign expectation effect that causes the start of the sign effect may be canceled.

[Other variations]
In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and according to the combination of the display results derived to the three reels. The slot machine where a prize is generated was explained. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that uses medals and credits to set the bet number is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball is used as a game value to calculate the bet number. It may be a slot machine to be set or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using. 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 plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used in combination. 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 game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of these may be a slot machine.

  As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid to the player's hand when a win occurs. You may employ | adopt the enclosed slot machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, among values in the range of 0% to 100%, It may be a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100%.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control Department.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Whether to allow derivation for each of a plurality of display results including a given display result that gives game value and an advantageous transition display result that controls to an advantageous state having a higher advantage than the normal state before the display result is derived A pre-determining means for determining whether or not
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation procedure of the derivation operation means,
The derivation control means includes
In a game in which the determination result of the predetermination means is a result that allows the derivation of the specific giving display result among the giving display results, when the derivation operating means is operated in the first procedure, the derivation operating means Perform control for deriving the specific assignment display result with a higher probability than when operated in the second procedure,
In a game in which the determination result of the prior determination means is a result that permits the derivation of the advantageous transition display result, when the derivation operation means is operated in the second procedure, the derivation operation means is in the first procedure. Perform control to derive the advantageous transition display result with a higher probability than when operated,
The advantage is the same or substantially the same when the derivation operation means is operated in the first procedure over a plurality of games and when the derivation operation means is operated in the second procedure over the plurality of games. , Slot machine.

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